In a move which reflects the changing face of Greek shipping the membership of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) has elected the first woman President in its 105-year history.

On Valentine’s Day NYSE-listed Safe Bulkers will become the third US-listed Greek-based shipping company to raise funds in the Greek bond market.

IMC Shipping has experienced commodities shipping executive Michael Holm to head its dry bulk business.

Ultrabulk has opened an office in Dubai to provide a local presence in the Middle East market.

Negative factors emerging in the booming dry bulk trades make for interesting 2022 outlook, according to the Simpson Spence Young (SSY).

Gary Vogel, CEO of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., has been named as the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Commodore for the year 2022.

Shipowners and operators reap the benefits of an independent, unbiased vessel optimisation solution, the owner of one such solution told Seatrade Maritime News.

Simpson Spence Young (SSY) has made a major move into the Greek marketplace as part of a long-term investment strategy to build out its forward orderbook, combining newbuildings and S&P with long-term period and projects.

Wilson Sons’ towage business is celebrating five years of successful operations at Açu Port, one of the largest port-industry complexes in Brazil, located in the North Fluminense region of Rio de Janeiro.

Clarkson’s cross-sector ClarkSea Index hit a 13-year high in 2021, climbing to $28,700 a day, more than twice the $13,697 ten-year average, the shipbroker has revealed.