Dry cargo shipping news
Norwegian Electric Systems chosen to equip eight Wilson bulk carriers
NES has been contracted to deliver the power system to eight newbuild bulk carriers that Udupi Cochin Shipyard is constructing for dry cargo shipping group Wilson.
Transforming with TOS
Carlos Lopez Barbera, Kaleris, USA, explains how new technologies, like terminal operating systems (TOS) can transform the dry bulk handling and transportation industry.
New International Chamber of Shipping Secretary General announced
Thomas A. Kazakos will replace Guy Platten who will be stepping down in June 2025.
Diana Shipping announces time charter contract for Panamax vessel
The gross charter rate is US$8400/d, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum 20 September 2025 up to maximum 20 November 2025.
Thordon’s water-lubricated shaft bearings selected for bulk carrier refit
Thordon Bearings has delivered COMPAC water-lubricated propeller shaft and SXL rudder bearings to replace oil- and grease-lubricated bearings onboard a McKeil Marine bulk carrier as part of a major refurbishment project.
Jinhui acquires Ultramax vessel
The Vessel is a 61 441 dwt Ultramax built by Dalian Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co, Ltd. in 2017.
DryDel announces entry into the Capesize sector with order of two 182 000 dwt vessels
DryDel has announced its official entry into the Capesize sector with the order of two sister vessels of 182 000 dwt from Namura Shipbuilding in Japan, scheduled for delivery within 2028.
Peel Ports to invest £30 million in new RoRo berth at Port of Sheerness
Peel Ports Group are investing £30 million into the development of a new RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) berth at the Port of Sheerness to meet growing demand from new and existing customers.
Oldendorff announces installation of rotor sails on bulk vessel
Oldendorff Carriers has announced the successful installation and operational deployment of Rotor Sails on one of its vessels.
EuroDry Ltd. signs contract for the construction of two modern 63 500 dwt Ultramax bulk carriers
EuroDry Ltd., an owner and operator of dry bulk vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for dry bulk cargoes, announced today that it has signed a contract with Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding for the construction of two 63 500 DWT ultramax bulk carriers.