Shipping’s largest sector – dry bulk – has experienced some very significant merger moves in recent months, which many believe is just the start of a period of consolidation for the highly fragmented industry.

Analysis of dry bulk mergers as an ongoing trend forms the lead for the February issue of Splash Extra, our subscription-based sister title. Featuring the thoughts of famous shipowning names from Asia and Europe, the report highlights the pros and cons to further consolidation in the booming sector.

“It brings economies of scale and synergies as well as improved information flows and better negotiating ability,” commented John-Michael Radziwill, the CEO of Monaco’s C Transport Maritime (CTM).

Elsewhere there’s regular markets commentary on the main shipping segments, the drivers in the sale and purchase scene, the best analyst commentary of the past month, while February’s in-depth feature looks at the rise of the seaborne ammonia trades.

Source: Splash247

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