Weaker vessel rates push Baltic index lower

Weaker vessel rates push Baltic index lower
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell to its lowest level in a week on Wednesday, weighed down by lower rates across all vessel segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize,...
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Methanol Engine Secures Bulker Orders

Methanol Engine Secures Bulker Orders
Japan’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has ordered 3 × MAN B&W 7G50ME-C9.6-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) main engines in connection with the building of 3 × 81,200 dwt bulk carriers for Danish shipping company, J. Lauritzen. Each engine will feature MAN...
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