Capesize news

The recovery of bulk carrier earnings has fired S&P activity, values and new orders but market faces an uncertain outlook for the balance of the year, according to MSI.

Oldendorff Carriers has relocated certain project equipment in order to best serve its customers and adapt to their requirements.

Golden Ocean Group Ltd enters into agreements to acquire 16 modern dry bulk vessels in an all-share transaction.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a direct continuation of a time charter contract for m/v Houston with SwissMarine.

Maritime Strategies International forecasts weak forward prospects for the dry bulk sector thanks to a combination of volatile trade prospects and political policy.

With contraction in vessel supply and healthy demand growth, the dry bulk shipping market is expected to recover from 2017 onwards, according to the latest edition of the Dry Bulk Forecaster.

Diana Shipping Inc. announces a direct continuation of a time charter contract for m/v Aliki with SwissMarine.

Diana Shipping Inc. enters a time charter contract for m/v Seattle with Koch Shipping.

Global shipping company specialising in the ownership of dry bulk vessels announces direct continuation of time charter contract with Cargill and time charter contract with Noble.

The surge in spot earnings at the end of 2016 was welcome, but MSI warns not to rely on a continuation of this short-term strength.