Capesize news
McQuilling and IFCHOR form Latin American JV
The joint venture is focused on the Latin American dry bulk chartering and advisory services.
Baltic Exchange launches new ship operating expenses assessment
The Baltic Exchange has launched a new assessment to track the cost of operating vessels.
Diana Shipping announces new time charter contracts
Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contracts for m/v New York with Singapore Marine and m/v Boston with Oldendorff.
Brazilian soya bean exporters set new records
Exports are up 85.2% in the first two months of 2019.
Diana Shipping announces time charter contract for m/v Houston with Koch
The Houston is a 177 729 DWT capesize dry bulk vessel built in 2009.
Freight derivative trade volumes up in 2018
In 2018, freight derivative volumes in the tanker market rose by 20%, volumes in the dry market rose 1.4%, and dry options volumes rose by 44%.
Diana Shipping enters into time charter contract with SwissMarine
The time charter contract with SwissMarine Services S.A. is for one of its capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v Seattle.
Genco takes precautionary action ahead of IMO Sulphur 2020
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has implemented a comprehensive fleet plan ahead of the IMO 2020 regulations.
Drewry: capesize charter rates to keep on rising despite trade war uncertainties
A report by global shipping consultancy Drewry has predicted that charter rates will improve on present levels, as a result of moderate increases in vessel demand and low growth in vessel supply due to restrained new ordering and a thin orderbook.
Diana Shipping enters into time charter contract with Pacific Bulk
Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with Pacific Bulk for the capesize dry bulk vessel, m/v Semirio.