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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
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After Longest Gaining Streak Since 2006, Capesize Rates Fall

July 2 (Bloomberg) — Rates for the largest iron ore-carrying ships fell, ending the longest winning streak since 2006, on speculation demand for cargoes

July 2, 2013
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
Yes, Bananas Are Dangerous
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Yes, Bananas Are Dangerous

Years ago if you wanted to import bananas you had two choices. You could pick the bananas when they were still green and un-ripened so they would arrive a

June 29, 2013
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Friday, June 28, 2013
Outlook Brightens For Drybulk Shippers, But Fewer Left Afloat
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Outlook Brightens For Drybulk Shippers, But Fewer Left Afloat

The outlook for the drybulk shipping market is brightening after a stormy four years, but only those shippers that managed to avoid getting swamped by debt are

June 28, 2013
Total Views: 54

Baltic Dry in Longest Rally Since 2006

Baltic Dry in Longest Rally Since 2006

Shipping rates for iron ore rallied for the longest since 2006 as record fleet growth slows and amid speculation that demand is rising to deliver the

June 28, 2013
Total Views: 75

Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Dry Bulk Shippers Rally as China Books More Ore Carriers
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Dry Bulk Shippers Rally as China Books More Ore Carriers

June 25 (Bloomberg) — The biggest jump in shipping rates since September is spurring speculation that demand from Chinese steelmakers is rebounding after

June 25, 2013
Total Views: 56

Monday, June 24, 2013
Capesizes Gain for 13th Session in a Row as China Rebuilds Stockpiles
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Capesizes Gain for 13th Session in a Row as China Rebuilds Stockpiles

Rates to ship iron ore extended the year’s biggest rally on speculation Brazil expanded exports as Chinese steel mills, the biggest buyers, rebuild

June 24, 2013
Total Views: 32

Friday, June 21, 2013
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Baltic Dry Index Climbs to Highest Level of 2013

June 21 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, touched a high for

June 21, 2013
Total Views: 84

Thursday, June 20, 2013
STX Pan Ocean Seeks Protection From US Creditors
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STX Pan Ocean Seeks Protection From US Creditors

The bulk shipper STX Pan Ocean Co Ltd filed for protection under U.S. bankruptcy law on Thursday to shield its assets from creditors in the United States, less

June 20, 2013
Total Views: 46

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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Golden Ocean Group is Pareto’s Top Dry Bulk Pick, Hits Two-Year High

June 19 (Bloomberg) — Golden Ocean Group Ltd., a shipowner led by billionaire John Fredriksen, climbed to the highest level in more than two years in

June 19, 2013
Total Views: 97

Monday, June 17, 2013
STX Pan Ocean Vanguard
Finance

STX Pan Ocean Shares Fall as Restructuring Process Begins

(Bloomberg) — STX Pan Ocean Co., South Korea’s largest commodities-shipping company, slumped to the lowest level in Seoul trading since its

June 17, 2013
Total Views: 134

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Capesize Bulkers Turn First Profit in 5 Months

June 17 (Bloomberg) — Ships hauling iron ore earned more than they need to cover running for the first time in almost five months, amid speculation that

June 17, 2013
Total Views: 81

Friday, June 14, 2013
Higher Activity Across All Vessels Pushes Up Baltic Index
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Higher Activity Across All Vessels Pushes Up Baltic Index

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose for the seventh consecutive day Friday to their

June 14, 2013
Total Views: 30

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Shipping Confidence Reaches Two and a Half Year High

Moore Stephens' latest Shipping Confidence Survey produced evidence of increased enthusiasm for new investment, although doubts persisted about the

June 14, 2013
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Golden Ocean Exercises Options on Three Supramax Bulk Carriers

Golden Ocean Exercises Options on Three Supramax Bulk Carriers

Dry bulk shipping company, Golden Ocean Group Limited, has exercised options for three new 64,000 dwt Supramax bulk

June 14, 2013
Total Views: 107

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Higher Rates For Bigger Vessels Perk Up Baltic Index

Higher Rates For Bigger Vessels Perk Up Baltic Index

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose for the fifth straight day on Wednesday, as

June 12, 2013
Total Views: 37

Random Thoughts On Excel Maritime’s Debt Restructuring
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Random Thoughts On Excel Maritime’s Debt Restructuring

Troubled Athens-based shipping company Excel Maritime (EXM) revealed in yesterday’s press release one of industry’s worst kept secrets: The

June 12, 2013
Total Views: 150

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Excel Maritime to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Excel Maritime to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Drybulk shipper Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy making it the latest victim of a downturn in the shipping

June 11, 2013
Total Views: 61

Friday, June 7, 2013
Panamax Bulker Glut Magnifies Downturn

Panamax Bulker Glut Magnifies Downturn

(Bloomberg) Rates for ships hauling coal and grains posted the longest losing streak on record as the merchant fleet’s largest glut magnified seasonal

June 7, 2013
Total Views: 71

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China Expands Shipment Of Genetically Modified Corn

(Reuters) – Argentina has sent its first major cargo of genetically modified (GMO) corn to China, where demand for grain-based animal feeds is growing as

June 7, 2013
Total Views: 100

STX Pan Ocean Files For Protection
Finance

STX Pan Ocean Files For Protection

(Reuters) STX Pan Ocean – owner of 97 bulk vessels, 249 chartered-in ships and open contracts for 28 newbuilds – filed for court receivership on

June 7, 2013
Total Views: 34