European dry bulk news
Dry bulk shipping market makes corrections
The Baltic Exchange has reported that the week saw a move in the dry bulk shipping market to correct its course.
Throughput port of Rotterdam virtually unchanged in 1H24
Cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam has remained virtually unchanged in 1H24 compared to the same period in 2023.
New Director appointed to TBA’s Control Automation team
TBA Group has appointed a new Director for its Control Automation team in Doncaster, working with customers on various bulk material handling projects.
Oldendorff sells post-panamax vessel
Dry bulk ship owner Oldendorff has announced the sale of one of its post-panamax vessels at a time where the market is softening.
Capesize market ends week on high note
The Baltic Exchange has reported that there was an increase in capsize rates on the 5TC as other markets saw some gains.
Diana Shipping enters another time charter contract
Diana Shipping Inc. has announced time charter contract for m/v Atalandi with Cargill.
Longship welcomes first diesel-electric vessel
Longship has taken delivery of the first out of four ultra-low-emission, diesel-electric general cargo ships from Türkiye’s Atlas Shipyard.
Western bulk makes a splash with vessel sale
Western Bulk has sold an ultramax and realised a US$4.5 million vessel sale profit.
Capesize market ends on soft note
The Baltic Exchange has reported that there has been a lack of activity across the Atlantic market with rising activity in the Pacific.
Erik Thun launches new dry bulk vessel
The next-generation lake vanern max, was launched at Scheepswerf Ferus Smit BV in Westerbroek, the Netherlands, by Erik Thun Group.