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July 26, 2026
As the Philippines and China traded accusations after an encounter between their vessels in the disputed waters, the U.S. joined Japan in conducting maritime exercises in the South China Sea. The Philippine military announced on Sunday that…
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July 24, 2026
The grand jury will examine the circumstances of the death of Nolan Wells before the evidence in the case is made public. A local prosecutor announced this week that the grand jury would review the circumstances of the death. Nolan Wells' body…
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July 24, 2026
Two people with knowledge of the matter said that Blackstone and Donerail were among the last bidders for MarineMax. The recreational yacht retailer is currently exploring the possibility of selling itself. The two, as well as private equity firm Centerbridge…
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July 24, 2026
SailGP’s U.S. crew, who have performed best in lighter winds, is preparing to speed up based on the weather forecasts for the 13 'crews' lining up at the 'Solent', just off Britain's'maritime' city of Portsmouth. Mike Buckley, CEO of U.S. SailGP Team and co-owner of the team…
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July 24, 2026
Wheat prices have surged to their highest level in two years due to the escalating attacks on Black Sea ports and shipping. This has sparked new concerns about food inflation, as one of world's major grain export routes is under threat. Corn…
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July 24, 2026
According to preliminary data from'shiptracking,' the number of daily vessel -transits of the Strait of Hormuz has remained at three for the last three days. This is despite the continued shipping risks in the Middle East and the recent surge of oil prices to $100 per barrel.
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July 24, 2026
Shiptracking data shows that the number of tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday fell to one, the lowest level since May 7. This is due to the ongoing shipping risk in the Middle East, and the resurgence of oil prices to $100 per barrel.
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July 23, 2026
Chicago wheat prices rose on Friday as the market was poised to post a fourth weekly gain. Prices were also trading near a two-year high. This was due to attacks on grain ships and port infrastructures in the Black Sea Region. Corn hovered around…
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July 23, 2026
Chicago wheat prices fell Thursday, as investors took profits after contracts reached a two-year peak following 'attacks against grain vessels and port infrastructures in the Black Sea Region. Ship owners suspended port arrivals due to these attacks.
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July 23, 2026
Chicago wheat fell after it reached a two-year peak on 'Thursday, after ship owners suspended port arrivals after attacks on grain ships and port infrastructure in Black Sea region. Soybeans, corn and wheat?held steady? in response to higher crude oil prices.
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July 23, 2026
European wheat prices fell on Thursday, after reaching contract highs in the previous session. Traders assessed Morocco's decision to extend its import duties as well as the current situation?in?the Black Sea following attacks by Russia and Ukraine.
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July 23, 2026
Five trading sources report that Saudi 'Aramco' has offered to load additional crude cargoes?from Egypt’s mediterranean port of???????????????Sidi Kerir. This could indicate a possible shift in export routes, as _Houthi threats against shipping…
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July 23, 2026
China has begun a two-day live-fire exercise in the Taiwan Strait, near the coast of its southeast province of Fujian. The news comes a day after talks between U.S. ?Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese ?Foreign Minister Wang Yi on a range of ?issues…
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July 23, 2026
Chicago wheat fell on Thursday, after reaching a?two-year high the previous session. However, the fall was limited by attacks against grain vessels and ports infrastructure in the Black Sea Region. Corn slipped lower, as soybeans rose in response to higher crude oil prices.
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July 22, 2026
Shipping data shows that two Chinese "very large crude carriers" carrying 4 million barrels a 'Saudi Arabian oil' are heading towards the Bab el Mandeb strait on Thursday to leave the Red Sea. The Singaporean flagged VLCC 'Xin Long Yang', which…
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July 22, 2026
The Houthis of Yemen claimed early Thursday that they had conducted a'military operation against two Saudi oil tanks.' Maritime security reports said one vessel named by the group, namely the Saudi flagged tanker Encelia, was reportedly hit in the Red Sea.
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July 22, 2026
Chicago wheat reached two-year highs Wednesday as renewed attacks against?Black Sea grain export ports raised concerns about regional exports. Meanwhile, lower U.S. crop?estimates from a tour of the U.S. crops added to global supply worries.
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July 22, 2026
Chicago wheat reached two-year heights on Wednesday as renewed attacks on Black Sea grain ports raised concerns about regional exports. Soybeans, corn and other grains rose in price, tracking the higher crude oil prices, amid rising tensions in Middle East that have reduced global oil supplies.
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July 22, 2026
CMA CGM will impose a 'fuel surcharge for emergency situations' following the re-escalation of terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz, the French shipping company announced in an announcement posted on its website. Fuel prices have risen sharply…
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July 22, 2026
Former and current U.S. officials said that a Houthi threat of imposing a naval blocade against Saudi Arabia could widen the Iran War and strain an already stretched U.S. Military focused on stopping Tehran’s attacks in the region. Yemen's Iran…
