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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.
From
Walsh Trading
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Barchart
JUL-DEC ’26 SOYBEAN OIL SPREAD (ZMN26-ZMZ26) - WALSH PURE SPREADER
WALSH PURE SPREADER - Pure Hedge Division
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Trump Official Says Hormuz Ship Insurance Program to Launch ‘Soon’ as Tanker Traffic Struggles to Recover
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a US insurance program meant to boost shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will begin soon, a move that may help revive flows of much of the world’s oil and gas supplies.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Bulls Push Back Higher on Thursday
The wheat complex found some renewed strength on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were 4 ½ to 7 ¼ cents higher in the front months on the day. KC HRW futures saw 4 to 9 cent gains on the Thursday session. MPLS spring wheat was up 4 ¼ to 5 cents...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Closes Higher on Thursday
Soybeans saw gains of 1 ¾ to 5 ½ cent gains in the front months on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 1/4 cents at $11.00 1/4. Soymeal futures were up 30 cents to $2.30, with Soy Oil futures up 42 to 96 points. Export...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
China Is Escalating Panama Port Dispute With Surge in Ship Detentions, U.S. Regulator Warns
A simmering dispute over control of key Panama Canal terminals is now spilling into global shipping lanes, with China detaining Panama-flagged vessels in its ports and U.S. regulators warning of potential fallout for international trade.
From
Bill Allen
via
Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Crazy Market Movement Late in the Crude Oil and Dow Jones Index - Setting up a Possible Wild Ride in the Livestock and Grain Markets Tomorrow.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
New MARAD Advisory Urges Ships to Disable AIS Tracking in Red Sea as Houthi Threat Lingers
The United States is warning commercial shipping that the threat from Yemen’s Houthi militants remains active across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden—despite a recent lull in attacks—and is...
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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Holding Steady on Wednesday
Soybeans are showing most contracts within a penny of unchanged, with front month March down 1 ¾ cents. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 3/4 cent at $10.97 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $3.70 to $4 on the day, with...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Posting Wednesday Losses
The wheat complex is posting losses across most contracts at midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 6 to 7 cents at midday. KC HRW futures are slipping 6 to 7 cents at midday. There were 91 deliveries issued against March KC wheat overnight. MPLS spring wheat is down 4 to...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Posting Wednesday Weakness
Corn futures are down 2 to 4 cents across most contracts on Wednesday. There was just 1 delivery issued against March corn overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 cents to $4.02 3/4. USDA reported another private export sale of 125,000 MT of corn to unknown...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Containership Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz as Maritime Attacks Escalate
A containership transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile on Wednesday, damaging the vessel and forcing the crew to abandon ship in the latest escalation of attacks...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Belgium Imposes €10 Million Bail on Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Ethera
Belgium detained Russian oil tanker Ethera and imposed a €10 million bail after discovering 45 violations including sailing under a false Guinean flag. The vessel is part of Russia's shadow fleet circumventing Western sanctions on oil exports.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Qatar’s $100B LNG Empire Just Lost Its Premium Status Overnight
Iranian drone attack forces Qatar to shut down Ras Laffan LNG facility for first time in 30 years, threatening a fifth of global supply. European gas prices surge 50% as Energy Minister Al-Kaabi scrambles to reassure buyers and find replacement cargoes.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
U.S. Submarine Torpedoes Iranian Frigate in Indian Ocean in First Wartime Strike of its Kind Since World War II
An Iranian Navy warship has been sunk by a U.S. Navy attack submarine in the Indian Ocean, marking what U.S. officials say is the first time since World War II...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
BIMCO Says Trump’s Tanker Insurance Plan Could Encourage Gulf Transits—But Naval Escorts Face Limits
The world’s largest shipping association says a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to provide political risk insurance for vessels operating in the Persian Gulf could help restore some confidence...
From
Oliver Sloup
via
Barchart
Tradable Opportunities in Grains
Daily ranges in the grain markets have been expanding recently. It’s been a choppy back and forth trade and difficult for those with a longer-term time horizon, but shorter-term opportunities remain plentiful.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Falling on Wednesday Morning
Wheat is showing losses across the three markets, with Chicago leading the way lower. The wheat complex was mixed on Tuesday, with hard red contracts pushing higher gains. Chicago SRW futures closed 2 to 4 cents lower on Tuesday. Open interest was down 2,498 contracts. KC HRW futures were 3...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Easing Lower to Early on Wednesday
Soybeans are trading with weakness across most contracts on Wednesday morning. Futures saw late session strength, with contracts closing 5 to 7 cents higher. Open interest was up 11,056 contracts on Tuesday, mostly in the new crop months. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Falling Lower to Start Wednesday Trade
Corn price action is down 1 ¼ to 3 ¼ cents in the front months. Futures posted gains across most contracts on Tuesday, with contracts fractionally to 2 cents higher. Crude oil strength was supportive. Tuesday’s preliminary open interest was down 14,092 contracts, mostly in the old crop contracts, as...