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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...
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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.
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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
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Barchart
Soybeans Holding onto Gains at Midday
Soybeans are pushing higher so far on the Friday session, as contracts are 7 to 10 cents. The national front month Cash Bean price from cmdtyView is 9 ¼ cents higher at $9.78 3/4. Soymeal futures are up $4.90/ton, with Soy Oil futures back down 8 points so far on...
From
The Loadstar
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gCaptain
Evergreen Expands Fleet with $3B Order for 24,000 TEU Behemoths
Evergreen is to spend more than $3bn on another series of 24,000 teu ultra-large containerships.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Russian Oil Tanker Fleet Severely Hobbled by Last Month’s US Sanctions
The latest US sanctions on Russia’s oil trade have brought a swath of tankers that deliver Moscow’s crude to a halt — reinforcing the significance of the measures in any negotiations over ending the war in Ukraine.
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Darin Newsom
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Barchart
Did You Remember to Buy Chocolate?
Maybe it was nothing more than a coincidence given Friday is Valentine's Day, but the cocoa market has seen renewed buying interest late in the week.
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Severe Cyclone Makes Landfall Near Australia’s Iron Ore Hub
Severe Cyclone Zelia has made landfall near Australia’s iron ore export hub, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts, with the system threatening big mines and crucial rail links as it tracks inland.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
HD Korea Shipbuilding Unveils Revolutionary Nuclear-Powered Containership Design
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has reached a significant milestone in maritime innovation with the unveiling of its nuclear-powered containership design utilizing Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology....
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
EUNAVFOR Secures Release of Hijacked Yemeni Fishing Vessel Off Somalia’s Coast
European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA has secured the release of the Yemeni fishing vessel AL NAJMA following its hijacking off the northern coast of Puntland, Somalia. The incident,...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
China Accuses Australia of Deliberate Provocation in South China Sea
China accused Australia on Friday of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying the latter was spreading "false narratives," though Australia maintained its action adhered to international law.
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Posting Double Digit Gains on Friday AM Trade
The wheat market is trading with early strength on Friday, as the bulls beat the bears out of bed. Most contracts are up by double digits. Wheat posted Thursday gains across the three markets at the close. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 to 4 cents in the front months....
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Rallying Early on Friday
The soybean market is getting off to a stronger start on Friday, up 6 to 9 cent across the front months. Soybeans finished off the Thursday session with gains across most contracts, up 1 to 2 ¼ cents. Preliminary open interest showed a rotation of ownership, up just 21 contracts....
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Popping Higher on Friday Morning Trade
Corn prices are posting some strength on Friday morning, with gains of 1 to 4 cents, led by the front months. Futures posted strength in the nearbys on Thursday, with contracts up 2 to 3 ¼ cents. There was some weakness felt out to new crop December, down ¾ cent...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Estonia’s Navy Steps Up Baltic Sea Patrols
Estonia's navy is prepared to act against vessels that pose a danger to Baltic Sea infrastructure even if they are in international waters, a senior official patrolling the busy Gulf of Finland shipping lane said on Thursday.