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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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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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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 Rallies Double Digits on Monday
The wheat market posted a double-digit rally across the three exchanges on Monday. Chicago SRW closed with gains of 11 to 12 cents at the session close. Kansas City HRW contracts settled with contracts up 19 to 20 cents in the nearbys on Monday. MPLS spring wheat was 13 to...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Close Mixed on Monday as NOPA Crush Drops
Soybean futures posted mixed action on Monday, with front months losses limited to fractional and new crop gains of steady to 2 cents higher. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 1/4 cents at $9.53 3/4. Soymeal futures were down 80 cents to $1.60/ton on the Monday session....
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
EPA Halts Atlantic Shores Wind Farm Construction as Trump Administration Reviews Projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has suspended permits for the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project off New Jersey’s coast following a January 2025 Presidential directive that ordered an immediate halt...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
‘Heroic’ Stena Crew Praised for Quick Thinking After Dramatic North Sea Collision
The crew of the STENA IMMACULATE demonstrated “exceptional professionalism” after the tanker was struck the containership SOLONG off England’s East Yorkshire coast, preventing what could have been a far more...
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Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about finding margins
Futures are responding to last weeks higher cash trade. Cattle feeders continue to see spreads widen further as feeder cattle make new highs in both cash and futures.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Somali Pirates Hijack Yemeni Fishing Vessel Off Puntland Coast, Latest in String of Attacks
A Yemeni-flagged fishing vessel was hijacked off Durdura near Eyl, Somalia on March 16, with seven suspected pirates currently holding eight Somali crew members aboard. EUNAVFOR ATALANTA, the European Union’s...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Australia’s Woodside Secures 15-Year LNG Supply Agreement with China
Australian energy giant Woodside has finalized a significant long-term LNG supply agreement with China Resources Gas International Limited, marking its first standalone long-term sale agreement with a Chinese customer. The...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
ICS and CMI Launch Maritime Treaty Campaign to Combat Global Regulatory Gaps
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Comité Maritime International (CMI) have launched an updated campaign aimed at accelerating the ratification of critical maritime treaties, addressing growing concerns over regulatory...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
U.S. Navy Destroyer Joins Coast Guard’s Maritime Border Security Mission
The U.S. Coast Guard has dramatically expanded its presence along America’s southern maritime border, deploying the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) as part of an unprecedented response to...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Rally Continuing Through Midday
Wheat is trading with contracts rallying double digits across all three exchanges at midday. Chicago SRW are up 13 to 14 cents at the midday part of the session. Kansas City HRW contracts are up 18 to 19 cents on Monday. MPLS spring wheat is 13 to 14 cents higher...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Holding Gains at Midday
Corn price action on Monday’s midday is showing steady to 3 cent gains, pulling back from early morning strength. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is back up 3/4 cents at $4.21. Export Inspections data showed a total of 1.659 MMT (65.29 mbu) of corn shipped during the week...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Mixed at Midday with Weak NOPA Data
Soybean futures are showing fractional losses early on Monday, with new crop gains of 2 to 4 cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 1/2 cents at $9.53 1/2. Soymeal futures are leaking lower, down $1.80, with Soy Oil futures 45 points higher midday. Weekly Export Inspections...