Dry bulk shipping market
Record shipment of pig iron expected at Port of Rotterdam
The pig iron was shipped from Rio de Janeiro by the Yuanping Sea bulk carrier, and departed for Rotterdam on 3 October.
Lauritzen Bulkers announces new CEO
Niels Josefsen has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer of Lauritzen Bulkers.
EU Commission launches network to keep drones safe, secure and green
The EU network will focus on the U-space: a system that connects all drones flying in the air and that makes all drones visible for authorities and citizens.
Diana Shipping to extend time charter contract for m/v Astarte
Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a direct continuation of the time charter contract with Glencore for the m/v Astarte dry bulk vessel.
Drewry launches Cost Impact Calculator for shippers post-IMO 2020 regulation
Drewry has introduced the new Cost Impact Calculator as a means of helping shippers prepare for and better understand fuel costs post-IMO 2020.
Scorpio Bulkers provides scrubbers update
“We have long maintained that scrubbers could be the right choice for compliance with the IMO 2020 regulations,” says Scorpio Bulkers.
NACC Alicudi cement carrier equipped with green cargo system
The vessel became a unique and state-of-the-art 120 m self-discharging cement carrier, with a handling system based on compressors and vacuum pumps for pneumatic conveyance of cement, fly ash and granulated slag.
Star Bulk takes delivery of STAR BRIGHT vessel
The vessel was acquired for a combination of cash and shares.
Speedy passage of TPP-11 legislation critical for Australian exporters
Delays in the Senate could deny Australian exporters the opportunity of a double tariff cut, putting them at a disadvantage against competitors from countries which ratify the deal speedily.
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.