For the first time in 30 years Panama is no longer the world’s largest ship registry ... In related news, to date, a total of 96,804 bulk carriers sail the world’s oceans, with China ...

Chinese ship owners want Beijing to keep the new mega vessels (VLOCs) out, fearing Vale, the world's biggest iron ore miner, will use them to monopolise the dry bulk shipping market at their expense.

Trends positive for Handy size ships The world inventory of dry bulk carriers consists of 4,300 ships which are more than 20,000 dwt. Handysize bulk carriers between 20,000 and 37,000 dwt account ...

South Korea leads the way with bulk carrier newbuildings, with all five large yards involved. As of the end of 1995, Daewoo had orders for 26 ships, with Halla (18), Hanjin (17), Hyundai (30 ...