.svg){kind=icon}
Shipping Industry News
Agri Port is your go-to source for the latest local and global industry news relevant to the shipping and grain vessel loading industry. Stay up-to-date with current events, new regulations, best practices, and essential industry updates that impact your operations.
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
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.
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,...
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.
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...
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....
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....
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.
The APS Information Center
For detailed updates and additional resources, explore our resources section.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Fall to Start the Week
Soybeans fell lower on Monday, with contracts down 8 to 13 cents across most months at the close. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 13 cents at $9.93. Soymeal futures were down $1.40 to $2.20/ton, with Soy Oil futures falling 42 to 71 points. Export Inspections data...
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about wide positive basis in fats
The tiger trap is as deep as I have seen this year in the fat market.
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
States Sue Over Trump’s Offshore Wind Pause
A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general sued on Monday in a bid to block President Donald Trump's move to suspend leasing and permitting of new wind projects, saying it threatens to cripple the wind industry and a key source of clean energy.
From
Jim Wyckoff
via
Barchart
A New Storm Cloud Is Throwing Shade on Grain Markets. Here’s What Could Bring Out the Sun.
Grain markets traders have a weather-market wild card in their vests as the spring and summer months kick off.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Maersk Containership Drifting Off Bermuda After Engine Room Incident, Three Crew Injured
The container vessel Maersk Sana experienced “machinery-related issues” in its main engine room while en route from Newark to Singapore on April 28, 2025, a Maersk spokesperson has confirmed to...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Commonwealth LNG Signs Major 20-Year LNG Supply Deal with Asian Buyer
Commonwealth LNG has secured a significant 20-year Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with a major Asian energy company for 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG from its upcoming...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Facing Pressure on Monday
Soybeans are trading with Monday losses of 9 to 12 cents across most contracts at midday with pressure coming from the products. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 11 3/4 cents at $9.94 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $1.30/ton, with Soy Oil futures falling 74 points. Export...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Pressured at Midday with Double Digit Losses
Corn futures are trading with 6 to 14 cent losses so far on Monday. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 13 3/4 at $4.25 3/4. Lack of precipitation across much of the Corn Belt in the next week is helping to push planting along. That along...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Posting Monday Losses
The wheat market is falling lower on Monday, with contracts in the red across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are posting 10 to 11 cent losses so far on Monday. Kansas City HRW futures are falling 7 to 8 cents so far at midday. Minneapolis spring wheat futures are...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Coast Guard-Led Operation Targets Container Security in San Juan Port
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan, alongside multiple federal partner agencies, recently conducted a comprehensive Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation (MASFO) at a cargo container terminal in the Bay of...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Responders Cap Spewing Well in Louisiana Marsh
The U.S. Coast Guard and Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office (LOSCO) have successfully secured an oil and natural gas discharge from Well 59 located in marshlands near Garden Island Bay,...