US dry bulk news

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.

Cavotec has signed an order worth approximately €1.5 million for shore power equipment for the expansion of a cruise terminal in Southern California, US.

The collaboration focuses on enhancing vessel efficiency through advanced hull performance solutions, supporting Jotun’s Clean Shipping Commitment to cut carbon emissions, protect biodiversity, and preserve fuel.

Globus Maritime Limited report its unaudited consolidated operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Anemoi Marine Technologies and several industry partners have concluded a joint development project (JDP) that integrates Anemoi’s Rotor Sails into the design of a medium-range (MR) tanker.

The Panama Canal announced through an advisory to shipping companies that, effective July 1, the maximum authorised draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks will be 49.5 ft (15.09 metres).

BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuels from two distinct feedstocks and introduced the lower-emissions marine fuel into a BHP-chartered bulk carrier as part of a pilot project.

Castor Maritime Inc. announce its results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.