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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
Jim Roemer
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Barchart
(DOWNLOAD a FREE ISSUE of WEATHERWEALTH): Factors affecting coffee and grain market volatility
Jim’s video covers the latest in coffee, corn, soybeans and more
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Give into Weakness on Friday
Soybeans headed in the weekend with pressure on Friday, down 1 to 6 cents across the front months out to November. March was still up 3 ½ cents this week. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price was 4 ½ cents lower at $9.81 3/4. Soymeal futures closed down...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Corrects Lower into the Weekend
The corn market was faced with pressure on Friday, as contracts wee down 4 to 8 cents across most months. March ended the week with a 5 cent loss. March options expired today, with traders going for a pin at the 490 strike. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price was...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Closes the Week with Mixed Action
The wheat market closed Friday mixed across the three exchanges, as the winter wheats were the strongest. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 to 5 cents to close the day, as March was still down a dime on the week. KC HRW futures were 1 to 2 cents higher as...
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
This Week at the Chicago Board of Trade: Your Update on the Commodity Markets!
Oliver & Dan discuss this week’s trades, news and views live from the Chicago Board of Trade. Stretching from currencies to livestock, the Blue Line team dives into whatever they find interesting in the world of futures and commodities.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Port of Auckland CEO Fined in Landmark Maritime Safety Case
Former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson has been fined $190,000 NZ for his role in a fatal 2020 incident at a container terminal—a landmark case that sets a precedent...
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Slaughter cuts not helping
Packers made their move to improve profit margins by cutting the slaughter pace in hopes of sustaining current box beef prices. So far, it hasn't helped.
From
The Loadstar
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gCaptain
Shipping’s Price War: Spot Rates Slide as Carriers Battle for Cargo
Container spot freight rates on the major east-west liner trades experienced another week of decline, as slack demand continued to depress pricing.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Pulling Back on Friday
Soybeans are fading into the weekend, with contracts down 3 to 8 cents so far at midday, led by the nearbys. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price is 7 ½ cents lower at $9.78 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $1.20/ton on the day, with Soy Oil futures back...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Falling on Friday
Corn futures are posting midday losses on Friday, down 3 to 7 cents across most contracts as traders take some money off the table ahead of the weekend. March options expire today. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 5 ¾ cents at $4.60 1/2. Export Sales data...