Petros Panagiotidis’ Castor mulls next expansion move as new loan brings in firepower
European bank takes mortgage on four of the Cypriot company’s bulkers
Bulkers
Ship detained in Malaysia due to ‘suspicious behaviour’
11 Chinese and Indian crew were on board vessel held for entering territorial waters without permission
Shandong Ocean breaks into the capesize sector with newbuildings
The Chinese shipping company orders two vessels at domestic yard
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