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US Freight Forwarder Diverting Cargo Away from Canadian Ports

Aug 19, 2024

US freight forwarder C.H. Robinson said on Monday it was diverting some of its U.S. customers' ocean cargo away from Canadian ports as the threat of a rail strike looms.It said roughly 80% of its customers who had switched are now exporting…

Bumper Crop of Soybeans Coming from Ukraine

Aug 19, 2024

Ukraine is likely to harvest a record 5.7 million metric tons of soybeans in 2024 thanks to a larger than expected sowing area, the ASAP Agro agriculture consultancy said on Monday. Ukraine harvested about 5 million tons of soybeans in 2023…

Stronger Steel Prices Boost Dalian Iron Ore

Aug 19, 2024

Dalian iron ore futures prices retraced earlier losses on Monday, as firmer steel prices and revived hopes of stimulus in top consumer China added support to the volatile market.The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) ended daytime trade 0…

Poland's Orlen in Deal for BP Oil

Aug 19, 2024

Polish refiner Orlen will receive 6 metric tons of oil from British energy group BP, under a year-long agreement, it said on Monday. The deliveries of North Sea oil are expected to cover about 15% of Orlen's requirements and both companies are open to future cooperation on joint projects…

Heat Drives Asian LNG Spot Price Spike

Aug 16, 2024

Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose to their highest in over eight months, with warmer temperatures across the region boosting power demand for cooling purposes.The average LNG price for October delivery into north-east Asia LNG-AS was at $14…

Bangladesh FSRU Expected to Resume Ops in September

Aug 16, 2024

Bangladesh's Summit LNG expects to complete repositioning and reconnecting work on its floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) by August-end, it said, assuming favourable weather and sea conditions.Ship-to-ship transfer operations at its FSRU…

Red Sea Crisis Impacts Oman's Salalah Port

Aug 16, 2024

Oman's Salalah port reported a 16% decline in container volumes in the first half of the year as ships reroute around the southern tip of Africa to avoid missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea.The port, which is Oman's closest to the border with Yemen…

US Maize Exports Rebound

Aug 15, 2024

In 2024, grain exports from the US are expected to rise 12% from 2023, driven by a rebound in maize shipments. During the first seven months of 2024, shipments have risen 6% y/y and are expected to further ramp up after the upcoming maize and soya bean harvests in September…

Paris Wheat Drops as Concern About Ukrainian Port Attack Fades

Aug 15, 2024

European wheat hit four-month lows on Thursday, surrendering earlier strength generated by a Russian attack on a Ukrainian grain port, as attention returned to slack export demand and cheap competition from Black Sea suppliers, traders said…

US Grain Exports Up 12%, but China Imports Fall

Aug 15, 2024

“In 2024, grain exports from the US are expected to rise 12% from 2023, driven by a rebound in maize shipments. During the first seven months of 2024, shipments have risen 6% y/y and are expected to further ramp up after the upcoming maize and soya bean harvests in September…

BP: Venture Global Can’t Justify Calcasieu Pass Delay

Aug 14, 2024

Oil and gas producer BP Plc told federal regulators on Wednesday that it has reviewed confidential commissioning documents and does not believe Venture Global LNG needs more time to begin commercial production.Venture Global LNG's Calcasieu…

US Retailers Rush Holiday Imports Amid Fears of Strikes and Supply Chaos

Aug 13, 2024

Retailers are fueling a summer rush of imports to the United States this year as companies guard against a potential strike by port workers and ongoing shipping disruptions from attacks in the Red Sea ahead of a shortened holiday shopping season…

Australia Blitzes Illicit Drug Operations involving Car Carriers

Aug 11, 2024

Transnational organised criminals are attempting to import hundreds of kilograms of illicit drugs into Australia by paying associates to conceal them inside imported vehicles.The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF)…

Containerized Cargoes Surge into the US Amid Strike Concerns

Aug 08, 2024

Monthly inbound cargo volume at major container ports in the US could see a near-record surge this month as retailers bring in merchandise ahead of a potential strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports this fall. The prediction for the container…

Have Container Volumes from China to North America Peaked?

Aug 07, 2024

Ocean container shipping demand from China to North America and North Europe continued to break records in June, but the latest data from Xeneta indicates it may now have peaked.The June highs came as importers rushed to protect supply chains…

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