Bullish week for shipping
04 December 2023: This week has been exceptional for the capesize market, consistently gaining traction.
New Bedeschi Gypsum Reception and Homogenisation System
04 December 2023: Fassa Bortolo, a long-standing Bedeschi customer, returns to invest in the production of plasterboard sheets in Spain, relying on the company to manufacture and install handling machines for gypsum.
Best ever AntwerpXL
01 December 2023: Thousands of breabulk and heavy lift professionals from around the world descended on Antwerp for the best ever AntwerpXL this week.
First biofuel voyage for Oldendorff / Vale partnership
01 December 2023: Vale, working in partnership with Oldendorff Carriers, have just commenced their first biofuel voyage on a bulk vessel.
Telestack win best shiploading / unloading award
30 November 2023: Telestack are delighted to announce that they have won the Best Ship Loading/Unloading System at the IBJ - International Bulk Journal awards - sponsored by North Sea Port.
Bruks Siwertell secures biomass contract
29 November 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured a contract for the design and supply of a new biocarbon pellet plant, which will replace coal in steelmaking.
Bulk carrier design presents a decarbonization challenge
29 November 2023: Ship design, particularly the design of bulk carriers, presents particular challenges when it comes to the decarbonization of existing vessels, a forum of INTERCARGO members and guests in Athens has heard.
Martin Engineering celebrates 20 years of growth in Africa
28 November 2023: The world leader in bulk material handling solutions Martin Engineering has celebrated its 20th anniversary of growth across the African continent.
New EU agreement on waste shipments
28 November 2023: EU agreement on waste shipments puts compliance in sight for non-OECD recycling yards, says Sea Sentinels
Positive momentum continues
27 November 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Shi.E.L.D. Services selects Spinergie for digitized bulk solutions
27 November 2023: Shi.E.L.D. Services has selected Spinergie as its preferred digitized solution provider to monitor and optimize the company’s global bulk operations.
Coal shipments to advanced economies down 17% so far in 2023
23 November 2023: In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Shipping Analyst, Filipe Gouveia, looks at the decline in coal shipments to advanced economies.
VIGAN’s shiploaders demonstrate the company’ commitment to quality
23 November 2023: VIGAN, headquartered in Nivelles, Belgium, and a proud member of VAN DE WIELE Group, stands as a prominent player in the bulk loading technology sector.
Cleveland Cascades Cement & Clinker Focus
22 November 2023: It is understood throughout the bulk handling industry that cement based materials can be challenging to handle and have the potential to create large amounts of dust during loading.
PSB Inspection assures the quality of biomass cargoes
22 November 2023: PSB Inspection, founded in 2017 by Peter Bagchus, serves as a distinguished player in the field of inspection, sampling, sample preparation, analytical services, and weight ascertainment.
Biomass growth is fuelling green energy transition at the Port of Belledune
21 November 2023: New Brunswick’s Belledune Port Authority (BPA) is on track for a sixth straight year of growth in wood pellet volume in 2024.
Siwertell ship loader underpins US pellet exports
21 November 2023: Mississippi port has been developed as a shipment hub for wood pellets manufactured in the Gulf region. Exports are secured by a high-capacity Siwertell ship loader, which meets both efficiency and environmental demands.
German port industry expects ambitious port policy
20 November 2023: The global crises and their economic effects are having a negative impact on the current handling business. At the same time, the port industry has major transformation tasks to master.
Positivity sweeps back into market
20 November 2023: A stronger week than recent weeks, with better levels of enquiry and a tightening of prompt tonnage from key areas.
ProStack launch new Ranger Radial Conveyor
17 November 2023: ProStack®, a leading manufacturer of bulk material handling solutions, is pleased to launch the latest addition to their stacker range—the Ranger 6-24TR Tracked Radial Conveyor.
Financial balancing act on EU ETS tightrope
16 November 2023: Shipping companies must manage financial balancing act on EU ETS tightrope, says Albrecht Grell, co-Managing Director, OceanScore.
Industry gears up for global breakbulk’s most important event, AntwerpXL
16 November 2023: The award-winning show, which takes place from 28-30 November, will feature companies with the latest innovations and solutions from around the world and across the breakbulk supply chain.
