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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
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Alternative Fuel Ship Orders See Strong Methanol Uptake in March, Despite Overall Slowdown
The maritime industry’s shift toward alternative fuels continued in March 2025, with 25 new vessel orders featuring alternative fuel systems, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform. Methanol emerged...
From
John Konrad
via
gCaptain
NAVSEA Sunk: Musk Axes 83,000 US Navy Jobs And Launches ‘Shiba Inu’ Barge Fleet
WASHINGTON, D.C. (gCaptain) In a move that shocked defense circles and thrilled meme lords everywhere, deep sources inside the Pentagon have confirmed to gCaptain that Elon Musk will personally terminate...
From
Oliver Sloup
via
Barchart
A New Month, a New Market?
Grains are green to start a new month of trade. How much upside potential is left?
From
Jim Wyckoff
via
Barchart
July Corn Futures Are Hinting at Underlying Strength and More Upside Ahead. Here Are the Levels to Watch Before You Buy.
July corn futures rallied in the aftermath of a bearish USDA planting intentions report.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Posting Gains Early on Tuesday
Corn futures are trading with Tuesday morning strength of 3 to 6 cents so far. The corn market closed the Monday session with front months up 3 ¼ to 4 cents. Larger than expected acres weighed on new crop, with contracts steady to ¾ cent lower. Preliminary open interest was...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Gains Extending into Tuesday Morning
Wheat is trading with gains early on Tuesday, continuing the gains from Monday. The wheat complex is trading posted gains across the three exchanges on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were firm to 8 3/4 cents higher to close out the day. Kansas City HRW contracts were ¾ to 5 ¼...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybean Bulls Pushing Back on Tuesday Morning
The soybean market is trading with 3 to 5 cent gains early on Tuesday. Soybeans were under pressure following USDA’s reports this morning, with contracts closing 4 ¾ to 9 ¾ cents in the red. Preliminary open interest was down 10,656 contracts in the May contract and up 15,278 contracts...
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Top Japanese Shipping Line Fears US Tariffs Will Slow Cargo Flows, President Says
Nippon Yusen NYK, Japan's largest shipping line, is concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could push up the cost of automobiles and daily goods, denting consumer demand and slowing cargo flows, its president said.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
China Kicks Off More Drills Near Taiwan, Pushing Back at US
China held military exercises around Taiwan that involved the most naval vessels in nearly a year — a move that comes days after the US vowed to deter Beijing’s aggression in the region.
From
Ben DiCostanzo
via
Barchart
Hog Weakness Continues at End of the Quarter
Hogs make new short-term low as tariff fears continue
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Yang Ming Orders Three 8,000 TEU Methanol-Ready Containerships
Taiwanese container shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has placed an order for three 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships with Shoei Kisen Kaisha as part of a recently revealed...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Closes Mixed, with Front Month Gains
The corn market closed the Monday session with front months up 3 ¼ to 4 cents. Larger than expected acres weighed on new crop, with contracts steady to ¾ cent lower. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 cents on the day at $4.23 1/2. Grain Stocks...