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
Bulkers
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
Oldendorff Carriers to cut shipping emissions for German steelmaker
Partnership will cut emissions by creating efficiencies in fuel consumption and vessel operations
Union Maritime opens US hub with hire of former Bahri and Navig8 chartering boss
Steve Raterman to spearhead London owner’s expansion across the Atlantic
KC Maritime building dry powder with first bulker sale in three years
Hong Kong-based shipowner uses the strengthening environment to sell an asset
Lomar’s container ship exit widens loss at London management arm
Lomar Shipping Ltd reaps lower fees due to smaller fleet operated by its parent