Capesize news
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.
Seanergy Maritime Holdings provides update on progress of scrubber installations
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. has announced the successful installation and commissioning of three exhaust gas cleaning systems.
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.