Move adds to gathering interest among shipowners in tapping capital markets through Euronext Athens

After six months of steady gains, the capesize market slipped in June, raising concerns that further declines may follow

Secondhand boxship demand remains strong across vessel sizes, supported by stable asset prices and expectations of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

Revival of long-idled Rongsheng yard will give Wuhu Shipyard access to large-vessel construction capacity and relieve inland bottlenecks

Greek owner remains committed to investing in Japanese-built vessels

Shipyards in China, Japan and South Korea recorded strong newbuilding ordering activity in the past week

If efforts to centralise exports becomes unmanageable, Indonesia’s loss could be South Africa’s, and bulk owners’ gain

The Hormuz crisis is having an indirect positive effect on dry bulk, which is simultaneously benefiting from non-geopolitical drivers. The future risk to dry bulk, as with other sectors, is that Hormuz disruptions drag on too long, curbing economic growth

Tankers are garnering all the headlines, given geopolitical events. But when it comes to shipping stocks, don’t forget about dry bulk. These equities are enjoying their own bull run

Beijing’s diplomatic push appears to be bearing fruit as stranded Chinese tankers make their first move towards Hormuz since the conflict began

The deal, filed through MSC subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services, would leave the remaining half under Sinokor owner Ga-Hyun Chung

Two capesizes commissioned in Japan bring orderbook to five large bulkers at a contract cost of $384m