Dry cargo shipping news
Essar Shipping cargo handling increases by 22%
Essar Shipping Ltd reports its cargo handling has grown by 22% in FY 2016 – 2017.
Port of Vancouver records 7 million t
The Port of Vancouver USA has recorded more than 7 million metric t of cargo across its docks.
South32 announces UKMP agreement
South32 has entered into an option agreement with Trilogy Metals Inc. in respect of the UKMP located in the Ambler Mining District in Alaska.
Port of Prince Rupert announces expansion project
The Port of Prince Rupert has announced an expansion project for cargo on Ridley Island.
GE Shipping contracts to buy a secondhand supramax dry bulk carrier
GE Shipping signs a contract to buy a supramax dry bulk carrier of about 52 450 DWT.
Golden Ocean to acquire 16 modern dry bulk vessels
Golden Ocean Group Ltd enters into agreements to acquire 16 modern dry bulk vessels in an all-share transaction.
New time charter contracts announced for Diana Shipping
Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contracts for m/v Philadelphia with Koch and m/v Calipso with Transgrain.
Diana Shipping extends time charter contract for m/v Polymnia
Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a direct continuation of the time charter contract for m/v Polymnia with Cargill International.
Diana Shipping extends time charter contract for m/v Houston
Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a direct continuation of a time charter contract for m/v Houston with SwissMarine.
Glencore purchases stakes in Mutanda and Katanga
Glencore has announce that the company has purchased the Fleurette group’s remaining 31% stake in Mutanda Mining Sarl and an approximate 10.25% stake in Katanga Mining Ltd.