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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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Corn Falling Back Early on Thursday
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Falling Back Early on Thursday

Corn prices are down 6 to 7 cents so far on Thursday morning. Futures posted mixed action at the Wednesday close, with contracts within a penny of either side of unchanged. Open interest was up 10,445 contracts on Wednesday. There were 17 deliveries against May futures overnight, with the contract...
Soybeans Falling Back Following Trump/Xi meeting
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Falling Back Following Trump/Xi meeting

Soybeans are trading with 20 to 27 cent losses early on Thursday morning. Futures saw modest strength on Wednesday, with contracts closing fractionally to 3 cents higher on the day. Open interest was up 14,129 contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3 1/4 cents...
Second Japan-linked Oil Tanker Sails Via Strait of Hormuz as PM Asks Iran to Help Out
News
May 14, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Second Japan-linked Oil Tanker Sails Via Strait of Hormuz as PM Asks Iran to Help Out

A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker managed by Japanese refining group Eneos 5020.T has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data from LSEG showed on Thursday, the second instance of such a Japan-linked oil ship making it through.
Two India-Bound LPG Tankers Add to Uptick in Hormuz Transits
Shipping
May 14, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Two India-Bound LPG Tankers Add to Uptick in Hormuz Transits

Two India-bound vessels laden with cooking fuel from the Persian Gulf appear to have transited the Strait of Hormuz, making them the latest to exit despite continued restrictions from the US and Iran.
Soybeans Hold Gains into Wednesday’s Close as the Market Looks to Trump/Xi Meeting
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Hold Gains into Wednesday’s Close as the Market Looks to Trump/Xi Meeting

Soybeans saw modest strength on Wednesday, with contracts closing fractionally to 3 cents higher on the day. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3 1/4 cents at $11.64. Soymeal futures were the supportive product, up $4.40 to $10.10, with Soy Oil futures falling into the close, down...
Corn Close Mixed as Ethanol Production Improves
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Close Mixed as Ethanol Production Improves

Corn futures posted mixed action at the Wednesday close, with contracts within a penny of either side of unchanged. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a penny to $4.40. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows expected precipitation totals aof 1 to 3 inches across much of the Corn...
Wheat Posts Modest Correction on Wednesday
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Posts Modest Correction on Wednesday

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. KC HRW futures were down 4 ¾ to 7 ¾ cents at the close. MPLS spring wheat was down 4 to 4 ¼ cents...
Grain Spreads: Funds long 900K in Grain Complex
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Funds long 900K in Grain Complex

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Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal
Shipbuilding
May 13, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal

The U.S. Coast Guard’s ambitious Arctic fleet expansion took another major step forward Wednesday as Davie Defense announced it has finalized a $3.5 billion contract to build five new Arctic...
Shootin' the Bull about a lot of exceptional factors at play
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about a lot of exceptional factors at play

Exceptional volatility and price expanse continued today.
Soybeans Trading with Wednesday Gains Ahead of Trump/Xi Visit
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Trading with Wednesday Gains Ahead of Trump/Xi Visit

Soybeans are posting with 4 to 7 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 6 1/4 cents at $11.67. Soymeal futures are up $6.10 to $8.10, with Soy Oil futures 48 points lower in the July contract. President Trump landed in...
Wheat Slipping Back on Wednesday’s Midday
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Slipping Back on Wednesday’s Midday

The wheat complex is showing a modest correction on Wednesday following the Tuesday limit gains. Chicago SRW is down 1 to 2 cents at midday. KC HRW futures are 2 to 4 cents in the red so far. MPLS spring wheat is slipping back with fractional losses in the front...