Patrol boats, underwater drones and sniffer dogs: How shipping firms are fighting drug gangs
Pacific Basin Shipping increased security after crew members were unfairly criminalised following drug discoveries
Bulkers
‘Exactly what we need’: Norden CEO praises IMO proposal to derisk green freight
Decisive vote on carbon target is coming next month
Rising capesize spot rates take a breather as transatlantic weakens
Levels have shot up by 21% since early September
Turkish owner GSD Marin expands managed fleet to 15 ships with fresh bulker newbuildings
Public company led by the Yilmaz family adds ultramax to its growing Japanese orderbook
Car carrier group Polaris International breaks into bulkers with new operating platform
Group, best known for Polaris Autoliners brand, is diversifying
Dubai Navigation sells its last bulker
Final vessel in once large fleet has been sold for recycling, brokers report
Globus eyes fleet refinancing after weak bulker rates turn result red
Greek owner sees recovery in freight markets, with asset values firming
Globus eyes fleet refinancing after weak bulker rates turn results red
Greek owner expects freight market to recover, with asset values firming
Globus eyes fleet refinancing after weak bulker rates turn results red
Greek owner expects freight market to recover, with asset values firming
Clarksons sees ‘multi-year strength’ for capesize market as bulker stocks get buy ratings
Clarksons keps capesize rate forecast at $24,000 per day for 2026