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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...
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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.
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
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Closes with Mixed Action on Thursday
Corn futures held the front month gains on Thursday, with contracts up 2 to 3 ¼ cents. New crop December slipped lower, down ¾ cent at the close. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price was up 3 3/4 cents at $4.60 3/4. Export Sales data showed 1.649 MMT of corn...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Pops Higher on Export Business
Wheat posted Thursday gains across the three markets at the close. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 to 4 cents in the front months. KC HRW futures posted 6 to 8 cent gains on the session. MPLS spring wheat was 2 to 4 cents in the green to round out...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Hold Gains into Thursday’s Close
Soybeans finished off the Thursday session with gains across most contracts, up 1 to 2 ¼ cents. The national front month Cash Bean price from cmdtyView was 2 ¼ cents higher at $9.69 1/2. Soymeal futures closed down $1.40/ton, with Soy Oil futures back up 59 points so far on...
From
Nick Ehrenberg
via
Barchart
Corn Remains the Strongest of the Grains, but it is Coming into Some Key Resistance
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
ABS Chief: Nuclear Power Essential for Shipping’s Net-Zero Goals
Nuclear technology is becoming increasingly vital for maritime decarbonization, with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki declaring it indispensable for achieving net-zero emissions in shipping...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
MARAD Faces Critical Workforce Crisis as Maritime Industry Demands Grow
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is grappling with severe staffing challenges despite a significant budget increase, potentially impacting America’s maritime industrial base revitalization efforts. According to a new Government Accountability...
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
A Choppy Trade in Grain and Livestock Markets
Grain and livestock markets have been choppy as of late as market participants grapple with bullish and bearish headlines
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Port of Long Beach Smashes January Cargo Record Amid Pre-Tariff Surge
The Port of Long Beach achieved its strongest January performance on record and second-busiest month ever as retailers rushed to move cargo ahead of anticipated tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Back to Higher Trade on Thursday’s Midday
The soybean market is seeing bulls push back on Thursday with midday gains of 2 to 3 cents. The national front month Cash Bean price from cmdtyView is up 3 cents at $9.69 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $1.40/ton, with Soy Oil futures back up 65 points so far on...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Showing Mixed Trade on Thursday
Corn price action at Thursday’s midday is mixed, with nearby contracts up 1 to 3 cents and new crop December down 1 ¼ cents. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price is up 3 1/4 cents at $4.59 1/4. This morning’s Export Sales report showed a total of 1.649 MMT of...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Posting Midday Gains Following 7-Week High in Export Business
The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three main markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are posting 2 to 3 cent gains in the front months. KC HRW futures are trading with 5 to 6 cent gains at midday. MPLS spring wheat is trading with slightly 1 to...