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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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Warning Shot: GRIs Reveal Carrier Playbook Amid Tariff Rush
Shipping
May 22, 2025
From 
The Loadstar
 via 
gCaptain

Warning Shot: GRIs Reveal Carrier Playbook Amid Tariff Rush

General rate increases (GRIs) give a “clear indication of ocean carrier intentions”, and raise alarm bells for their clients with long-term contracts.
US Importers Race to Beat Trump Tariffs Facing Complex Customs Forms
Shipping
May 22, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

US Importers Race to Beat Trump Tariffs Facing Complex Customs Forms

US businesses are under mounting pressure to import goods while President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs are on pause, and they’re simultaneously navigating increasingly complex filing rules when their cargo crosses the border.
The Grain Rally Stalls Against Technical Resistance
Grain
May 22, 2025
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

The Grain Rally Stalls Against Technical Resistance

Grain markets have had an impressive first half of the week but saw some of the wind taken out of the sail overnight after running out of momentum against technical resistance.
Poland Checking for Any Explosive Devices Near Undersea Power Cable, PM Says
News
May 22, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Poland Checking for Any Explosive Devices Near Undersea Power Cable, PM Says

Poland is looking into whether any explosive devices were planted where a ship from Russia's "shadow fleet" was seen moving suspiciously near a power cable linking Poland with Sweden on Wednesday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
Wheat Sticking Close to Unchanged Early on Thursday
Grain
May 22, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Sticking Close to Unchanged Early on Thursday

Wheat is closing back in on steady trade on Thursday morning after overnight weakness. The wheat complex closed out the Wednesday session with gains across the three exchanges, fading from off the midday highs. Chicago SRW futures were 3 to 4 cents in the green. Preliminary open interest was down...
Soybeans Pulling Off Overnight Lows
Grain
May 22, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Pulling Off Overnight Lows

The soybean market is pulling off the sharply lower overnight start, with contracts down 2 to 5 cents on Thursday morning. Soybeans posted gains of 8 to 12 cents across most contracts on Wednesday. The Preliminary ope interest data showed a drop of 4,832 contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView Cash...
Corn Steady on Thursday Morning
Grain
May 22, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Steady on Thursday Morning

Corn is trading with fractionally mixed action on Thursday AM. Futures posted gains of 6 to 7 ½ cents across most contracts on Wednesday, helped by a weaker US dollar index and a rebound in ethanol production. Preliminary open interest was up 4,587 contracts on Wednesday. The front month CmdtyView...
Russia Vows to Defend Its Ships in Baltic Sea
Shipping
May 21, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Russia Vows to Defend Its Ships in Baltic Sea

Russia will defend its vessels in the Baltic Sea by all legal means, the Kremlin said, days after briefly deploying a fighter jet as Estonian officials tried to halt a so-called shadow fleet tanker in their economic zone.
Wheat Pulls Back from Highs, Still Posts Gains
Grain
May 21, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Pulls Back from Highs, Still Posts Gains

The wheat complex closed out the Wednesday session with gains across the three exchanges, fading from off the midday highs. Chicago SRW futures were 3 to 4 cents in the green. The Kansas City HRW market posted 4 to 5 cent gains. Minneapolis spring wheat futures were up 6 to...
Corn Rallies into Wednesday’s Close
Grain
May 21, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Rallies into Wednesday’s Close

Corn futures posted gains of 6 to 7 ½ cents across most contracts on Wednesday, helped by a weaker US dollar index and a rebound in ethanol production. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 6 3/4 cents at $4.34 3/4. EIA’s weekly update showed a...
Soybeans Rally Higher on Wednesday
Grain
May 21, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Rally Higher on Wednesday

Soybeans posted gains of 8 to 12 cents across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 10 cents to $10.13 1/2. Soymeal futures were $1.50 to $3/ton higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures up 27 to 36 points. Rain is expected across much of...
Grain Spreads: Short Covering Driving Wheat Push
Grain
May 21, 2025
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Short Covering Driving Wheat Push

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