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EMS-Tech expands operations in Canada

EMS-Tech Inc. has announced the opening of its new office in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada as part of the company's plans to grow their foothold in North America.

 
 

Eagle Bulk Shipping vessel struck by missile

It has been reported that a dry bulk shipping vessel owned and operated by Eagle Bulk Shipping was struck by a missile fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen as it was transiting past the Gulf of Aden.

 
 
 

Positive outlook for wheat forecasts

At a global level the forecast for major wheat exporters' stocks have been raised with the USDA trimming its own forecast for domestic stock at the close of the season.

 

Japanese kamsarmax acquired by Safe Bulkers

Safe Bulkers, Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a Japanese, 82 000 DWT, dry-bulk, kamsarmax class vessel.

 

Erik Thun orders two multi-purpose dry cargo vessels

The Erik Thun Group has announced the addition of four new vessels ordered with two being multi-purpose dry cargo vessels which will be built by Shipsveerf Ferus Smit B.V. in the Netherlands.

 
 

Muted and sedated start for the 2024 dry bulk market

The Baltic Exchange has reported that there has been a slow start to the 2024 dry bulk market with limited fresh enquiry in the ultramax sector and a sedated start for the panamax sector.

 
 

A soft start to 2024 wheat prices

Wheat prices extended their soft start to 2024, weighed by crop improvement in the top US growing state with European wheat exports witnessing competitive growth from increased Ukrainian grain exports.