China begins limited purchases of U.S. farm goods after Trump-Xi meet
China has begun modest purchases of U.S. farm products after the leaders of both countries met last week, but traders…
Iron ore snaps four-day decline on lower shipments
Dalian iron ore futures prices snapped a four-session losing streak to end higher on Thursday due to a fall in…
US sorghum shipment heads to China after Trump-Xi meeting, grains council chairman says
A shipment of sorghum has been sent from the United States to China over the last week, Mark Wilson, chairman…
China’s 12m tonnes US soya bean pledge could drive demand
“Following US-China trade negotiations, China has committed to resume imports of US soya beans. The country has agreed to purchase…
Baltic Index Extends Gains To Hit Over Two-Week High On Strong Vessel Rates
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose to a more…
Dry Bulk Shipping to Benefit From Trade Truce
The dry bulk segment could be one of the major beneficiaries of the trade truce between the US and China.…
Pangaea doubles profit in better-than-expected earnings report
Per-vessel earnings were down, but adding 15 vessels to the fleet boosted the top and bottom line
Shake-Up at DFDS as Ferry Operator Looks to Accelerate Financial Turnaround
DFDS, one of Europe’s largest ferry operators, announced a series of shake-ups after posting disappointing financial results for the third…
US Coast Guard Reports Best Year Ever for Cocaine Interdiction
The U.S. Coast Guard has achieved a new record for cocaine seizures in a fiscal year, capturing more than 225…
E-Pusher M For ROS Equipped With Battery Pack From EST-Floattech
In an important step towards sustainable inland shipping, the Rotterdam-based sand and transport company ROS has ordered a fully electric…