Uniper Global Commodities has extended its charter of one of Diana Shipping's post-panamax bulk carriers.
The Dusseldorf-based commodity trader has stretched its contract for the 87,146-dwt Phaidra (built 2013) for another 14 to 16 months, commencing on Thursday.
The gross charter rate is $10,800 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties.
"This employment is anticipated to generate approximately $4.37m