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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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Woodside Approves $17.5 Billion Louisiana LNG Export Project
Shipping
April 29, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Woodside Approves $17.5 Billion Louisiana LNG Export Project

Woodside Energy Group has announced a final investment decision (FID) for its massive $17.5 billion Louisiana LNG production and export facility in Calcasieu Parish. The project, which represents the largest...
Vessel Collision on Lower Mississippi River Leads to Sunken Barge, Temporary Closure
Accidents
April 29, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Vessel Collision on Lower Mississippi River Leads to Sunken Barge, Temporary Closure

A collision between the Panamanian-flagged M/V ISLA DE BIOKO and the U.S.-flagged towing vessel GINNY STONE occurred Sunday night near New Orleans, resulting in a barge breakaway incident and one...
Record U.S. Goods-Trade Deficit Implies Weaker First-Quarter GDP
Shipping
April 29, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Record U.S. Goods-Trade Deficit Implies Weaker First-Quarter GDP

By Mark Niquette (Bloomberg) — The US merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in March to a record as companies continued importing goods to get ahead of tariffs, indicating a large hit to...
Wheat Pressure Continues on Tuesday
Grain
April 29, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Pressure Continues on Tuesday

The wheat complex is facing slight weakness at Tuesday’s midday, with contracts down across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are down 4 to 7 cents. Kansas City HRW contracts are 6 to 7 cents lower in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat is 3 to 4 cents in the red....
Soybeans Falling Lower on Tuesday
Grain
April 29, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Falling Lower on Tuesday

The soybean market is down 7 to 12 cents so far on Tuesday, with pressure coming from a drop in bean oil. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 10 1/2 cents at $9.95 1/4. Soymeal futures are up $4/ton, with Soy Oil futures were back down 115...
Corn Facing Tuesday Pressure
Grain
April 29, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Facing Tuesday Pressure

The corn market is falling on Tuesday, with contracts anywhere from 5 to 13 cents in the red, led by the front months. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 12 1/2 cents at $4.37. USDA reported a private export sale of 120,000 MT of corn to...
Port of Los Angeles Boss Sees Dramatic Drop in Cargo Volumes
Ports
April 29, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port of Los Angeles Boss Sees Dramatic Drop in Cargo Volumes

The Port of Los Angeles is projecting a significant decline in cargo volumes, with inbound shipments expected to drop 35% next week compared to last year as major American retailers...
Grain Markets Mixed After a Choppy Start to the Week
Grain
April 29, 2025
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

Grain Markets Mixed After a Choppy Start to the Week

Grain markets opened the week on softer ground but stabilized some through Monday’s trade. That choppy trade has led to mixed markets Tuesday morning.
Maersk Says It Has Maintained All Trans-Pacific Sailings Despite Tariff, Trade Uncertainty
Shipping
April 29, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Maersk Says It Has Maintained All Trans-Pacific Sailings Despite Tariff, Trade Uncertainty

Maersk MAERSKb.CO said on Tuesday it had maintained all its scheduled trans-Pacific sailings to date, albeit downsizing some vessels, despite the uncertainty caused by U.S. import tariffs and the trade war between the United States and China.
Wheat Buying the Fact Early on Tuesday Following Rating Improvement
Grain
April 29, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Buying the Fact Early on Tuesday Following Rating Improvement

Wheat futures are trading with early Tuesday gains in ‘buy the fact’ action following the ‘sell the (improved ratings) rumor’ action on Monday. The wheat complex fell lower across the three markets on Monday, as futures never recovered from sharp overnight losses. Chicago SRW futures were down 13 to 15...
Soybeans Close Monday with Mixed Action
Grain
April 29, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Close Monday with Mixed Action

Soybeans are facing Tuesday morning losses of 4 to 6 cents. The soybean market posted 2 to 4 cent gains in the nearby contracts on Monday, with new crop down ¼ cent on the day. Preliminary open interest was down 24,512 contracts on Monday, with May down 32,666 contracts and...
Corn Leaking Lower Early on Tuesday
Grain
April 29, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Leaking Lower Early on Tuesday

The corn market is showing fractional to 2 cent losses across most contracts on Tuesday morning. Corn futures failed to get back above 0 by the close, as contracts were down 2 to 6 cents across most contracts on Monday weakness. Preliminary open interest was down 34,144 contracts on Monday,...