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Month declining to 210Mt, China iron ore imports are forecast to rebound in March

13 Mar, 2026
According to the latest data from the General Administration of China Customs (GACC), China’s total iron ore imports for January and February 2023 reached 211 million tonnes, with a cumulative value of approximately US$9.89 billion. The ave...

Baltic Dry Index Up for 2nd Day

13 Mar, 2026
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, advanced for a second session on Thursday, rising about 2.4% to 1,972 points, mainly supported by the bigger-size segment. The capesize index...

Baltic Dry Index climbs to 1972 up 46 points

12 Mar, 2026
Today, Thursday, March 12 2026, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 46 points, reaching 1972 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 ...

Greek capesize specialist Seanergy grows newbuild programme to five ships

12 Mar, 2026
US-listed Greek bulker owner Seanergy Maritime is stepping up its fleet renewal drive, adding two Japanese capesize newbuildings while offloading an older vessel. The company said it has agreed to acquire a 181,500 dwt scrubber-fitted capes...

Himalaya Shipping lands premium index-linked charter

12 Mar, 2026
Oslo-listed dry bulk owner Himalaya Shipping has secured a new charter deal for one of its large dual-fuel bulkers as the vessel prepares to roll off its current employment. The company said the 2023-built newcastlemax Mount Matterhorn has ...

Salt trade seasoned with strong Egyptian flows

12 Mar, 2026
Global seaborne shipments of salt have started 2026 strongly, with rising exports from Egypt pushing cargo volumes to the highest levels seen in years, according to analysis from Ursa Shipbrokers. Data compiled from vessel tracking provider...

Freight Market Report 11/03-2026 Presented By IC Shipbrokers | Freight news

12 Mar, 2026
IC Shipbrokers herewith welcomes you to today’s freight market report. We are giving you an insight in today’s freight market and an update with the latest freight market indications. The market was today with a nervous activity in the enti...

Pangaea divests older panamax for $9.6m as fleet renewal push rolls on | Dry bulk shipping news

12 Mar, 2026
Nasdaq-listed maritime logistics solutions provider Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. sealed a deal last month to sell the Bulk Xaymaca for $9.6m. The company described the move to sell the 2006-built ship as part of its commitment to mainta...