Liebherr's largest clamshell
16 November 2023: Liebherr has unveiled the new GMZ 180B, its largest clamshell to date. The 8.5-tonne attachment is specially designed for coal handling applications with a capacity of 16m³.
Grain handling equipment by Premier Tech Systems and Automation
15 November 2023: At Premier Tech, people and technologies connect in lasting, trans formative ways, giving life to products and services that help feed, protect, and improve our world.
Large machines in material handling
15 November 2023: For decades, SENNEBOGEN has made a name for itself with customer-specific material handlers, especially in the demanding port segment.
CSN and Vale ruled out of tender for iron ore terminal at Itaguaí
14 November 2023: Brazil’s National Waterway Transport Agency (Antaq) is minded to include restrictions on who is eligible to bid for a large, new iron ore handling terminal at the Port of Itaguaí, in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Tailor-made solutions from Louis Dreyfus Ports and Logistics
14 November 2023: Louis Dreyfus Ports and Logistics (LDPL), subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, has always been at the forefront of pioneering and innovative developments across various regions, including Latin America.
Third concession extension for Terminal Quequén, Argentina
14 November 2023: In Argentina, Terminal Quequén S.A. has accepted a new extension for the concession of the ex-Nacional Grain Board silo.
BNSF Railway Goes Live with Tideworks’ Intermodal TOS
13 November 2023: The BNSF Memphis facility is live with Tideworks Intermodal Pro® and Traffic Control™ solutions, continuing BNSF’s modernization efforts across its terminals
Grain and soya trade growing
13 November 2023: Favourable influences affecting commodity import demand in numerous countries have become more prominent. World seaborne dry bulk trade volume is likely to grow substantially in 2023, but prospects for a continuation of this trend next year are hazy.
Positive sentiment returns to market
13 November 2023: The week began with an encouraging start in the Pacific market, marked by positive sentiment and a notable increase in volume.
INTERCARGO statement on KMAX Ruler attack
10 November 2023: INTERCARGO was deeply saddened and concerned to hear of the reported appalling missile attack on the 91,900dwt bulk carrier KMAX Ruler in the port of Odesa, which led to the death of a pilot and injury to four crew members onboard.
Anglo American relies on FAM ship loaders
09 November 2023: The mining group Anglo American relies on a ship loading system of FAM, a member of the BEUMER Group...
Cleveland Cascades – Grain Handling Focus
09 November 2023: The first grain system to be supplied by Cleveland Cascades Ltd was in 1997. Over 60 systems have been designed and supplied since then for applications involving loading grains.
Vale to install Anemoi Rotor Sails on world’s largest ore carrier
09 November 2023: Vale to install Anemoi Rotor Sails on world’s largest ore carrier, making it the largest wind propulsion installation ever!
Oldendorff: Stability and Degradation of Biofuel
08 November 2023: One of the alternative energy sources that Oldendorff Carriers has jointly been testing on their ships, is the use of second-generation advanced biofuels.
St. Lawrence Seaway fully open
08 November 2023: The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation announces ratification of collective agreement with unionized employees.
TAKRAF awarded extensive Rio Tinto contract in Guinea
08 November 2023: TAKRAF awarded a contract for an In Pit Crushing & Conveying (IPCC) and material handling system by Rio Tinto in Guinea
New hybrid orders for Aasen Shipping
07 November 2023: Royal Bodewes to build three hybrid powered methanol-ready self-dischargers.
Teesport crane simulator investment
07 November 2023: A new immersive crane simulator that can recreate high-risk scenarios without putting drivers or other port workers in danger has been installed at Tees
Inchcape acquires full ownership of ISS-McKay in New Zealand
06 November 2023: Inchcape Shipping Services has successfully acquired full ownership of ISS-McKay Limited, a joint venture that was set up in 2008 with Inchcape to conduct core Port Agency business in New Zealand.
Sluggish week for shipping
06 November 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Successful simultaneous LNG bunkering in South Korea
06 November 2023: For the first time in South Korea, simultaneous operations (SIMOPs) of ship-to-ship LNG bunkering were successfully conducted for a coal-carrying bulk carrier.
