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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
Soybeans Post Gains on Meal Strength and Export Business
Soybeans saw a bounce back on Thursday with contracts closing 5 to 11 cents in the green. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is back up 10 1/2 cents at $9.48 1/2. Soymeal futures were on the move higher, up $4.70 to $7.90/ton in the nearbys on Thursday, with...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Rallies Back Higher on Thursday
Wheat posted gains across the three exchanges on the Thursday session. Chicago SRW futures were 8 to 9 cents in the greens at the close. KC HRW futures led the charge to the upside, 13 to 15 cents higher on the session. MPLS spring wheat was back up 9 to...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Post Strength on Thursday
Corn futures rallied back on Thursday, with contracts closing 4 to 5 cents higher in the nearbys. Contracts closed off the highs, but still clawed back some of the Wednesday losses. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 1/2 cents at $4.27 3/4. This morning’s Export Sales...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
IMO Carbon Levy Uncertainty Stalling Maritime Investment, ABS Chief Warns
Uncertainty surrounding the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) proposed carbon levy is creating significant hesitation in shipping industry investments, according to Christopher Wiernicki the Chairman and CEO of the American Bureau...
From
Nick Ehrenberg
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Barchart
Soybeans Sent Lower by a 38.2% Fibonacci Retracement Keeping the Short Term Trend Negative
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Port of Long Beach Posts Ninth Consecutive Month of Growth
The Port of Long Beach continues its strong performance into 2025, marking nine straight months of increased cargo movement. February saw the port handle 765,385 TEUs, representing a 13.4% increase...
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Eugene Graner
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Barchart
Wheat surge in the making
I realize there are many technicians out there who suggest wheat prices are ready to tumble again. I beg to differ with them—my wave count is different, projecting that wheat has the potential for a strong rally into April.
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
A Choppy Grain Trade Keeps Traders Active
A choppy grain trade has presented a lot of shorter-term opportunities for traders on both sides of the market. Is that the trend into the prospective planting report?
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Higher on Meal Gains and Solid Export Business
Soybeans were are posting midday gains of 8 to 12 cents so far on Thursday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is back up 12 1/4 cents at $9.49 1/4. Soymeal futures were down $1.70 to $2.50/ton in the nearbys on Wednesday, with Soy Oil futures 19 to 26...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Rally Led by KC on Thursday
Wheat is higher at Thursday’s midday across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are 6 to 7 cents in the greens so far. KC HRW futures are leading the charge, up 14 to 15 cents so far on the session. MPLS spring wheat is back up 12 to 13 cents...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Rallying Back on Thursday
The corn market is trading with 4 to 8 cent gains so far on Thursday, as futures take back much of the Wednesday weakness. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 5 1/2 cents at $4.28 3/4. This morning’s Export Sales report showed 967,348 MT of corn sold...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Australia Moves to Arm Troops With Anti-Ship Missiles as China Threat Looms
Australia is scrambling to deploy new long-range missiles as the recent arrival of powerful Chinese warships off the Australian coast delivers a sharp reminder of Beijing’s growing naval muscle.