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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...
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
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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
Wheat Showing Mixed Midday Trade, Following Friendlier USDA Report
The wheat market is trading with mixed action across the three exchanges so far on Tuesday, as USDA presented the bulls with friendlier data today. Chicago SRW futures are up 1 to 2 cents so far in the front months. KC HRW futures are facing some pressure, 2 to 3...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Post Mixed Reaction to USDA Data
Soybeans are holding steady on Tuesday’s midday, with the nearbys down 1 to 2 cents and new crop November up a penny at midday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 1 1/4 cent at $9.86 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $2.50/ton, with Soy Oil futures 77 points...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Slipping as USDA Leaves US Stocks Unchanged
Corn futures are showing some selling post-USDA report on Tuesday, with contracts down fractionally in the new crop months to 3 cents lower in some of the nearbys. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is back down 2 3/4 cents at $4.54 ¼. This morning’s USDA report showed...
From
The Loadstar
via
gCaptain
Ocean Carriers Scramble as GRIs Hit a Wall
Blanked sailings and general rate increases (GRIs) have failed to arrest the drop in Asia-North Europe freight rates, with slot utilisation less than 95% amid the post-Chinese New Year slack period.
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Yemeni Houthis Ready to Renew Attacks on Israel if Gaza War Resumes
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, who control most of western Yemen including the capital, are ready to mount attacks on Israel if it resumes its assault on Gaza and does not commit to the ceasefire deal, the group's leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi said on Tuesday.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
South Africa Strengthens Maritime Environmental Laws as Cape Route Traffic Surges Amid Red Sea Crisis
South Africa has significantly enhanced its maritime environmental protection measures with President Cyril Ramaphosa signing into law the Marine Pollution Amendment Bill, a move that comes at a crucial time...
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Trump Raises Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel Imports in Latest Trade War Salvo
U.S. President Donald Trump substantially raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Monday to a flat 25% "without exceptions or exemptions" in a move he hopes will aid the struggling industries in the United States but which also risks sparking a multi-front trade war.
From
Oliver Sloup
via
Barchart
Grain Traders Gear Up for the Monthly WASDE report
Grain prices have been consolidating ahead of today’s monthly WASDE report. These are the levels to keep an eye on
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Bouncing on Tuesday Morning
The wheat market is trading with Tuesday morning gains across the three exchanges. Wheat futures posted early week losses on Monday, with all three markets heading lower. Chicago SRW futures were down 3 to 4 cents in the nearbys on the day. KC HRW futures were 6 to 8 cents...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Steady Ahead of USDA Report
Soybeans are trading near unchanged so far on Tuesday morning. The bean market spent most of Monday in the red, but came back to close steady, with most contracts unchanged at the final bell. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was unch cent at $9.88 3/4. Soymeal futures were...