Dry cargo shipping news

According to BIMCO newbuild contracts have been signed for the dry bulk and tanker shipping industries at an increasing pace so far in 2017.

Reliance Defence and Engineering Ltd has successfully delivered another 73 500 DWT new-built Ice-class Panamax Bulk Carrier.

The PSSMA has announced the winners of its Safety Awards Program for 2016, with three Mondi Industrial Bags plants in North America winning PSSMA awards.

Navis’ Bluetracker MRV software solution gains "MRV Ready" certificate from DNV GL, meeting all requirements of the new EU regulations for ship owners.

International Chamber of Shipping agrees to urge the International Maritime Organization to adopt some dramatic CO2 reduction objectives.

The Baltic Exchange selects new Chief Commercial Officer to support its growth plans.

Yara will reduce diesel-powered truck haulage by 40 000 journeys a year with the use of the new battery powered and autonomous cargo ship, Yara Birkeland.

New ship agency, WaterFront Maritime Services, extends offering to provide coverage across 356 offices worldwide.

Kernel Holding S.A. has released the company’s operations updated for the three months ending 31 March 2017.

According to the latest forecast from BIMCO, China’s import of iron ore will be the key to driving dry bulk shipping demand in 2017.