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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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Reuters
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gCaptain
Trump, Hegseth Signal Panama Canal Pivot
Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced agreements to deepen U.S. military training in the Central American nation.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
HD Hyundai Signs Two Major U.S. Defense MOUs, Signaling Korean Push into American Shipbuilding
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has signed two separate memorandums of understanding this week with major American defense contractors in a move seen as underscoring growing South Korean involvement in...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Posting Mixed Action on Wednesday
The wheat complex is mixed at midday, with the hard red contracts showing the strength. Chicago SRW futures are leaking lower with fractional to 2 cent losses. Kansas City HRW contracts are up 3 to 5 cents at midday. MPLS spring wheat is posting 4 to 5 cent gains in...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybean Gains Holding on Wednesday as Trade War Escalates
Soybeans are looking at midday gains despite the trade war escalation overnight, as contracts are up 2 to 6 cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 3 cents at $9.41. Soymeal futures are up $3.70/ton, with Soy Oil futures down 35 points. The addition 50% tariffs on...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Mixed at Midday
The corn market is showing some unwinding of the recent bull spreading at midday, with nearby contracts down fractionally. New crop December is up 1 ½ cents. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3/4 cent at $4.40 3/4. EIA data from this morning showed a...
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
CK Hutchison Says it Invested $1.7B in Panama, Surpassing Obligations
April 9 (Reuters) – A company controlled by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has invested $1.7 billion in two ports near the Panama Canal, it said on Wednesday, surpassing the amount required under its contract, which is...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
End of a Growth Era: U.S. Container Imports Set to Plunge as Sweeping Trade Tariffs Take Effect
May 2025 is projected to mark the end of 19 consecutive months of year-over-year growth amid Trump’s escalating Trade War, new forecasts warn. Major U.S. container ports are bracing for...
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Grain Markets Continue to Impress
Grain markets have done an incredible job shrugging off the chaos in the outside markets. A sign of a sound fundamental backdrop?
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Fire Breaks Out on Container Ship ‘Victoria L’ Off Dutch Coast
A fire erupted in the engine room of the container ship Victoria L approximately 30 nautical miles west of Scheveningen, Netherlands, prompting a rapid response from Dutch authorities. The vessel,...
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
China Raises Tariffs on US Goods to 84% as Trade Rift Worsens
China retaliated against new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump by announcing it would raise duties on US goods, roiling markets and deepening a trade war between the world’s largest economies.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Popping Higher to Kick Off Wednesday Trade
Corn futures are showing 1 to 3 cent gains so far on Wednesday morning. The corn market found some support on Tuesday with contracts up 4 to 5 cents in the nearbys, as new crop was leaking lower, down ¼ in December. Preliminary open interest was down 24,490 contracts, with...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Extending Gains into Wednesday Morning
Wheat is trading with early midweek gains on Wednesday. The wheat complex posted Tuesday gains across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures saw gains of 3 to 4 cents on the session. Preliminary open interest suggested some short covering, down 9,083 contracts. Kansas City HRW contracts were 2 to 3...