<p>Mining giant Rio Tinto has secured long-term freight cover with a deal to charter two methanol-capable dual-fuel newcastlemax bulkers from Japan’s NS United Kaiun Kaisha, with deliveries set from 2028. The move gives the miner added flexibility as it looks to future-proof its shipping exposure. The vessels will be designed to run on conventional fuels &#8230;</p> </p><p><p>https://splash247.com/rio-tinto-locks-in-methanol-ready-bulker-charters/</p></p>