grain News

Lebanon Doubts Ukraine Claim of Stolen Grain on Syrian Ship

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon appeared Friday to reject claims by the Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut that a Syrian ship docked in a Lebanese port is carrying Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia, following an inspection by Lebanese customs officials. A senior …

Ship Insurers Seek More Assurances on Ukraine Grain Corridor

LONDON –– Insurers will only be willing to cover ships sailing through a proposed corridor to get Ukrainian grain out if there are arrangements for international navy escorts and a clear strategy to deal with sea mines, underwriters and brokers …

Ukraine Guarantees Insurance Payouts for Vessels Damaged at its Danube Ports

LVIV, Ukraine –– Ukraine, a major producer of grain, oilseeds and steel products, will guarantee insurance payments to cargo vessels damaged in hostilities on its stretch of the Danube, according to the government decision published on Friday. Ukraine exports almost …

Nebraska Grain Elevator Accused of Safety Failings

Federal regulators have proposed $126,500 in penalties for a south-central Nebraska grain elevator that’s accused of safety violations. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration says the Cooperative Producers Inc. elevator in Franklin had committed six violations. …

Training Preps Grain Bin Rescuers

Bill Harp travels around the country helping emergency personnel to be prepared to rescue those who become trapped in confined spaces. Members of Harp’s group, the Safety and Technical Rescue Association train a variety of groups and have participated in …