Dry bulk

Ocean Yield has agreed to the sale of its dry bulk vessel ‘SBI Libra’.

Abu Dhabi Ports expands relief measures; halts rent increases for industrial and economic zone customers in 2021.

Shipbroker Simpson Spence Young has released its 2021 Outlook Report, in which it reviews the next 12 months and highlights areas of particular interest.

The Port of Tilbury and ADM Erith have launched a twice-daily coastal barge operation to deliver oil seed rape along the River Thames.

Globus Maritime Ltd has secured new time charter employment for its dry bulk vessel ‘Moon Globe’.

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported its US and North American rail traffic data for the week ending 2 January 2021 and December 2020.

The freight derivatives markets for both tankers and dry cargo vessels saw increased traded volumes in 2020, according to data released by the Baltic Exchange.

KSK, which is part of DeloPorts, set an absolute annual record for grain transhipment on 28 December 2020.

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. has announced that it has purchased two modern high-specification SDARI-64 scrubber-fitted Ultramax bulk carriers.

Castor Maritime Inc. receives 180-day extension from Nasdaq and also announces entry into binding commitment letter for financing of two dry bulk carriers.

According to EastGate, despite a tumultuous operating environment, the interest of market participants in investing in second-hand Capesize tonnage appears to be unabated.

Safe Bulkers, Inc. has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a Japanese-built post-Panamax class dry bulk vessel for delivery in 3Q22.

NORDEN continues to shift its exposure from the tanker segment to dry cargo.

Genco Shipping & Trading is set to acquire three modern, fuel-efficient Ultramax vessels in exchange for six older non-core Handysize vessels.

The President and CEO of the AAR has issued a statement on President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to be Secretary of Transportation.