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Saudis Offer to Sell Oil Near Oman, a Possible Sign They’re Sailing Dark Through Hormuz
Shipping
August 18, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Saudis Offer to Sell Oil Near Oman, a Possible Sign They’re Sailing Dark Through Hormuz

Saudi Arabia is offering to sell oil from off the coast of Oman, a sign that the kingdom may be following the United Arab Emirates in shuttling more barrels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Seafarer Killed in Latest Strait of Hormuz Attack on Commercial Shipping
News
August 18, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Seafarer Killed in Latest Strait of Hormuz Attack on Commercial Shipping

Two bulk carriers have been struck by projectiles in separate attacks while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in two crew casualties, including one seafarer killed aboard the Liberia-flagged Minoan Dignity....
Saudi Arabia Resumes Oil Loadings, Sales From Inside Strait of Hormuz
News
August 18, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Saudi Arabia Resumes Oil Loadings, Sales From Inside Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Aramco resumed oil loading from inside the Strait of Hormuz last week and has more tankers waiting to load as the state energy giant offers spot heavy crude cargoes, according to shipping data and trade sources.
Oil Supertanker Earnings on Mideast Route Near $510,000 a Day
Shipping
August 18, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Oil Supertanker Earnings on Mideast Route Near $510,000 a Day

Earnings for a supertanker procuring crude oil from within the Persian Gulf to Asia are nearing a two-month high, as exporters hunt for more vessels to deliver the fuel via the Strait of Hormuz even as the security situation remains uncertain.
Canada’s Most Powerful Icebreaker Reaches North Pole
News
August 17, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Canada’s Most Powerful Icebreaker Reaches North Pole

Canada’s largest and most powerful icebreaker has reached the North Pole as part of a multi-year effort to map the country’s continental shelf and reinforce its presence in the Arctic....
Army Corps Greenlights Major New Container Terminal on Mississippi River
Ports
August 17, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Army Corps Greenlights Major New Container Terminal on Mississippi River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted the federal permit needed to build the Louisiana International Terminal, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the planned deepwater container terminal on...

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Shootin' the Bull about a Two-Headed top
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about a Two-Headed top

I anticipate feeder cattle to trade down to the lows made in mid-March per respective contract month.
U.S. Admiral Says Operation EPIC FURY Rolled Back ‘40 Years’ of Iranian Military Investment
Defense
May 14, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Admiral Says Operation EPIC FURY Rolled Back ‘40 Years’ of Iranian Military Investment

Admiral Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command on Thursday delivered the most sweeping public assessment yet of the damage inflicted on Iran during Operation EPIC FURY, telling lawmakers the 38-day...
Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit
News
May 14, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit

The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days, offering limited relief to an oil market that’s suffered the largest supply disruption in history.
New Attacks Hit Ships Near Hormuz as Trump Discusses Iran With Xi
News
May 14, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

New Attacks Hit Ships Near Hormuz as Trump Discusses Iran With Xi

U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, while new attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz brought a reminder of the costs of a prolonged stalemate, with peace talks stalled.
Wheat Falling at Midday
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Falling at Midday

The wheat complex is facing pressure on Thursday’s midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 18 to 29 cents in the front months. KC HRW futures are leading the charge, with 20 to 22 cent losses. MPLS spring wheat is trading with 17 to 19 cent losses at midday. There were...
Corn Facing Thursday Pressure
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Facing Thursday Pressure

Corn futures are trading with 13 to 15 cent losses in the front months on Thursday. There were 17 deliveries against May futures overnight, with the contract expiring today. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 15 cents to $4.25. A bill to approve year-around sales of E15...
Soybeans Collapsing Following Trump/Xi Meeting
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Collapsing Following Trump/Xi Meeting

Soybeans are trading with 30 to 44 cent losses in most contracts on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 44 cents at $11.20. Soymeal futures are back down $7.20, with Soy Oil futures falling 108 points. There were 80 deliveries issued against May meal futures overnight,...
Soybeans Technicals: Confirming the Double Top
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Trent Klarenbach
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Technicals: Confirming the Double Top

We analyze the rumoured double top in soybean prices. Canadian grain marketers should wait for a confirmed neckline break before acting on the charts.
Shipping’s $180 Billion Push Into Dual-Fuel Ships Shows No Signs of Slowing
News
May 14, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Shipping’s $180 Billion Push Into Dual-Fuel Ships Shows No Signs of Slowing

The global liner shipping industry’s investment in alternative-fueled vessels continues to accelerate, with the combined fleet of dual-fuel containerships and vehicle carriers surpassing 1,200 vessels delivered or on order, according...
Container Spot Rates Surge as Carriers Layer Surcharges Ahead of Early Peak Season
News
May 14, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Container Spot Rates Surge as Carriers Layer Surcharges Ahead of Early Peak Season

Global container spot rates posted their sharpest weekly gain in months as carriers pushed through emergency surcharges and capacity cuts amid rising geopolitical disruption and signs of an early start...
UKMTO Warns Ship Seized Near Hormuz Is Being Taken Toward Iran
News
May 14, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

UKMTO Warns Ship Seized Near Hormuz Is Being Taken Toward Iran

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) organization has issued a warning after receiving reports that a vessel was boarded by unauthorized personnel northeast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, amid continuing...
Wheat Showing Mostly Lower Thursday Morning Trade
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Showing Mostly Lower Thursday Morning Trade

Wheat is mostly lower early on Thursday morning. The wheat complex followed Tuesday’s limit gains with the three exchanges lower on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures closed with contracts steady to 3 ½ cents lower. Open interest was up 3,742 contracts. KC HRW futures were down 4 ¾ to 7 ¾...