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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.
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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.
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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
Corn Face Weakness on Monday
The corn market was 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 $4.50 3/4. December corn has averaged $4.72 so far during February, with a few more...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Falls Double Digits to Start the Week
The three wheat markets closed with weakness 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. MPLS spring wheat saw weakness of 10 to 11...
From
Bill Allen
via
Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
The Grains Settle Below Major Levels - Feeders Float Higher - 25% Tariffs on the Way
From
Ben DiCostanzo
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Barchart
Cattle Markets Bounce While Hogs Continue Lower
Feeders Break out while Cattle gets back to upper end of recent trading range
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Ukraine’s Dry Bulk Exports Surge as Black Sea Corridor Proves Resilient
Three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a dramatic shift in Black Sea shipping patterns has emerged, with Ukraine’s dry bulk shipments surging 87% year-over-year despite ongoing regional tensions, according...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Who Really Controls the Panama Canal? The Truth Behind Trump’s Claims
With President Trump back in office, political rhetoric around expanding U.S. influence and securing key geopolitical assets has intensified. Recent claims about Chinese control of the Panama Canal and alleged...
From
Jim Wyckoff
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Barchart
Ag Markets Focused on This Week’s USDA Outlook Forum: 3 Key Things to Watch
The 101st Annual Agricultural Outlook will likely include discussions of potential trade policy impacts and worker firings at the USDA.
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Down on Monday’s Midday
The three wheat markets are trading with weakness on Monday. Chicago SRW futures are 10 to 11 cents lower at midday. KC HRW futures are showing 10 to 13 cent losses to kick off the week. MPLS spring wheat is trading with 9 to 10 cents lower so far on...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Falling Out of Bed to Kick Off the Week
The corn market is trading with 5 to 9 cent losses on Monday as longs are taking a break as we near the end of the month. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price is down 8 ¾ cents at $4.50 3/4. Export Inspections data showed a total of 1.134 MMT...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Weaker on Monday
Soybeans are trading with 8 to 11 cent losses on Monday. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price is 10 ½ cents lower at $9.70 1/4. Soymeal futures closed are down $2.30/ton on the day, with Soy Oil futures back down 91 points. Weekly Export Inspections data tallied soybean...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Limpet Mines Eyed as Likely Cause of Blasts on Two Tankers in Mediterranean Sea
Mines attached to the hulls of ships and set off with timers likely caused blasts that have damaged two crude oil tankers in the Mediterranean Sea since January, three sources close to the investigation said on Monday.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
U.S. Treasury Cracks Down on Iran’s Shadow Fleet
The U.S. Department of Treasury announced today a major expansion of sanctions targeting Iran’s maritime oil transportation network, marking an aggressive move to disrupt the flow of Iranian petroleum products...