Diana Shipping has locked two panamaxes into long term deals with agribusiness and food firm Bunge.

The Greek bulker owner said the 73,456-dwt Naias (built 2006) will earn $5,000 per day, minus a 5% commission, for a period of about five to seven months.

And Bunge has also fixed the 76,942-dwt Artemis (built 2006) for 10 to 13 months at a daily rate of $5,350.

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