Panamax news
Diana Shipping announces time charter contract for m/v Maera
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.
K Line concludes contract for three eco-friendly post-panamax bulkers
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd have entered into a contract for the construction of three post-panamax bulkers which have been developed and designed as next-generation, environmentally friendly ships.
Dry bulk shipping market continues to see sustained decline
The Baltic Exchange has reported a decline in charter rates across multiple dry bulk vessel classes with no sign of abating.
Diana Shipping Inc. announces direct continuation of time charter contract
Diana Shipping Inc. has announced that it has extended the time charter contract for the m/v Amphitrite, a post-panamax dry bulk vessel.
Muted and sedated start for the 2024 dry bulk market
The Baltic Exchange has reported that there has been a slow start to the 2024 dry bulk market with limited fresh enquiry in the ultramax sector and a sedated start for the panamax sector.
Castor Maritime announces the sale of a kamsarmax
Castor Maritime Inc. has announced the sale of the M/V Magic Venus for US$17.5 million with an expected net gain of US$3.5 million.
Panama Canal planning to increase daily transits
The Panama Canal Port Authority have prepared plans to increase daily transits in January with the addition of six daily slots.
Dry Bulk market completes another week of correction
The Baltic Exchange has reported that the dry bulk shipping market has seen another week of corrections during the third week of December.
Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk Shipping are set to combine
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement to combine their assets and create a global dry bulk leader.
Dry bulk shipping market faced declines and fluctuations
The Baltic Exchange reported that there have been general fluctuations and declining rates across all dry bulk vessel classes.