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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...
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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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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
Soybeans Posts Mixed Trade on Tuesday
The soybean market closed mixed on Tuesday, with front months showing bulls battling back and up 1 to 2 ¼ cents and new crop November down ¾ cent. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price was up 2 1/4 cents at $9.74 3/4. Soymeal futures were up $1.80 to...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Watch: French Navy Conducts First Shock Test on Combat Ship in 30 Years
The French Navy has conducted a rare shock test on the La Fayette-class frigate Courbet off the coast of Toulon, France. The test, part of the POLARIS initiative launched in...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
World’s Largest Ocean Carriers Face Costly U.S. Port Fees Under Proposed Rules
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed sweeping new restrictions targeting Chinese-built ships and operators, including substantial port fees that could reshape global shipping economics. The action, stemming from a...
From
Darin Newsom
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Barchart
What’s Driving Selling Pressure in Corn Futures Prices and Will It Continue?
Funds taking profits and investors reacting to potential tariff chaos from President Donald Trump’s administration are pressuring grain futures.
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about eroding consumer confidence.
Eroding consumer confidence could not erode the optimism of cattle feeders.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
NTSB Finds Data Entry Error Led to Cargo Loss on US-Flagged Containership
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed today that a simple data entry error led to the loss of 23 containers and damage to 10 others aboard the U.S-flagged containership...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Savannah’s 12.5% Growth Sets Stage for Mega Expansion
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced significant growth and ambitious expansion plans during its State of the Port event in Savannah today, marking a milestone year for one of America’s...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Trump Stands Firm on Tariffs for Canada and Mexico
President Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports are "on time and on schedule" despite efforts by the countries to beef up border security and halt the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. ahead of a March 4 deadline.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Losses Continue on Tuesday
The corn market is trading 3 to 6 cents higher across most contracts at Tuesday’s midday. Crude oil futures are adding pressure with losses of $1.75/barrel. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price was down 9 cents at $4.50 3/4. President Trump has stated the March 4 start date for tariffs...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Near Steady at Midday
The soybean market has pulled off the early morning lows, with contracts up 1 ½ cents in the March and fractionally to 5 cents lower in other contracts. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price is up 1 ½ cents at $9.74. Soymeal futures are up $2.20/ton on the...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Off the Lows at Midday
Wheat futures are trading with losses at Tuesday’s midday, though the market has pulled off the early session lows. Chicago SRW futures are still down 7 to 8 cents at the midday part of the session. KC HRW futures are 5 to 6 cents lower on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat...