Castor Maritime Acquires Its Seventh Kamsarmax for the Year

Castor Maritime acquires a 2013 Japanese-built kamsarmax bulker, the eighteenth addition to the fleet this year, says a press release published on their website.

Vessel acquisition details

Nasdaq-listed Greek owner Castor Maritime has swooped to acquire a 2013 Japanese-built kamsarmax bulker, its seventh kamsarmax buy and the eighteenth addition to the fleet this year.

Castor paid $21m for the vessel, which matches the description of Defender Holding’s kamsarmax Peak Proteus which has been...

https://mfame.guru/castor-maritime-acquires-its-seventh-kamsarmax-for-the-year/

Globus Maritime Announces Its $27m Bulker Deal

Globus Maritime Limited acquires a 2018-built Kamsarmax bulker for $27m, says a press release published on their website.

To Increase Fleet Carrying Capacity

The vessel, built at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding, has been identified as Yangzijiang Shipping’s Yangze 11 by shipbrokers Intermodal. Globus says the vessel is expected to deliver during the second quarter, taking the company’s fleet to eight.

Athanasios Feidakis, president and CEO of Globus, commented: “We are very pleased to announce yet...

https://mfame.guru/globus-maritime-announces-its-27m-bulker-deal/

Castor Maritime Announces Its $15.45m Worth Acquisition Deal

Castor Maritime acquired a 2010-built Korean kamsarmax bulker, says a press release published on their website.

Vessel acquisition

Greek owner Castor Maritime announced the acquisition of a 2010-built Korean kamsarmax bulker. The identity of the vessel acquired and the seller’s details remain unrevealed.

  • Castor has paid $15.45m for the vessel.
  • Delivery set for the second quarter of this year.
Castor’s previous kamsarmax buy

It has recently emerged that Castor’s last kamsarmax buy was from Greece’s...

https://mfame.guru/castor-maritime-announces-its-15-45m-worth-acquisition-deal/

CSSC Inks Kamsarmax Sale & Leaseback Deal With Tongli

Tongli Shipping has signed a kamsarmax sale and leaseback deal with CSSC Shipping, says an article published in Splash 247.

Sale and leaseback deal 

CSSC Shipping, the financial leasing unit of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, has entered into a sale and leaseback deal with Singapore-based Tongli Shipping for two kamsarmax bulkers.

About the deal

Under the deal, CSSC Shipping will acquire two newbuild 82,000 dwt bulk carriers from Tongli Shipping and charter them back to the company for a...

https://mfame.guru/cssc-inks-kamsarmax-sale-leaseback-deal-with-tongli/

Secondhand Bulker Prices Firm Despite Softening Spot Rates

Secondhand bulk carrier prices are firming despite a week of softening spot rates, says an article published in Splash 247. 

Smaller tonnage purchase

Despite softening spot rates, secondhand bulk carrier prices are firming with buying interest increasingly focused on smaller tonnage.

Clarksons Research noted in its most recent weekly report that activity is primarily in the kamsarmax down to the panamax sectors.

Sale price in December

Prices have leapt since December. A notable sale that illustrates...

https://mfame.guru/secondhand-bulker-prices-firm-despite-softening-spot-rates/

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