Iron ore shipping rates at nine day rise.

Shipping firm says this could have a significant impact on the shipowner's financial results.

Operators say raw material demand is accelerating.

Firm has finalized order for three plus three 64,000dwt supramax bulk carriers with Chengxi Shipyard.

South African firm spending 300 million Rand order for a new anchor handling tug and supply vessel.

Firm says it has taken delivery of MV Baltimore.

Shipper plans to launch pilot shipping service starting August.

Brazilian firm seeking to regain market share from Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton.

Government has granted a a Hong Kong company the right to build a $40 billion interoceanic canal.

Expectations China will rebuild stockpiles and ease import rules lift index.