Bulk Carriers News


Baltic Index Gains for a Third Week

Mar 19, 2021

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index gained for a third straight week on Friday, as rates for the larger capesize and panamax vessel segments rose.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…

China’s One-sided Recovery Drives Iron Ore Market Back Up -BIMCO

Mar 17, 2021

In the first two months of 2021, Brazilian iron ore exports have risen by 9.1% to 53 million tonnes, driven by China. So far this year, 35.2 million tonnes of iron ore has been exported to China, representing a 15.2% increase from the same period…

Panamax Bulk Carrier Rates Hit Over 10-year High

Mar 17, 2021

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index on Wednesday climbed to a near 1-1/2-year high as panamax rates scaled a more than 10-year peak on China grain demand.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…

Panama Asks IMO for Help in China's Coal Carrier Dispute with Australia

Mar 16, 2021

Panama is urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to step in to help stranded seafarers and shipowners wrapped up in a trade dispute between China and Australia.Some 74 vessels loaded with Australian coal and more than 1,500 mariners…

Baltic Index Rises to Over Five-month Peak

Mar 10, 2021

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index gained on Wednesday, marking its highest level since early October as rates for the capesize and supramax vessel segments rose.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…

BIMCO: Brazil Soy Exports Down 40% in February

Mar 10, 2021

Brazilian exports of soy beans disappointed in February, the first month of its export season. Exports reached just 2.9m tonnes, representing a 40.1% drop compared with the first month in the last season when exports totalled 4.8 million tonnes…

Diana Shipping to Implement ABS' Digital Environmental Platform

Mar 09, 2021

ABS said it has signed an agreement with Diana Shipping Services S.A. (DSS) to implement the ABS Environmental Monitor digital sustainability solution across 31 vessels under its management.Part of the ABS My Digital Fleet risk management platform…

US Corn Shipments Flirting With All-time Highs

Mar 09, 2021

Record U.S. corn sales, especially those to China, mean that exporters will be extremely busy for at least the next six months. But they no longer need to set new records, as the recent corn shipping pace has sufficiently boosted the efforts…

Stena Bulk Debuts InfinityMAX Electric Vessel Design Concept

Mar 08, 2021

As shipping companies face mounting societal and regulatory pressure to decarbonize, innovative alternative designs are expected to become the norm rather than the exception. Stena Bulk unveiled the InfinityMAX hybrid bulk carrier concept, intended to push the boundaries for zero carbon…

Handysize 38kt Time Charter Average FFA is 'Perfect Timing'

Mar 05, 2021

Forward freight agreement (FFA) trades for a basket of 38,000-dwt handysize time charter rates will help operators take longer-term cover with less risk, says shipbroker Simpson Spence Young.Following an ever-strengthening charter market, SGX…

Elaine Chao Used DOT Resources for Family Business - Report

Mar 04, 2021

The U.S. Justice Department declined to investigate or prosecute then-Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao after the inspector general’s office referred allegations of potential misuse of office for review, a report made public on Wednesday said…

Baltic Index Snaps Losing Streak

Mar 02, 2021

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index gained on Tuesday, snapping a four-session run of losses, helped by stronger rates in the capesize and panamax vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…

Capesize Rates Slide, Dragging Baltic Index Down

Mar 01, 2021

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index dipped to its lowest since mid-February on Monday as rates for the larger capesize segment fell for the eighth straight session.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…

Baltic Index Slips on Weaker Capesize, Panamax Rates

Feb 24, 2021

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index dipped on Wednesday, pressured by lower rates for the capesize and panamax vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…

Semiramis Paliou Named CEO of Diana Shipping

Feb 24, 2021

Semiramis Paliou has been named chief executive officer of Greek dry bulk shipowner Diana Shipping, replacing her father Simeon Palios who will remain as chairman.Paliou has served as a director of the company since March 2015, deputy CEO since…

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