Dry cargo shipping news
FESCO issues update on cargo shipped under the northern delivery in 2018
FESCO transported 157 000 t of cargo to the Northern Territories of Russia under the northern delivery in 2018.
Concordia Maritime sells positions in chartered-in suezmax vessels
The economic value corresponds to an EBITDA of US$5.3 million.
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.