Dry cargo shipping news
Lafarge Canada awards long-term charter to NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers Shipping Canada Ltd has been awarded a long-term time charter agreement by Lafarge Canada Inc.
ICS urges IMO to finalise ballast water implementation dates
The International Chamber of Shipping has urged the International Maritime Organisation to back a carefully crafted proposal regarding new ballast water treatment systems.
BIMCO: dry bulk and tanker newbuild contracts 20% higher than 2016
According to BIMCO newbuild contracts have been signed for the dry bulk and tanker shipping industries at an increasing pace so far in 2017.
RDEL delivers 73 500 DWT carrier
Reliance Defence and Engineering Ltd has successfully delivered another 73 500 DWT new-built Ice-class Panamax Bulk Carrier.
Mondi bags three PSSMA awards
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 declared “MRV Ready”
Navis’ Bluetracker MRV software solution gains "MRV Ready" certificate from DNV GL, meeting all requirements of the new EU regulations for ship owners.
ICS to encourage IMO to adopt ambitious CO2 reduction objectives
International Chamber of Shipping agrees to urge the International Maritime Organization to adopt some dramatic CO2 reduction objectives.
Baltic Exchange appoints new CCO
The Baltic Exchange selects new Chief Commercial Officer to support its growth plans.
World’s first ever zero emission and autonomous cargo ship to set sail in 2018
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.
WaterFront expands global ship agency network
New ship agency, WaterFront Maritime Services, extends offering to provide coverage across 356 offices worldwide.