Hamburg to increase port fees from 2024
03 November 2023: Due to continued very high inflation, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) will raise port fees by an average of 6.5 percent from 1 January, 2024.
Opturion expands into the UK and appoints UK lead
02 November 2023:
Panama Canal sees driest October since 1950
02 November 2023: The Panama Canal announces new operational measures with nearly 50 days remaining in the rainy season.
Solvay and Vancouver Bulk Terminal to build soda ash shipping facility in US
02 November 2023: This strategic partnership at the Port of Vancouver USA represents a substantial expansion of global export capacity in the world’s fastest-growing soda ash production region.
Black Sea dry bulk exports up 13%
01 November 2023: In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Shipping Analyst, Filipe Gouveia, looks at the rise in dry bulk exports out of the Black Sea, partly driven by a rise in wheat exports from Russia. Enjoy.
BHP approves US$4.9 billion investment in stage two of Jansen potash project
31 October 2023: BHP has approved an investment of US$4.9 billion (C$6.4 billion) for stage two of the Jansen potash project (Jansen Stage 2) in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Ports of Indiana commends Canadian partners for helping to end dispute blocking Great Lakes ships
31 October 2023: Ports of Indiana commends Canadian officials and union workers for reaching a tentative agreement to reopen the Great Lakes binational shipping channel this morning.
Continued economic instability impacts Port of Antwerp-Bruges
30 October 2023: The dry bulk sector fals by 14.6%
Quiet trading week for shipping
30 October 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Drydocking pre-inspections avoid future pain
27 October 2023: Pre-docking inspections provide an increasingly powerful means of ensuring a successful dry-docking, according to MacGregor.
Brazilian North terminals grain exports growing
26 October 2023: On 1 September 2023, USDA (US Department of Agriculture) confirmed that Brazil was for a second year the main corn exporter.
Cleveland Cascades: The importance of spares
26 October 2023: Each Cleveland Cascades system is made up of many individual parts and assemblies, all of which are vital to ensuring that the system is operating safely and achieving the expected results with respect to minimising dust emissions and material degradation and segregation...
Bedeschi awarded new longitudinal storage contract
25 October 2023: Bedeschi S.p.a. has been awarded a contract for the design and supply of a new longitudinal storage facility from a long-standing client in the Far East area.
BIMCO approves revised SYNACOMEX grain charter
25 October 2023: BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has approved a revised version of the Continent Grain Charter Party, SYNACOMEX, to reflect changes in the geopolitical landscape.
Kongsberg Maritime and BMA Technology Join Forces for Electrical Systems Innovation
25 October 2023:
Shipnext supports smarter shipping with free access for ICS members and students
25 October 2023: The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and Shipnext are pleased to announce a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing education within the shipping industry for its students.
Peel Ports extends steel terminal
24 October 2023: Peel Ports Group is to extend its steel and metals terminal in response to strong growth in customer demand at the Port of Liverpool.
Rotterdam dry bulk falls 11.9% in first three quarters
24 October 2023: The decline was mainly related to the throughput of containers and coal. Throughput of iron ore and scrap, agricultural bulk and LNG increased.
LOGISTEC to be acquired by Blue Wolf Capital Partners
23 October 2023: LOGISTEC Corporation enters into definitive agreement to be acquired by Blue Wolf Capital Partners
Prince Rupert to begin $750m Export Logistics Facility
23 October 2023: The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) is commencing construction on the Ridley Island Export Logistics Project (RIELP), an innovative large-scale logistics project.
Strong week for Capesize market
23 October 2023: The Capesize market experienced a strong week with the timecharter average breaking over $30,000/day, the highest value in 17 months.
Amsterdam hopeful about maintaining current market share
20 October 2023: Farewell to coal, not the customer
Berge Bulk leads the way
18 October 2023: The WindWings installation is part of Berge Bulk’s ambition to become carbon neutral by 2025 and marks the Berge Olympus as the world’s most powerful sailing cargo ship.
