Dry bulk shipping market
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%.
2019 about more than just Brexit, says BPA
British Ports Association Chief Executive Richard Ballantyne outlines the Association’s key priorities for 2019.
Concordia Maritime sells positions in chartered-in suezmax vessels
The economic value corresponds to an EBITDA of US$5.3 million.
The Rotterdam effect: economic significance of the port is double than originally thought
The Port of Rotterdam contributes twice as much to the gross domestic product than previously calculated, according to the Erasmus University Rotterdam.
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.
Fortescue’s maiden shipment of West Pilbara fines leaves Port Hedland
Fortescue Metals Group delivered the new product on schedule.
Newcastle Bulk Terminal development update
The Port of Newcastle has marked an important milestone in the development of the Newcastle Bulk Terminal.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. acquisition of own shares
The company has purchased 25 000 of its common shares in open market transactions at an average price of US$9.11
Diana Shipping Inc. announces date for 2019 annual meeting of shareholders
The company’s Board of Directors has also set a new deadline for the receipt of shareholder proposals.
Ultramax bulker installed with wind engines; awarded Ship of the Year 2018
The 64 000 DWT newbuild vessel is the first geared dry bulk carrier to be equipped with Flettner rotors.