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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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Soybeans Post Gains on Thursday
Grain
May 1, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Post Gains on Thursday

Soybeans closed out the Thursday session with contracts 4 to 7 cents across most months. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 8 3/4 cents at $9.97 3/4. Soymeal futures were down $1.60 to $3.70/ton, with Soy Oil futures back up 60 to 80 points. USDA to showed...
Corn Closes Thursday Mixed
Grain
May 1, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Closes Thursday Mixed

The corn market ended the Thursday session with contracts down 3 to 4 cents in the nearbys and up a penny in December. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was unch at $4.42 3/4 Export Sales data showed 1.014 MMT in the week of April 24, a 3-week...
West Coast Senators, Port Leaders Sound Alarm on Trump Tariff Hit to the Economy
Shipping
May 1, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

West Coast Senators, Port Leaders Sound Alarm on Trump Tariff Hit to the Economy

U.S. Senators from California, Washington, and Oregon joined West Coast port leaders today in an urgent warning about severe economic consequences stemming from recently imposed tariffs that threaten to dramatically reduce containership traffic at major U.S. ports.
Chart of the Day - July Soybean Oil
Grain
May 1, 2025
From 
Walsh Trading
 via 
Barchart

Chart of the Day - July Soybean Oil

Can Bean Oil break through resistance?
UKMTO Warns of Commercial Vessels Being Detained at Houthi-Controlled Ras Isa Port
Shipping
May 1, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

UKMTO Warns of Commercial Vessels Being Detained at Houthi-Controlled Ras Isa Port

Multiple commercial vessels anchored at Yemen’s Ras Isa port are being forcibly detained by Houthi forces despite having proper UN clearance, according to a UKMTO warning issued May 1, 2025....
COSCO’s Profits Surge Ahead of U.S. Tariff Storm
Shipping
May 1, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

COSCO’s Profits Surge Ahead of U.S. Tariff Storm

Cosco Shipping Holdings Co.’s profit jumped, along with improved revenue from its transpacific routes, as customers front-loaded shipments ahead of new fees from the US Trade Representative set to target Chinese shippers.
Fats and Oils
Grain
May 1, 2025
From 
 via 
Barchart

Fats and Oils

Fats and Oils - 2025-05-01
Grain Crushings
Grain
May 1, 2025
From 
 via 
Barchart

Grain Crushings

Grain Crushings - 2025-05-01
Pentagon Chief Warns Iran of Consequences for Supporting Houthis
Defense
May 1, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Pentagon Chief Warns Iran of Consequences for Supporting Houthis

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran on Wednesday that it will face consequences for supporting the Houthis, even as the United States has relaunched talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
Trump National Security Advisor Mike Waltz to Depart Amid Maritime Policy Momentum -Reports
Defense
May 1, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump National Security Advisor Mike Waltz to Depart Amid Maritime Policy Momentum -Reports

White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is reportedly set to leave the administration following controversy over sharing sensitive military information, departing amid significant developments in U.S. maritime policy which...
Soybeans Back to Higher Trade on Thursday
Grain
May 1, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Back to Higher Trade on Thursday

Soybeans are posting 6 to 8 cent gains across most contracts on Thursday. There were 3 deliveries against May soybeans overnight. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 9 1/2 cents at $9.98 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $2.30 to $2.50/ton, with Soy Oil futures back up 97...
Corn Leaking Back Lower at Midday
Grain
May 1, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Leaking Back Lower at Midday

The corn market is trading with contracts down 3 to 4 ¼ cents and December up ½ cent. There were another 25 deliveries against May corn futures overnight. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 1/4 cents at $4.42 1/2. Export Sales data from this morning...