Baltic Exchange: Dry Bulk Report – Week 4
The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 4.
The latest dry bulk news
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Signal Ocean announces strategic acquisition of AXSMarine
Signal Ocean announces the strategic acquisition of AXSMarine, a recognised leader in the maritime freight and commodities tracking space.
Oshima Shipbuilding’s multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier concept receives LR approval
As the bulk carrier sector pursues lower and zero-carbon operations, such approvals help build confidence among shipowners, financiers, and charterers in new design solutions.
Baltic Exchange congratulates SGX and EEX on a successful transfer of Panamax FFAs
SGX and EEX successfully completed the transfer of all open interest in the Baltic Panamax 4TC (P4TC) index to the Panamax 5TC (P5TC) index on 16 January 2026.
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Norfolk Southern launches East Edge double-stack service connecting Chicago and New England
Norfolk Southern Corporation has launched East Edge, a newly cleared double-stack intermodal corridor connecting Chicago and New England.
Independent University testing finds fuel efficiency gains in existing marine fleets
Independent University tests has proved that marine fuel consumption and associated emissions could be reduced more quickly and cost-effectively than previously assumed, using existing vessels and standard fuels already in circulation.
Peel Ports Group transforms bulk cargo operations with new £4m partnership
Peel Ports Group has partnered with digitalisation specialist TBA to transform its dry bulks standardisation programme and future-proof operations as part of a £4m investment.
Anemoi completes rotor sail installation on Newcastlemax in second project with Berge Bulk
Berge Bulk and Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd have completed the installation of four folding Rotor Sails, 5 metres in diameter and 35 metres in height, on Berge Bulk’s 208 000 DWT Newcastlemax vessel Berge Meru.
Liebherr and Associated Terminals deploy electric transshipment cranes on the Lower Mississippi
Associated Terminals and Liebherr Maritime Cranes celebrated the christening of two CBG 500 E cranes in New Orleans, introducing the first all-electric transshipment cranes of their kind on the Lower Mississippi River.
Safe Bulkers, Inc. announces agreement for the acquisition of two newbuild Kamsarmax class dry-bulk vessels
Safe Bulkers, Inc. announce that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of two newbuild, 82 500 dwt, dry-bulk, Chinese, Kamsarmax class vessels.