ShippingDry bulk representative Intercargo is criticising charterers that prevent crew changes during the period of the charter. The organisation says it has learned that in a number of instances, charterers in the dry bulk sector...Read more
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
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
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
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
Hopes of a dry bulk recovery have diminished now that day rates for Kamsarmax and Supramax bulkcarriers have nosedived and declined with as much as 40% since October last year. That could lead to increased...Read more