Shandong Ocean breaks into the capesize sector with newbuildings
The Chinese shipping company orders two vessels at domestic yard
Bulkers
Western Bulk Chartering to pounce on volatility caused by China’s rare earth minerals export ban
Latest geopolitical unrest opens up potential, says dry operator
Norway pulls plug on world’s first ship tunnel amid spiralling costs
Pioneering project is just too expensive, prime minister says
Norway pulls plug on world’s first ship tunnel amid spiralling costs
Pioneering project is just too expensive, prime minister says
Harry Vafias defends Greek S&P pole position with fresh string of bulker buys
Greek owner’s private bulker arm has agreed to acquire at least three Japanese-built vessels
New joint venture Huaxing Shipping forges order for up to 12 ultramax bulkers
Huaxing was established by Wah Kwong Maritime, YingXing Financial Leasing and Wuhu Shipyard
Beijing exempts Chinese-built vessels from anti-US port fees
China pedals back on part of its retaliatory measures to protect its own shipbuilding industry
Chinese port fees for US-linked ships will be double-edged sword for bulker spot rates, analysts say
Incoming China rules expected to both add costs and support bulker rates in the short term
Manic Monday for capesize markets as China port fee news pushes rates sharply higher
Monday’s market saw big-money moves as traders reacted to US-China news
Clarksons predicts how many Chinese tanker calls could be affected by new port fees
Effect of Chinese measures could be greater than the US rules they are designed as retaliation for