The downturn in the dry bulk market is now sending the Norwegian dry bulk player Western Bulk below the bottom line in 2014. The carrier notes a deficit after taxes of USD 57 million compared to a profit of USD 5.3 million in 2013, according to the annual report Wednesday.
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