Dry Cargo

All the latest news on dry bulk shipping covering shipowners, charterers, regulations, freight rates and the BDI, fleet developments and newbuildings.

CCS maintains leading bulker fleet position in 2020

May 06, 2021

The world’s fastest growing classification society, China Classification Society’s (CCS) bulk carrier fleet has grown by 13% in gross tonnage in the last year.

EPS in charter deal with Rio Tinto for LNG-powered bulkers

May 04, 2021

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) is ordering up to six LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulkers for charter to mining company Rio Tinto.

Optimism for 2021 Great Lakes navigation season

Apr 28, 2021

The 2021 navigation season on the Great Lakes is well underway and after a disappointing year in 2020 there is optimism about 2021.

Tanker, bulker and container markets: ‘this time it’s different’

Apr 21, 2021

The recovery of shipping markets after the COVID-19 pandemic will be unlike the post-economic crisis recovery, according to multiple shipping analysts.

Jiangsu Hantong secures 10 bulk carrier order from Nisshin

Apr 21, 2021

Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has announced an order for ten 82,000dwt kamsarmax bulk carriers from regular customer Nisshin Shipping.

Seafarer welfare and post-pandemic economic recovery dominate Sea Asia 2021 Virtual Preview

Apr 15, 2021

Seafarer welfare and the outlook for post pandemic global trade will form the key discussion points at Sea Asia’s inaugural Virtual Preview event, which commences on 21 April for two days – as part of Singapore Maritime Week.

Podcast - Market talks with Drewry Managing Director, Tim Power

Apr 12, 2021

The first episode in a quarterly discussion series on the Maritime Podcast between Seatrade Maritime editors and leading maritime analysts reviewing markets shifts in the previous three months and discussing outlook for shipping markets in the...

Oldendorff expanding fleet with newbuildings and secondhand vessels

Apr 06, 2021

Oldendorff Carriers has revealed fleet expansion through both newbuilding orders and secondhand vessel acquisitions.

Podcast In conversation with Stena Bulk CEO Erik Hånell on innovation in ship design

Mar 31, 2021

Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand talks with Erik Hånell, President & CEO of Stena Bulk, about its concept design the InfinityMax and how innovation will shape shipping in the future.

Sea Cargo Charter appoints 13 board members

Mar 22, 2021

Green chartering outfit Sea Cargo Charter has elected Cargill’s Jan Dieleman as Chair of its steering committee.

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