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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 Administration Considers Softening China Ship Fee Plan After Pushback, Sources Say
President Donald Trump's administration is considering softening its proposed fee on China-linked ships visiting U.S. ports after a flood of negative feedback from industries that said the idea could be economically devastating, according to six sources.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Georgia Ports Shatter Records Amid Strong Growth Across Both Container and Vehicle Trade
The Port of Savannah achieved unprecedented growth in March 2025, handling 534,000 TEUs and marking its second consecutive monthly record, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced Tuesday. The surge represents...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Fading From Early Tuesday Highs
Soybeans are showing 10 to 12 cents on Tuesday, with new crop November up just 4 ½ cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 12 1/2 cents at $9.40 ½. Soymeal futures are up $2.30/ton, with Soy Oil futures back down 15 points. The addition 50% tariffs...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Gains Holding at Midday
The wheat complex is still higher on Tuesday, with contracts higher across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are 3 to 4 cents higher on the Tuesday session. Kansas City HRW contracts are showing gains of 1 to 2 cents in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat are up 1 to...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Holding Gains on Tuesday
The corn market is back up 1 to 3 cents so far on Tuesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 cents at $4.39 1/2. USDA reported a private export sale of 240,000 MT of corn for 2024/25 to Spain this morning. The first official Crop...
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Chinese Shipping Earnings Face ‘Harder-Than-Expected’ Tariff Hit as Recession Risks Rise
(Bloomberg) — Chinese shippers may see an outsized hit on earnings as the latest tariffs from US President Donald Trump risk hammering global trade. Container liners such as Cosco Shipping...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Pentagon’s Hegseth to Visit Panama Canal After Trump Threats
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to get a close-up look at the Panama Canal on Tuesday, as he kicks off a rare visit to a Central American nation still unsettled by President Donald Trump's threats to take back the canal.
From
Jim Wyckoff
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Barchart
July Corn Futures Hit a 2-Week High Today and More Gains Could Be Just Around the Corner
The corn futures market has shown resilience despite elevated risk aversion in the broader market.
From
Will Ashworth
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Barchart
S&W Seed Company: This Bottom 100 Microcap Stock to Buy Has Potential to Sprout
On Monday, S&W Seed Company moved 11 positions in the Barchart Bottom 100 Stocks to Buy. While the seed business had a tough year in 2024, it could be a value play for aggressive microcap investors.
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Bouncing Back on Tuesday Morning
Soybeans are trading with Tuesday morning gains of 7 to 10 cents. Futures saw some spreads working on Monday, with front months up 4 to 6 cent and new crop down 3 ¼ cents in the November. Preliminary open interest was down 17,394 contracts on Monday. CmdtyView’s national front month...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Closes Higher on Monday
The wheat complex is showing higher trade across the three markets on Tuesday. Futures were stronger on Monday to start a new week of trade. Chicago SRW futures were 7 to 8 cents higher to settle the Monday session. Kansas City HRW contracts saw slight gains of 1 to 3...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Pushing Higher on Tuesday AM Trade
The corn market is continuing to sneak back higher on Tuesday morning, with contracts up 1 to 3 cents. Futures posted gains of 3 to 5 cents in the nearbys on Monday. New crop strength was lacking, as December was down ¾ cent. Preliminary open interest was down 41,570 contracts,...