Panamax news
BIMCO releases report on the smaller dry bulk segments
BIMCO has recently released a report on how the fundamental balance will continue to deteriorate in 2020, offering little support to operators hoping to pass on higher fuel costs, caused by the sulfur cap, to shippers.
Baltic index logs best day in eight months
Reuters has reported how the Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index recently posted its biggest percentage jump in eight months.
Maximum authorised draft for neopanamax locks
The Panama Canal Authority has announced the first update of the maximum authorised draft for neopanamax locks.
Higher rates for smaller vessels lift Baltic index
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index has recently edged higher as gains in the Panamax and Supramax vessel segments offset lower capesize rates, Reuters reports.
Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contract
Diana Shipping Inc. has recently announced a time charter contract for the m/v Coronis with Koch and the cancellation of the sale of the m/v Norfolk.
Coal throughput at Vostochny Port rises 5.2%
Coal throughput at Vostochny Port (Russia) rose 5.2% to 25.51 million t in 2019.
Safe Bulkers signs service agreement with Alfa Laval
Safe Bulkers has extended its partnership with Alfa Laval through a PureSOx service agreement including connectivity.
Baltic index drops for 10th straight session
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index has fallen for a 10th-straight session with capesize vessel rates nearing a 6 month low.
Baltic index slips as capesize rates fall
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index has fallen, as a drop in rates for capesize vessels outweighed a rise in other vessel segments.
Diana Shipping sells the m/v Clio Panamax dry bulk vessel
Diana Shipping Inc. has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement to sell the 2005-built vessel ‘Clio’ to an unaffiliated third party.