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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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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Kicking Off Midweek Trade Weaker
The wheat market is facing weakness across the three exchanges early on Wednesday trade. Wheat posted mixed action on Tuesday, with KC continuing to lead the way higher. Chicago SRW futures were 3 to 4 cents in the red at the close. Kansas City HRW contracts were fractionally to 2...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Starting Wednesday Weaker
Corn futures are showing early losses of 1 to 3 cents so far on Wednesday morning. The corn market posted mixed action on Tuesday, with nearbys down 2 to 3 cents. New crop December was up ¼ cent at the close. Preliminary open interest was down 8,117 contracts on Tuesday,...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans In the Red to Start Wednesday Trade
The soybean market is trading with 3 to 4 cent losses early on Wednesday. Soybeans posted weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down 2 to 3 cents across the nearbys on the day. Preliminary open interest was up 7,115 contracts on Tuesday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Iraq Makes Rare Seizure of Ship Suspected of Fuel Smuggling in Gulf
Iraqi naval forces have seized an unidentified ship in Iraqi territorial waters in the Gulf suspected of smuggling fuel, the naval forces said in a statement.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Close Lower on Tuesday
Soybeans posted weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down 2 to 3 cents across the nearbys on the day. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 2 1/2 cents at $9.51 3/4. Soymeal futures added pressure on the session, with losses of $1.70 to $4.40/ton. Soy Oil futures are...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Mixed on Tuesday
Wheat posted mixed action on Tuesday, with KC continuing to lead the way higher. Chicago SRW futures were 3 to 4 cents in the red at the close. Kansas City HRW contracts were fractionally to 2 cents higher on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat was steady to a penny lower in...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Closes Mixed on Tuesday
The corn market posted mixed action on Tuesday, with nearbys down 2 to 3 cents. New crop December was up ¼ cent at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was back down 1 ¾ cents at $4.22. The new crop soy/corn ratio is at 2.24, still leaning...
From
Sean Lusk
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Barchart
Grain Spreads: Dust Storms and Cease Fires Influencing Wheat
Wheat Rallies, Then Gives it Back.
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Korean Giant Hanwha Acquires Austal Stake in Latest Push to Reshape U.S. Shipbuilding
Shares of Australian shipbuilder Austal Ltd. climbed after a unit of Hanwha Aerospace Co. became a substantial shareholder of the US Navy contractor, as South Korea’s top defense firm attempts to bolster its foothold in America.
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Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Navigating the U.S. Planting Season with Enhanced Risk Management
Oliver Sloup of Blue Line Futures joins CME Group to discuss the upcoming prospective plantings report and the excitement that can come along with it. The spring and summer months are an exciting time of year for corn and soybean markets as analysts, traders, and producers grapple with the ever-changing landscape. Some of the key fundamental variables this year include global trade relations, weather’s impact on crops across the Midwest, and the foundation of it all, how much of each crop will be planted? Whether you’re speculating or hedging, Blue Line Futures is there to help you in your pursuit to navigate the markets.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Ends, Heightening Maritime Security Risks in Red Sea and Gulf Regions
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has officially ended on Tuesday, with Israel resuming offensive operations in the Gaza Strip, potentially escalating maritime security concerns across the Middle East. According to maritime security...
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Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about cattle feeders
Cattle feeders appear as the sector assuming the most risk of any at the moment.