Dry bulk

Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with Pacific Bulk for the capesize dry bulk vessel, m/v Semirio.

Through the contract, CD Cargo will receive 10 Traxx MS3 freight locomotives between 2019 and 2020.

BNSF Railway’s newest logistics centre is designed to accommodate manifest and unit train customers in addition to a site for storage.

J. Lauritzen remains optimistic with regards to further dry cargo market improvements.

Western Bulk revealed it had a strong performance in the dry bulk market during the first six months of 2018.

The world’s most eco-friendly bulk carrier Haaga has been delivered to ESL Shipping.

Richard Elman who was recently announced to be undertaking a role as executive director at New Noble has rescinded his decision to accept this role due to personal reasons.

The agreement, for as many as 20 years, was approved 16 August by the Manatee County Port Authority, and ensures property lease payments totalling US$1.8 million for the initial five year term, in addition to wharfage payments for annual cargo throughputs.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a new time charter contract for the m/v Coronis panamax dry bulk vessel.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has taken delivery of two capesize vessels, and has entered into a new five year credit facility.

Siwertell has designed a new triple-enclosed loading system for eco-friendly ore handling operations in Ireland.

Peel Ports has recently invested a total of £5.4 million to upgrade its handling and storage facilities at the Port of Sheerness, strengthening its existing proposition for Kent’s established grain market.

Eurotech International FZ has been announced as Vortex Global Limited’s Saudi Arabian representative agent.

Safe Bulkers has invested in a second-hand capesize class vessel, which will be accretive to the company’s revenues and further expand its fleet and operations in the capesize market.

Diana Shipping Inc. has revealed a direct continuation of the time charter contract for the m/v Protefs, and has announced a new time charter contract for the m/v Nirefs with Hudson Shipping.