US dry bulk news
Panama Canal reports higher transits and tonnage while preparing to meet demand amid expected El Niño conditions
The Panama Canal reported higher transit volumes and cargo tonnage during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, while continuing to adapt its operations to meet global shipping demand in anticipation of a severe El Niño event.
Port of Vancouver set to expand through major terminal development opportunity
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is looking for an operator for its Fraser Wharves terminal site in Richmond, as part of work to expand trade capacity at the Port of Vancouver.
Baltic Exchange: Dry Bulk Report – Week 28
The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 28.
Tarmac secures ISO 19443 certification for nuclear materials supply
Tarmac is now certified to the ISO 19443 nuclear safety standard for the supply of aggregates, strengthening its ability to provide consistent, repeatable, and traceable quality materials for the nuclear sector.
Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contract for m/v Medusa with Aquavita
Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with Aquavita International S.A., for one of its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Medusa.
Public Online Auction of Unused Mill Equipment
Public Online Auction July 29 – August 5
INTERCARGO highlights progress and priorities in bulk carrier safety
Bulk carrier safety continues to show steady long-term improvement, but the nature of risk facing seafarers is becoming more complex and multi-layered.
COSCO SHIPPING Bulk launches direct China-West Africa breakbulk shipping route
MV XIN AN PING, fully loaded with breakbulk cargo, arrived at the BOFFA anchorage in Guinea recently and commenced discharging operations, marking the official launch of COSCO SHIPPING Bulk’s direct China-West Africa breakbulk service.
Castor Maritime Inc. announces vessel acquisition and the delivery of M/V Magic Jupiter
Castor Maritime Inc. announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 2024-built modern-eco Kamsarmax bulk carrier vessel, the M/V Magic Saturn, from an unaffiliated third party for a purchase price of US$41.9 million.
Telestack secures major ship loading system order in North America
Telestack announce the award of a significant new project in North America, further strengthening Telestack’s presence in the region and reinforcing its reputation for delivering high-capacity, integrated bulk material handling solutions.