Dry bulk shipping market
China: strict port restrictions disrupt berthing
China’s recent port restrictions have caused producers to search for alternative ports in order to berth their vessels carrying coal.
Diana Shipping enters into contract for m/v Maera dry bulk vessel
Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a time charter contract with ST Shipping for the m/v Maera panamax dry bulk vessel.
Scorpio Bulkers enters into financing transaction
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. has announced the refinancing of an ultramax vessel.
India's GSFC has awarded a tender to buy DAP
GSFC has purchased 125 000 t in the mid-US$430/short t cfr, including 90 days' credit.
Star Bulk announces closing of acquisition of 15 dry bulk vessels from Songa
The vessel purchase transaction includes an aggregate of 13.725 million common shares of Star Bulk and US$145.0 million.
SAMSON provides eco hoppers to Port of Mombasa
Four SAMSON eco hoppers with ATEX certification are set to double throughput at the Port of Mombasa.
Shakhtersk coal port adds extra 2.2 km to conveyor network
The expanded system of conveyor belts directly connects six storage areas in the port territory with berthing shiploaders, which ensures the continuity of col supply.
Chesapeake terminal returns to full operation
Enviva Partners has revealed that its Chesapeake terminal is once again in full operation.
Schnitzer buoyed by stronger ferrous export demand
The US metals recycler benefited from a stronger bulk export market demand for ferrous scrap in its fiscal third quarter.
Cargill to time-charter four new baby-cape vessels
The ships will be built for Cargill by China State Shipbuilding Corp. and delivered throughout 2020.