INTERCARGO membership reaches record high
17 October 2023: INTERCARGO highlights new membership high in Annual Review
Bulk material handling solutions for optimal productivity, safety and environmental protection
16 October 2023: TAKRAF continues to redefine the boundaries in its projects across the globe.
Full AntwerpXL 2023 conference programme revealed
16 October 2023: The award-winning conference for breakbulk, heavy lift and project cargo, has revealed this year’s programme.
Kinshofer acquires HGT
16 October 2023: Kinshofer has acquired a majority shareholding of HGT.
Panamax market struggles despite promising start
16 October 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Neu Seeschiffahrt to implement Yara Marine’s FuelOpt™ across fleet
12 October 2023: The leading German shipping company will equip their entire fleet of VLOCs and Newcastlemaxes with Yara Marine Technologies’ propulsion optimization technology.
Barranquilla now operating with stable 10-metre draught
11 October 2023: The Port of Barranquilla, in Colombia, reports six months of successful operation with a draught of ten metres.
Tufton’s Kamsarmax bulker installed with Anemoi Rotor Sails
11 October 2023: Tufton’s Kamsarmax bulker installed with Anemoi Rotor Sails expected to save 10% of fuel & emissions annually.
AGI Announces Kate Glasser as EVP, Global Operations
10 October 2023: Ag Growth International (AGI) has announced the appointment of Kate Glasser to the position of Executive Vice President, Global Operations.
CTM wecomes M/V Aquapride to the fleet
10 October 2023: CTM is pleased to announce that on 4 October 2023, CTM Ltd took delivery of the M/V Aquapride, a 63,500 dwt newbuilding Ultramax bulk carrier at the Shin Kasado shipyard in Japan.
Mundra Port Celebrates 25 Years Of Stellar Operations
10 October 2023: Commemorating a landmark journey, Mundra Port is celebrating 25 years of path-breaking operations, highlighting its expansion and evolution as one of the largest ports globally.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
09 October 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Regulation, innovation and cleaner hulls
09 October 2023: More collaboration and disruptive innovation is urgently needed if the shipping industry is to succeed in reducing emissions, preserving fuel and protecting the environment, argue Jotun and Bellona executives.
Superior expands manufacturing capacity
09 October 2023: Cemco Acquisition Finalized, Superior Gains Significant Manufacturing Capacity
Cleveland Cascades to supply spare loading spout to Neptune Bulk Terminals
06 October 2023: Cleveland Cascades Ltd. have secured an order for a complete spare spout supply destined for Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
ABP eyes asset investment growth
05 October 2023: Associated British Ports (ABP) is looking to expand its investment portfolio with the introduction of a new property asset management role for the business.
Oakland approves go ahead for bulk terminal
04 October 2023: Board of Port Commissioners approved changes in its agreement with Eagle Rock Aggregates to develop and operate a bulk marine terminal at the Port of Oakland.
Metso acquires Tedd Engineering
03 October 2023: Metso acquires Tedd Engineering in the UK to strengthen its aggregates digital and automation capabilities
Peel Ports reduces operational GHG emissions by one third
03 October 2023: Peel Ports Group reduces operational greenhouse gas emissions by almost one third in three years
Case study: Mitsubishi ore transport
02 October 2023: One of the largest Japanese ship owners and managers meets its communication, digitalisation, and decarbonisation requirements with Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
02 October 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Investment in new ship unloader for the Port of Rotterdam
02 October 2023: New ship unloader at the Port of Rotterdam will ensure more efficient raw material supply for the Duisburg steel location from the end of 2025 onwards.
Rotterdam study to increase energy and resource efficiency
28 September 2023: Port of Rotterdam and Yokogawa kick off study to increase energy and resource efficiency across industries
Leadership Change at EMS-Tech Inc.
27 September 2023: Peter Sorensen Passes the Torch to Kirsten Sorensen
US DoT awards Ports of Indiana $2.25m
27 September 2023: U.S. DOT awards $2.25 million Marine Highway Grant to Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon
Iron ore leading tonnage upturn in Duluth-Superior
26 September 2023: Driven primarily by a very strong first half for iron ore shipping, total tonnage through the Port of Duluth-Superior tracked 11% ahead of last year’s pace through July 2023...
KINSHOFER attachments — on and off-shore
26 September 2023: Since 1971, Kinshofer GmbH has been a major manufacturer of high-quality attachments for truck-mounted cranes and it is now on the way to becoming one of the leading excavator attachment producers worldwide, too.
€25m order for MacGregor cranes
25 September 2023: MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a significant, more than EUR 25 million order for general cargo cranes for ten 84,500 dwt multipurpose vessels built in Asia.
BHP celebrates 3Bt of iron ore to China
25 September 2023: BHP has officially celebrated the shipment of three billion tonnes of high-quality iron ore to China...
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
25 September 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
PEMA and ICHCA sign MoU to improve cargo handling
22 September 2023: PEMA and ICHCA sign MoU to advance sustainable practices and safety standards in the cargo handling sector.
HES International concludes sale of German Terminal
21 September 2023: HES International B.V. has concluded the sale of its DHUG Terminal in the port of Saarlouis/ Dillingen in Germany to the German Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH & Co.
More Rotainers commissioned in outback
20 September 2023: September 2023 sees more Rotainers commissioned in outback, New South Wales.
New owner for Rietlanden Terminals
19 September 2023: JERA Global Markets and The Rhenus Group complete Sale & Purchase of Rietlanden Terminals
Siwertell ship-unloader for enclosed, efficient multi-material handling in Africa
19 September 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured an order from Senegal Minergy Port SA (SMP) for a high-capacity Siwertell ship-unloader for the new port of Bargny-Sendou, which is under construction near Dakar, Senegal.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
18 September 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
High performance winches and slewing gears from Zollern
18 September 2023: For shiploading and unloading the gearboxes and winches from drive technology specialist Zollern.
IMGS Revolutionary Silo Bagging quadruples bagging throughput
18 September 2023: MAXIMIZE THE OUTPUT OF SILOS, MILLS AND GRAIN BINS
Bulk Storage Inc. supplies vaulted fabric dome for bulk storage
15 September 2023: Bulk Storage Inc., a respected supplier of storage facilities, has recently supplied a major bulk storage vaulted fabric dome.
Major investment for Port of Windsor
14 September 2023: Minister of Transport announces funding to improve freight transport at the Port of Windsor.
Another bumper year for Port of Mackay
13 September 2023: A surge in sugar and grain exports have propelled the Port of Mackay to another bumper trade result in the 2022/23 financial year.
Buttimer: Belfast port ship-unloading and grain storage facilities upgrade
13 September 2023: Delivery and assembly of the Buttimer Engineering designed and manufactured Docksolid® New Ship-Unloading Hopper and Conveyor System is now complete and operational with the final commissioning works well under way at Belfast port.
Siwertell advantages to India's fast growing dry bulk markets
12 September 2023: Fertilizers underpin India’s national food production. With India’s population predicted to be the largest in the world by the end of this year, surpassing China, food security is a growing concern.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
11 September 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Port of Newport strengthens partnership with Breedon
11 September 2023: Breedon Group’s lease at the Port of Newport successfully extended by an additional 15 years
VIGAN pneumatic ship-unloaders for gentle handling
08 September 2023: VIGAN Engineering S.A., a global expert in bulk handling solutions, has been at the forefront of the industry for over 55 years.
Transporting, handling and storing rubber conveyor belts
07 September 2023: Safety: conveyor belts are packaged in rolls that can be of a considerable size and weight. It is therefore essential to maintain the highest safety standards and vigilance during their loading, transportation, unloading and storage.
Energy partnerships to drive Port of Newcastle into the future
06 September 2023: Port of Newcastle in Australia unveiled, during a visit by Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, that 30 supporting partnerships will underpin its advancement towards the enablement of a world-class clean energy economy in the Hunter Region.
Major investments for Port Saint John
06 September 2023: Major infrastructure and equipment investments significantly enhance Port Saint John
Dutch Seaports win International Award for Sustainability
05 September 2023: The Dutch seaports of Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Terneuzen/Vlissingen, Moer dijk, and Groningen have jointly won the ‘World Ports Sustainability Award’.
Grain export bonanza at Paranaguá, Brazil
05 September 2023: Operators of the Eastern Export Corridor at the Port of Paranaguá (Corex) handled almost 12.97mt (million tonnes) of agribulk in the first seven months of this year.
