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Canada’s Davie Sees US Shipyards as Key to Winning Icebreaker Contract
The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to winning a contract to build icebreakers for the United States is to develop local shipbuilding capacity there.
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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,...
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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.
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Mike Schuler
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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...
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Mike Schuler
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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....
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Mike Schuler
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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....
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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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Seafarers Stranded off Yemen Port Eye Exit
ADEN, May 8 (Reuters) – Some 200 seafarers aboard more than 15 ships stuck for weeks off Yemen’s port of Ras Isa are preparing to offload cargoes and leave thanks to a ceasefire deal...
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Mike Schuler
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Shipbuilder HD Hyundai Launches Korea’s First Humanoid Robot Project
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai is leading Korea’s first welding humanoid initiative in partnership with two global AI and robotics leaders. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and...
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Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about further rationing.
The rationing is believed starting to make a small impact with comments heard this week.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Descartes: U.S. Container Imports Surge in April as Tariff Impact Looms
U.S. container imports remained resilient in April 2025, with volumes reaching 2.4 million TEUs, marking a 1.2% increase from March and a significant 9.1% rise year-over-year. The growth comes amid...
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Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Trade Headlines Boost Stocks and Punish Gold
Positive trade headlines spurred additional momentum in the equity markets, putting pressure on gold. Corn futures continued to retreat, feeder cattle made another round of new contract highs, and oil prices triggered technical alerts.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Failing to Buy Bullish Export Business
The corn market is facing a weaker Thursday trade, even as a multi month high in export business was reported this morning. Contracts are down 3 to 5 cents at midday. There were 18 deliveries issued against May futures overnight. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Falling Lower on Thursday
The wheat complex is trading with contracts on the lower side of unchanged at midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 5 to 6 cents in the front months. There were 29 deliveries issued against May CBT wheat overnight. Kansas City HRW futures are also 5 to 6 cents in the...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Back to Mixed Midday Action
Soybeans are posting mixed trade so far on Thursday, with front months firm to 2 cents higher and new crop November down ½ cent. There were 3 deliveries issued against May soybeans overnight. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price is up ¾ cents to $9.88. Soymeal futures are down 80 cents/ton,...
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Mike Schuler
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Google and Shell Partner to Extend Life of Netherlands’ First Offshore Wind Farm
Tech giant Google has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Shell to extend the operational life of the Netherlands’ first offshore wind farm. The historic agreement marks the first...
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Mike Schuler
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Pentagon Inspector General Reports Major Challenges in Gaza Pier Operation
The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) has released a critical evaluation of the military’s Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) operations, highlighting significant challenges during last year’s Operation...
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Sanctions Chinese Port Operators, Teapot Refinery Over Iranian Oil Shipments
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced today a significant expansion of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil export operations, marking its first action against terminal...