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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
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...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Trump Administration Opens Pacific Remote Islands Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday opening the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) to commercial fishing, marking a substantial change in U.S. fishing policy. The proclamation...
From
Nick Ehrenberg
via
Barchart
Updated, Cattle Holds 38.2% Fibonacci Retracement at 193.50 Keeping The long Term Trend Positive
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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Trying to Pull Out Some Gains on Wednesday Morning
Wheat is higher across all three exchanges early on Wednesday. The complex posted weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures closed with losses of 5 to 6 cents on the Tuesday session. Kansas City HRW posted losses of 1 to 3 cents at the...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Back to Higher Trade on Wednesday Morning
Soybeans are trading with some Wednesday morning strength, as contracts are steady to 3 cents in the green. The soybean market closed with mixed action on Tuesday, as front months were down 3 to 6 cents. New crop November was up 1 ¼ cents. Preliminary open interest was down 3,767...
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Temu, Shein See US Sales Surge Ahead of Small-Parcel Tariff
Online shopping giants Temu and Shein saw their sales rebound in March and April as US shoppers stockpiled products like makeup brushes and home appliances before tariff-led price increases set in.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Closes Mixed, as New Crop Bids Up
The corn market posted mixed trade, as the recent bull spreads unwind. Nearbys were down 3 to 4 cents at the close, with new crop December up 2 ¼ cents. The May-December corn spread is down to 17 cents, after being over 30 cents on Friday. The front month CmdtyView...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Weakness Extends into Tuesday’s Close
The wheat complex posted extended weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures closed with losses of 5 to 6 cents on the Tuesday session. Kansas City HRW posted losses of 1 to 3 cents at the final bell. MPLS spring wheat was down 3...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybean Posts Mixed Trade, as New Crop Holds Up
The soybean market closed with mixed action on Tuesday, as front months were down 3 to 6 cents. New crop November was up 1 ¼ cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 6 cents at $9.83. Soymeal futures posted losses of 30 cents to $2.90/ton, with Soy...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
U.S. Navy Expands Maritime Border Security Mission with USS Stockdale Deployment
The US Navy continues to strengthen its southern border security presence with the deployment of USS Stockdale (DDG 106), which departed Naval Base San Diego on April 11, 2025. The...
From
Bill Allen
via
Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Soybean Oil About to Takeoff? Are All the Grains About to Rally? Cattle on Feed Report Thursday
From
Walsh Trading
via
Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Soybean Oil About to Takeoff? Are All the Grains About to Rally? Cattle on Feed Report Thursday
From
gCaptain
via
gCaptain
NTSB: Inadequate Firefighting Training Led to Deaths in Newark Ship Fire
By Daniel Katzive (gCaptain) – New Jersey firefighters who responded to a July 2023 fire aboard a RoRo cargo ship at Port Newark lacked adequate training in responding to shipboard...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
MSC Makes History as First Container Line to Hit 900-Ship Fleet
Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has become the first global container carrier to operate a fleet of 900 vessels, according to Alphaliner. The liner industry analyst reports that MSC’s milestone...
