Join our crew and become one of the 110,741 members that receive our newsletter.

panamax


Monday, September 30, 2024
newnew panda 2020
Shipping

China Doubles Down on Arctic Container Shipping Dispatching Second Panamax

(gCaptain) – A week after a Panamax container ship became the first vessel of its size to successfully transit the Arctic, another Chinese shipping operator

20 mins ago
Total Views: 64

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
bulk ship
Shipping

Baltic Index Hits Over 11-Month Peak on Capesize Strength

Oct 3 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange‘s main dry bulk sea freight index rose to its highest in over 11-month on Tuesday, steered by robust demand

October 3, 2023
Total Views: 619

Saturday, June 24, 2023
Drought hit Panama Canal further restricts maximum ship depth
Shipping

Panama Canal Postpones Depth Restrictions After Much-Needed Rain

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – The Panama Canal will postpone depth restrictions that were set to affect the largest ships crossing

June 24, 2023
Total Views: 3673

Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Alphaliner: 100+ Panamax Containerships Must be Scrapped to Reach Break-Even Levels
Shipping News

Alphaliner: 100+ Panamax Containerships Must be Scrapped to Reach Break-Even Levels

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – At least 100 panamax-class containerships need to be scrapped if owners are to see charter rates return to break-even

February 1, 2017
Total Views: 136

Wednesday, January 11, 2017
rickmers maritime
Interesting

2010-Built Panamax Containership ‘Hammonia Grenada’ Sold for Scrap

Another 7-year-old panamax containership is headed to the breakers, all but solidifying the death of the panamax-class amid global shipping’s

January 11, 2017
Total Views: 208

Friday, August 19, 2016
Suezmax Aegean Unity new panama canal locks
Shipping News

1st Suezmax Crude Tanker Enters New Panama Canal

by Liz Hampton (Reuters) The first Suezmax crude oil tanker that was slated to go through the newly expanded Panama Canal began its transit on Thursday, a

August 19, 2016
Total Views: 37

Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Asia Buyers of U.S. Oil Struggle on Tight Ship Supply
News

Asia Buyers of U.S. Oil Struggle on Tight Ship Supply

Asian buyers of ultra light oil from the United States are struggling to find small-sized ships willing to undertake the month-long voyage at affordable rates

August 13, 2014
Total Views: 9

Thursday, June 26, 2014
iron ore loading
News

Dry Bulk Ship Rates Poised for Record Low on Indonesian Ore Ban

Freight rates for the biggest vessels to navigate the Panama canal are poised to slump to a record because of Indonesia’s ban on exports of nickel and

June 26, 2014
Total Views: 38

Thursday, June 19, 2014
Asia Dry Bulk | Capesize Rates to Hold Steady, Panamaxes to Fall More
News

Asia Dry Bulk | Capesize Rates to Hold Steady, Panamaxes to Fall More

By Keith Wallis SINGAPORE June 19 (Reuters) – Rates for capesize bulk carriers on key Asian routes are set to hold steady as charterers maintain leasing

June 19, 2014
Total Views: 32

Monday, August 26, 2013
panamax bulk carrier ds norden
News

Panamax Rates Rising as Crop Cargoes Near Record

Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) — Near-record agricultural exports are diminishing the capacity glut in grain carriers, boosting rates for Safe Bulkers Inc. and

August 26, 2013
Total Views: 201

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: 13

Monday, June 3, 2013
panamax bulk carrier ds norden
News

Trader Offers Free Charters of Panamax Coal Carriers

June 3 (Bloomberg) — A freight trader operating more than 40 vessels offered to lease ships for no charter income and pay toward fuel costs as the

June 3, 2013
Total Views: 181

Thursday, May 30, 2013
iron ore port hedland bhp billiton
News

Panamax Rates Slide for 26th Straight Day as Chinese Mills Put Pressure on Spot Market

(Bloomberg) — Rates to ship iron ore fell by the most in two weeks on speculation steel mills in China, the largest buyer, are using inventories instead

May 30, 2013
Total Views: 8

Thursday, April 25, 2013
Grain Ships Have Biggest Fall This Year as Cargo Demand Slows
News

Grain Ships Have Biggest Fall This Year as Cargo Demand Slows

(Bloomberg) — Rates for dry bulk carriers hauling grains and minerals fell the most in a single session this year as demand for cargoes slowed. Day rates

April 25, 2013
Total Views: 3

Friday, April 5, 2013
grain carrier bulk liberty maritime
News

Another Negative Week for the Dry Bulk Market

April 5 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, fell on Friday for a

April 5, 2013
Total Views: 5

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
bulk carrier grain dry cargo ship
News

After Longest Rally in a Decade, Rates for Panamax Bulk Carriers Fall

March 26 (Bloomberg) — Rates for Panamax ships carrying grains ended their longest rally in a decade amid speculation demand temporarily declined before

March 26, 2013
Total Views: 10

Friday, March 22, 2013
grain ship bulk carrier export dry cargo
News

South American Grain Continues to Support Panamax Rates, Capesize Ships Take Another Hit

By Shrutee Sarkar March 22 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, firmed

March 22, 2013
Total Views: 39

Monday, March 18, 2013
Panamax Rates Climb to 8-Month High
News

Panamax Rates Climb to 8-Month High

By Rob Sheridan (Bloomberg) — Rates for Panamax ships climbed to the highest level in almost eight months on increased demand to move grains and

March 18, 2013
Total Views: 8

Monday, March 11, 2013
South American Grain Boom Drives Panamax Rates Higher
News

South American Grain Boom Drives Panamax Rates Higher

March 11 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose on Monday, primarily

March 11, 2013
Total Views: 5

Friday, March 8, 2013
grain ship bulk carrier export dry cargo
News

Panamax Demand Rises on Increased Grain Exports from South America

(Bloomberg) — The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity-shipping costs, rose to the highest level this year on demand to transport grain cargoes.

March 8, 2013
Total Views: 19
close

JOIN OUR CREW

Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 110,741 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.