Dry Cargo & Dry Bulk News

Bulker-fit configuration for Alfa Laval PureBallast 3

04 December 2019

Bulk carriers can now benefit from an Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 bulker-fit configuration, which is specifically adapted to their flow needs.

Jotun and COSCO reinforce their long-standing joint venture agreement

04 December 2019

Jotun A/S and COSCO SHIPPING International Hong Kong Ltd have reinforced their commitment to one another with the renewal of their long-standing joint venture (JV) agreement.

Sea Commercial Port “Yuzhny” is ahead of schedule by 32% in November

04 December 2019

According to the information of the operations control centre, the state stevedoring company handled 1 m and 320 thous. tonnes of cargo in November. It is 32% more than planned (+ 320 thous. tonnes) and 12% more than last year.

Underwater bow thruster operation in Algeciras

04 December 2019

Last month a Hydrex team removed a bow thruster from a 229-meter bulk carrier. Two weeks later the overhauled unit was reinstalled. Both operations were done during stops in Algeciras, Spain and....

UK Major Ports Group welcomes manifesto commitments on infrastructure....

03 December 2019

but stresses the need for coastal focus.

ABP appoints new Head of Operations

02 December 2019

Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed a new Head of Operations for its largest terminal, Humber International Terminal (HIT).

Dry Bulk Week 48: The Baltic Brefing

02 December 2019

Roundup of last weeks Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Ultramax and Handysize markets from The Baltic Exchange.

India may become net importer of iron ore again from next year

02 December 2019

India is likely to emerge as a net importer of iron ore next year after about four years, and may remain a key buyer in the international market for the next few years...

The washable coating

02 December 2019

The Ecospeed coating has a glassy surface that was designed to be washed without being damaged. This enables fast and efficient fouling control throughout a ship’s entire service life...

Wilhelmsen launches exclusive early adopter program for 3D printed marine spare parts

02 December 2019

A number of global cruise, dry bulk and ship management companies have signed up to Wilhelmsen’s 3DP printing early adopter program (EAP) for 3D printing, eliminating the need for physical inventory storage, often complex distribution, and typically high logistics costs...

Jongen deploys Damen InvaSave for the Port of Hamburg

29 November 2019

Mobile ballast water treatment system will protect the Elbe from invasive Species

ABP invests £2.3m to enhance operations in Newport

28 November 2019

Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested £2.3 million in a new energy efficient crane to benefit customers at the Port of Newport.

India steel minister expects to increase coking coal imports from Russia

28 November 2019

India’s Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said he was confident India’s imports of coking coal from Russia would increase significantly in coming months, adding that steelmakers had started testing samples of Russian coal.

Ports are stronger together

28 November 2019

In 2019 Port of Antwerp signed MoUs (Memoranda of Understanding) with ports all over the world.

Leading shipowners saving time, costs, and minimising delay risks with CLIIN cargo hold robot technology

27 November 2019

The dry bulk industry could greatly reduce the risk of cargo contamination, surveyor non-compliance hold-ups, and charter party disputes, as well as substantially reduce cargo hold cleaning costs, according to CLIIN...

Ports America Appoints New President

27 November 2019

Ports America, the largest marine terminal operator and stevedore in North America, today announced the appointment of Peter Levesque as president.

SDLG launches biggest wheel loader yet

27 November 2019

The 7-tonne L975F wheel loader from leading Chinese construction equipment manufacturer SDLG is the perfect muscle for a task that requires strength and maximum productivity.

Chinese shipbuilding giants announce merger

26 November 2019

China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation and China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited merged into one corporation in Beijing on Tuesday.

Coal: Is this the beginning of the end?

26 November 2019

This year looks set to see the largest fall in electricity production from coal on record, according to a new report.

IMO: Preparations intensify as 1 January 2020 global cut in sulphur looms

26 November 2019

“IMO 2020” requirements for ships to cut sulphur oxide emissions enter into effect in just over one month’s time. This will significantly reduce air pollution from ships with positive benefits for human health and the environment.

Russian wheat prices rise after major Egyptian purchase

26 November 2019

Russian wheat prices rose last week as Egypt, the largest buyer of grain from the country, made a major purchase, industry analysts said on Monday, adding that Siberian local prices saw an unusual spike due to demand from Kazakhstan.