• Declaration of Force Majeure at Corn and Soybean Shipping Stations Due to Flooding on the Illinois River

      • To
      • Members, Member Firms and Market Users
      • From
      • Market Regulation Department
      • #
      • SER-7399
      • Notice Date
      • 17 June 2015
      • Effective Date
      • 17 June 2015

    • Effective immediately and until further notice, pursuant to CBOT Rule 701 (“Declaration of Force Majeure”), The Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. (“CBOT” or “Exchange”) is hereby declaring a condition of Force Majeure for Corn and Soybean shipping stations as a majority of the facilities on the Illinois River are unable to load due to high water levels and/or flooding.  As a result, CBOT Rule 703.C.G(8) is in effect for ALL Corn and Soybean shipping stations.  

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