Dry bulk news updates

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.

The Port of Belledune handled 402 172 t in July alone, and have officially broken the record for tonnage handled in one month.

ABP will work with Rolls Royce and Svitzer to develop the innovative technologies and systems needed to operate efficiently and sustainably, well into the 21st century.

A new Coldharbour Marine office has opened in Singapore, which aims to help the company’s planned expansion into the Asian shipping market.

Algoma Central Corporation has reported its operating results for the three and six months ended 30 June 2018.

Euroseas Ltd. has reported its results for the six month period and quarter ended 30 June 2018.

The Government of Canada has announced consultations with six First Nations in the Prince Rupert area in advance of a potential sale of Ridley Terminals Inc.

The results of the second quarter of 2018 reflect the improving levels of the dry bulk markets compared to the same period of 2017, says EuroDry Ltd.

AG Growth has announced its second quarter 2018 results, as well as declaring dividends for September - December 2018.

Montcalm will use the new 250 t crane exclusively for the company's own cement, steel and paper plants, to name a few.

Materials handling adjusted gross margin increased by 11%, to US$14.3 million for the second quarter of 2018.

Issues around lifting productivity, supporting innovation and the need for governments around the world to encourage open grain trade were key themes on the second day of AGIC.

Genco continued to benefit from its strengthened commercial platform in the second quarter, while further implementing its strategy to position the company to more fully capitalise on a robust dry bulk market.

Euroseas Ltd. sets a date for the release of its second quarter 2018 results, conference call and webcast.

The 2018 Australian Grains Industry Conference highlighted the long-term positive outlook for wheat demand.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. reports its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2018.

Eagle Bulk Shipping’s financial results are a reflection of an improvement in the underlying dry bulk market, and of the proactive measures taken to enhance the balance sheet and optimise the fleet make-up.

The loan facility will be used to finance up to 60% of the fair market value of six ultramax dry bulk vessels and six kamsarmax dry bulk vessels.

Fluor will provide construction and project management, including a crushing and screening plant, an overland conveyor system and rail loading facilities.

T H White Projects have launched a new dust suppression hopper solution for use where free-flowing products need to be handled in the bagging, packing and loading processes.

The hoist and crane applications include steelworks, power plants, shipyards and tempering plants, as well uses in the chemical, cement, food and textile industries, to name a few.

The Port of Coeymans utilises BossTek DustBoss® DB-60™ atomised mist cannons to help manage fugitive dust emissions at the port.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announces the closing of its acquisition of 16 dry bulk vessels from Augustea and York Capital Management.

On 1 August, Peter Borup was appointed the new CEO of Norvic Shipping’s dry bulk division.