Nasdaq-listed Star Bulk Carriers Corp has penned a deal to acquire three capesize bulk carriers from E.R. Capital Holding for a consideration of $39m in cash and 2.1m common shares of Star Bulk.

Star Bulk Carriers has penned commitments to sell and leaseback 16 vessels with four financial institutions in exchange for receiving $274.1m.

Star Bulk Carriers is continuing to expand acquiring the fleet of 11 vessels owned by Delphin Shipping LLC for $139.5m in a cash and equity deal.

What happens when a warm front, in the form of improving prospects in the drybulk and other corners of the maritime markets, clashes head on with a cold front, in the form of overall economic nervousness sprinkled with interest rate hikes, a China...

Continuing its consolidation of the sector Star Bulk Carriers is buying Songa Bulk in a cash and share deal worth $327.95m.

China’s financial leasing institutions are stepping up their game in shipping becoming more flexible and competitive in their deal terms compared to traditional bank lendings, according to Western shipowners.

Capital Link’s 2017 Shipping Conference, now in its 11th year, drew a standing-room only crowd, with financial industry participants greatly outnumbering shipping people.