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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
Darren Carlat
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Barchart
Soybean Oil calendar spread and a Robusta Coffee calendar spread
Soybean Oil has a maximum score of 10, indicating that CTAs are fully invested and have little trading capital to add to existing longs. In addition, the RSI score is 63 and amongst the strongest in the ag complex. Scores approaching 70 have a high likelihood of reversal.
From
Brady Sidwell
via
Barchart
Easter rains are a welcome blessing
USDA Cattle-on-Feed released Thursday
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
USTR Proposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese Ship-to-Shore Cranes and Cargo Handling Equipment
Alongside sweeping action on port fees for Chinese-built and operated ships, the United States Trade Representative has announced potential significant measures targeting China’s dominance in maritime infrastructure, proposing tariffs of...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Trump Launches Ambitious New Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Establishes High Arctic Planning Area
The Department of the Interior has initiated the development of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program, marking a significant shift in U.S. offshore energy...
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Trump Moves to Levy Chinese Vessels in Widening Trade War
The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at US ports, threatening to shake up global shipping routes and escalate the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
U.S. Launches Deadliest Strike on Yemen’s Ras Isa Fuel Terminal
ADEN/WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) – U.S. strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel terminal on the Red Sea coast have killed at least 74 people in the deadliest attack since the U.S. started its...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
USTR’s New Maritime Fee Regime Sparks Industry Pushback
Liner shipping association the World Shipping Council (WSC) has raised significant concerns about the newly announced U.S. Trade Representative port fee regime, warning of potential adverse effects on American trade...
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From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Chevron’s Venezuelan Oil Cargoes Canceled, Stalled Amid Payment Uncertainty
HOUSTON, April 11 (Reuters) – At least two vessels carrying Venezuelan crude chartered by Chevron CVX.N are stalled due to state oil company PDVSA canceling their export authorizations, according to shipping data and sources, as the...
From
Nick Ehrenberg
via
Barchart
Cattle Holds 38.2% Fibonacci Retracement at 193.50 Keeping The long Term Trend Positive
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
White House Aims To Eliminate NOAA Climate Research In Budget Plan
By Valerie Volcovici April 11 (Reuters) – The administration of President Donald Trump aims to eliminate the arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that oversees research on climate change and refocus the U.S....
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Landmark Climate Regulation Approved By Shipping’s Global Regulator
By Jack Wittels Apr 11, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Shipping’s international regulator agreed new rules to slash the industry’s future greenhouse gas emissions, paving the way for the end of oil as a...
From
Jim Roemer
via
Barchart
(FREE REPORT) Trade Tariffs & Climatic Factors That Will Influence Global Commodities
Jim offers a download of a free recent WeatherWealth issue
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Shrugs Off Chinese Tariffs, Rallies into the Close
The soybean market posted strength on Friday, with contracts up 13 to 21 cents at the close. Front month May rallied 65 ¾ cents from last Friday, with new crop up 41 ¼ cents this week. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 13 3/4 cents at $9.90...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Rallies on Friday
The wheat complex was rallying on Friday, with the three exchanges higher on the session. Chicago SRW futures were back up 16 to 18 cents in the front months, with the front month May rallying 26 ¾ cents. Kansas City HRW contracts were 10 to 11 cents higher on the...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Rallies into the Weekend
The corn market put on a rally on Friday, with contracts up 7 to 10 cents, as front months are approaching $5. May was up 30 cents this week, with December 16 ¾ cents higher. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 7 1/4 cents at...
From
Bill Allen
via
Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain Markets on Fire, as the Cattle Bounce Higher Again.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
BIMCO Updates War Risk Clauses Amid Red Sea Crisis and Global Maritime Threats
BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association and one of the primary providers of standardized contracts and charter party agreements used in the maritime industry, has announced significant updates to its War Risk...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Taiwan Charges Captain of Chinese Cable Cutter
aiwan prosecutors on Friday for the first time charged a Chinese ship captain with intentionally damaging undersea cables off the island in February, after a rise in sea cable malfunctions alarmed Taiwan officials amid tensions with China.
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about filling up hotel rooms
I understand the argument of "if the hotel isn't full, you're losing money". I don't think that is the case any longer.