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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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Fatigue at the Helm: NTSB Report Reveals Costly Towing Vessel Collision Due to Deckhand Falling Asleep
Accidents
October 8, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Fatigue at the Helm: NTSB Report Reveals Costly Towing Vessel Collision Due to Deckhand Falling Asleep

An investigation report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that a deckhand at the helm of a towing vessel fell asleep before the tow struck a...
FEMA Fumbles Again: Naval Resources Left Idle in Hurricane Milton Response
News
October 8, 2024
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

FEMA Fumbles Again: Naval Resources Left Idle in Hurricane Milton Response

By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) As another intense storm barrels down upon us—this time Milton, a hurricane of record-breaking intensity heading directly for Florida—it’s time to confront a harsh reality:...
Philippines, China Trade Blame in Latest South China Sea Spat
Shipping
October 8, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Philippines, China Trade Blame in Latest South China Sea Spat

BEIJING/MANILA, Oct 8 (Reuters) – The Philippines accused China’s coast guard on Tuesday of firing water cannon at government ships taking supplies to fishermen at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, but Beijing said...
Wheat Mostly Lower on Tuesday
Grain
October 8, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Mostly Lower on Tuesday

The wheat complex is giving back most of Monday’s Gains on Turnaround Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures are down fractionally to a penny on the day. KC HRW contracts are 1 to 1 ½ cents lower on the session. MPLS spring wheat is showing mixed trade, with most contracts within a...
Corn Pulled Lower on Tuesday
Grain
October 8, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Pulled Lower on Tuesday

Corn futures are down 5 to 6 ¼ cents so far on Tuesday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 6 1/2 cents at $3.87 per bu. Census trade data showed a total of 5.156 MMT (203 mbu) of corn shipped during August. That was down 1.97%...
Soybeans Falling with Pressure from Oil
Grain
October 8, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Falling with Pressure from Oil

Soybeans are feeling pressure on Tuesday, with contracts down 30 to 21 ¼ cents at midday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 21 3/4 cents at $9.49 ¼. Soymeal is down $2.10/ton in the nearbys. Soy Oil futures are falling 175 points at midday, feeling some pressure...
FEMA Fumbles Again: Naval Resources Left Idle in Hurricane Milton Response
News
October 8, 2024
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

FEMA Fumbles Again: Naval Resources Left Idle in Hurricane Milton Response

By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) As another intense storm barrels down upon us—this time Milton, a hurricane of record-breaking intensity heading directly for Florida—it’s time to confront a harsh reality:...
Former Amazon Executive’s Supply Chain Startup Raises $100 Mln in Funding
News
October 8, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Former Amazon Executive’s Supply Chain Startup Raises $100 Mln in Funding

Oct 8 (Reuters) – Former Amazon.com Consumer CEO Dave Clark said on Tuesday his new software supply chain management startup Auger has raised over $100 million in private equity funding from Oak HC/FT and...
Higher Fences for Trade Will Mean More Debt And Slower Growth
Shipping
October 8, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Higher Fences for Trade Will Mean More Debt And Slower Growth

(Bloomberg Markets) — A hot war in Ukraine, a trade war between China and the US, and Donald Trump’s threat of sweeping tariff increases raise the prospect of an accelerated...
New Zealand Navy Assessing Environmental Impact from ‘Manawanui’ Sinking
Defense
October 8, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

New Zealand Navy Assessing Environmental Impact from ‘Manawanui’ Sinking

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is conducting an extensive environmental assessment after its specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, ran aground, caught fire, and sank off the coast...
LNG-Fueled Ships Surge to 2% of Global Shipping Fleet
News
October 8, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

LNG-Fueled Ships Surge to 2% of Global Shipping Fleet

The maritime industry is witnessing a substantial shift towards liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source, with LNG-powered vessels now comprising over 2% of the global shipping fleet, according...
Corn Pulling Back to Start Tuesday Trade
Grain
October 8, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Pulling Back to Start Tuesday Trade

Corn prices are down 3 to 4 cents to start the Tuesday session. Futures closed out the Monday session with contracts up 1 to 1 ¾ cents on the day, with help from still solid shipment data and more export business. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was...