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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
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Trump Administration Claims Massive Oil Flows Through Hormuz But Industry Data Raises Questions
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the military helped move more than 15 million barrels of oil and petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, an extraordinary figure...
From
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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gCaptain
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...
From
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.
From
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.
From
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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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Closes Mixed on Wednesday
The wheat market posted mixed action on Wednesday, as KC led the way higher. Chicago SRW futures were 2 to 3 cents in the red at the close. KC HRW futures were 1 to 3 cents higher on the session. MPLS spring wheat closed down 2 to 3 cents. The...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Heads Lower as Traders Take Risk Off Approach on Fresh Tariffs
Corn posted losses across the board on Wednesday, with contracts down 6 to 10 cents at the close. The front months were the leaders. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 9 cents at $4.22 1/4. Retaliatory tariffs from the EU due to the US tariffs on steel...
From
Sean Lusk
via
Barchart
Grain Spreads: USDA No Help in Wheat
Higher Supplies and Lower Demand Pressure
From
Bill Allen
via
Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
These Markets Will Correct - Opportunity Exists Now - And December'25 Corn Call Spreads
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Video Footage Reveals Critical Moments Before Ship Collision in Dense Fog Off UK Coast
New video footage has emerged showing the crucial moments leading up to the collision between the containership SOLONG and the tanker STENA IMMACULATE off England’s East Yorkshire coast, captured by...
From
Jim Wyckoff
via
Barchart
Grains Futures Markets Traders Brush Off WASDE. What to Watch Next.
The USDA supply and demand report failed to move the needle for grain traders as the focus remains on tariffs and an escalating trade war.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
REGENT Unveils World’s First Full-Scale Electric Seaglider, Begins Historic Sea Trials
REGENT Craft has achieved a significant milestone in maritime transportation with the unveiling of its first full-scale seaglider prototype, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of coastal transportation. The...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Done Deal: Historic ILA-USMX Contract Brings Six Years of ‘Labor Peace’ to East and Gulf Coast Ports
International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) officials gathered in North Bergen, New Jersey on Tuesday to formally sign a landmark six-year master contract agreement, securing unprecedented...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Giving into Weakness on Wednesday
Soybeans are facing continued weakness on Wednesday, with losses of 11 to 14 cents across most nearbys. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price was down 14 1/4 cents at $9.33. Soymeal futures are down $1.90/ton in the nearbys, with Soy Oil futures 33 points lower. There were 60...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Falling at Midday with Tariff Risk Off
The corn market is posting double digit losses across most contracts on Wednesday, with contracts 10 to 12 cents lower in the nearbys. New crop December is 7 cents lower. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price is down 11 1/2 cents at $4.20 1/2. Canada’s energy minister stated that potential...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Slipping Weaker on Wednesday
The wheat market is trading with contracts mostly weaker on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are 3 to 4 cents in the red on the day. KC HRW futures are steady at midday. MPLS spring wheat is down 4 to 5 cents. There were 12 deliveries for March CBT wheat futures...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
ZIM Reports Strong 2024 Turnaround, Sets Conservative 2025 Outlook Amid Red Sea Crisis
International container shipping company ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) has reported a remarkable recovery in 2024, posting a net income of $2.15 billion, marking a significant turnaround from the $2.69 billion loss...