Bulk carrier secured after attempted hijacking
Indian Navy commandos secured the capesize bulk carrier, Lila Norfolk, after the vessel was boarded by six armed pirates off the coast of Somalia on the 4 January 2024.
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Indian Navy commandos secured the capesize bulk carrier, Lila Norfolk, after the vessel was boarded by six armed pirates off the coast of Somalia on the 4 January 2024.
Castor Maritime Inc. has announced the sale of the M/V Magic Venus for US$17.5 million with an expected net gain of US$3.5 million.
The World Shipping Council, the International Chamber of Shipping and BIMCO have expressed their thanks to the 12 nations that have jointly condemned the attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
ESL Shipping has improved its rating in EcoVadis sustainability assessment from Silver to Gold, placing the company in the top 5% of companies in the industry assessed by Ecovadis.
The first shipment of copper concentrate from Ivanhoe Mines’ DRC Project has arrived by rail at Lobito, Angola.
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported US rail traffic for the week ending 30 December 2023, as well as volumes for December 2023.
Wheat prices extended their soft start to 2024, weighed by crop improvement in the top US growing state with European wheat exports witnessing competitive growth from increased Ukrainian grain exports.
NYK Line has started to conduct full-scale trials for the long-term use of biofuels for its existing line of heavy dry bulk vessels in order to meet net-zero emission targets.
AD Ports Group has announced Noatum’s acquisition of APM Terminals Castellón in Spain for €10 million, strengthening Noatum's position in the western Mediterranean region.
Wisdom Marine Group and Synergy Group have launched a strategic bulk carrier joint venture, Wisdom Synergy Ship Management.
Diana Shipping Inc. has announced the signing of a time charter contract with Cargill Ocean Transportation for the dry bulk carrier m/v DSI Pollux.
AtoB@C Shipping has taken delivery of a next-generation electric hybrid vessel Electramar which will see emissions reduced by 50%.