Norwegian Northern Lights JV has commissioned two CO₂ carriers to be built in China, both of which will equipped with rotor sails made by Finnnish Norsepower.

Harald Fotland, Odfjell’s CEO, sees the upturn in the chemical tanker market lasting even longer than he initially expected. Three factors drive this, but a three-headed troll could potentially spoil the good markets, he tells ShippingWatch.

MPC Container Ships reports continued advancement inQ2, raising guidance for its operating result to almost half a billion dollars. High rates will continue for several quarters yet, the company expects.

Swedish carrier Concordia Maritime has turned a years-long downswing around and is now making money. In an interview with ShippingWatch CEO Erik Lewenhaupt expresses optimism about the future: ”We have turned a corner. That is a relief.”

Product tanker and dry bulk company Norden bags a result for the second quarter that the carrier itself describes as ”fantastic.” CEO Jan Rindbo says this is due to the ”exceptional” product tanker rates, according to a financial statement.