Star Bulk Fleet Expansion: Time To Buy?

By J Mintzmyer Summary Star Bulk Carriers is a dry bulk pureplay with the largest publicly-traded fleet, now with 90 vessels. Last Friday, they announced an acquisition of 16 vessels, funded by the assumption of debt...

Shipping’s Baltic Exchange Turns to Grains, Gas and Even Air Freight

The Baltic Exchange, owned by Singapore Exchange, plans to launch new indexes for grains, gas and potentially air freight in its biggest shake-up in more than a decade, according to executives and two sources...

Amann Shipping Acquires Feedermax Boxship from Heung-A

Brunei-based container shipping operator Amann Shipping has acquired 2002-built feedermax containership Heung-A Venus from South Korean owner Heung-A Shipping for an undisclosed price, Alphaliner reports. The 1,032 teu vessel, which has been renamed Padian 4,...

[Watch] Moment When a Ship Collides with Dock

Watch the cargo vessel collide with a dock situated on the Parana River causing a slow down of activity at the terminal. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be...

Cargo Vessel Arrested for Oil Spil

On April 24, police officials seized a cargo vessel during an investigation involving a fire caused by a pipeline burst. What happened? The Panamanian flagged cargo vessel ‘MV Ever Judger 2’ was taken into custody as...

Cargo Ship Collides with Dock in Argentine Grains Hub Rosario

On April 25, a cargo vessel collided with a dock situated on the Parana River causing a slow down of activity at the terminal. What happened? The cargo ship ‘Ocean Treasure’ was loaded with 24,000 tons of...

China Bound Cargo Vessel Diverted to Saudi Arabia

On April 24, three cargo consignment bound for China were diverted to Saudi Arabia after being sold to a private buyer. What happened? The vessel 'BTG Eiger' loaded with three consignments of sorghum initially bound for...

Taiwan Gets it’s First Electric Powered Bunker Tankers

On 23rd April, two state-supported CPC Corporation vessels were launched by Taiwan. The newly launched tankers have electric powered bunkers weighing about 1999 tons, while having a capacity of 2700 tons, says a report...

New Bunker Terms to Reduce Bunker-related Contractual Disputes

Standard terms and conditions on bunker contracts will help reduce the number of bunker-related contractual disputes, suggests Bimco in a recent report. The aim is to reduce the large number of supplier’s terms and conditions...

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