The latest dry bulk news, industry trends and events from Dry Bulk magazine, including material handling, shipping, rail transport and special reports.

Aug 22, 2024 · For the first half of 2024, Western Bulk Chartering AS generated a net profit after tax of US$2.5 million from a Net TC of US$15.1 million and Net TC Margin per ship day of US$626. The number of vessels increased to an average of 133, up from 125 in the same period last year, driven by growth within the Panamax segment.

Dec 16, 2024 · The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 50. Information originally sourced from the Baltic Exchange.

Jan 2, 2025 · The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) marked a transformative year in its 2023-2024 Annual Review, launching major initiatives while reaching record membership levels amid growing industry challenges.

Jan 13, 2025 · The dry bulk shipping outlook with comprehensive news coverage of the dry bulk shipping industry, bulk carriers and the latest technological developments.

Jul 8, 2024 · The week began on a positive note, with the BCI 5TC increasing significantly by US$2881 to reach US$31 438. Early in the week, the Pacific market saw significant activity, with increased participation from all of the miners and rising rates.

Feb 21, 2024 · Wheat futures aimed in Chicago at their strongest performance of 2024, encouraging headway in European prices too, in a rebound spurred by fund profit-taking on their substantial short positions in grains.

Jun 4, 2024 · Inchcape Shipping Services, a global provider of port agency and marine services, has announced the successful acquisition of Grieg Logistics AS from the Grieg Group.

Jan 8, 2024 · The Baltic Exchange has reported that there has been a slow start to the 2024 dry bulk market with limited fresh enquiry in the ultramax sector and a sedated start for the panamax sector.

Dec 4, 2023 · At the end of November the positive momentum seen throughout the month continued with all bulk vessel classes seeing strong growth.