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The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, jumped on Friday, posting its biggest weekly gain in over four months, supported by a steady rise in capesize vessel rates. The main index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, gained 22 points, or 1.1%, ...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-index-posts-biggest-weekly-gain-in-four-months-on-capesize-increase/Coal exports from Australia, the second largest seaborne exporter have been down so far. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Jun 2025, global seaborne coal loadings declined by -7.9% y-o-y to 619.2 mln t (excluding cabotage), based on vessel tracking data from AXS Marine. In Jan-Jun 2025, exports from Indonesia ...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/australian-coal-exports-down-in-2025/
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/australian-coal-exports-down-in-2025/Two great Asian cities are set to welcome maritime history for local citizens to lap up. Tomorrow sees the launch of Mitsui OSK Lines’s Funeshiru Museum in Osaka, featuring hands-on displays to see, touch, and play with the world of ships. The museum features the world’s first 310-degree LED screen navigation simulator for the general …
https://splash247.com/asia-celebrates-shippings-past-and-future-with-dazzling-new-exhibits/
https://splash247.com/asia-celebrates-shippings-past-and-future-with-dazzling-new-exhibits/Order intake, exports, and green technology demand fuel confidence for 2025Germany’s maritime equipment and offshore supply industry is posting steady growth in 2024 and setting an optimistic course for 2025, according to new figures released…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/germanys-maritime-sector-steady-growth-528096
https://www.marinelink.com/news/germanys-maritime-sector-steady-growth-528096China's first ocean-level intelligent scientific research vessel was delivered in Shanghai on Sunday, purportedly to enhance the marine research capabilities of China's universities.The vessel dubbed Tongji was built by China State Shipbuilding…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/chinas-first-oceanlevel-intelligent-528099
https://www.marinelink.com/news/chinas-first-oceanlevel-intelligent-528099The world’s most powerful direct-drive floating offshore wind turbine, rated at 17 MW and co-developed by Dongfang Electric Corporation and China Huaneng, has been rolled out in China.With the highest single-unit capacity and the largest rotor diameter globally…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/china-rolls-mw-floating-wind-turbine-528100
https://www.marinelink.com/news/china-rolls-mw-floating-wind-turbine-528100Current global economic and geopolitical landscapes are shaped by several key uncertainties. Tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz, pose risks to regional stability and energy supply routes. Similarly…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/global-shippings-q-outlook-centers-528104
https://www.marinelink.com/news/global-shippings-q-outlook-centers-528104Cadeler has taken delivery of its latest acquisition, a newly-constructed jack-up wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Wind Keeper, securing also a long-term contract for its maiden job with Vestas.Cadeler announced its agreement to purchase…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/cadeler-adds-wind-keeper-wtiv-fleet-528105
https://www.marinelink.com/news/cadeler-adds-wind-keeper-wtiv-fleet-528105Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has signed a contract for the design and construction of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) for an undisclosed international customer.The agreement, valued between $115 million and $230 million, also…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/vard-books-construction-order-csov-pair-528113
https://www.marinelink.com/news/vard-books-construction-order-csov-pair-528113Today, Thursday, July 17 2025, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 124 points, reaching 2030 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-climbs-to-2030-up-124-points/
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