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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
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
Oliver Sloup
via
Barchart
A Mixed Start to the Shortened Holiday Week for Ag Markets
Grain and livestock markets saw some big moves last week and are seeing a choppy trade to start the shortened week. Here are a few things on our radar.
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
China’s March Exports Jump in Temporary Boost as Trump 2.0 Heaps Pressure
China's exports rose sharply in March after factories rushed out shipments before the latest U.S. tariffs took effect, but an escalating Sino-U.S. trade war has darkened the outlook for factories and growth in the world's second-biggest economy.
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Trump’s Tangled Tariffs Sow Confusion as Negotiators Line Up
President Donald Trump’s tariff exclusions for smartphones and other tech products have added to a growing set of confusing signals for companies and trading partners digesting how to engage a White House still promising to negotiate dozens of new deals in America’s favor.
From
Darin Newsom
via
Barchart
Is it Too Early for a Weather Market in Grains? (2025 Edition)
Dec25 Corn has posted a strong rally the past two weeks, due in part to wet weather across the US Eastern Corn Belt. Could this be an early weather market?
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Starting Monday Off with Some Weakness
Corn futures are steady to down 2 ½ cents in early Monday trade. The market had a rally to close out Friday, with contracts up 7 to 10 cents, as front months are approaching $5. May was up 30 cents last week, with December 16 ¾ cents higher. Preliminary open...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Weakness Creeping Back Early on Monday
Wheat futures are starting off Monday with early losses in the three markets. The complex was rallying on Friday, with the three exchanges higher. Chicago SRW futures were back up 16 to 18 cents in the front months, with the front month May rallying 26 ¾ cents. Preliminary open interest...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Mixed Early on Monday
Soybean are showing mixed trade so far on Monday, with contracts fractionally lower to 3 ¼ cents higher. Futures 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...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Greece In Talks To Buy Two ‘Bergamini’ Frigates From Italy
DELPHI, April 11 – Greece is in talks to buy two used ‘Bergamini’ class frigates from Italy, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said at a conference on Friday, as the NATO member seeks...
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Five Below Falls As US-China Trade War Spurs Canceled Orders
By Reshmi Basu and Carrington York Apr 11, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Five Below Inc. shares dropped on Friday after the retailer asked vendors to turn away products waiting for shipment in China...
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Trump Plans Order To Enable Critical Metals Stockpiling
By Subrat Patnaik Apr 12, 2025 (Bloomberg) –US President Donald Trump’s administration is planning an executive order to allow the stockpiling of critical metals from the Pacific seabed, according to the...
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Russian Oil Shipments Shift To Western Tankers As Prices Slump
By Julian Lee and Lucia Kassai Apr 11, 2025 (Bloomberg) –A slump in oil prices is allowing Russia’s crude to be carried on tankers owned and insured by western companies, helping...