Mini-bulker owner Wilson posted higher earnings for this year's second quarter and first half amid a better market from a year ago.

"The first half of 2018 has been characterized by a market in a positive sentiment with a good loading approach, where the rates have settled on a higher level than before," the Norwegian company said.

"Market improvement combined with good cost control has thus contributed to earnings improvement for the second quarter of 2018 and for the first half of 2018."