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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
via
gCaptain
Stricken Bulk Carrier Mayuree Naree Runs Aground on Iran’s Qeshm Island
A Thai-flagged bulk carrier struck in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month has now run aground on Iran’s Qeshm Island, as rescue teams continue searching for three missing crew members feared trapped...
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Chinese Boxships Abort First Hormuz Exit Attempt, Undermining Iran ‘Safe Passage’ Claims
Two Chinese container ships turned backed after trying to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, ship-tracking data showed, despite assurances from Iran that Chinese vessels could pass.
From
Jim Wyckoff
via
Barchart
Bulls Are in Control of Soybean Meal. Make This 1 Trade Now.
July soybean meal futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Posting Friday Morning Strength
Wheat is higher so far on Friday AM trade. The wheat complex found some renewed strength on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were 4 ½ to 7 ¼ cents higher in the front months on the day. Open interest was up 2,130 contracts on Thursday. KC HRW futures saw 4 to...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Showing Gains Ahead of the Weekend
Corn price action is up 1 to 2 cents so far on Friday morning. Futures closed the Thursday session with bulls giving a late push, as contracts were fractionally to 2 ¼ cents higher. May was the lonely holdout, down ¼ cent. Open interest was up 6,091 contracts across the...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Posting Friday AM Gains
Soybean are trading 2 to 4 ½ cents higher on Friday morning. Futures saw gains of 1 ¾ to 5 ½ cent gains in the front months on Thursday. Preliminary open interest was up 6,257 contracts. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 1/4 cents at $11.00...
From
Walsh Trading
via
Barchart
JUL-DEC ’26 SOYBEAN OIL SPREAD (ZMN26-ZMZ26) - WALSH PURE SPREADER
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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Fading Lower at Monday’s Midday
Soybeans are 6 to 9 cents across most contracts on Monday, fading off overnight gains. There were another 158 deliveries issued on Friday evening. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 3 1/2 cents at $10.89 1/2. Soymeal futures are falling $6.50 to $7 at midday. Soy Oil...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Red Sea Corridor Slips Back Into Crisis as Houthi Threats Resurface
The brief reprieve in Red Sea shipping attacks ended this weekend as Yemen's Houthi movement signaled an imminent return to targeting commercial vessels, casting a shadow over what had been a fragile recovery in one of the world's most critical maritime corridors.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Strait of Hormuz Enters Active Crisis: Five Ships Hit, Traffic Collapses, Tanker Markets Brace for Historic Shock
The Strait of Hormuz has entered its most dangerous phase in years after a concentrated wave of missile and drone attacks struck five commercial vessels across the Gulf of Oman...
From
Oliver Sloup
via
Barchart
Grain and Livestock Markets are on the Move!
Grain and livestock markets have seen ranges expand to start the week, presenting tradable opportunities for participants on both sides of the market. Here’s what’s on our radar.
From
Andrew Hecht
via
Barchart
Commodity Roundup- February’s Top Performers and Underperformers
Precious metals and most energy prices moved higher in February. Three of the five soft commodities, natural gas, and cryptocurrencies posted double-digit percentage declines.
From
Jim Wyckoff
via
Barchart
Looking for the Next Silver Rally? Speculative Bulls Are Turning to Grain Futures.
Big fund traders are starting to play the long side of wheat, corn, and soybean futures.
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Iran Conflict Forces Middle East Oil Shutdowns, Strands 150 Ships at Hormuz
Oil and gas prices surged as Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East facilities and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Four tankers damaged, one seafarer killed, and 150 ships stranded as Qatar declares force majeure on LNG shipments.
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Qatar LNG Shutdown Sends European Gas Prices Surging Over 50%
Qatar shut down LNG production at the world's largest export facility after an Iranian drone attack, sending European gas prices surging over 50%. QatarEnergy's Ras Laffan plant covers a fifth of global supply.
From
John Konrad
via
gCaptain
Hegseth Holds Press Conference, Shipping Lanes Key Reason For Iran Strikes
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood at the Pentagon press podium this morning and named Iran’s threat to “global shipping lanes” as a core justification for Operation Epic Fury —...
From
Oliver Sloup
via
Barchart
Grain Markets Come Alive!
Volatility and range expansion has been evident in the grain markets over the last few weeks. Will volatility continue to expand into the Spring?
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Shipping Industry Demands Seafarer Protection as Hormuz Crisis Escalates
Major shipping organizations and maritime authorities are calling for the protection of seafarers and civilian vessels as escalating conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global trade routes and...
From
Lori Ann LaRocco
via
gCaptain
Shadow Fleet Surge: Iran Moved Record Crude Before Operation Epic Fury
By Lori Ann LaRocco – Three vessels involved in the transport of sanctioned Iranian oil have been struck in the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury. Oil tankers Skylight,...