Dry bulk shipping market

Strong global demand for coal and LNG has lifted Queensland’s export numbers by 13.8% over the last 12 months.

Pangaea has expanded its order for high ice class post-panamax dry bulk 95 000 DWT vessels at Guangzhou Shipyard International from two to four vessels.

The joint venture is focused on the Latin American dry bulk chartering and advisory services.

Eagle Bulk Shipping has recently taken delivery of the third of six ultramax dry bulk vessels.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced an extension and increase of its tender offer for shares of common stock.

Grieg Maas has taken delivery of its sixth bulker.

The world’s only vessels that operate around the clock, 365 days a year, need to ensure safety and maintenance are built into the design specifications of each ship, according to Corrado Cuccurullo, CEO of Shi.I.E.L.D.

QRC has been invited to join the government’s trade mission to China, which will further strengthen trade through key resource commodities to stimulate investment in Queensland.

“The announcement demonstrates how ports all around the coast are stepping up to prepare for Brexit and providing UK businesses with a range of choices for trading with the EU,” says UKMPG.

Shoreham Port attended the Curriculum Development Conference for primary education in East Sussex this week to showcase its new, free educational programme, Why Shipping Matters.