More optimism about coal trade growth
05 September 2023: Additional evidence emerging in recent weeks points towards strengthening commodity import demand in a number of countries.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
04 September 2023: Weekly roundup from the Baltic Exchange
Inland transport increases 60% for North Sea Port
04 September 2023: Freight transport by barge between North Sea Port and hinterland increases to 60%
Shipowners urged to take proactive stance to cut demurrage costs and risks
01 September 2023: Voyager, the operations and demurrage management platform for bulk commodity shipping, is urging shipping companies to take a proactive stance and adopt a number of Best Practices in order to reduce the costs and risks of demurrage.
MUA Safety Update: Use of Work Cages on Ships' Cranes
31 August 2023: For some time the Maritime Union of Australia and its members have been concerned about the use of work cages being used on ships cranes in bulk and general stevedoring operations.
Sennebogen eco-friendly material handler replaces ship unloader in Japan
31 August 2023: With the commissioning of the SENNEBOGEN 860 E in 2020, Tomakomai Futo Co., Ltd. aims to make material handling more efficient while reducing CO2 emissions for a sustainable society.
AD Ports delivers strong growth
30 August 2023: AD Ports Group delivers 66% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2 2023
Aluminum a Key Element of U.S. Infrastructure Investment
30 August 2023: Association Marks One-Year Anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act
Panama Canal delays indicate bigger changes for dry bulk market
30 August 2023: Panama Canal delays are an indicator of bigger changes to come in dry bulk market says Sagitta Marine
AntwerpXL 2023: Breakbulk conference shaping up to be “unmissable”
29 August 2023: The conference at AntwerpXL, the world’s only event dedicated exclusively to breakbulk, project cargo, and heavy lift, and is fast becoming a must-attend for industry professionals.
Port of Hamburg handles 58.2 million tons
29 August 2023: Germany’s largest seaport can record a gain of 7.7 percent in bulk cargo throughput at 19 million tons.
FLSmidth announces fulfilment of closing conditions for sale of Non-Core Activities material handling assets
25 August 2023: FLSmidth announces fulfilment of the closing conditions for the sale of Non-Core Activities material handling assets to KOCH Solutions
ISS appoint new regional CEO for Americas
24 August 2023: Harun Duzgoren Appointed Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Americas at Inchcape Shipping Services
Shipowners shortchanged over grain cargoes, says Swedish Club
23 August 2023: In the last five years, the Club’s statistics show that shortage was the most common type of claim for bulkers carrying grains, contributing to 63% of all claims.
Grain Handling Directory 2023
22 August 2023: The July 2023 issue of Dry Cargo International contains the industry's foremost guide to Grain and Agribulk Materials Handling.
Port of Bordeaux revolutionizes handling operations with new crane
22 August 2023: Historically, the Port of Bordeaux is highly skilled in the handling of forest products. It mainly deals with wood bundle vessels (from North Europe), as well as the unloading of any type of wood log cargoes.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
21 August 2023: Weekly dry bulk shipping report from The Baltic Exchange.
Norvic Shipping adds eco-friendly ultramax to expanding fleet
21 August 2023: The 64,000 dwt fuel-efficient vessel, named Norvic Copenhagen, will be deployed worldwide after being delivered by Imabari Shipyard during a recent handover ceremony in Japan.
Port of Ipswich top UK agribulk exporter
18 August 2023: Port of Ipswich is UK number one for agricultural products exports for 18 years in a row.
Anemoi Rotor Sails for Tufton’s Kamsarmax Bulker
17 August 2023: Tufton’s Kamsarmax Bulker Installed With Anemoi Rotor Sails Expected To Save 10% Fuel & Emissions Annually.
NORDEN and Teck announce emission reduction agreement
17 August 2023: NORDEN and Teck Resources Limited, have announced an agreement to reduce CO² emissions in Teck’s steelmaking coal supply chain.
Verstegen - Remember where you’re coming from...
17 August 2023: Nowadays smaller grabs are quite rare for Verstegen, but we know where we came from and stay loyal to all our customers.
Bruks Siwertell adopts augmented reality in advanced service provision
16 August 2023: Bruks Siwertell has introduced the use of augmented reality (AR) into its planned service agreements for Siwertell road-mobile ship unloaders.
