Shipping

NPRC has been elected the best-performing charterer in inland shipping by the Dutch shippers’ association EVO.

Diana Shipping has entered a time charter contract for m/v Thetis, a panamax dry bulk vessel, with Transgrain Shipping.

The Ministry of Shipping has created a new berthing policy for dry bulk cargo for major ports, effective 20 August 2016.

Diana Shipping, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, enters into a time charter contract with Narina Maritime for one of its panamax dry bulk vessels: the m/v Coronis.

MacGregor’s gravity self-unloading systems have been selected for Algoma's Great Lakes fleet modernisation programme.

In an interview with Akti Miaouli newspaper, BIMCO Chief Shipping Analyst provides insight into the markets for dry bulkers, tankers and containerships in 2016 and what to expect going forward.

ABB and Cavotec have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to offer complete shore-to-ship power solutions internationally.

Kalmar has won an order for a second turnkey ship-to-shore crane heightening project from DP World Antwerp Gateway NV.

Wärtsilä is teaming up with an international group of shipping industry companies and organisations in a project to develop LNG-powered dry bulk carrier vessels.

Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque has worked to increase the dimensions of Capesize ships able to enter the Eastern Port.

DryShips Inc. enters into an agreement to increase its secured revolving facility (Revolver) provided by an entity controlled by the company's Chairman and CEO.

Diana Shipping Inc., through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, enters charter contracts for m/v Erato and m/v Atalandi with Glencore Grain B.V., Rotterdam.

DryShips Inc. has sold three of its vessels, which has reduced its total bank debt by US$102.1 million. Additionally, DryShips has agreed to sell its shares in Ocean Rig UDW Inc.

ESL Shipping places an order for hatch covers, cranes, deck machinery and steering gear from MacGregor, part of Cargotec, for its two new 25 600 DWT dual-fuelled handysize bulk carriers.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced the delivery of the panamax dry bulk vessel m/v Selina, as well as time charter contract for m/v Norfolk with SwissMarine.