Benelux dry bulk ports demand better policy cohesion

In early 2024, dry bulk newbuild contracts dropped 34.2% despite favourable conditions, while second-hand sales rose 11.7% amid rising prices and uncertainty.

Amer Shipping and MSG have formed Stream Shipping in Raamsdonksveer, an independent inland shipping company with its own vessels.

Panama Canal transit limits slashed dry bulk transits by 74% and increased sailing distances by 31%, causing a 25% drop in cargo volume.

Safe Bulkers expands its fleet with an energy-efficient, environmentally compliant Japanese vessel, adding to its growing order book.

NNC secures a deal with a Chinese shipyard to build two Kamsarmax-type vessels, expanding Egypt’s fleet and aiding crucial imports like wheat.

In a fuel efficiency study conducted by Stolt Tankers in 2022, it was proven that XGIT-PROP has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up to 4%.