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A report by global shipping consultancy Drewry has predicted that charter rates will improve on present levels, as a result of moderate increases in vessel demand and low growth in vessel supply due to restrained new ordering and a thin orderbook.
The programme is being facilitated by Peel Ports’ teams in both the Port of Liverpool and King George V Dock in Glasgow and could see a combined throughput of 1 million t of animal feed imports each year.
Oldendorff Carriers signed a 25 year agreement with NS2PC and will do the ocean transportation of the coal, as well as the transhipment and delivery to Nghi Son.
Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with Pacific Bulk for the capesize dry bulk vessel, m/v Semirio.
Western Bulk revealed it had a strong performance in the dry bulk market during the first six months of 2018.
The world’s most eco-friendly bulk carrier Haaga has been delivered to ESL Shipping.
The agreement, for as many as 20 years, was approved 16 August by the Manatee County Port Authority, and ensures property lease payments totalling US$1.8 million for the initial five year term, in addition to wharfage payments for annual cargo throughputs.
Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a new time charter contract for the m/v Coronis panamax dry bulk vessel.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has taken delivery of two capesize vessels, and has entered into a new five year credit facility.
This year’s record mid-year results for cargo movement through the Port of Vancouver show balanced, steady growth across most business sectors.
Peel Ports has recently invested a total of £5.4 million to upgrade its handling and storage facilities at the Port of Sheerness, strengthening its existing proposition for Kent’s established grain market.
Safe Bulkers has invested in a second-hand capesize class vessel, which will be accretive to the company’s revenues and further expand its fleet and operations in the capesize market.