Billung: Consolidation needed in tough market

The new dry bulk platform Capesize Chartering Ltd. will include up to 80 vessels at first, says Golden Ocean CEO Herman Billung. The coming months will remain difficult, he says. Platou is far from convinced about the venture's efficiency.
Photo: Golden Ocean
Photo: Golden Ocean
BY KATRINE GRØNVALD RAUN

As many as 80 dry bulk vessels will start out as part of the new dry bulk platform announced by Golden Ocean, Star Bulk and three other carriers today, Tuesday, Herman Billung tells ShippingWatch while also stressing that the new entity represents a communication platform and not a pool.

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