Dry cargo shipping news
Ocean Yield receives delivery of two ultramax dry bulk vessels with 11 year charters
Ocean Yield has further committed to part finance the installation of scrubbers on both vessels, which is expected in early 2020.
US seizes North Korean coal vessel
The US says it has seized a North Korean cargo ship, accusing it of violating international sanctions.
Green Cargo helps IKEA reduce climate impact by 4476 t of CO2 per year
The new traffic plan means that IKEA Transport & Logistics Services reduces its climate impact by 4476 t of carbon dioxide emissions per year, which strengthens the brand’s sustainability.
Forth Ports secures new International Health & Safety Standard ISO 45001
Forth Ports has achieved the new ISO 45001 standard in occupational health and safety management.
Thorco Projects selects Navis' Bluetracker for charter party compliance monitoring and analysis of operating fleet
Navis has announced that Thorco Projects has selected Bluetracker One to monitor and analyse the vessel performance, bringing the total Bluetracker fleet to over 500 vessels.
VGK cargo transhipment capacity replenished with vessels of 7500 t
The new vessels were acquired with the participation of foreign capital by VGK Stividor.
Jenkins to invest £17 million in new warehouse at Port of Liverpool
The facility will provide a major increase in capacity at the Port of Liverpool, allowing Jenkins to increase its throughput.
“EU ship recycling rules look like protectionism,” says BIMCO
BIMCO believes that audits should consider and reward improvements to health, safety and environmental protection that have been achieved at facilities in Asia. Furthermore, there should also be actual inspection of the EU yards.
Diana Shipping enters into time charter contract for post-panamax dry bulk vessel
The Phaidra is a 87 146 DWT post-panamax dry bulk vessel built in 2013.
Ocean Yield acquires two modern ultramax dry bulk vessels with long-term charters
Ocean Yield has committed to part finance the scrubber installation on both vessels, with an additional US$3 million, which is expected in early 2020.