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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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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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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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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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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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Shippers, Steelmakers Spar Over Trump Levies for Chinese Vessels
US lawmakers, labor unions and steel manufacturers were at odds with shipping companies and farm exporters Monday over a Trump administration proposal to put million-dollar levies on China-linked ships docking in the US.
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Reuters
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Boeing, Northrop Grumman Await US Navy Next-Generation Fighter Contract This Week, Sources Say
The U.S. Navy is expected to announce this week who will build its next-generation carrier-based stealth fighter - a program worth hundreds of billions over its lifetime and a key part of plans to confront China, people familiar with the decision said.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Close Lower on Monday
Soybean futures settled the Monday session with contracts slipping 1 to 3 cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 2 1/4 cent at $9.47. Soymeal futures were down $1.10 to $2.70/ton in the front months, with Soy Oil futures 13 to 24 points higher at the close....
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Posts Double Digit Losses to Start the Week
The wheat market posted losses across the three markets on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were down 8 to 10 cents in the front months at the close. Kansas City HRW contracts were 10 to 11 cents in the red on the day. MPLS spring wheat was 11 to 13 cents...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Closes on the Green Side of Unchanged
Corn futures ended Monday trade with fractional gains, as contracts were rallying out of the early session weakness. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1/2 cents at $4.29 ¼. The Monday morning Export Inspections report showed a total of 1.463 MMT (57.6 mbu) in corn shipments during...
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Ben DiCostanzo
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Barchart
Hogs Falter – Give Back Friday’s gains
Cash Markets work lower pressuring futures
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Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about buying and selling at the known top
Brand new bets at the top of the market were noted with Friday's large increase in open interest. New longs entered into a position of taking delivery at the highest price futures contracts have ever made. New shorts entered into a position of making delivery at the highest price futures contracts have ever made.
From
Bill Allen
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Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Cattle lower again - Time to Buy the Grains - With Updated Corn Call Spreads
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Grain and Livestock Futures Stay Choppy to Start the Week
Grain and livestock markets were mixed to start the week as traders' position into the last full week of trade.
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Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
Trump Port Levies On Chinese Ships Could Mean Billion-Dollar ‘Trade Apocalypse’ Industry Executives Say
The U.S. Trade Representative is gearing up for hearings this week on the proposed port fees targeting Chinese vessels. Industry and maritime executives are expected to detail the adverse effect the levy would have on the U.S. economy and global trade as a whole.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Pulling Off Early Lows at Midday
Soybeans are showing fractional to penny losses in the front months on Monday, pulling off the early session lows. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 1 cent at $9.49 ½. Soymeal futures are down $2.40/ton in the front months, with Soy Oil futures 7 points higher at...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Starting the Week with Losses
The wheat complex is trading with losses across the three markets at midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 8 to 9 cents in the front months on Monday. Kansas City HRW contracts are 8 to 9 cents in the red so far on the day. MPLS spring wheat is 6...