Dry cargo shipping news
Coal exports from Russia to Asia Pacific to drop?
Delays in supplies may result in a lack of Russian coal in the Asia Pacific spot market and push export prices up in the coming weeks.
Fednav takes ownership of 60th bulk carrier
Fednav Limited has reached an important milestone: the company has taken a delivery of its 60th owned vessel.
Siqura installs CCTV system aboard Kooiman Marine Group trailing suction hopper dredger
The new CCTV system will provide assistance in managing dredging operations, as well as enhance overall security aboard the ship.
Port of Riga adapts to rising number of large dry bulk vessels
The Port of Riga (Latvia) reports on the increasing number of large dry bulk shipping vessels and notes how the port has had to adapt to this new global trend.
EuroDry spinoff finalised
Euroseas has completed the spin-off of its dry bulk fleet into a separate publicly listed company, EuroDry Ltd.
Grieg Star sells Squamish Terminals
Western Stevedoring has recently purchased 100% of Squamish Terminals Ltd. from Grieg Star.
Diana Shipping Inc. adds a Newcastlemax vessel to its fleet
Diana Shipping enters a time charter contract with SwissMarine Services S.A. for a Newcastlemax dry bulk vessel.
DP World Posorja selects Navis N4 to optimise operations
Navis has been selected by Dubai-based port and terminal operator, DP World, to provide the TOS for their multipurpose port DP World Posorja, which is currently under construction.
Wah Kwong: praying for the safety of missing crewman
Wah Kwong releases a statement regarding missing crewman who fell overboard from dry bulk carrier Lara Venture, at the Newport Anchorage in Virginia on 13 March 2018.
INTERCARGO Secretary General: “Regulation is welcome but should be measured and wise”
The Secretary General of INTERCARGO reiterated the Group’s commitment to a safe, environmentally-friendly and high-quality dry cargo shipping industry at its meetings this week in Singapore.