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South Korea Tests Arctic Shipping Route to Europe
News
August 19, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

South Korea Tests Arctic Shipping Route to Europe

South Korea will flag off on Saturday a container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable, but risking friction with Western allies, as the voyage requires Russian cooperation.
Three Chinese Tankers U-Turn in Hormuz as Risks Remain High
Shipping
August 19, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Three Chinese Tankers U-Turn in Hormuz as Risks Remain High

Three China-linked supertankers have U-turned in the Strait of Hormuz as risks to shipping remain elevated, with prospects for a normalization of traffic dimming after President Donald Trump took a hard line on Iran.
Russia and Ukraine’s Black Sea Grain Exports Grind to a Virtual Halt
Shipping
August 19, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Russia and Ukraine’s Black Sea Grain Exports Grind to a Virtual Halt

Attacks on shipping have shut down more than 97% of Russia and Ukraine's grain export capacity in the Azov and Black Sea basin, cutting off a major source of low-cost supplies and helping to drive up global prices.
Port of Corpus Christi Joins U.S. Push for Nuclear-Powered Shipping
News
August 19, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port of Corpus Christi Joins U.S. Push for Nuclear-Powered Shipping

The Port of Corpus Christi has joined the Trump administration’s push to bring nuclear technology into the U.S. maritime sector, signing an agreement with the U.S. Maritime Administration to explore...
Navigator Gas Sees U.S. Gas Export Boom Driving Handysize Demand
News
August 19, 2026
From 
Capital Link
 via 
gCaptain

Navigator Gas Sees U.S. Gas Export Boom Driving Handysize Demand

Navigator Gas posted the strongest quarterly results in its 25-year history as booming U.S. gas exports and longer trade routes helped lift vessel earnings and terminal volumes to record levels.
Hapag-Lloyd’s Zim Takeover Hits Regulatory Headwinds
News
August 19, 2026
From 
The Loadstar
 via 
gCaptain

Hapag-Lloyd’s Zim Takeover Hits Regulatory Headwinds

Forwarders have backed the objections of Brazilian authorities and Israeli legislators in questioning the looming Hapag-Lloyd acquisition of Zim – pushback against more consolidation within liner shipping.

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India Linked Ship Carrying Cooking Fuel Manages Hormuz Exit
Shipping
May 2, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

India Linked Ship Carrying Cooking Fuel Manages Hormuz Exit

By Weilun Soon and Rakesh Sharma May 2, 2026 (Bloomberg) –An India-linked tanker laden with liquefied petroleum gas has managed to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a rare crossing that underscores...
US, Philippines Deploy Anti-Ship Missile System During War Games
Defense
May 2, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

US, Philippines Deploy Anti-Ship Missile System During War Games

By Adrian Portugal BATANES, Philippines, May 2 (Reuters) – Philippine and U.S. forces on Saturday showcased the NMESIS anti-ship missile system in Batanes province, near Taiwan, during annual war games, as tensions simmer over the...
Oil Tanker Hijacked Off Shabwa Coast, Heads Towards Somali Waters
May 2, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Oil Tanker Hijacked Off Shabwa Coast, Heads Towards Somali Waters

May 2 (Reuters) – Yemen’s coast guard said on Saturday that the M/T EUREKA oil tanker had been hijacked off the coast of Shabwa province by unidentified armed men who boarded the vessel, seized...
Blocked Hormuz Fuel Surge Claims Spirit Airlines
News
May 2, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Blocked Hormuz Fuel Surge Claims Spirit Airlines

By David Shepardson and Laila Kearney May 2 (Reuters) – Major airlines and the U.S. government scrambled to help stranded passengers and employees after bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines FLYYQ.PK ceased operations on Saturday,...
Iran Offers Strait Deal; Trump Dissatisfied But Prefers Non-Military Path
Defense
May 2, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Iran Offers Strait Deal; Trump Dissatisfied But Prefers Non-Military Path

By Parisa Hafezi and Jacob Bogage DUBAI/WEST PALM BEACH, May 2 (Reuters) – An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S....
Saudi Arabia Set For Oil Windfall After Hormuz Boosts Prices
News
May 2, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Saudi Arabia Set For Oil Windfall After Hormuz Boosts Prices

By Andrey Biryukov May 1, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is creating an economic split among oil exporters in the Persian Gulf, with Saudi Arabia and Oman...
Cattle, wheat, corn, soybeans, crude and S&P surge to new highs
Grain
May 2, 2026
From 
Brady Sidwell
 via 
Barchart

Cattle, wheat, corn, soybeans, crude and S&P surge to new highs

Historic dissents in Fed interest rate pause
What Happens When Seasonality and Geopolitics Collide?
Grain
May 2, 2026
From 
Darren Carlat
 via 
Barchart

What Happens When Seasonality and Geopolitics Collide?

Markets don’t always follow their seasonal patterns—especially during geopolitical events. This analysis of RBOB gasoline shows how conflicts can temporarily distort price action, and why structure ultimately matters more.
Soybeans Rounds Out the Week with Strength
Grain
May 1, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Rounds Out the Week with Strength

Soybeans futures closed the Friday session with 5 ¾ to 12 ¾ cent gains, as May was 24 cents higher this week. November was up 27 cents on the week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 1/2 cents at $11.37 3/4. Soymeal futures were steady to...
Wheat Trading Mostly Higher at Midday
Grain
May 1, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Trading Mostly Higher at Midday

The wheat complex closed Friday with most exchanges higher. Chicago SRW futures saw steady to 5 cent higher trade, as May was 16 ¼ cents in the green since last Friday. KC HRW futures posted ¾ to 4 ½ cent gains, as May rallied 23 ½ cents on the week....
Corn Closes Friday with Gains to Round Out the Week
Grain
May 1, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Closes Friday with Gains to Round Out the Week

Corn futures posted gains of 1 ¼ to 5 ½ cents across the board on Friday, with May rallying 13 ¼ cents on the week. December was 14 ½ cents higher this week. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 7 cents higher on the day to $4.39 ¾....
Cattle Markets Rally to New Highs and Fail
Grain
May 1, 2026
From 
Ben DiCostanzo
 via 
Barchart

Cattle Markets Rally to New Highs and Fail

Cattle rallies to all-time high and gives it away