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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Star Bulk) is to acquire 16 vessels from entities affiliated with Augustea Atlantica SpA and York Capital Management in an all-share transaction.

Vale’s ‘green’ Valemax vessels are noted as one of the highlights in the company’s latest Sustainability Report for 2017.

Global Market Insights report that the global inland waterways vessels market size is to surpass US$2250 billion by 2024.

The Veslink IMOS Platform will act as Western Bulk’s end-to-end digital freight solution.

BIMCO reports that the shipping of soya beans from the US to China may become affected by the trade war between the two nations.

Under a new financing transaction, Scorpio Bulkers is to sell one of its Ultramax dry bulk vessels and is to lease it back from the buyer through a charter agreement.

Pangaea Logistics Solutions has acquired a new vessel to support its bulk fleet.

Euroseas Ltd sells its M/V Monica P, its eldest bulk carrier vessel for US$6.45 million.

A general cargo ship has been added to FESCO Transport Group’s fleet.

Ocean Yield ASA announces delivery of La Fresnais dry bulk vessel.

Mitsui O.S.K Lines, Ltd. are trialing specialised cooling worksuits for crewmembers of a vessel operated by its subsidiary, Mitsui O.S.K. Kinkai, Ltd.

Eco Marine Power will reveal its EnergySail prototype with an automated control system for the first time at Sea Japan 2018.

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd establishes a European subsidiary in Copenhagen and appoints a Commercial Director of Minor Bulk, Europe.

Diana Shipping enters a time charter contract with SwissMarine Services S.A. for a Newcastlemax dry bulk vessel.

Alewijnse Marine delivers the complete electrical installation for a new cargo vessel at Bodewes Shipyard in the Netherlands.