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A rush of Brazilian sugar cargoes unusually heads to Russia – data

At least five vessels are headed toward Russia with nearly 200,000 tonnes of Brazilian raw sugar sold by European traders, according to shipping data...

Asian buyers grapple for wheat supply amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Global wheat prices have sky-rocketed since Russia invaded Ukraine, disrupting supply from the world’s largest wheat exporting region while boosting Australia’s profile as markets...

Demand and new sales of Russian wheat fade on supply concerns

Export demand for the Russian wheat and new sales faded at the end of last week due to supply risks in the Black Sea,...

Grain exporters tap EU supplies as war shuts Ukraine ports – traders

Grain exporters are looking for alternative sources of wheat and corn as a Russian invasion cuts off Ukrainian supplies, with European Union producers Romania...

Asian wheat buyers in a pickle on Australian quality downgrades

The global supply of high-quality wheat is set to tighten in the first half of 2022, as the commencement of the La Nina weather...

Global food prices rise in January – FAO

The gauge for world food prices went up in January, largely catalysed by supply-side constraints for vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organization of...

Russian wheat prices down as geopolitical fears keep rouble weak

Russian wheat export prices fell for a third week running last week, with the rouble still weak against the dollar amid tensions between Moscow...

China’s 2021 soy imports from Brazil fall on lower demand

China’s soybean imports from Brazil in 2021 fell from the previous year, customs data showed on Thursday, as lower demand curbed purchases. The world’s...

China 2021 soybean imports slip 3.8%

China’s soybean imports in 2021 fell from the previous year, the first annual drop since 2018, customs data showed on Friday, depressed by weakening...

Argentine grains ships cutting cargoes by 30%

Argentine grains ships leaving the main grains port hub of Rosario are having to cut cargoes by some 30% due to a renewed “record”...

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DHT Holdings announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

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Star Bulk Carriers Reports Strongest Quarterly Results Since Second Quarter Of 2022

Star Bulk Carriers announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026.

Genco Announces Q2 2026 Financial Results; Declares Dividend of $0.80 per Share for Q2 2026

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Shipping Industry Sees Major Obstacles to Iran’s Hormuz Control Plan

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UK continues crackdown on Russia with tough new sanctions

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Panama Canal Announces New Draft Adjustments for Neopanamax Locks

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Yemen’s Houthis Deny Plans To Impose Fees On Ships Sailing Through Red Sea

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DP World Expands Cold Chain Capabilities With New €48m Antwerp Hub

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Port of Klaipėda delivers strong performance in 1H2026

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Port of Long Beach, MARAD agree to test nuclear-powered vessels

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