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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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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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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Closes with Gains on Thursday
The soybean market posted Thursday gains of as little as fractionally in the new crop contracts to 5 cents in some nearbys. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 5 1/2 cents at $9.52. Soymeal futures posted losses of 60 cents to $1.60/ton, as Soy Oil futures were...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
DNV, Shipbuilding Giants Partner on Revolutionary Carbon Capture Technology for Marine Fuel Cells
International classification society DNV has joined forces with HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hydrogen to develop innovative carbon capture technology for marine applications. The Joint...
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Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about rolling up put options
I recommend rolling up put options positions if applicable.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
NTSB: Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Risk Was 30 Times Above Acceptable Threshold; 68 Other Bridges Need Assessment
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed today that the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed following a vessel strike last year, had a risk level nearly 30 times above...
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Lloyd’s Register Abandoning Modern HQ for Historic Homecoming
Lloyd’s Register, the maritime society formed in a London coffee house in 1760, has put its modern glass headquarters up for sale as it prepares to move back into the property built to house it more than a century ago.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Strength Showing at Midday, with Solid Export Sales
Corn futures are showing 4 to 6 cent gains int eh nearbys on Thursday, as new crop is 1 ½ cents in the green. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was back up 3 1/2 cents at $4.25 1/2. Export Sales data from this morning showed 1.497 MMT in...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Higher So Far on Thursday
The soybean market is trading with contracts steady to 4 cents higher so far on Thursday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 3 3/4 cents at $9.50 1/2. Soymeal futures are trading with losses of $1/ton, as Soy Oil futures are up 38 points on the day....
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Falling as USDA Report Marketing Year Low in Export Business
Wheat futures are falling on Thursday with a weaker round of export business on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 7 to 9 cents in the red as the market trades through Thursday. Kansas City HRW contracts are falling another 9 to 10 cents so far on Thursday. MPLS spring wheat...
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Reuters
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Russia and US to Discuss Black Sea Shipping on Monday
Russian and U.S. experts will discuss ways to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea at talks on a possible Ukrainian peace settlement in Riyadh on Monday, the Kremlin said.
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
CK Hutchison Flags Political Risk as Port Deal Upsets China
CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. warned of a deteriorating global business environment due to geopolitical and trade tensions, as the Hong Kong conglomerate reported weaker-than-expected profit while a ports sale plan faces uncertainty after infuriating Beijing.