Rimorchiatori Riuniti is to bolster its presence in the dry bulk industry, purchasing the kamsarmax bulk carrier NCS Beijing from Japan's Mi Das Line for US$14.7m.

The company's CEO Gregorio Gavarone said, "The ship is modern and in good condition". Gavarone added, "We think that dry bulk shipping market has a good chance to experience a recovery in the mid-to-short term."