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Shipping Industry News
Agri Port is your go-to source for the latest local and global industry news relevant to the shipping and grain vessel loading industry. Stay up-to-date with current events, new regulations, best practices, and essential industry updates that impact your operations.
From
Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
China’s NewNew Shipping Line Pushes Deeper Into Arctic With First Murmansk Container Run
Chinese container carrier NewNew Shipping Line has expanded its footprint in Russia’s Arctic with the first delivery of containerized cargo to Murmansk via the Northern Sea Route, as the company moves toward a larger role in a shipping corridor attracting growing interest from China, South Korea and India.
From
The Loadstar
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gCaptain
Panama Canal Draught Restrictions Set to Add to Congestion Chaos
Waterways the world over are contending with all manner of chaos, especially the Panama Canal where congestion is worsening as a consequence of the war in the Middle East and low-water restrictions loom.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
US Sanctions Fishing Fleet Accused of Shipping Cocaine to Mexico
The US Treasury sanctioned a fleet of fishing vessels suspected of smuggling tons of cocaine to Mexico each month, ultimately bound for the US.
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Iran Vows ‘Devastating’ Response to US Threat to Cut Off Its Economic Lifelines
Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Piracy Observer Says Somali Incidents Rising as Navies Stretched
The world’s top maritime piracy observer said incidents off the coast of Somalia are on the rise again after a pair of fresh attacks this week — as two major regional conflicts stretch naval forces in the area thin.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Ukraine Says Russia Hit 52 Civilian Ships in Six Weeks as Black Sea Attacks Escalate
Russia attacked 52 civilian vessels in the Black Sea during July and the first half of August, according to Ukraine’s infrastructure ministry, highlighting a sharp escalation in attacks on commercial...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Panama Canal to Cut Daily Transits as Optimistic Water Outlook Fades
The Panama Canal is cutting daily transit capacity and overhauling its auction system as below-expected rainfall puts renewed pressure on the waterway’s freshwater supplies, just months after officials said they...
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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Weakness Comes Back in on Monday
The wheat complex gave back most of Friday’s gains, as losses extended across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were back down 8 to 9 cents in the front months at the close. Kansas City HRW contracts closed with 12 to 13 cent losses on the session. MPLS spring wheat...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Starts the Short Week in the Red
Corn futures closed the Monday session with contracts 1 to 5 ¼ cents in the red, led by the nearbys. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 cents at $4.57 3/4. The markets will be closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday. USDA released...
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about not much of anything
Not much seemed to change over the weekend. Cattle feeders lost approximately $42.00 per head from one week to the next.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
NTSB to Hold Public Meeting on Fatal ‘Grande Costa D’Avorio’ Fire at Port Newark
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will convene a public board meeting on April 15 to determine what caused the devastating fire aboard the roll-on/roll-off vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio that...
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
MSC Founder Emerges as Key Player in $19B Global Ports Deal
Gianluigi Aponte, the secretive Italian billionaire who founded MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co SA, has emerged as a powerful broker in a $19 billion port deal with Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Port of Los Angeles Braces for Cargo Decline as Trade War Intensifies
The Port of Los Angeles, despite posting strong first-quarter numbers in 2025, is preparing for a significant downturn in cargo volumes as new tariffs threaten to reshape global maritime trade...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Crowley Launches First of Four LNG-Powered Containerships
U.S.-based Crowley Maritime Corporation has marked a significant milestone in sustainable shipping with the successful launch of its newest LNG-powered containership, Quetzal, which began its maiden commercial voyage on April 11-12...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Falling at Midday
The wheat complex is giving most of Friday’s gains back, with midday losses. Chicago SRW futures are back down 10 cents in the front months. Kansas City HRW contracts are 13 to 15 cents lower on the session. MPLS spring wheat is down 9 to 11 cents at midday. Precip...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Under Midday Pressure on Monday
The corn market is trading with contracts fractionally lower in the new crop months and down 4 1/2 cents in the nearbys. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 1/2 cents at $4.57 1/2. USDA released a private export sale of 120,000 MT of corn...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Mixed, with New Crop Creeping Higher
Soybeans are treading with mixed action on Monday’s midday, with some spreads unwinding, as new crop is up 3 ½, with nearbys down 1 ½ cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 1 ½ cents at $9.88 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $3.30/ton, with Soy Oil futures...