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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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Maersk Posts Strong Q1 Results as Red Sea Uncertainty Looms Over 2025 Outlook
Shipping
May 8, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Maersk Posts Strong Q1 Results as Red Sea Uncertainty Looms Over 2025 Outlook

Danish logistics conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) reported a significant improvement in its first-quarter 2025 performance, with revenue growing 7.8% to USD 13.3 billion and EBIT surging to USD 1.3 billion...
Red Sea Ceasefire Deal Sparks Concerns Over Potential Freight Rate Collapse
Shipping
May 8, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Red Sea Ceasefire Deal Sparks Concerns Over Potential Freight Rate Collapse

A recent ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Yemen’s Houthi militia has raised questions about the potential impact on global shipping rates, with industry experts warning of possible more market...
Corn Bulls Have a Weather-Market Wild Card. How to Trade It.
Grain
May 8, 2025
From 
Jim Wyckoff
 via 
Barchart

Corn Bulls Have a Weather-Market Wild Card. How to Trade It.

Consider buying a call option on July corn futures.
Wheat Showing Steady Trade Ahead of Export Sales Release
Grain
May 8, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Showing Steady Trade Ahead of Export Sales Release

The wheat complex is showing fractionally mixed trade so far on Thursday. Wheat futures fell lower into the close on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures slipped back 1 to 2 cents into the final bell. There were 29 deliveries issued against May CBT wheat overnight. Kansas City HRW futures posted weaker...
Soybeans Stronger to Start Thursday
Grain
May 8, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Stronger to Start Thursday

Soybeans are trading with 5 to 7 cent strength so far on Thursday. The soybean market closed the Wednesday session with mixed trade as front months were down 2 to 5 cents and new crop 2 to 4 cents higher. Preliminary open interest was up 15,161 contracts on Wednesday. There...
Corn Showing Weakness Early on Thursday
Grain
May 8, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Showing Weakness Early on Thursday

The corn market is trading with contracts steady to 2 cents weaker on Thursday morning. Corn futures failed to hold the early gains on Wednesday, closing with contracts down 6 to 7 cents in the nearbys and new crop ½ cent lower. Preliminary open interest was up ,618 contracts, mostly...
Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carriers Find Sanctions Reprieve in Chinese Maintenance Yard
Shipping
May 8, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carriers Find Sanctions Reprieve in Chinese Maintenance Yard

Russia’s LNG shadow fleet continues to make moves in preparation for the upcoming Arctic summer shipping season. A second sanctioned LNG carrier has arrived at an East China shipyard after more than nine months at sea. Sputnik Energy (formerly Pioneer) joins East Energy (formerly Asya Energy) at the Zhoushan-based facility.
Maersk Cuts Global Container Market Outlook on Tariff War
Shipping
May 8, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Maersk Cuts Global Container Market Outlook on Tariff War

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the Danish container giant, lowered its forecast for the global transport market rattled by Donald Trump’s trade war.
Salvage to Begin in Italy This Month for Lynch’s Yacht After Fatal Sinking
News
May 8, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Salvage to Begin in Italy This Month for Lynch’s Yacht After Fatal Sinking

The recovery of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch's superyacht from the waters off the coast of northern Sicily is expected to begin within the next two weeks to help shed light on how a supposedly unsinkable vessel disappeared into the sea last August.
U.S. Moves to Designate Six Ships in UN Bid to Expose North Korea Sanctions Evasion
Shipping
May 7, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Moves to Designate Six Ships in UN Bid to Expose North Korea Sanctions Evasion

The United States announced plans to nominate multiple vessels for designation over violations of UN sanctions against North Korea, following revelations of extensive maritime sanctions evasion detailed in a new...
Soybeans Post Mixed Action as Nearbys Fail to Hold Early Gains
Grain
May 7, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Post Mixed Action as Nearbys Fail to Hold Early Gains

The soybean market closed the Wednesday session with mixed trade as front months were down 2 to 5 cents and new crop 2 to 4 cents higher. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was down 1 ¾ cents to $9.87. Soymeal futures were up $1.90 to $2.80/ton, with Soy Oil futures...
Wheat Posts Losses on Wednesday
Grain
May 7, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Posts Losses on Wednesday

Wheat futures fell lower into the close on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures slipped back 1 to 2 cents into the final bell. Kansas City HRW futures posted weaker trade, with 7 to 9 cent losses on the day. Minneapolis spring wheat futures were down 7 to 8 cents at the...