Dry bulk shipping market

Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd has announced two separate transactions with respect to its dry bulk fleet.

The company has agreed to acquire a Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier, as well as receiving an Aframax LR2 tanker that it acquired on 11 February 2021.

The companies are looking to form a joint venture, subject to clearance from authorities and legal requirements, to help gain logistical efficiencies and provide increased flexibility for customers.

Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with Tongli Shipping Pte. Ltd for one of its Panamax dry bulk vessels.

The Port of Hamburg has published a review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its 2020 throughput.

NORDEN has signed a partnership agreement with the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping.

For the first time in over 40 years, the general cargo dock at the Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville will be made available to operator interests.

Castor Maritime Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase a 2009 Japan-built Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announces a seven vessel transaction with Scorpio Bulkers Inc.

HOPA has reported that the extended Great Lakes shipping season saved up to 6700 long-distance truck trips in just one week – a significant carbon footprint reduction.