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Saudis Shuttle Oil North On Tankers To Evade Houthis
Shipping
August 22, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
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...
Iran Grants Permission For A Number Of Iraqi Oil Tankers To Pass Through Hormuz
Shipping
August 22, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
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...
China’s NewNew Shipping Line Pushes Deeper Into Arctic With First Murmansk Container Run
News
August 21, 2026
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
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.
Panama Canal Draught Restrictions Set to Add to Congestion Chaos
News
August 21, 2026
From 
The Loadstar
 via 
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.
US Sanctions Fishing Fleet Accused of Shipping Cocaine to Mexico
News
August 21, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
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.
Iran Vows ‘Devastating’ Response to US Threat to Cut Off Its Economic Lifelines
News
August 21, 2026
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Reuters
 via 
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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MSC Baltic III Grounding: Hull Breaches Confirmed, But Fuel Tanks Holding For Now
Accidents
February 25, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

MSC Baltic III Grounding: Hull Breaches Confirmed, But Fuel Tanks Holding For Now

The containership MSC Baltic III remains firmly grounded on the seabed off Newfoundland’s coast following a power loss incident, with Canadian Coast Guard crews reporting no pollution despite significant hull...
Russia Steps Up Covert Cargo Transfers to Keep its Oil Moving
Shipping
February 25, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Russia Steps Up Covert Cargo Transfers to Keep its Oil Moving

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth year, Moscow is increasingly resorting to clandestine cargo transfers as it wrestles with sanctions and tries to keep its oil exports flowing.
Brazil Offshore Oil Hit by Regulator’s Crackdown on Drilling
Offshore
February 25, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Brazil Offshore Oil Hit by Regulator’s Crackdown on Drilling

Brazilian regulators are cracking down on some offshore drilling by oil giants like Petrobras and Equinor ASA, complicating exploration and production projects at a key moment in the nation’s effort to boost crude output.
Is a Short-Term Trend Change in Order?
Grain
February 25, 2025
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

Is a Short-Term Trend Change in Order?

Corn, soybeans, and wheat are all flirting with the 20-day moving average, with corn breaking below it for the first time since December 5th. Is a trend change in order?
Wheat Losses Continuing on Tuesday Morning
Grain
February 25, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Losses Continuing on Tuesday Morning

Wheat is trading with continued weakness on Tuesday AM trade. The three wheat exchanges closed weaker on Monday, as contracts were pushed lower to start the week. Chicago SRW futures posted 10 to 11 cent losses. KC HRW futures were 12 to 13 cents lower to kick off the week....
Corn Continuing Correction on Tuesday Morning
Grain
February 25, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Continuing Correction on Tuesday Morning

Tuesday morning price action in the corn market is 3 to 4 cents in the red. Corn futures were in a weaker mode on Monday, as contracts broke lower with losses of 4 to 9 cents on the session. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price was down 9 cents at...
Soybeans Steady to Start Tuesday
Grain
February 25, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Steady to Start Tuesday

The soybean market is hovering near unchanged on Tuesday morning, with contracts fractionally mixed. Soybeans slipped lower on Monday, with contracts closing with 8 to 11 cent losses. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price was down 9 cents at $9.72 1/2. Soymeal futures closed down $1.20 to 3.00/ton...
US Coast Guard Ship in Tasman Sea Did Not Interact With Chinese Navy, Commander Says
Defense
February 25, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

US Coast Guard Ship in Tasman Sea Did Not Interact With Chinese Navy, Commander Says

A U.S. Coast Guard cutter crossing the Tasman Sea as part of maritime security cooperation with Australia and New Zealand knew Chinese naval ships were in the area but had no interaction with them, its commanding officer said on Tuesday.
Iran Oil Flows Seen Curbed by Rush for Unsanctioned Tankers
News
February 25, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Iran Oil Flows Seen Curbed by Rush for Unsanctioned Tankers

Iranian oil sellers risk facing significant hurdles moving their cargoes out of the country as competition for unsanctioned tankers from Russia and Venezuela intensifies, according to analytics firm Kpler.
What Made Tuesday Morning "Typical" in the Commodity Complex?
Grain
February 25, 2025
From 
Darin Newsom
 via 
Barchart

What Made Tuesday Morning "Typical" in the Commodity Complex?

It was a quiet overnight session Monday into Tuesday morning with some of the more volatile markets taking a break from recent activity.
Trump Administration Proposes Massive Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels
Shipbuilding
February 24, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Administration Proposes Massive Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced sweeping new measures targeting China’s growing dominance in global maritime sectors, including potential fees of up to $1.5 million...
Soybeans Post Monday Losses
Grain
February 24, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Post Monday Losses

Soybeans were weaker on Monday, with contracts closing with 8 to 11 cent losses. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price was 9 cents lower at $9.72 1/2. Soymeal futures closed down $1.20 to 3.00/ton on the day, with Soy Oil futures down 79 to 111 points at the...