Capesize news
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.
Genco receives capesize vessels; new credit facility agreement announced
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has taken delivery of two capesize vessels, and has entered into a new five year credit facility.
Safe Bulkers acquires capesize class dry bulk vessel
Safe Bulkers has invested in a second-hand capesize class vessel, which will be accretive to the company’s revenues and further expand its fleet and operations in the capesize market.