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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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LNG Cargo Shifts From EU To Singapore As Heat Boosts Asia Demand
By Elena Mazneva and Anna Shiryaevskaya Jul 11, 2025 (Bloomberg) –An LNG cargo tanker from Qatar has been redirected from Europe to Asia, where intense summer heat is driving a surge...
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Syria Signs $800 Million Agreement With DP World To Bolster Ports Infrastructure
July 13 (Reuters) – Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports on Sunday signed a $800 million agreement with UAE’s DP World to bolster Syrian ports infrastructure and logistical services, Syrian state news...
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US Port Operators Seek To Mitigate Hefty Expected Tariffs On China-Built Port Cranes
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, July 11 (Reuters) – U.S. seaport operators are asking for extra time to implement pending tariffs on towering ship-to-shore cranes as they expect President Donald Trump’s administration...
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Mike Schuler
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Trump Admin Cancels Offshore Patrol Cutters at Eastern Shipbuilding Over Delays and Rising Costs
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced yesterday the partial termination of a contract with Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) for two Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs), citing significant delays and...
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Mike Schuler
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HD Hyundai Advances Humanoid Welding Robots for Shipbuilding
Two units of South Korean shipbuilding conglomerate HD Hyundai have signed a strategic partnership agreement with Germany’s NEURA Robotics to develop specialized humane-like welding robots for the shipbuilding industry. The...
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U.S. Customs Revenue Tops $100 Billion for First Time Amid Tariff Surge
US revenue from customs duties this fiscal year surpassed $100 billion for the first time, reflecting higher tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
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‘All Crew Muslim’: Ships Look to Dodge Red Sea Attacks With Messages
Commercial ships still sailing through the Red Sea are broadcasting messages about their nationality and even religion on their public tracking systems to avoid being targeted by Yemen's Houthis after deadly attacks this week by the militia.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Losses Extend to New Lows
The wheat market is looking at new lows on Tuesday morning, with losses across the board. Wheat futures fell lower across the three exchanges on Monday, pressured by less than bullish USDA data. Chicago SRW futures were 6 to 7 cents in the red on the Monday session. Tuesday’s preliminary...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Pulling Back on Tuesday Morning
The bean market is showing weaker trade early on Tuesday, down 4 to 6 cents. Soybeans closed out the Monday session with contracts rallying 20 to 27 cents. Preliminary open interest showed net new buying, up 16,325 contracts. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 19 3/4 cents to $10.60....
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Pressure Continues as Planting Pace Continues
The corn market is trading with contracts down 2 to 4 cents across the front months. Futures fell back from the higher post-USDA report trade on Monday, with nearbys slipping 1 to 2 cents. New crop contracts were 3 to 4 cents in the green at the close. Preliminary open...
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
China-US Truce Prompts Price Jump in Pacific Shipping Frenzy
A China-US deal to slash trade tariffs is set to push freight rates higher, as companies rush to use a 90-day grace period to ferry goods across the Pacific Ocean.
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Ben DiCostanzo
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Barchart
Cattle Markets Make New All-Time Highs, Hogs Higher
Positive Trade talks with China, Screwworm drive prices higher
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Coast Guard Eases Reflag Rules to Bolster U.S. Flag Fleet
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced significant changes to streamline the certification process for foreign vessels seeking to join the American Registry. The updated Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC)...
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Mike Schuler
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Container Shipping: Tariff Truce Sets the Stage for Early Peak Season
The traditional peak season for ocean container shipping between China and the United States could arrive earlier than usual this year following a significant reduction in tariffs between the world’s...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Pulls Back to Close Mixed Despite Bill Friendly USDA Data
Corn futures fell back from the higher post-USDA report trade on Monday, with nearbys slipping 1 to 2 cents. New crop contracts were 3 to 4 cents in the green at the close. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 1/2 cents at $4.19 1/2. Crop...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Falls Lower on Monday
Wheat futures fell lower across the three exchanges on Monday, pressured by less than bullish USDA data. Chicago SRW futures were 6 to 7 cents in the red on the Monday session. Kansas City HRW futures were facing pressure with contracts closing with 9 to 10 cent losses. Minneapolis spring...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Rally on Tuesday Following Weekend Trade Talks and Friendly USDA Data
Soybeans closed out the Monday session with contracts rallying 20 to 27 cents. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 19 3/4 cents to $10.60. Soymeal futures were up $3.90 to 4.90 so far on the day, with Soy Oil futures rallying 126 to 137 points into the close. USDA...
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Sean Lusk
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Barchart
Grain Spreads: USDA Numbers Friendly Soy
Ending Stocks Reduced, Funds Noticed
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
French Shipping Giant Hails US-China Deal After Freight Slumps
Rodolphe Saade, Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM SA, the world’s third-largest container carrier, hailed a truce in the trade war between Washington and Beijing.