Bulk Carriers
GMI expands hydrogen-powered bulker programme to four ships
Norwegian operator GMI Group has doubled its hydrogen-powered bulker programme to four vessels, supported by significant public funding and new cargo contracts.
Bulk Carriers
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Bulk Carriers
Capesize rates firm as Brazilian iron ore loadings accelerate into September
Stronger long-haul demand from Brazil lifted Capesize sentiment this week, with brokers reporting a tighter tonnage list in the South Atlantic.
Shipowners & Fleet
Greek owner orders four methanol-ready Kamsarmax bulkers in latest fleet renewal move
The vessels will be delivered from 2028 and are designed to allow conversion to methanol fuel at a later date.
Ports & Terminals
West African port authority signs 30-year concession for new dry bulk export terminal
The terminal is designed to handle bauxite and other mineral exports with a planned capacity of several million tonnes per year.
Freight Rates
Baltic Dry Index posts third consecutive weekly gain, led by larger sizes
Capesize and Panamax strength outweighed softer Supramax sentiment, extending the index's recovery from its August low.
Elena MarshAnalysis
Chartering
Japanese trading house fixes modern Panamax on two-year time charter
Period activity picked up in the Panamax segment as charterers sought cover against a firming forward curve.
Elena MarshFixtures
Bulk Carriers
Supramax owners find support in US Gulf grain programme as harvest approaches
Fronthaul enquiry from the US Gulf improved as exporters positioned for the autumn corn and soybean campaign.
Ports & Terminals
Brazilian grain terminal completes berth deepening to accommodate fully laden Kamsarmaxes
The dredging programme allows deeper draught loading and is expected to improve vessel utilisation on Far East routes.
Chartering
Multi-year contract of affreightment signed for bauxite shipments from Guinea to China
The agreement covers Capesize and Newcastlemax liftings and underpins one of the fastest-growing long-haul dry bulk trades.
Elena MarshFixtures
Shipowners & Fleet
Secondhand Capesize values firm as buyers return to the market
Improved earnings and a limited orderbook have supported asset prices for modern and mid-aged tonnage.
Daniel OkaforAnalysis