Shipping

Franbo Lines has ordered its first ships in China in a deal with Jiangsu Haitong Offshore Engineering Equipment.

Laskaridis Maritime has announced that it has expanded its kamsarmax newbuild series in China with six ships spread across two shipyards.

LR has collaborated with Eastern Pacific Shipping and Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore on Singapore-registered ammonia dual-fuel newbuilds.

Himalaya Shipping Ltd has announced the delivery of dry bulk vessel ,Mount Denali, and the commencement of its initial charter term.

Belships has expanded its newbuilding programme with two new 64 000 DWT ultramax bulk carriers which will be delivered in 2028.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a time charter contract for the capesize dry bulk vessel the m/v P. S. Palios.

Rio Tinto has selected Alfa Laval OceanGlide fluidic air lubrication with a focus on advancing efficient shipping and reducing emissions.

The Baltic Exchange has released its latest update on the dry bulk shipping market which indicated positivity across all bulk carrier classes.

Eureka Shipping has announced the construction of a new cutting-edge cement carrier for trade in the Great Lakes.

Norton Rose Fulbright has advised DNB Bank and ABN AMRO on the US$200 million acquisition loan facilities to Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

Oldendorff Carriers has signed a contract with Harbor Lab to provide global transparency in port transactions and revolutionise disbursement accounting.

K Line has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with multiple partners regarding joint development efforts for the commercialisation of ammonia-fuelled ships.

DryDel Shipping has continued the expansion of its fleet since its rebranding, with the delivery of a kamsarmax.

C3is has announced its agreement to acquire a handysize bulk carrier from an affiliated company.

Berge Bulk has debuted its newest ship, Berge Mauna Kea, the first in a series of four hyper-efficient newcastlemax vessels.