dry bulk shipping


Wednesday, May 6, 2015
coral chief bulk carrier
News

Ship Photo – China Navigation’s “Coral Chief”

The Coral Chief is the lead ship of four that was ordered by China Navigation Company’s (CNCo) from Zheijiang Ouhua Shipyard in Chin.  She and her

May 6, 2015
Total Views: 182

Tuesday, May 5, 2015
iron ore loading
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Iron Ore Seen at $45 by UBS as Exports Expand, Costs Tumble

Iron ore shipments from Australia are set to pick up in the second half on mine expansions from the largest suppliers, according to UBS Group

May 5, 2015
Total Views: 34

Monday, May 4, 2015
iron ore china dry bulk
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Vale ‘s Iron Ore Shifts Focus to Rio Tinto

The global iron ore market will be looking for an update from Rio Tinto Group on its expansion strategy after Vale SA signaled that it may be willing to

May 4, 2015
Total Views: 26

Friday, May 1, 2015
cape excelsior bulk carrier
Shipping News

Iron Ore Freight Doesn’t Cover Crew Costs: Now for the Bad News

The worst start to a year for ships hauling iron ore since at least 2000 has gotten so bad that rates no longer cover crew costs. Now for the bad

May 1, 2015
Total Views: 74

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Vale Sails into Perfect Storm, Left With $3.1 Billion Quarterly Loss
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Vale Sails into Perfect Storm, Left With $3.1 Billion Quarterly Loss

Oversupply of iron ore, weakening Chinese demand and a falling Brazilian real has led to a challenging situation at Vale

April 30, 2015
Total Views: 16

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
One Dead, Three Others Injured in Confined Space Accident Aboard Cargo Ship
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One Dead, Three Others Injured in Confined Space Accident Aboard Cargo Ship

One person has died and three others are being treated after losing consciousness aboard a cargo ship that had just docked at Denmark’s port of

April 29, 2015
Total Views: 269

Monday, April 27, 2015
Scorpio bulkers
Shipping News

Scorpio Bulkers Continues Newbuild Sell-off

New York-list Scorpio Bulkers has continued its sell-off of newbuild bulk carriers amid the worst dry bulk shipping market in decades. Scorpio Bulkers Inc.

April 27, 2015
Total Views: 21

golden ocean ship
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Dry Bulk Shipper Golden Ocean Sells Vessels, Delays Newbuilds

Recently merged Golden Ocean Group Limited has announced several changes concerning its leading fleet of dry bulk vessels. First, Golden Ocean has agreed with

April 27, 2015
Total Views: 106

Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Scorpio bulkers
News

Scorpio Bulkers to Sell Seven Newbuildings

Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SALT) has confirmed that it has entered into agreements to sell a total of seven newbuildings as the severely deteriorated dry bulk

April 22, 2015
Total Views: 28

newcastle coal group
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Storm Shuts Down World’s Biggest Coal Port

Australia's Newcastle port, the world's biggest coal export port, has stopped all ship movements due to a cyclonic storm lashing the country's east coast, a

April 22, 2015
Total Views: 159

Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Grounded Bulk Carrier Stopping Traffic on St. Lawrence River
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Grounded Bulk Carrier Stopping Traffic on St. Lawrence River

Update (April 22): Polsteam Bulk Carrier Refloated in St. Lawrence River A 621-foot bulk carrier remains hard aground in the St. Lawrence River Tuesday with

April 21, 2015
Total Views: 229

Friday, April 17, 2015
dry bulk carrier ship shipping
News

Baltic Dry Index has been flirting with all time lows – Isn’t that good news?

Visiting with clients in shipping during recent trips to Europe, one can positively see the angst and anguish emanating from the state of the dry bulk market.

April 17, 2015
Total Views: 94

Tuesday, April 14, 2015
bulk carrier unloading coal dhamra port
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India’s Coal Imports on the Rise as Prices Fall

Imports in March were estimated to have risen 80 percent to 24.73 million tonnes, according to mjunction data based on information from shipping companies,

April 14, 2015
Total Views: 28

Sunday, April 12, 2015
BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto Seen Pursuing Faulted Strategy
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BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto Seen Pursuing Faulted Strategy

The biggest iron ore producers including BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Group are pursuing a flawed strategy by flooding an oversupplied market and they

April 12, 2015
Total Views: 69

Friday, April 10, 2015
Bulk Carrier Confirmed as Source of Vancouver Bunker Spill
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Bulk Carrier Confirmed as Source of Vancouver Bunker Spill

A newly-built bulk carrier has been confirmed as the source of a bunker spill in Vancouver’s English Bay. The oil spill was first reported to Port Metro

April 10, 2015
Total Views: 61

Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Drybulk Shippers Genco and Baltic Trading Agree to Merge
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Drybulk Shippers Genco and Baltic Trading Agree to Merge

Drybulk shipping company Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (OTCBB: GSKNF) and its subsidiary Baltic Trading Limited (NYSE: BALT) announced a definitive

April 8, 2015
Total Views: 113

aden grain silo yemen
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Grain Silos Torched at Port of Aden

Fighting between Yemen’s warring factions spread on Wednesday, as the country’s main seaport of Aden was engulfed by violence and some of its grain silos

April 8, 2015
Total Views: 99

Monday, April 6, 2015
port hedland capesize bulk carrier
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Port Hedland Iron Exports to China Climb as Prices Sink

Iron ore shipments to China from Australia’s Port Hedland increased 3.2 percent last month from February as mining companies in the world’s largest

April 6, 2015
Total Views: 40

Friday, March 27, 2015
cosco
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China COSCO Dry Bulk Shipping Losses Fall Sharply

China Cosco said losses in its main dry bulk shipping business fell sharply in 2014 and its container shipping gross profit grew amid a still subdued global

March 27, 2015
Total Views: 22

Thursday, March 26, 2015
golden ocean ship
Shipping News

Knightsbridge and Golden Ocean Group Merger Approved, Creating Dry Bulk Giant

A merger between dry bulk shippers Golden Ocean Group Ltd (OSE: GOGL) and Knightsbridge Shipping Ltd (Nasdaq: VLCCF) has been formally approved

March 26, 2015
Total Views: 70