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CMA CGM Joins $434 Million Expansion of Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Port
Ports
August 26, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

CMA CGM Joins $434 Million Expansion of Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Port

Red Sea Gateway Terminal and CMA CGM Group have agreed to invest an initial $434 million to develop a new container terminal at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port, adding up...
Ocean Winner Sinking Leaves 22 Seafarers Missing in Bay of Bengal
News
August 26, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Ocean Winner Sinking Leaves 22 Seafarers Missing in Bay of Bengal

Twenty-two seafarers remain missing after the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal, triggering a major search and rescue operation involving the Indian Coast Guard and passing merchant...
Canada’s West Coast Ports Eye Bigger Role as Trade Shifts Beyond U.S.
Ports
August 26, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Canada’s West Coast Ports Eye Bigger Role as Trade Shifts Beyond U.S.

Canada’s largest West Coast ports are positioning themselves for a bigger role in the country’s push to diversify trade away from the United States, with a new study highlighting the...
Great Lakes Ports and Shipyards Formalize Partnership on U.S. Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding
August 26, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Great Lakes Ports and Shipyards Formalize Partnership on U.S. Shipbuilding

he American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) and the Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards (GLAS) have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening shipbuilding, port infrastructure and maritime commerce across...
Up to 70 Ships Queue Off Danube as Bottlenecks Slow Ukraine Grain Exports
Shipping
August 26, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Up to 70 Ships Queue Off Danube as Bottlenecks Slow Ukraine Grain Exports

Up to 70 vessels are waiting near the Danube's Sulina Canal for access to Ukrainian ports to load grain for export, traders and analysts said on Wednesday, with a shortage of pilots and priority given to other cargoes creating long delays.
Panama Canal Chief: ‘Every Drop of Water Counts’ as Prolonged El Niño Looms
Shipping
August 26, 2026
From 
Lori Ann LaRocco
 via 
gCaptain

Panama Canal Chief: ‘Every Drop of Water Counts’ as Prolonged El Niño Looms

The Administrator of the Panama Canal is warning that the upcoming El Niño season will be longer and is taking the necessary precautions now to conserve water. “What we see in the future is a very, very low level of precipitation,” said Ricaurte Vasquez, Administrator of the Panama Canal. “We have to look at how long this event is going to last. We anticipate that it's going to last about eight months.”

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Shootin' the Bull about taking it away quick
Grain
October 29, 2024
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about taking it away quick

Traders knocked out all but $.60 of the past two weeks of higher trading, up to today
Botched Bunkering Leads to 5-Metric-Ton Oil Spill Off Singapore’s Coast
Ports
October 29, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Botched Bunkering Leads to 5-Metric-Ton Oil Spill Off Singapore’s Coast

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has confirmed a significant bunker fuel spill in Singaporean waters off the coast of Changi. The spill occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m....
MIT Diplomas, Gala Dinners And Executive Magazine Covers Won’t Save The U.S. Merchant Marine
Shipping
October 29, 2024
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

MIT Diplomas, Gala Dinners And Executive Magazine Covers Won’t Save The U.S. Merchant Marine

During this time of the year there are countless self-congratulatory Gala Diners awarding leaders of a failing domestic industry that’s under attack not only in DC but from Houthi missiles...
Nuclear-Powered LNG Carriers: A Potential Game-Changer for Zero-Emission Shipping?
News
October 29, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Nuclear-Powered LNG Carriers: A Potential Game-Changer for Zero-Emission Shipping?

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released a new report exploring the potential use of advanced nuclear technology in maritime applications, aiming to shed light on the feasibility and...
Scorpio Tankers Expands into VLCC Sector with DHT Holdings Investment
Shipping
October 29, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Scorpio Tankers Expands into VLCC Sector with DHT Holdings Investment

Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) has announced a strategic investment in DHT Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DHT), a leading player in the crude tanker market. During the third quarter of 2024,...
Wheat Rallying on Weaker Than Expected Condition Ratings
Grain
October 29, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Rallying on Weaker Than Expected Condition Ratings

The wheat complex is seeing some recovered strength across all three exchanges so far on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures are up 12 to 14 cents on the day. KC HRW contracts are showing gains of 15 to 16 cents. MPLS spring wheat is also posting 15 to 16 gains across...
Soybeans Falling at Tuesday’s Midday
Grain
October 29, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Falling at Tuesday’s Midday

Soybeans are facing some continued weakness on Tuesday, with contracts steady to 4 cents lower so far on the day. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 2 1/4 cents at $9.16. Soymeal futures are down $3/ton in the nearby Dec on the day. Soy Oil is seeing...
Corn Getting a Turnaround Tuesday Bounce
Grain
October 29, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Getting a Turnaround Tuesday Bounce

Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 ½ cent gains at midday on Tuesday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 3 1/2 cents at $3.82 3/4 per bu. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 81% of the US corn crop was harvested as of October 27,...
Labor Drama or Economic Boom? What’s Really Fueling the Surge in U.S. Container Imports
Ports
October 29, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Labor Drama or Economic Boom? What’s Really Fueling the Surge in U.S. Container Imports

The ten largest U.S. container ports reported a 10.9% year-over-year increase in inbound volumes in September, marking the twelfth consecutive month of year-over-year growth, though slightly below August’s 19.5% jump,...
Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Auction is Test for Beleaguered Industry
Offshore
October 29, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Auction is Test for Beleaguered Industry

Oct 29 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday will kick off a sale of offshore wind development rights for eight areas off the coasts of northern New England, a key test...
Red Sea Is Now So Dangerous Even NATO Warships Are Avoiding It
News
October 29, 2024
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

Red Sea Is Now So Dangerous Even NATO Warships Are Avoiding It

by John Konrad (gCaptain) The Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest and most strategically vital waterways, has become so hazardous that even the German Navy is steering clear. Defense...
President Biden Announces $3 Billion Investment in U.S. Ports
Ports
October 29, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

President Biden Announces $3 Billion Investment in U.S. Ports

President Joe Biden has announced a $3 billion in funding aimed at transforming America’s port infrastructure. The funding will is being provided Environmental Protection Agency Clean Ports grants made available...