Topic
cape segment
Logistics Shipping & Freight #mascot ocean#cape segment
Shenzhen's Mascot Ocean Enters Capesize Bulk Carrier Segment with Chin Shan Purchase
Shenzhen-based Mascot Ocean has purchased the 2004-built capesize bulk carrier Chin Shan from Taiwan's Sincere Navigation, marking its entry into the cape segment. The acquisition adds to its small fleet of panamaxes and reflects a broader trend of Chinese buyers dominating secondhand capesize purchases. Allied Shipbroking reports two investment tracks in the capesize market from March to early June, with China leading both newbuilding and secondhand activity.
Jun 17, 2026 1 source
Logistics Shipping & Freight #van hui shipping#cape segment
Van Hui Shipping Expands into Capesize Market
Van Hui Shipping has acquired the 181,000 dwt Ehime Queen for $57.5 million, marking its entry into the capesize segment. This move comes amid a historically firm capesize market, driven by strong Guinea bauxite exports.
Jun 9, 2026 1 source