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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.
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Saudis Shuttle Oil North On Tankers To Evade Houthis
By Weilun Soon Aug 22, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Shipowners including Sinokor Group are helping Saudi Arabian crude exit the Red Sea via the safer northern route, as Iran-backed militants target the kingdom’s...
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Reuters
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Iran Grants Permission For A Number Of Iraqi Oil Tankers To Pass Through Hormuz
Aug 22 (Reuters) – Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad through various channels, Iran’s state...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From
Mike Schuler
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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
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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...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Pops Higher on Lower Acreage
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 in the green to settle the Monday session. MPLS spring wheat was up...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Fall Weaker on Larger Stocks
Soybeans were under pressure following USDA’s reports this morning, with contracts closing 4 ¾ to 9 ¾ cents in the red. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 9 3/4 cents at $9.56 ¼. Soymeal futures were down 80 cents to $3.20/ton on Monday, with Soy Oil futures...
From
Bill Allen
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Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Upside Potential in Grain Markets is Huge - Cattle Will Break, Someday
From
Sean Lusk
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Barchart
Grain Spreads: Potential Friendly Set-Up in Wheat
Lower Acres Prompt Some Short Covering
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Owner of Ship That Hit U.S. Tanker Seeks to Limit Liability
The owner of a cargo ship that struck a U.S. military-contracted tanker off England's northeast coast last month said on Monday it is setting up a fund for potential lawsuits over the collision.
From
Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about cattle feeders taking it on the chin
From Friday's close to today's, cattle feeders have seen an increase in the price of feeder cattle by 1% via the feeder cattle index, a 3/4 percent increase in corn, a 2.4% increase in diesel fuel and a 1/2 percent decrease in fat cattle futures.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Trump Escalates Houthi Strikes, Warns Iran as Red Sea Crisis Continues
President Trump announced today that U.S.-led strikes have “decimated” Houthi capabilities in Yemen, while issuing stark warnings to both the militant group and Iran amid escalating tensions in the Red...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
NTSB Finds Communication Gap Led to $4.5 Million Crane Accident at Charleston Terminal
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released findings on a costly crane accident at North Charleston Terminal that resulted in $4.5 million in damage when a crane barge struck...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Mixed Following USDA Data Release
The corn market is trading with front month gains of 2 to 4 cents so far on Monday. Larger than expected acres are weighing on new crop, as December is down 1 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 ¼ cents on the day at...