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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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Ag Markets Rally in Tuesday’s Trade
Grain
October 22, 2024
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

Ag Markets Rally in Tuesday’s Trade

It was a higher day in the ag markets with grains and cattle posting gains. Here’s how today’s trade shook out and a few things on our radar.
Fallen Naval Aviators Remembered for Roles in Red Sea Combat Operations
Defense
October 22, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Fallen Naval Aviators Remembered for Roles in Red Sea Combat Operations

The tragic loss of Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay “Miley” Evans and Lt. Serena “Dug” Wileman during a routine training flight near Mount Rainier on October 15th, has left the U.S. Navy mourning two of its most respected and...
Soybeans Revert Higher on Tuesday
Grain
October 22, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Revert Higher on Tuesday

Soybeans are posting a Tuesday rally of 10 to 13 cents across the front months at midday. Preliminary open interest showed net new buying across most contracts, up 13,560 contracts cross all but the November contract, which was an exodus of 23,780 contracts. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price...
Corn Extending Gains into Tuesday’s Midday
Grain
October 22, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Extending Gains into Tuesday’s Midday

Corn futures are showing 4 to 5 ½ cent gains across most contracts on Tuesday, with December leading the way. Preliminary open interest showed net new buying, up 20,956 contracts, with most of that in the March contract (13,944). The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 5...
Wheat Sneaking Higher on Tuesday
Grain
October 22, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Sneaking Higher on Tuesday

The wheat complex is shrugging off the overnight weakness, with contracts posting midday gains. Chicago SRW futures are up 4 to 5 cents on the day. KC HRW contracts are 4 to 6 cents higher on the session. MPLS spring wheat is up 2 to 4 cents so far on...
Weather factors affecting grain prices. Is there any chance for a bull market?
Grain
October 22, 2024
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
Barchart

Weather factors affecting grain prices. Is there any chance for a bull market?

Jim lays out his weather forecasts for critical crops and outlines his suggestions for appropriate hedging, investing, and trading strategies
US Will Continue to ‘Tighten the Screws’ on Russia LNG Flows
Shipping
October 22, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

US Will Continue to ‘Tighten the Screws’ on Russia LNG Flows

(Bloomberg) — The US will continue to “tighten the screws” on Russian liquefied natural gas exports to deprive Moscow of funds for its war in Ukraine, according to a senior...
Global Shipping in Crisis: How Vulnerable Maritime Chokepoints Threaten the Global Economy
Shipping
October 22, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Global Shipping in Crisis: How Vulnerable Maritime Chokepoints Threaten the Global Economy

Vulnerability of supply chains exposed as global maritime chokepoints come under pressure, UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2024 report reveals. As global trade rebounds from pandemic-induced slowdowns, the maritime industry now...
Global Marine Insurance Premiums Hit Record $38.9B as Fires and Geopolitics Loom Large
Accidents
October 22, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Global Marine Insurance Premiums Hit Record $38.9B as Fires and Geopolitics Loom Large

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has released its 2024 “Stats Report,” providing a detailed analysis of the global marine insurance market. The report highlights significant growth in marine...
Freight Costs for Russian Oil Soar: What Rising Winter Costs Mean for Moscow’s Revenue
Shipping
October 22, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Freight Costs for Russian Oil Soar: What Rising Winter Costs Mean for Moscow’s Revenue

MOSCOW, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Freight rates for tankers exporting oil from Russian ports to Asia have risen this month ahead of winter and are set to climb further after recent Western sanctions hitting more tankers...
Price Cap Coalition Cracks Down on Sanctions-Busting: New Advisory Takes Aim at Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
Shipping
October 22, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Price Cap Coalition Cracks Down on Sanctions-Busting: New Advisory Takes Aim at Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’

The Price Cap Coalition has released an updated advisory aimed at curbing illicit practices and enhancing safety in the oil shipping industry. The coalition, comprising G7 nations, the European Union,...
Grain Markets Pause in Tuesday Morning’s Trade
Grain
October 22, 2024
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

Grain Markets Pause in Tuesday Morning’s Trade

After an impressive start to the week, corn and soybeans have taken a moment to catch their breath. What futures remain the weak link in the early morning trade