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Baltic Dry Index climbs to 2677 up 11 points

28 Apr, 2026
Today, Tuesday, April 28 2026, the Baltic Dry Index climbed 11 points, reaching 2677 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 inde...

Yangzijiang Maritime expands orderbook with 10-ship newbuild deal

28 Apr, 2026
Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Maritime Development has moved to deepen its forward fleet with an order for 10 newbuildings spanning tankers and bulk carriers. The group said it has signed contracts with Chinese yards for four 114,000 dwt pro...

CMT returns to Qingdao Beihai for newcastlemax brace

28 Apr, 2026
CMT Taiwan’s Chinese Maritime Transport (CMT) has returned to China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Qingdao Beihai yard with an order for two more newcastlemax bulk carriers. The Taipei-listed owner confirmed it will pay between $77.5m and...

COSCO-linked Shanghai Time orders trio of bulkers at Nantong Xiangyu

28 Apr, 2026
Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Shanghai Time Shipping has stepped into the newbuilding market with an order for three bulk carriers, marking its first collaboration with Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore E...

Fujian Highton ramps up MPP push with fresh newbuilds

28 Apr, 2026
Chinese owner Fujian Highton Development is stepping up its move into the multipurpose and heavylift segment, placing fresh orders for four vessels as it works towards building a 100-ship fleet. The Shanghai-listed company said its wholly o...

Baltic Dry Index climbs to 2666 up 1 points

27 Apr, 2026
Today, Monday, April 27 2026, the Baltic Dry Index climbed 1 points, reaching 2666 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 ...

Enesel pivots back to bulk with capesize newbuilds in China

27 Apr, 2026
Greek owner Enesel Group has returned to the dry bulk market, with two capesize vessels at China’s Hengli Shipbuilding. The move on the 181,500 dwt newbuilds marks a re-entry into the segment for the Lemos family-controlled company, led by ...

Genco and Diana lock horns over meeting timing as takeover battle heats up

27 Apr, 2026
A bitter boardroom battle between Genco Shipping & Trading and Diana Shipping has escalated further, with both sides trading accusations over governance, timing and control of the US-listed bulker owner. The latest flashpoint came after...