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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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Today's Markets on the Move: Silver, Orange Juice, Cocoa, and More!
Grain
May 22, 2025
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

Today's Markets on the Move: Silver, Orange Juice, Cocoa, and More!

Silver futures failed to breakout above resistance as the tax bill passing posses a threat to industrial demand. Today's winner and loser both come from the "softs". Ag Markets brace for a long weekend with equity markets recovering some of yesterday's late day selloff
Shootin' the Bull about stating the obvious
Grain
May 22, 2025
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about stating the obvious

Too much production capacity for too few of animals is now causing the rationing of producers.
Container Ship Runs Aground Just Meters from Seaside Cabin Near Trondheim, Norway
News
May 22, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Container Ship Runs Aground Just Meters from Seaside Cabin Near Trondheim, Norway

The 135 meter-long container ship NCL Salten ran aground just seven meters from a cabin in Byneset, near Trondheim, Norway. The cabin’s owners were home at the time, fast asleep and only noticing the vessel in their front yard when the neighbors alerted them.
Corn Mixed at Midday
Grain
May 22, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Mixed at Midday

Corn showing mixed action on Thursday, with nearby July up 1 ¼ cents and some new crop months down 1 to 2 cents. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 3/4 cents at $4.35 1/2. This morning’s Export Sales report showed 1.19 MMT in corn...
Soybeans Shrugging Off Bean Oil Losses for Midday Gains
Grain
May 22, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Shrugging Off Bean Oil Losses for Midday Gains

Soybean futures are up 3 to 6 cents at Thursday’s midday. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price is up 5 3/4 cents to $10.19 1/4. Soymeal futures are $4.70/ton higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures down 84 points. USDA released their weekly Export Sales report this morning, showing 307,939...
Wheat Leaking Back Lower on Thursday
Grain
May 22, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Leaking Back Lower on Thursday

The wheat complex trading with losses at Thursday’s midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 2 to 4 cents on the day. The Kansas City HRW market is 1 to 2 cents weaker so far on Thursday. Minneapolis spring wheat futures are slipping back 3 to 5 cents at midday. Export...
Memorial Day Trading Schedule
Grain
May 22, 2025
From 
Ilan Levy-Mayer
 via 
Barchart

Memorial Day Trading Schedule

The upcoming US Memorial Day Holiday Futures Trading Schedule for Friday, May 23rd, through Monday, May 26th, 2025, is below.
NOAA Expects Busier-Than-Normal Hurricane Season
News
May 22, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

NOAA Expects Busier-Than-Normal Hurricane Season

NOAA’s latest outlook predicts an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with a 60% chance of exceeding typical storm activity between June 1 and November 30. Forecasters anticipate 13 to 19...
North Korea’s Warship Launch Ends in Disaster as Kim Jong Un Watches
Defense
May 22, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

North Korea’s Warship Launch Ends in Disaster as Kim Jong Un Watches

A major accident occurred on Wednesday during the launch of a new North Korean warship while Kim Jong Un was attending the event, with the isolated state's leader calling it a "criminal act" that could not be tolerated, state media KCNA reported.
U.S. Celebrates National Maritime Day 2025 Amid Historic Policy Push
Shipping
May 22, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Celebrates National Maritime Day 2025 Amid Historic Policy Push

The United States marks National Maritime Day 2025 today with renewed focus on strengthening its maritime sector. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the critical role of Merchant Mariners,...
CK Hutchison Confirms Aponte’s MSC is Main Investor in Ports Deal
News
May 22, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

CK Hutchison Confirms Aponte’s MSC is Main Investor in Ports Deal

HONG KONG, May 22 (Reuters) – CK Hutchison confirmed on Thursday that Italian billionaire Gianluigi Aponte’s family-run MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is the main investor in a group seeking to buy 43 ports from...
EU’s Largest-Ever Dark Fleet Sanctions Package Still Leaves Major Gaps
Shipping
May 22, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

EU’s Largest-Ever Dark Fleet Sanctions Package Still Leaves Major Gaps

The European Union has launched its most extensive sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet—blacklisting 189 additional Russian-linked tankers and bringing the total number of sanctioned vessels to 342. This marks...