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Friday, August 24, 2012
hellenic sea bulk carrier
Finance

Hellenic Carriers Sells 21-Year Old Bulk Carrier to Dianik Bross for $5.3 Million

Hellenic Carriers Limited (AIM: HCL), an international provider of marine transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, announced today that, in continuation

August 24, 2012
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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News

Iron Ore Trade Set to Pick Up as China Seeks Cheaper Imports

A plunge in iron ore prices and shipping costs means it’s cheaper for Chinese steel mills to buy the material from Brazil more than 8,000 nautical miles

August 22, 2012
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Nordon’s Fleet of Handymax Bulkers are Outperforming Ships Twice their Size [REPORT]
News

Nordon’s Fleet of Handymax Bulkers are Outperforming Ships Twice their Size [REPORT]

(Bloomberg) — D/S Norden A/S, Europe’s biggest commodity shipping company, is poised for a second consecutive quarterly profit after concluding

August 21, 2012
Total Views: 39

Friday, August 17, 2012
Laker “Queen” Runs Hard Aground
Blog

Laker “Queen” Runs Hard Aground

The Great Lakes’ largest freighter ran hard aground this week while carrying 62,000 tons of coal on the outbound channel of the St. Marys River. The USCG

August 17, 2012
Total Views: 134

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News

Need to Sell a Bulk Carrier? Thoresen Plans to Double Their Fleet and May be Interested

Thoresen Thai Agencies Pcl plans to almost double its dry-bulk shipping fleet in three years as a focus on Europe-U.S. cargos shields it from tumbling rates

August 17, 2012
Total Views: 75

Thursday, August 16, 2012
mv sonoma dryships
Finance

Stake in Ocean Rig Supports Revenue Gain at Dryships, Losses Narrow

DryShips Inc.’s (DRYS) second-quarter loss narrowed as revenue improved and vessel-impairment expenses weighed on year-ago results. However, shares fell

August 16, 2012
Total Views: 5

Tuesday, August 14, 2012
stx pan ocean vanguard bulk carrier
Finance

STX Pan Ocean is Dragging Down the South Korean Conglomerate

SEOUL–STX Pan Ocean Co. (028670.SE), South Korea’s largest bulk carrier by sales, said Tuesday it swung to a net loss in the second quarter as

August 14, 2012
Total Views: 37

Friday, August 10, 2012
The More Congested the Better for Dry Bulk Shippers [REPORT]
News

The More Congested the Better for Dry Bulk Shippers [REPORT]

(Bloomberg) — Reduced congestion in Chinese and Brazilian ports is cutting earnings for ships hauling raw materials, according to RS Platou Economic

August 10, 2012
Total Views: 6

Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Cheap Iron Ore Is Helping to Curb Losses of Deep Sea Shippers
News

Cheap Iron Ore Is Helping to Curb Losses of Deep Sea Shippers

(Bloomberg) — The cheapest iron ore in 31 months and the lowest shipping costs on record are poised to increase the number of cargoes going to China,

August 7, 2012
Total Views: 5

astra centaurus
Engineering News

Daewoo’s New Shandong Shipyard Delivers First Ship, a Supramax for Rethymnis & Kulukundis

Principals of Rethymnis & Kulukundis Ltd., the UK-based shipbrokers and agents, have taken delivery of the first vessel built at Daewoo Shipbuilding and

August 7, 2012
Total Views: 81

Monday, August 6, 2012
diana shipping panamax bulk carrier
News

Panamax Fleet Highest Since 2005, Rates Continue Downward Spiral

(Bloomberg) — Daily rates for Panamax vessels, that typically haul coal and grains, plunged to the lowest in more than eight weeks as a glut of ships

August 6, 2012
Total Views: 62

Thursday, August 2, 2012
j.j. ugland supramax bulk carrier launch
Uncategorized

Tsuneishi Group Launches Supramax Bulker for J.J. Ugland

The SS-097 is the last in a series of six newly acquired bulk carriers by Ugland Bulk Transport of the same design. The pool operating company Ugland Bulk

August 2, 2012
Total Views: 25

Monday, July 30, 2012
Improperly Installed Steering Equipment Caused 2011 Grounding of Brand New Bulker
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Improperly Installed Steering Equipment Caused 2011 Grounding of Brand New Bulker

Australia’s Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) announced Monday that an improperly installed piece of steering gear caused the April 2011 grounding of a

July 30, 2012
Total Views: 12

Tsuru coal carrier
News

Panamax Bookings Take a Dive as Chinese Coal Demand Softens

(Bloomberg) — The number of cargoes booked on Panamax bulk carriers, the largest to transit the Panama Canal, slumped 33 percent in July amid slowing

July 30, 2012
Total Views: 4

Thursday, July 26, 2012
Valemax Troubles Persist

Valemax Troubles Persist

RIO DE JANEIRO–Brazilian mining giant Vale SA (VALE, VALE5.BR) continues to negotiate for access to Chinese ports for its Valemax large iron-ore

July 26, 2012
Total Views: 3

greek navios maritime holdings buena ventura
Finance

Navios Maritime Reports 24% Jump in Net Income in Q2

Among a bit of doom and gloom lately with the fluctuations in the dry bulk market, Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NYSE: NMM), an owner and operator of dry

July 26, 2012
Total Views: 25

Monday, July 23, 2012
stx dalian supramax panamax bulk carrier shipbuilding
News

STX Dalian Delivers Panamax Bulker to SCI, More on the Way

The first of four Panamax bulk carriers ordered by the Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) were delivered last Friday by STX (Dalian) Shipbuilding Co.

July 23, 2012
Total Views: 67

Friday, July 20, 2012
mv semirio capesize bulk carrier
News

Dry Bulk Shippers Will Likely Have to Wait a Bit Longer for Good News

(Bloomberg) — Rates for ships that carry dry-bulk commodities will recover later than previously estimated as demand for cargoes slows, according to

July 20, 2012
Total Views: 2

star polaris
Engineering News

Star Bulk May Have a Cursed Ship

The Star Polaris, a 173k DWT Capsize bulk carrier owned by Star Bulk is well on its way to being a cursed ship and she’s not even two years

July 20, 2012
Total Views: 23

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
bet fighter seanergy
News

Destined for Immediate Demolition, Seanergy Sells Capesize Bulker

In a move to reduce debt, and to the overall benefit of the struggling dry bulk industry, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today that

July 17, 2012
Total Views: 5
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