Asian dry bulk news

DNV has established a Tanker and Bulker Expert Team based in Shanghai. With strong global demand and fleet renewal planned, DNV was well prepared to support customers in these key segments.

Drydel Shipping has celebrated the delivery of its newest charter-in vessel, the MV Twin Delight, in Imabari, Japan.

ESL Shipping has signed an MoU to sell its two supramax class vessels to companies belonging to HGF Denizcilik Ltd Sirket group.

In January 2024 DNV entered into a Joint Development Project to cooperate on an OCCS feasibility study for SDTR Marine's kamsarmax bulk carrier.

The Baltic Exchange has reported that after a positive start to the market, competition has led to strong movements across all shipping vessel classes.

ClassNK has granted its Excellent Living and Working Environment (ELW) notation to ELETTRA, a bulk carrier owned by Fuyo Kaiun Co.,Ltd.

US Central Command has confirmed the deaths of three sailors after a missile struck the m/v True Confidence.

On 2 March the UK-owned bulk carrier, the Rubymar, finally floundered and sunk into the Red Sea after it was abandoned by its crew following a missile strike.

The Baltic Exchange's most recent data has shown rising optimism across capesize, panamax, handysize, ultramax and supramax vessels.

Roll Group and KMC Line have signed a contract that will see Roll Group take possession of two wide deck carriers.