.svg){kind=icon}
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
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
The APS Information Center
For detailed updates and additional resources, explore our resources section.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Losses Continuing on Tuesday Morning
Wheat futures are extending the losses on Tuesday morning. The complex gave back most of Friday’s gains, as losses extended across the three exchanges on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were back down 8 to 9 cents in the front months at the close. Kansas City HRW contracts closed with 12...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Falling Back to Start Tuesday
Soybeans are showing 5 to 8 cent losses early on Tuesday morning. Beans closed the Monday session with contracts mixed, as nearbys were 1 to 3 cents weaker. New crop contracts were up as much as 3 cents in November. Preliminary open interest was down 8,197 contracts. CmdtyView’s national front...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Popping Higher on Tuesday Morning
The corn market is trading with Tuesday morning gains, led again by the new crop up 2 ¼ cents. Futures closed the Monday session with contracts 1 to 5 ¼ cents in the red, led by the nearbys. Preliminary open interest was up 9,972 contracts. The front month CmdtyView national...
From
Malte Humpert
via
gCaptain
US Coast Guard Seeking Information To Fast-Track Icebreaker Construction To Just 36 months
The U.S. Coast Guard has published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input about construction of a medium-size icebreaker in just three years. The RFI is addressed to both U.S. and international shipyards highlighting the recent efforts to collaborate with Arctic partners in Canada and Finland as part of the newly established ICE Pact.
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Swedish Probe Finds No Conclusive Evidence of Deliberate Cable Damage by Chinese Ship
A Swedish probe found no conclusive evidence to suggest that a Chinese ship had deliberately dragged its anchor to damage two Baltic Sea cables, Sweden's Accident Investigation Authority said on Tuesday, though a separate investigation remains under way.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Port of Long Beach Claims Top Spot as U.S. Ports Brace for Trade War Hit
The Port of Long Beach has emerged as America’s busiest container port in the first quarter of 2025, achieving record-breaking cargo volumes ahead of what could be a dramatic downturn...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Maritime Labor Reforms Set to Transform Seafarer Rights by 2027
The International Labour Organization (ILO) on Friday approved groundbreaking updates to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), marking a significant victory for seafarer rights and working conditions. The comprehensive reforms, negotiated...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
NYK to Merge Three Bulk Units Into New 91-Ship Entity
Three NYK Group shipping companies are set to merge into a new entity called NYK Bulkship Partners Co., Ltd. The integration, scheduled for January 2026, will combine the operations of...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans See New Crop Strength on Monday
Soybeans closed the Monday session with contracts mixed, as nearbys were 1 to 3 cents weaker. New crop contracts were up as much as 3 cents in November. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down a penny at $9.89 3/4. Soymeal futures closed with losses of 70 cents...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Weakness Comes Back in on Monday
The wheat complex gave back most of Friday’s gains, as losses extended across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were back down 8 to 9 cents in the front months at the close. Kansas City HRW contracts closed with 12 to 13 cent losses on the session. MPLS spring wheat...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Starts the Short Week in the Red
Corn futures closed the Monday session with contracts 1 to 5 ¼ cents in the red, led by the nearbys. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 cents at $4.57 3/4. The markets will be closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday. USDA released...
