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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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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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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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Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about blowing out the top!
While some contend a blow off top to be a day or a couple, this one is 12 days in the running.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
European Shipping Commands 35% of Global Fleet, Critical for EU Security and Trade
European shipping has emerged as a crucial geopolitical asset for the European Union, controlling 35% of the world’s fleet despite the EU representing only 15% of global GDP, according to...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Photos: Royal Navy Shadows Russian Task Force Carrying Cargo from Syria
The Royal Navy, along with NATO allies, conducted a coordinated operation to monitor a Russian naval task group transporting cargo from Syria through UK territorial waters in the English Channel....
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Lower at Midday
Soybeans are trading with Wednesday midday losses of 4 to 6 cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 4 3/4 cents at $9.46. Soymeal futures are down $2.70/ton. Soy Oil futures are down 4 points at midday The current soybean/corn ratio is at 2.24, favoring a shift...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Facing Losses at Midday
The wheat market is posting weakness across the three exchanges so far on Wednesday. Wheat posted mixed action on Tuesday, with KC continuing to lead the way higher. Chicago SRW futures are slipping lower down 3 to 4 cents so far on the day. Kansas City HRW contracts are leading...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Mixed on Wednesday
Corn futures are showing 1 to 3 cent gains across the front months on Wednesday. New crop is slipping lower, down 2 to 3 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is back up 2 1/4 cents at $4.24 1/2. EIA released their weekly petroleum status report this morning,...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
LNG Tanker Collision in Gibraltar Highlights Ongoing Pilotage Concerns
A minor collision between an LNG tanker and a bulk carrier in Gibraltar’s western anchorage has reignited discussions about pilotage requirements for departing vessels, following a similar incident that led...
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Reuters
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US Strikes Houthi Strongholds in Yemen Where Leaders Are Hiding
The U.S. hit targets across Yemen in airstrikes overnight, including Saada province, which Yemeni sources say is a long-time hideout for Iran-aligned Houthi leaders, and the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
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Reuters
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What Levers Do China and Hong Kong Have Over CK Hutchison’s Port Deal?
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison is facing intense criticism from Beijing over its ports sale to a BlackRock-led consortium, fueling speculation as to whether China could take steps to scupper the deal.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Hanwha Ocean Completes Landmark U.S. Navy Ship Maintenance, Marking First Korean Shipyard Contract
In a significant milestone for South Korea’s maritime industry, Hanwha Ocean has successfully completed maintenance and overhaul work on the Military Sealift Command’s dry cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra, marking...
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Bloomberg
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Shipping Trade Group Says Trump Port-Fee Plan Will Hurt US
A plan by the Trump administration to introduce fees on the use of Chinese commercial ships is likely to damage the US economy and may fail to reverse China’s shipbuilding dominance, a top shipping trade group said.
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Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
A Choppy Trade in Grain Markets
Grain markets remain choppy this week as market participants hone in on the technicals and wait for new news.