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Wah Kwong adds two, eight more to come

Jun 03, 2021

Wah Kwong Ship Management has two bulk carriers to its fleet, and expects further growth this year.

CDB Leasing acquires 11 bulk carriers

May 31, 2021

China Development Bank (CDB) Financial Leasing has purchased eleven bulk carriers via its wholly-owned subsidiary at a total cost of $140.45m.

Australia in longest ever ban for Aswan Shipping bulker over ‘appalling’ conditions

May 31, 2021

Australia has banned the bulker Maryam from its waters for an unprecedented 36 months with conditions onboard described as “absolutely appalling”.

Chinese Maritime Transportation orders bulker pair at Qingdao Beihai

May 24, 2021

CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry has entered into shipbuilding contract with Chinese Maritime Transportation for the construction of two 210,000dwt bulk carriers.

Demo rates hit decade highs

May 24, 2021

Ship recyclers on the Indian subcontinent are paying some of the highest prices in more than a decade, following the end of Ramadan and the Eid holidays.

Asian shipowners hit out at charterers over ‘no-crew change’ clauses

May 18, 2021

The Asian Shipowners’ Forum (ASA) has hit out at charterers who claim to support seafarers yet demand “no-crew change” clauses in contracts.

Norsepower installs rotor sails on Vale VLOC

May 14, 2021

Norsepower has announced the installation of five of its tiltable rotor sails on a newbuild VLOC to be chartered by Vale.

Strong growth at Ningbo-Zhoushan port in early 2021

May 13, 2021

Ningbo-Zhoushan port reported growth in cargo throughput and container volumes in the first four months of 2021.

Charterers publish crew change best practice guidelines

May 10, 2021

A group of high-profile charterers have released a set of best practices for charterers to help facilitate crew changes.

Shi.E.L.D. forecasts West Africa transhipment boom

May 07, 2021

Dry bulk transhipment specialist Shi.E.L.D. Services has forecast an increase in transhipment demand off West Africa, and is preparing to meet that demand.

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