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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Responders with the Unified Command conduct an overflight assessment of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, March 29, 2024. The Key Bridge was struck by the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Dali early morning on March 26, 2024. (Unified Command courtesy photo)
Shipping

U.S. Coal Exports Expected to Take Big Hit from Baltimore Port Closure

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has significantly lowered its forecast for U.S. coal exports due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key

April 9, 2024
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Photo: Star Bulk
Shipping

Star Bulk Completes Merger with Eagle Bulk Shipping

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK) announced the completion of its merger with Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., creating the largest US-listed dry bulk shipping

April 9, 2024
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Monday, December 11, 2023
bulk ship
Shipping

Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk to Merge, Creating Largest US-Listed Dry Bulk Shipping Company

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK) and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) have announced their agreement to merge in an all-stock deal, creating the

December 11, 2023
Total Views: 4398

Monday, July 31, 2023
INTERCARGO Warns Against Complacency as Liquefaction Risk Looms Over Dry Bulk Shipping
Accidents

INTERCARGO Warns Against Complacency as Liquefaction Risk Looms Over Dry Bulk Shipping

Cargo liquefaction continues to be the number one cause of deadly accidents in the dry bulk shipping sector, according to industry association INTERCARGO.

July 31, 2023
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
bulk carrier underway
Shipping

Danaos Expresses ‘Serious Concern’ Over Eagle Bulk’s Repurchase of Oaktree Shares and Use of ‘Poison Pill’

Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC), one of the world’s largest independent owners of containerships and the largest shareholder of Eagle Bulk Shipping

June 27, 2023
Total Views: 1879

Thursday, June 22, 2023
IMG
Finance

The Shipping Industry’s Green Revolution May Fund Profits In Unexpected Ways Says Bulk Owner

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Hamish Norton, the President of Star Bulk Carriers, provided insightful comments on the current state and future trends in the marine

June 22, 2023
Total Views: 977

Monday, April 17, 2023
port of Rosario
Shipping

Argentine Grain Inspectors Launch 24-Hour Strike, Halting Shipping at Key Ports

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES, April 17 (Reuters) – Argentina grains inspectors have launched a 24-hour strike that is halting shipments at

April 17, 2023
Total Views: 1439

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
capesize bulk carrier
Shipping

Capesize Second-Hand Ship Prices Surge Amid Chinese Economic Recovery

Capesize second-hand ship prices experienced a significant surge in March due to China’s economic recovery, according to a new report from the Baltic and

April 4, 2023
Total Views: 1987

Thursday, March 30, 2023
NORDEN Enters Capesize Market
Shipping

NORDEN Enters Capesize Market

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, March 30 (Reuters) – Shipping group NORDEN has acquired larger capesize dry bulk ships, aiming to benefit from

March 30, 2023
Total Views: 1386

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
oldendorff ship hits bridge
Shipping

Oldendorff Carriers’ Peter Twiss on Retirement: ‘Timing is Everything’

Peter Twiss has stepped down from his role as President and CEO of German-based shipping company Oldendorff Carriers, effective immediately, after more than 20

March 21, 2023
Total Views: 2422

Monday, March 20, 2023
Vulcan Says Mexico Limestone Terminal Seized by Authorities
Ports

Vulcan Says Mexico Limestone Terminal Seized by Authorities

U.S. construction materials company Vulcan Materials has alleged that Mexican security forces have illegally taken control of its port terminal in southern

March 20, 2023
Total Views: 7485

Rising Rates Are Reshaping Once-Lucrative Commodity Trades
Shipping

Rising Rates Are Reshaping Once-Lucrative Commodity Trades

By Archie Hunter (Bloomberg) — Higher interest rates are forcing commodity traders to rethink some deals and push up prices, in the latest example of

March 20, 2023
Total Views: 1221

Sunday, March 19, 2023
Oil, Gas And Shipping Are Key Charts To Watch In Global Commodity Markets This Week
Shipping

Oil, Gas And Shipping Are Key Charts To Watch In Global Commodity Markets This Week

By Sophie Caronello Mar 19, 2023(Bloomberg) –Here are some notable charts to monitor in commodities markets over the coming days. Oil & Gas Oil

March 19, 2023
Total Views: 1281

Thursday, March 16, 2023
bulk ship
Shipping

Baltic Dry Index Snaps 19-Day Winning Streak

March 16 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, snapped its 19-session

March 16, 2023
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Friday, March 10, 2023
ship loading coal
Shipping

Baltic Dry Index Gains for Third Straight Week

March 10 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, gained for the

March 10, 2023
Total Views: 1283

Thursday, February 23, 2023
cargo ship
Shipping

Grains Export Push to Boost Dry Bulk Shipping Market

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Bumper soybean harvests in Brazil and unsold grains stocks in the United States are set to boost

February 23, 2023
Total Views: 1920

bulk ship
Shipping

Shipping Hedge Fund Says Industry Set for Another Boom Year

By Asad Zulfiqar (Bloomberg) — A shipping hedge fund founded by a one-time ally of oil tanker billionaire John Fredriksen says the industry is set for

February 23, 2023
Total Views: 2707

Friday, February 17, 2023
Algoma and CSL Order Four ‘Methanol-Ready’ Self-Unloaders
Shipbuilding

Algoma and CSL Order Four ‘Methanol-Ready’ Self-Unloaders

Canadian shipping companies Algoma Central Corporation and The CSL Group have announced a newbuild order for four “methanol-ready” self-unloading

February 17, 2023
Total Views: 1655

Friday, February 3, 2023
bulk carrier at sea
Shipping

Baltic Dry Index Logs Fifth Straight Weekly Drop

Feb 3 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell for the fifth

February 3, 2023
Total Views: 646

Monday, January 30, 2023
bulk ship
Shipping

Baltic Dry Index Snaps Losing Streak

Jan 30 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index snapped its nine-session losing streak on Tuesday, as rates for panamax and

January 30, 2023
Total Views: 663
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