NEW YORK, July 28, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss the Company’s results for the second quarter of 2016 on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and include a slide presentation. The Company will issue financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 after the close of market trading.

What: Second Quarter 2016 Conference Call      
    
When: Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time 
    
Where: There are two ways to access the call: 
    
  Dial-in: 800-533-7619 or 785-830-1923; Passcode: 8882941 
    
  Please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to ensure a prompt start to the call.
    
  For live webcast and slide presentation: http://www.gencoshipping.com.  
    

If you are unable to participate at this time, a replay of the call will be available for two weeks at 888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820. Enter the code 8882941 to access the audio replay. The webcast will also be archived on the Company’s website: http://www.gencoshipping.com.

About Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited transports iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes along worldwide shipping routes. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's current fleet consists of 13 Capesize, eight Panamax, four Ultramax, 21 Supramax, five Handymax and 18 Handysize vessels with an aggregate capacity of approximately 5,113,000 dwt.

CONTACT:
John C. Wobensmith
President
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
(646) 443-8555