The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is closing in on just 300 points as the run-up to Chinese New Year puts dry bulk freight rates under further pressure.

Last week’s state visit to London by President Xi Jinping was hailed as the opening of a new chapter of cordial Sino-British relations. The Chinese premier was feted by British royalty and businesses alike, with his fellow countrymen based in the...

The brave new world of dry bulk shipping and the relationship with commodities and freight was in focus at Capital Link’s recent Global Commodities, Energy & Shipping Forum.

Jeremy Penn is to step down as chief of the Baltic Exchange next year.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell to its lowest level ever on Wednesday dropping to 553 points.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) lost nearly another 3% on Monday to plunge below the 600 points barrier and is closing in on an all time low.

The self-styled “mad girls” of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (Wista) UK last week marked four decades of progress with a gala dinner at IMO headquarters, attended by 140 members and guests.

The Baltic Exchange has launched three new capesize routes focused on the China market.