Wilson and Arkon create shortsea shipping giant
ShortseaWilson and Arkon Shipping have signed a deal to join forces and create Europe’s largest shortsea shipping company with a fleet of more than 130 vessels. Read more
Wilson acquires new tonnage from Arklow and Carisbrooke
ShortseaShortsea shipping specialist Wilson has acquired two vessels from Arklow Shipping to further expand its fleet. The purchase follows hot on the heels of an agreement with Carisbrooke from which the Norwegian shipping company also...Read more
Baltic Dry Index reaches highest peak in more than five years
Dry Bulk IndexThe Baltic Dry Index on Monday reached its highest peak in more than five years. The index grew by 3.4% to 1,928 points, its highest point since January 2014. In the past month, the index...Read more
Port of Antwerp sees decline in breakbulk stabilize
Interim resultsThe total freight volume handled by Port of Antwerp was up 0.7% in the first half of 2019. Strong cargo volumes in June boosted both the container and dry bulk throughput, while also stabilising the...Read more