Bulk Carriers News


Scorpio Bulkers Gets Loan for Kamsarmax

Apr 03, 2018

Monaco-based international shipping company Scorpio Bulkers said it has received a commitment for a loan facility of up to $12.75 million from a leading European financial institution to finance the Company’s Kamsarmax bulk carrier. The…

US Transportation Growth Steady as Focus Turns to Interest Rates, Trade

Apr 03, 2018

Recent trade friction between the United States and China and the prospects for higher interest rates are not likely to affect growth for the major transportation segments for the foreseeable future, according to Fitch Ratings in its latest U…

China Hammers US Goods with Tariffs

Apr 02, 2018

China has increased tariffs by up to 25 percent on 128 U.S. products, from frozen pork and wine to certain fruits and nuts, escalating a dispute between the world's biggest economies in response to U.S. duties on imports of aluminium and steel…

UN Blacklists Dozens over North Korean Smuggling at Sea

Apr 02, 2018

The United Nations Security Council blacklisted dozens of ships and shipping companies on Friday over oil and coal smuggling by North Korea, boosting pressure on Pyongyang as leader Kim Jong Un plans to meet with his South Korean and U.S. counterparts…

Genco Sets Up Minor Bulk Subsidiary

Apr 02, 2018

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announced it has established a European subsidiary in Copenhagen to be led by newly appointed Commercial Director, Minor Bulk, Europe, Sune Linné Fladberg. “We continue to take steps to solidify our sizeable…

DP World Sokhna Welcomes Largest Bulker to Enter the Red Sea

Mar 29, 2018

DP World Sokhna recently welcomed the largest bulk cargo vessel to ever arrive to the port and enter the Red Sea, said a press release from the company. Known as a capesize vessel, the M/v Seafarer originally came from Malta carrying steel cargo weighing more than 140…

City of North Port, Port Manatee Trade Hub Host Chilean Official

Mar 29, 2018

The City of North Port and the International Trade Hub at Port Manatee are teaming with Chile’s trade commissioner in efforts to expand commercial links.             “We look forward to realizing vast untapped potential for enhanced ties with both North Port and Port Manatee…

Shipping Industry Confidence at Four-Year High

Mar 29, 2018

Shipping confidence reached a four-year high in the three months to end-February 2018, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. The average confidence level expressed by respondents was up from 6…

Oakland's Agricultural Export Rose 42.7% in Four Years

Mar 27, 2018

Agricultural exports shipped from here have increased 42.7 percent in volume since 2013, the Port of Oakland said today. Port officials said that the vigorous growth reflects continued strong overseas demand for U.S. farm goods. They added that…

Soufflet to Open New Export Facility

Mar 26, 2018

Soufflet, one of the biggest exporters of French grain, said a port facility it is launching on the Atlantic coast will help narrow the gap with cheaper, higher-quality Black Sea origins in growing export markets in Africa and the Middle East…

Baltic Index Rises to One-week High

Mar 26, 2018

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, edged up to hit a one-week high on Monday as capesizes rates rose. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels…

China Considering New Tariffs on 128 US Products

Mar 23, 2018

China's commerce ministry said on Friday that it may impose additional tariffs on up to $3 billion of U.S. imports in response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum products.The ministry said it was considering implementing measures in two stages: first…

As Trade Tensions Mount, China Soybean Buyers Devise Contingency Plans

Mar 23, 2018

Chinese buyers of soybeans, the United States' biggest agricultural export to the country, are quietly drawing up contingency plans to ensure supplies of critical raw materials in the event of a trade war, sources said. The moves are the…

Baltic Index Slips to Three-week Low

Mar 16, 2018

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index fell to over three-week low due to sagging demand for larger capesize vessels. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, was down 7 points…

Brazilian Grain Producers Explore Increased Use of Panama Canal

Mar 16, 2018

Brazilian farmers in top soy state Mato Grosso signed a memorandum of understanding with the Panama Canal Authority to evaluate ways to cut transportation costs and boost Brazilian grain volumes using the waterway, the authority's chief administrator said…

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