The Argentine maritime workers’ strike for reform of labor halts grain shipments

After 167 past bullish logistics events, Soybean Meal moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.9%), and -1.2% over 20.

• Dec 1, 2020Argentina Port Workers Strike, Affect Shipments | Feed & Grain-1.7%
• Nov 9, 2020Argentine Grain Port Workers Strike Over Wages+1.5%
• May 20, 2021New strike actions renew pressure on Argentine grain shipments - Fastmarkets-3.8%
• Sep 7, 2019Argentine oil workers begin strike  - Ships & Ports+3.8%
• Jun 3, 2021Argentine oilseed and grain shipments under threat from new strike…-1.8%

After 85 past bullish logistics events, Soybean Oil moved a median +0.7% over 5 sessions (64% higher; middle half -1.3% to +2.7%), and +3.1% over 20.

• Nov 9, 2020Argentine Grain Port Workers Strike Over Wages+5.1%
• Jun 3, 2021Argentine oilseed and grain shipments under threat from new strike…+2.9%
• Apr 9, 2025Strike halts grain ship traffic at Argentina's Rosario ports+3.2%
• Jun 12, 2024Workers to halt grain exports in Argentina against Milei’s reforms | Buenos Aires Times+1.0%
• Jun 27, 2024Argentine oilseed union strikes as labor reform up for vote+4.8%

After 206 past bullish logistics events, Soybeans moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -1.3% to +2.6%), and +1.4% over 20.

• Dec 1, 2020Argentina Port Workers Strike, Affect Shipments | Feed & Grain-0.9%
• May 20, 2021New strike actions renew pressure on Argentine grain shipments - Fastmarkets-2.3%
• Sep 7, 2019Argentine oil workers begin strike  - Ships & Ports+4.7%
• Feb 19, 2026Strike Paralyzes Argentina Major Ports, Halts Grain Shipments and Disrupts Trade - DatamarNews+1.3%
• Jun 12, 2024Workers to halt grain exports in Argentina against Milei’s reforms | Buenos Aires Times-0.3%