Dry bulk news updates

Castor Maritime Inc. announces the signing of a sale and leaseback agreement for the M/V Magic Perseus, a 2013-built Kamsarmax bulk carrier vessel with a Japanese counterparty.

Safe Bulkers, Inc. announce that its Board of Directors declared a US$0.50 per share quarterly cash dividend on its Series C and Series D preferred shares.

Cristina Aleixendri, bound4blue, explains how wind-assisted propulsion can drive decarbonisation and deliver commercial advantage in bulk shipping.

Brian Warmkessel, Fuller Technologies, explains how upgrading an ageing self-discharging barge with a high-performance pneumatic pump brought new flexibility, capacity, and simplicity to cement logistics in Boston.

Hrishikesh Chatterjee, Everllence, outlines how advanced dual-fuel engine technologies are propelling the decarbonisation of the global bulk carrier fleet.

Tor Håkon Svanes, NAVTOR, explores how mobile technology is redefining fleet management and empowering a new era of smart shipping.

Adam Dennett, SpecTec, explores how digital asset management and proactive maintenance can reduce operational risk in ageing dry bulk fleets.

Amon Maritime have been awarded investment grants of NOK 298 million from Enova to support the construction of three new ammonia-fueled bulk carriers.

Diana Shipping Inc. announce that it has entered into a time charter contract with Paralos Shipping Pte. Ltd., for one of its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Myrsini.

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. announce the appointment of Eugene I. Davis to the Company's Board of Directors as a Class II director, effective immediately.

Icon Energy Corp announce that its Board of Directors has authorised a programme under which the Company may, from time to time, repurchase up to an aggregate of US$1 million of its outstanding common shares through December 31, 2026.

CMB.TECH has signed an off-take agreement for green ammonia produced by CEEC Hydrogen Energy in Jilin Province and will own a minority share in privately owned Jiangsu Andefu Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Anemoi Marine Technologies announce the appointment of Andrew Starforth as its new Programme Director, strengthening the company’s delivery capability as it continues to scale its wind-assisted propulsion solutions.

In an event held in the province of Colón, the Panama Canal Administration (ACP) delivered B/. 2.965 billion to the National Treasury.

This is a strategic investment in LKAB’s logistics system, creating the conditions for long-term operations in the region.

Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure has successfully completed delivery of its SafeTug real-time positioning technology to the towage fleet operating in Port of Port Hedland, Western Australia.

Cavotec has signed an order valued at approximately €2 million for its MoorMaster NxG automated vacuum mooring technology from Danish ferry operator Molslinjen A/S.

Anemoi Marine Technologies is to install Rotor Sails on two newbuild chemical tankers under construction for Union Maritime Limited.

C3is Inc. announce the pricing of a public offering made on a reasonable best efforts basis with gross proceeds to the Company expected to be approximately US$9 million.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. provide an update to its estimated time charter equivalent (TCE) rate for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp announce the publication of its Environmental, Social, and Governance Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Signal Maritime Services, a leading force in tanker pooling, marks its entry into the dry bulk segment by investing in Bluepool, a rapidly growing dry bulk pool operator.

Metso celebrated the opening of its new Pittsburgh, US, office on December 9, marking an important step in strengthening its bulk material handling and port solutions engineering capabilities.

The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 49.