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Mississippi Grand jury to investigate death of black teen Nolan Wells

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Wheat falls after reaching new highs in Black Sea fighting

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2026

Wheat prices dropped on Friday, in a volatile day of trading. Attacks against Black Sea ports and shipping sent them to a two-year high. Corn prices reached their highest level in over a year, before slipping back down. Soybean price also hit two-year highs following the rally in crude oil…

Sources: Blackstone and Donerail are among the final bidders to buy yacht retailer MarineMax.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

As confidence grows, the US is ready for the fast British SailGP

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

GRAINS-Grains market reaches new highs after Black Sea attacks and crude oil rally

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Data shows that the transit time of the Hormuz vessel has been three days.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Philippines accuses China for the second day of using water cannons on its vessels

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2026

It was the third time this week that the Philippine Coast Guard has accused its Chinese counterparts of using water cannons to attack government vessels near a disputed island. The Philippine Coast Guard said that a Chinese vessel near the Scarborough…

Data shows that the number of tanker crossings at Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level in over two months.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

ADNOC offers crude in the 7th tender since June, according to sources

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2026

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is offering crude in a tender. It's the seventh one since 'the beginning of June. ADNOC offered crude oil loading from August until October. Sources said that the producer also added that any bid by buyers at a discounted differential will be automatically rejected.

GRAINS-US Wheat on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain on Black Sea Supply Concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

GRAINS-Wheat rally halted by Black Sea attacks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

GRAINS-Wheat rally paused by Black Sea attacks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

EU wheat prices fall after Morocco increases duty on Black Sea products

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Aramco offers additional crude oil cargoes to the Mediterranean amid Red Sea threat, sources claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Kuehne+Nagel increases guidance and sees second-half matching strong start

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2026

Logistics ?group Kuehne und Nagel lifted its operating profit guidance for ?2026 on Thursday after stronger-than-expected ?second-quarter earnings and said ?it expected ?the second half to be at least as strong as the first. It has joined a…

China claims it has driven away Philippine vessels from the South China Sea in a fresh incident

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2026

China claimed on Thursday that it had tracked and driven away two Philippine vessels, accusing them of "intruding into" waters near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. This is the second incident this week in the South China Sea involving both nations.

Channel Tunnel operator: EU software problems could delay biometric checks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2026

Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, warned on Thursday that software problems could cause the biometric phase to be delayed past the original deadline of September 6, affecting car passengers who use the tunnel. The Chief Executive…

China starts two days of live-fire drills on Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

GRAINS-Wheat declines from 2-year peak, Black Sea supply issues limit the downside

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Two Chinese supertankers carrying Saudi oil are heading to Bab el-Mandeb in the Red Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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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