European dry bulk news

NYK held its first Dry Bulk Safety Conference in Athens, Greece, on 25 January which was attended by 74 participants from 36 Greek shipowners and other companies involved in the dry bulk business.

According to the Baltic Exchange the capesize market witnessed a mixed and evolving week with notable fluctuations in different regions.

Martin Engineering has announced the release of its new belt conveyor alignment system using widely available plate steel.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced its plans to expand its previously announced joint venture for offshore wind service vessels.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced the sale of the m/v Artemis, a 2006-built panamax dry bulk vessel.

According to the Baltic Exchange, dry bulk shipping has seen positive growth in the Atlantic market with some minor decreases seen in South America and the US Gulf.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a new time charter contract for the dry bulk panamax vessel ,m/v Maera ,with ST Shipping taking on the vessel.

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have signed an agreement for a new long-term operational collaboration called 'Gemini Cooperation', which will start in February 2025.

Svend Stenberg Mølholt has been appointed the new Chief Commercial Officer at Inchcape Shipping Services.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Stone Shipping Ltd, for one of its ultramax dry bulk vessels.