Dry cargo shipping news
Future of historic canal ship safeguarded by Peel Ports
Peel Ports has donated £75 000 to safeguard a historic steam-powered tug from Liverpool, the Danny.
The Rotterdam effect: economic significance of the port is double than originally thought
The Port of Rotterdam contributes twice as much to the gross domestic product than previously calculated, according to the Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Diana Shipping enters into time charter contract with SwissMarine
The time charter contract with SwissMarine Services S.A. is for one of its capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v Seattle.
Fortescue’s maiden shipment of West Pilbara fines leaves Port Hedland
Fortescue Metals Group delivered the new product on schedule.
Port of Silloth has record year for cargo handling
This year the port handled a total of around 156 000 t of cargo, representing nearly a 20% growth in tonnage volumes since 2017.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. acquisition of own shares
The company has purchased 25 000 of its common shares in open market transactions at an average price of US$9.11
Ultramax bulker installed with wind engines; awarded Ship of the Year 2018
The 64 000 DWT newbuild vessel is the first geared dry bulk carrier to be equipped with Flettner rotors.
FESCO completes 2018 shipping for Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
FESCO has transported 24 000 t of cargo to Chukotka during its 2018 northern delivery.
MPA readies port for IMO 2020
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is preparing the Port of Singapore and Singapore-registered ships for the IMO 0.5% fuel global limit for sulfur in fuel oil used onboard ships, effective from 1 January 2020.
Euroseas to issue update on container and dry bulk market at upcoming Investor Day
Euroseas Ltd. is set to host the Investor Day in New York City on Thursday 13 December 2018.