US dry bulk news

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.

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.

The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 28.

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. has entered into a time charter contract with Aquavita International S.A., for one of its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Medusa.

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Bulk carrier safety continues to show steady long-term improvement, but the nature of risk facing seafarers is becoming more complex and multi-layered.

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. 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 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.