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Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker
Defense
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker

Davie shipyard has officially commenced construction on Canada’s flagship Polar Max icebreaker, marking a significant milestone in the country’s Arctic capabilities development. The steel cutting ceremony, held today in Lévis,...
Russia Expects India to Keep Buying Its Oil and Seeks China-India-Russia Talks
Shipping
August 20, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Russia Expects India to Keep Buying Its Oil and Seeks China-India-Russia Talks

Russia expects to continue supplying oil to India despite warnings from the United States, Russian embassy officials in New Delhi said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow hopes trilateral talks will soon take place with India and China.
Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat
News
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat

Hurricane Erin has intensified to near-major hurricane strength with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph while moving northward through the western Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center reported Wednesday morning. The...
Fire Breaks Out on USS New Orleans Off Okinawa
Defense
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Fire Breaks Out on USS New Orleans Off Okinawa

A U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship, USS New Orleans (LPD-18), suffered a fire off the coast of Okinawa, Japan on Wednesday, prompting a coordinated international response from both U.S....
External Firefighters Join Marie Maersk Crew in Battle Against Container Fire Off West Africa
Accidents
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

External Firefighters Join Marie Maersk Crew in Battle Against Container Fire Off West Africa

External firefighter crews have joined the Marie Maersk’s crew in actively combating a fire that broke out aboard the vessel one week ago, according to the latest update released today....
India’s Nayara Turns to Dark Fleet and Russian Oil for Survival
News
August 20, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

India’s Nayara Turns to Dark Fleet and Russian Oil for Survival

One month after being hit by European Union sanctions, India’s Nayara Energy Ltd. is relying on a growing pool of dark-fleet tankers to transport its products, and a narrowing menu of crude imports to keep its operations running.

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Soybeans Slipping in Early Wednesday Trade
Grain
May 28, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Slipping in Early Wednesday Trade

The soybean market is trading with contracts 2 to 3 cents on the weaker side of unchanged. Soybeans saw strength on Tuesday, as contracts were steady to 3 cents higher across most months. Preliminary open interest rose 8,893 contracts on Tuesday. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 3 3/4...
Wheat Rebounding on Wednesday, with Poorer than Expected Ratings
Grain
May 28, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Rebounding on Wednesday, with Poorer than Expected Ratings

Wheat is showing early Wednesday morning strength, as futures get a bounce led by the spring wheat market. The wheat complex faded lower on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were down 13 to 14 cents at the close. The Kansas City HRW contracts posted losses of 14 to 15 on the...
Wheat Analysis & 516.00 Target
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Analysis & 516.00 Target

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
CMA CGM Invests $600 Million in New Vietnam Terminal as Trade Surges
Ports
May 27, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

CMA CGM Invests $600 Million in New Vietnam Terminal as Trade Surges

CMA CGM Group has signed a partnership agreement with Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) to develop a new deep-water terminal in Haiphong, northern Vietnam, marking a significant expansion of its presence...
Corn Falls Lower, as Ratings Come in Below Expectations
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Falls Lower, as Ratings Come in Below Expectations

Corn futures were weighed down by a weaker wheat market, as contracts closed steady in July and 4 to 5 cents lower in the new crop months. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1/2 cent at $4.33 1/4. After the close, the weekly Crop Progress...
Wheat Collapses on Tuesday, Ratings Come in Below Estimates
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Collapses on Tuesday, Ratings Come in Below Estimates

The wheat complex faded lower on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were down 13 to 14 cents at the close. The Kansas City HRW contracts posted losses of 14 to 15 on the Tuesday session. Minneapolis spring wheat futures were 10 to 12 cents in the red. Weekly Crop Progress data...
Soybeans Hold onto Gains on Tuesday
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Hold onto Gains on Tuesday

Soybean saw strength on Tuesday, as contracts were steady to 3 cents higher across most months. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 3 3/4 cents to $10.15. Soymeal futures were a dime higher to 40 cents/ton lower on the day, with Soy Oil futures up 4 to 25 points....
Report: Russian Naval Escorts Guard Shadow Fleet in Gulf of Finland
Shipping
May 27, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Report: Russian Naval Escorts Guard Shadow Fleet in Gulf of Finland

Russia has intensified its maritime operations in the Gulf of Finland, implementing new tactics that include military escorts for its shadow fleet tankers, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen said over...
Shootin' the Bull about rumors of rumors
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about rumors of rumors

Regardless of today's rumor, hoax, misprint, truth, or whatever the case may be, it shows how fragile the cattle market has become.
Cattle & Hog Analysis & Targets
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Cattle & Hog Analysis & Targets

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
Navigating the Looming Hurricane Threat: Ensuring Robust Marine Insurance for Ports and Shipping
News
May 27, 2025
From 
Editorial
 via 
gCaptain

Navigating the Looming Hurricane Threat: Ensuring Robust Marine Insurance for Ports and Shipping

By Ed McNamara, CEO of Cleveland-based port insurance broker Armada Risk Partners — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to pose increasingly serious threats to shipping, coastal ports,...
Chart of the Day - July Soymeal
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Walsh Trading
 via 
Barchart

Chart of the Day - July Soymeal

Can Soymeal break through resistance?