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Dry bulk rates, especially those for larger ship classes have been unusually strong for this period of the year, as a result of improving ton-mile demand. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “China’s dry bulk market usually fades into the Lunar New Year, yet the first three weeks of 2026 are doing ...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/dry-bulk-market-firm-volumes-underscore-markets-momentum/
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/dry-bulk-market-firm-volumes-underscore-markets-momentum/The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, snapped a four-day winning streak on Thursday, falling about 0.7% to 2,002 points, amid lower demand for the bigger-size segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, declined 2.4% to 3,131 points. On the ...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-halts-4-day-rally/
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-halts-4-day-rally/International Seaways is once again thinning out its fleet, pressing ahead with the sale of older ships as it reshapes its balance sheet and trading exposure. The New York-listed tanker owner said it has sold, or agreed to sell, five vessels since the start of the year, generating around $185m in proceeds after commissions and …
https://splash247.com/international-seaways-keeps-pruning-with-185m-tanker-sell-off/
https://splash247.com/international-seaways-keeps-pruning-with-185m-tanker-sell-off/French engineering specialist GTT has received an order from the shipyard Hanwha Ocean for the tank design of two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.As part of this order, GTT will design the cryogenic tanks of the two LNGCs, each offering a capacity of 174…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/gtt-secures-hanwha-oceans-lng-carrier-534998
https://www.marinelink.com/news/gtt-secures-hanwha-oceans-lng-carrier-534998Hafnia has taken delivery of the ECOMAR GIRONDE, the final vessel in its four-ship ECOMAR dual-fuel methanol newbuilding program developed in joint venture with France’s Socatra, completing the newbuilding series.Built at Guangzhou Shipyard International in China…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/hafnia-socatra-delivery-fourth-methanol-535001
https://www.marinelink.com/news/hafnia-socatra-delivery-fourth-methanol-535001Lady Kailani, a new 20-meter (65 foot) luxury catamaran designed by Incat Crowther for Kauai Sea Tours in Hawai'i, is now in service offering tours along Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast.The successful delivery of Lady Kailani by south Louisiana shipyard…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/luxury-catamaran-allows-kauai-sea-tours-535002US Hoists Corp has announced the appointment of Michael Cetta as Chief Operating Officer.A Center Moriches native, Cetta earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Farmingdale State College and brings an educational foundation and a…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-hoists-names-michael-cetta-chief-535005The World Maritime University (WMU) has published a new report, In Search of a Sea-Life Balance in an Adverse Environment, shedding light on the realities of seafarers’ work, health and career intentions in today’s shipping industry. Commissioned…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/wmu-report-highlights-growing-strain-535009
https://www.marinelink.com/news/wmu-report-highlights-growing-strain-535009Today, Thursday, January 29 2026, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 14 points, reaching 2002 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry ...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-falls-to-2002-down-14-points/
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-falls-to-2002-down-14-points/The Australian government has decided to press on with the country’s first offshore wind auction in the state of Victoria. Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio said that Victoria’s first offshore wind industry auction will open in August 2026 for an initial 2GW of capacity. In December, Australian authorities provided in-principle support for the …
https://splash247.com/australia-confirms-august-2026-start-for-maiden-offshore-wind-tender/
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