Diana Shipping Inc. announced on August 7, 2026, that it entered into a time charter contract with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha for its Capesize dry bulk vessel, the m/v Florida. The agreement specifies a gross charter rate of US$30,500 per day, less a 5% commission, for a duration between 32 and 35.5 months, with commencement expected in the second quarter of 2027. This replaces an existing charter with Bunge S.A. at $25,900 per day. The new contract is projected to generate approximately US$29.28 million in gross revenue over the minimum term. Diana Shipping Inc. operates as a global provider of shipping transportation services through the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels.
