Dry bulk

LR and SDARI have entered a joint development project for third-generation ‘Dolphin’ 64 500 DWT bulk carrier.

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners has announced an investment in Australia’s Onslow Iron Road Trust with a 49% stake acquisition.

ABARES has predicted a historically high crop yield in its forecast for the winter crop in Australia.

CRM Agri has reported that wheat prices have soared, as worries over Black Sea supplies spread to Ukraine, while oilseeds gained support from firmer vegetable oil markets.

Following maiden Blue Visby trial, CBH has welcomed the promising shipping emissions reduction results.

According to CRM Agri, the wheat market experienced a volatile turn with US export data and Russian weather predictions affecting the outlook.

Coal demand from India and China has widened Australia's lead as a top coking coal exporter despite producing less coal.

CRM Agri has reported that wheat prices are likely to increase after the USDA forecasted that wheat inventories will shrink.

Baltic Exchange Information Services Ltd has published the reports following two independent audits conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for dry bulk and container box indices.

CRM Agri has reported that in anticipation for rains in southern Russia, grain prices have reversed early headway and encouraged profit-taking.

Australia has shipped more coal to China than Japan in April, which is the first time this has happened in four years.

According to CRM Agri, wheat futures have retreated as meteorologists forecast rains for southern Russia, easing dryness concerns which spurred the previous price jump.

Belships ASA has announced a change in ownership of Lighthouse Navigation Pte Ltd.

IBIA and BIMCO have announced their collaboration on fuel and maritime challenges in order to facilitate shipping's decarbonisation.

Bearing AI has announced the launch of the first AI-powered planning tool for shipping liners to simulate the cost, emissions and performance impact of operational and commercial decisions.