Capesize news
Baltic index logs best day in eight months
Reuters has reported how the Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index recently posted its biggest percentage jump in eight months.
Higher rates for smaller vessels lift Baltic index
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index has recently edged higher as gains in the Panamax and Supramax vessel segments offset lower capesize rates, Reuters reports.
Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contract
Diana Shipping Inc. has recently announced a time charter contract for the m/v Coronis with Koch and the cancellation of the sale of the m/v Norfolk.
Genco announces completion of scrubber programme
Genco Shipping & Trading has completed the installation of exhaust gas cleaning systems (“scrubbers”) on its 17 capesize vessels.
Coal throughput at Vostochny Port rises 5.2%
Coal throughput at Vostochny Port (Russia) rose 5.2% to 25.51 million t in 2019.
Safe Bulkers signs service agreement with Alfa Laval
Safe Bulkers has extended its partnership with Alfa Laval through a PureSOx service agreement including connectivity.
Baltic index drops for 10th straight session
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index has fallen for a 10th-straight session with capesize vessel rates nearing a 6 month low.
ClassNK grants AiP on capesize bulker design
ClassNK has granted an AiP to NS United Kaiun Kaisha and Imabari Shipbuilding for their concept design of an LNG-fuelled capesize bulker.
Baltic index slips as capesize rates fall
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index has fallen, as a drop in rates for capesize vessels outweighed a rise in other vessel segments.
Konecranes wins mobile harbour crane order from Northport New Zealand
In 3Q19, Northport Limited ordered an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Mobile Harbor Crane for their deep-water facility at Marsden Point, on the north island of New Zealand.