Asian dry bulk news
Strong gains made in capesize shipping market
The Baltic Exchange has reported that the week began quietly due to a holiday in Singapore, leading to a minor initial dip before being boosted by the re-entry of miners into the Pacific market.
US soy exports to China grow
Chinese soybean imports from the US have been reported to have accelerated in May with a 156% surge compared to 2024.
DryDel offloads new ultramax bulk carrier
Drydel Shipping has sold its first dry bulk carrier vessel for 2024.
ICS releases statement on Red Sea casualty
The International Chamber of Shipping has released a call to action regarding the death of a seaman aboard the m/v Tutor during a Houthi drone strike.
New life breathed into the handysize market
The Baltic Exchange has reported that there has been renewed life breathed into the handysize dry bulk market as other segments also note positive growth.
Seanergy Maritime shakes up capesize fleet
Seanergy Maritime has announced the delivery of a Japanese capesize vessel and two new time charter agreements with Costamare Bulkers Inc.
Quieter week for shipping
The Baltic Exchange has reported that the dry bulk shipping market saw a quieter week of trading activity.
SDARI undertake development of new bulk carrier
LR and SDARI have entered a joint development project for third-generation ‘Dolphin’ 64 500 DWT bulk carrier.
Safe Bulkers acquires Japanese kamsarmax
Safe Bulkers, Inc. has announced an agreement for the acquisition of one Japanese kamsarmax class dry bulk vessel.
Limited activity across dry bulk shipping
The Baltic Exchange has reported limited positive activity in the dry bulk shipping market with the exception of the capesize market segment.