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
via
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
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Pushing Higher Ahead of USDA Data
The corn market is showing 3 to 5 cent gains early on Thursday morning. Futures got a late session pop higher on Wednesday, following an announcement on tariff relief by President Trump. Contracts were up 4 to 6 cents across most months. Preliminary open interest was down 22,191 contracts, mainly...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Pushing Higher on Thursday Morning
Wheat is showing gains across the three markets early on Thursday. The wheat complex popped from mixed midday action to close with Wednesday gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures turned green into the close, with gains of 1 to 3 cents. Kansas City HRW contracts were up 5...

From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Trump Is Already Slowing Global Trade as Companies Pause Orders
US President Donald Trump may have announced a delay in some of his tariff plans, but the first signs of an economically-damaging slowdown in global trade are already emerging as companies around the world hit their own pause button on orders and he continues to escalate his trade war with China.

From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Sale Under Scrutiny as Trump Tariffs Rattle Australia
The sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia under the AUKUS treaty faces new doubts as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs take hold, and amid concern in Washington that providing the subs to Canberra may reduce deterrence to China.

From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Executive Order to Restore U.S. Maritime Dominance
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at revitalizing America’s struggling shipbuilding industry, strengthening its maritime workforce, and expanding the nation’s global shipping presence. The executive order,...

From
Bill Allen
via
Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
WOW, Everything Exploded Higher After 90 Day Tariff Pause

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Rallies into the Close on Tariff Relief
Corn futures got a late session pop higher on Wednesday, following an announcement on tariff relief by President Trump. Contracts were up 4 to 6 cents across most months. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 1/4 cent at $4.46 1/2. Late on the Wednesday...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Posts Strength on Wednesday
The wheat complex popped from mixed midday action to close with Wednesday gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures turned green into the close, with gains of 1 to 3 cents. Kansas City HRW contracts were up 5 to 7 cents on the session. MPLS spring wheat posted 7...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Rally into the Close as Most Tariffs Paused
The soybean market got a late session rally on Wednesday to close the day with 19 to 21 point gains. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 20 3/4 cents at $9.59 3/4. Soymeal futures were up 90 cents to $3.50/ton, with Soy Oil futures up 120 to...

From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Trump Signs Executive Order to Revitalize U.S. Shipbuilding Amid China’s Maritime Dominance
President Trump has signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at revitalizing the domestic shipbuilding industry, including in the both the commercial and military sectors. The initiative comes as U.S....

From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about a little bit for everyone.
Today's price action had a little bit for everyone.

From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Trump, Hegseth Signal Panama Canal Pivot
Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced agreements to deepen U.S. military training in the Central American nation.