Another mining giant gets its own bulk fleet
Brazilian Vale came first, as the carrier built the major VLOC vessels in an effort to own a significant part of the tonnage carrying the mining giant's production. And with Fortescue's decision to order its first fleet of VLOC's before the summer, though slightly smaller than Vale's - Fortescue's three bulk vessels stand at 260,000 dwt each - the Australian company has entered the stage as a major active shipowner.
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