Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF)
Western Bulk Chartering AS operates in the Marine Shipping industry of the Industrials sector, headquartered in Oslo, NO. The stock last traded at $2.22, up 0.00% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $74.6M. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 8.32, a net margin of 0.4%. Its beta of 1.02 implies it has historically moved more than the broad market.
Western Bulk Chartering AS, along with its various affiliates, serves as a prominent maritime entity focused on dry bulk transportation. Its core activities encompass the chartering and active management of specialized dry bulk carriers, which are deployed to convey a diverse array of commodities. These include raw materials like minerals, timber, cement, bauxite, and steel products, as well as agricultural goods such as grains and energy resources like coal, among others. The company maintains a significant operational fleet of approximately 110 vessels, utilizing both its own ships and those secured through charter agreements. Demonstrating a vast international presence, Western Bulk Chartering AS conducts business across numerous countries globally, spanning key regions in Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Australia. Founded in 1982, the company's central administrative functions are based in Oslo, Norway, and it operates as a subsidiary of Kistefos AS.
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