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Two Injured, Two Missing in New Ship Attack Near Yemen’s Hodeidah, Ambrey Says
News
July 7, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Two Injured, Two Missing in New Ship Attack Near Yemen’s Hodeidah, Ambrey Says

Two crew were injured and two others missing on a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier that was attacked with skiffs and drones 49 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Monday.
Israel Targets Yemen Ports, Power Station After Renewed Houthi Attacks
News
July 7, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Israel Targets Yemen Ports, Power Station After Renewed Houthi Attacks

By Yomna Ehab and Mohammed Ghobari ADEN/CAIRO, July 7 (Reuters) – Israel struck Houthi targets at three Yemeni ports and a power plant, the military said early on Monday, in...
Red Sea Crisis Boils Over as Houthis Claim Sinking of M/V Magic Seas; Galaxy Leader Struck
Shipping
July 7, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Red Sea Crisis Boils Over as Houthis Claim Sinking of M/V Magic Seas; Galaxy Leader Struck

Yemen’s Houthi militants who earlier claimed responsibility for an attack on the M/V Magic Seas, now say they sank the Greek bulk carrier. The sinking has not been verified by independent sources and a representative for the vessel’s commercial manager, Stem Shipping, could not yet confirm that the vessel had sunk.
Unmanned Saildrones Track Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ During NATO Baltic Sea Operations
Defense
July 7, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Unmanned Saildrones Track Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ During NATO Baltic Sea Operations

Saildrone, a leading maritime autonomy company, has demonstrated its advanced surveillance capabilities by successfully identifying Russian “shadow fleet” vessels during recent NATO operations in the Baltic Sea. From June 16...
Trump Sets August 1 Tariff Start Ahead of Wednesday Deadline
News
July 7, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Sets August 1 Tariff Start Ahead of Wednesday Deadline

President Donald Trump plans to announce trade deals and deliver tariff warnings on Monday, as countries negotiated through the weekend to avoid the highest punitive measures on their exports to the US before a Wednesday deadline.
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Saves 165 Lives in Texas Flood Disaster as Death Toll Climbs
News
July 7, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Saves 165 Lives in Texas Flood Disaster as Death Toll Climbs

U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan is being hailed a hero after saving 165 individuals during his first rescue mission in the devastating floods that struck Texas last week....

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What 3 Key ‘Outside’ Commodity Markets Are Telling Us About Grains Prices This Week
Grain
May 19, 2025
From 
Jim Wyckoff
 via 
Barchart

What 3 Key ‘Outside’ Commodity Markets Are Telling Us About Grains Prices This Week

The U.S. dollar, Nymex crude oil, and U.S. stock indexes each play key influential roles in determining how grains futures trade.
Wheat Starting the Week with Gains
Grain
May 19, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Starting the Week with Gains

The wheat market is trading with gains across all three markets at midday. Chicago SRW futures are up 1 to 2 cents. Kansas City HRW contracts are 4 to 5 cents in the green. Minneapolis spring wheat futures are 8 to 9 cents higher. Export Inspections data showed a total...
Soybeans Holding Higher at Midday
Grain
May 19, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Holding Higher at Midday

The soybean market is posting midday gains on Monday, with contracts stready to 3 cents in the green. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price is up 3/4 cents to $10.01. Soymeal futures are down $4.60/ton on the day, with Soy Oil futures back up 35 points. USDA reported a total of...
Corn Posting Monday Gains
Grain
May 19, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Posting Monday Gains

Corn futures are trading with gains at Monday’s midday, with front months fractionally high and new crop up 3 to 4 cents. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3/4 cents at $4.16 ¼. Weekly Export Inspections data tallied corn shipments at 1.719 MMT (67.68 mbu)...
Norway Launches Floating Offshore Wind Tender
Offshore
May 19, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Norway Launches Floating Offshore Wind Tender

Norway has launched the first part of its long-awaited inaugural floating wind tender, it said on Monday, offering subsidies to the winners despite the challenges faced by the global offshore wind industry.
Shipping Giant CMA CGM Sees Cargo Jump After China Tariff Relief
Shipping
May 19, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Shipping Giant CMA CGM Sees Cargo Jump After China Tariff Relief

Shipping giant CMA CGM SA is experiencing a sharp upswing in demand for freight transport out of China in a further signal that trade is rebounding after Beijing reached a temporary truce with the US to lower tariffs.
ZIM Reports Strong Q1 Results Amid Red Sea Crisis, Declares Dividend
Shipping
May 19, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

ZIM Reports Strong Q1 Results Amid Red Sea Crisis, Declares Dividend

Israeli container shipping company ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) reported strong first-quarter results today, with net income more than tripling to $296 million compared to $92 million in the same period last...
First Gulf Coast LNG Bunker Fueling Facility Secures Final Permits for 2027 Start
Ports
May 19, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

First Gulf Coast LNG Bunker Fueling Facility Secures Final Permits for 2027 Start

HOUSTON – The Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP) has cleared its final regulatory hurdles after securing crucial permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Coast Guard, setting...
Transpacific Gridlock Looms Tariff Truce Triggers Freight Frenzy
Shipping
May 19, 2025
From 
The Loadstar
 via 
gCaptain

Transpacific Gridlock Looms Tariff Truce Triggers Freight Frenzy

Transpacific shippers keen to take advantage of the 90-day tariff time-out are likely to be faced with tight capacity and soaring freight rates as new volumes collide with delayed cargo.
A Mixed Start to the Week for Grain and Livestock Markets
Grain
May 19, 2025
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

A Mixed Start to the Week for Grain and Livestock Markets

Grain and livestock markets have been mostly mixed as we start a new week of trade. These are a few of the things on our radar.
Corn Higher on Monday Morning
Grain
May 19, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Higher on Monday Morning

The corn market is trading with contracts up 2 to 5 cents. Corn futures closed out the Friday session on a weaker note, with contracts down 3 to 5 cents. July slipped back 6 ¼ cents on the week, with December falling in unison and down 6 ½ cents. The...
Soybeans Starting Off Monday with Gains
Grain
May 19, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Starting Off Monday with Gains

Soybean futures are trading with 3 to 5 cent gains out of the weekend. The soybean market posted nearby losses of 1 to 2 cents on Friday, with July down 1 ¾ cents on the week. New crop contracts were fractionally higher, with November up a nickel last week. Friday’s...