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The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, was down for a third session on Friday, sliding 6% to its lowest point since February 11 at 2,010 points. Rates declined across all vessel segments amid disruptions to maritime traffic caused by the Middle East conflict. The capesize index, which ...
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https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-at-over-3-week-low/China Merchants Group is expanding its greener inland fleet, with subsidiary Changhang Freight (Zhoushan) contracting two LNG-powered bulk carriers at a domestic shipyard. The newbuildings will be constructed by Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry, and will each measure about 20,000 dwt. The vessels are designed as river-sea direct bulkers for Grade A navigation areas …
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https://splash247.com/china-merchants-unit-orders-lng-powered-yangtze-bulkers/Oslo-listed dry bulk owner Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has agreed to sell one of its ultramax bulk carriers as it continues to streamline its fleet. The Hong Kong-based outfit said it has struck a $23.46m deal with Hongkong Yiming Shipping for the 2014-built 63,485 dwt bulker Jin Ping, with delivery set between June 1 and …
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https://splash247.com/jinhui-continues-fleet-renewal-with-23-5m-ultramax-sale/Qatar is offering at least two liquefied natural gas tankers that it controls for lease, as the country’s massive export facility in the Gulf remains shut due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.The Al Thumama and Mesaieed, both of which are under long-term chart
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/qatar-offers-lng-tankers-lease-export-536610Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt (DO) has started construction of a new fleet of construction commissioning service operation vessels (C-CSOVs), with the first steel cut for the lead vessel DO Joule at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/deutsche-offshore-schifffahrt-starts-536616
https://www.marinelink.com/news/deutsche-offshore-schifffahrt-starts-536616The maritime domain has always been central to global stability and our nation’s prosperity. In today’s rapidly evolving security environment, its importance has never been more pronounced – or more vulnerable. Over ninety percent of global trade moves across the world’s oceans…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/maritime-risk-symposium-confronting-536618Owning and operating a quiet boat offers many benefits, from crew comfort and retention to efficient, safe operations. While the benefits are clear, it’s generally not the first line of design and concern for most vessel owners.Noise is a funny thing in the marine world: it’s invisible…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/designing-quiet-vessel-attention-noise-536619Burger Boat Company announced the passing of longtime Burger Naval Architect Don O’Keeffe, whose influence on the company’s engineering excellence and yacht design legacy spanned decades. O’Keefe passed away at his home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/obituary-don-okeeffe-naval-architect-536625
https://www.marinelink.com/news/obituary-don-okeeffe-naval-architect-536625At this year’s annual Legislative Summit, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) proudly named U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (MS-04) as the 2026 Port Person of the Year for his commitment to the seaport and maritime industry. AAPA…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/congressman-mike-ezell-receives-aapas-536630
https://www.marinelink.com/news/congressman-mike-ezell-receives-aapas-536630Sanmar has held a ceremony to mark the delivery of four of its fully electric ElectRA tugboats to Türkiye’s state-owned crude oil and natural gas pipelines and trading company, BOTAŞ.The four eco-friendly, emissions-free harbor tugs are based…
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