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From
Mike Schuler
via
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...

From
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
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.

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.

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.

From
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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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...

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.

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.

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?

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....

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...