Dry bulk shipping market

Western Bulk revealed it had a strong performance in the dry bulk market during the first six months of 2018.

The world’s most eco-friendly bulk carrier Haaga has been delivered to ESL Shipping.

The agreement, for as many as 20 years, was approved 16 August by the Manatee County Port Authority, and ensures property lease payments totalling US$1.8 million for the initial five year term, in addition to wharfage payments for annual cargo throughputs.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a new time charter contract for the m/v Coronis panamax dry bulk vessel.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has taken delivery of two capesize vessels, and has entered into a new five year credit facility.

This year’s record mid-year results for cargo movement through the Port of Vancouver show balanced, steady growth across most business sectors.

Peel Ports has recently invested a total of £5.4 million to upgrade its handling and storage facilities at the Port of Sheerness, strengthening its existing proposition for Kent’s established grain market.

Safe Bulkers has invested in a second-hand capesize class vessel, which will be accretive to the company’s revenues and further expand its fleet and operations in the capesize market.

Diana Shipping Inc. has revealed a direct continuation of the time charter contract for the m/v Protefs, and has announced a new time charter contract for the m/v Nirefs with Hudson Shipping.

The Port of Belledune handled 402 172 t in July alone, and have officially broken the record for tonnage handled in one month.