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shipowner
Logistics Shipping & Freight #shipowner#shipping
How Not to Become a Shipowner: A Cautionary Tale of Funding, Trust, and Momentum in Shipping Deals
A failed attempt to build a shipping company, orchestrated by a Geneva commodity trader and a broker, reveals classic pitfalls: funding never materialised, due diligence was overridden by momentum, and no one was willing to stop. The vessel quietly sailed away, leaving only lessons.
Jul 10, 2026 1 source
Logistics Shipping & Freight #shipping#bulk carriers
Taylor Maritime Adds Two More Vessel Disposals, Returning $28M to Shareholders
London-listed dry bulk owner Taylor Maritime has agreed two more vessel-related disposals, generating $28M net proceeds. The company plans a third capital return in July, bringing total returned to $218.4M since its managed realisation process began. The owned fleet is now reduced to six bulkers.
Jun 23, 2026 1 source