Rising bulk markets have not shut the window for opportunistic acquisitions in dry bulk, believes Anglo International Shipping's founder Darren Maupin of fund manager Pilgrim Global.

At least not in the panamax to baby-capesize space, where Maupin and allied fund manager Tony Mallin of Star Capital Partners have taken their strategic stand.

From offices in Cardiff and London, Anglo International chief executive Steven Davies runs a fleet of eight ships, from panamax to mini-capesize.