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European dry bulk news

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.

 
 
 
 
 

USDA crop updates buck predictions

The USDA’s crop updates have estimated radically different crop yields for corn and soy crops than was initially forecast by traders.

 

Bocimar sells two newcastlemaxes

Bocimar has taken advantage of aggressive bidding in the bulker segment as larger vessel sizes remain popular.

 

Pioneer Marine secures supramax

Pioneer Marine has revealed its latest fleet acquisition with the delivery of a 2014-built supramax.

 

Strong gains made in capesize shipping market

The Baltic Exchange has reported that the week began quietly due to a holiday in Singapore, leading to a minor initial dip before being boosted by the re-entry of miners into the Pacific market.