Dry bulk shipping market
Canadian Government comments on wheat resumption to Japan
On 20 July, Japan lifted its ban of Canadian wheat imports.
Iron ore pellet demand remains strong in China
China's demand for imported iron ore pellets is predicted to remain strong for the near future.
Russian ports see rise in freight costs
Freight costs for coal deliveries have increased at Russian ports.
Shallow water levels still hindering Rhine and Danube shipping
Shallow water levels on the Rhine and Danube rivers in Germany mean that fully loaded freight vessels are unable to sail through some of the river sections.
As the yuan falls, seaborne iron ore slows
The decline in China’s yuan has caused seaborne iron ore purchases to slow.
Algoma announces date for 2Q18 financial results
Algoma Central Corporation is set to issue its second quarter 2018 financial results on 10 August.
North Korea ships illicit coal to South Korea
Over 9000 t of North Korean coal were disguised as Russian exports to South Korea.
Coal exports from Russia to Asia Pacific to drop?
Delays in supplies may result in a lack of Russian coal in the Asia Pacific spot market and push export prices up in the coming weeks.
Fednav takes ownership of 60th bulk carrier
Fednav Limited has reached an important milestone: the company has taken a delivery of its 60th owned vessel.
Lithium exports increased at Port Hedland in June
All of June's exports were to China, with individual shipments ranging from 86 600 - 115 340 t.