Newport is UK number one steel port for 7th successive year
16 August 2023: Associated British Ports (ABP) is delighted to announce that the Port of Newport has maintained its position as the leading steel port in both Wales and the UK for the seventh consecutive year.
Are you a future industry leader? XL 40 Under 40 returns!
15 August 2023: AntwerpXL is once again looking for the top forty breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift professionals under the age of 40.
BHP Operational Review
15 August 2023: BHP Operational Review for the year ended 30 June 2023
Cleveland Cascades to supply Loading Systems to Tula, Mexico
15 August 2023: Cleveland Cascades to supply a Vehicle Loading System & 2x Rail Loading Systems to Tula, Mexico
Pulp and paper expansion for ABP’s Port of Garston
15 August 2023: Associated British Ports (ABP), is delighted to announce a significant expansion and lease extension for Seacon (SG) Ltd, one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers to the paper and pulp industry.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
14 August 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Milwaukee Celebrate Grand Opening of Agricultural Maritime Export Facility
14 August 2023: This is the largest one-time investment in Port Milwaukee history since the 1950s
Economic growth and jobs for Toledo
11 August 2023: Port of Toledo study reports $906 Million in Economic Activity and Nearly 8,000 Jobs
Algoma reports strong growth and performance
10 August 2023: Strong growth and performance: continued success amidst changing markets and economic challenges
CN Grain Plan builds on strong performance
10 August 2023: CN has published its 2023-2024 Grain Plan, which builds on the operational improvements introduced this crop year.
Metso strengthens its bulk material handling service
09 August 2023: Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Brouwer Engineering, a privately owned Australian company specializing in automation, control systems, and electrical solutions for bulk material handling solutions.
Nuclear power’s role in shipping’s decarbonisation journey
09 August 2023: Nuclear solutions will play an essential role in maritime’s fast-paced journey towards decarbonisation and net zero, said Mikal Bøe, Chairman and CEO of CORE POWER. “It simply will not happen without it,” he stated.
Kazakhstan and Iran to boost grain traffic
08 August 2023: Kazakhstan and Iran have recently signed a co-operation agreement that will see greater use made of the Port of Amirabad to ship an enhanced portfolio of commodities.
Rhenus helps shape future logistics
08 August 2023: The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists in Europe, offering its customers an all-round user experience through its third-party logistics or even warehousing solutions.
SENNEBOGEN opens new steel plant to meet growing demand
08 August 2023: SENNEBOGEN, the German manufacturer of material handlers and crane technology, is continuing its growth strategy and expanding its capacities for steel assemblies and welded constructions.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
07 August 2023: Weekly shipping report from The Baltic Exchange
Grain trade may strengthen
07 August 2023: Signs of some pick up in commodity import demand have become a more distinct pattern in recent weeks.
CRS moves into the Australian rare earths market
04 August 2023: Container Rotation Systems Pty Ltd (CRS), based in Sydney, Australia, has entered into the Australian rare earths market with its heavy mining container.
Damen sign contract for 3 new combi freighters
02 August 2023: Damen Shipyards and Turkey’s Feyz Group have signed a contract for the delivery of three new Damen Combi Freighters 3850 for delivery in early 2025.
Bulk growth for Bilbao
01 August 2023: Solid bulk increases by 14.5% as Bilbao maintains upward trend
Mark W. Baker operational with Thordon's robust RiverTough bearings
01 August 2023: First new U.S flagged Great Lakes bulker in almost 40 years, will now begin trading throughout the freshwater lakes and river networks with oil-free propeller shaft bearings from Thordon Bearings.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
31 July 2023: Weekly Shipping Report from The Baltic Exchange
INTERCARGO warns against cargo liquefaction complacency
31 July 2023: INTERCARGO warns against complacency as liquefaction remains greatest contributor to deaths in dry bulk sector.
Major Names Onboard for AntwerpXL 2023
31 July 2023: The biggest names in breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift will be exhibiting at AntwerpXL when it returns to Antwerp Expo 28-30 November 2023.
Fortescue ships first magnetite product from Iron Bridge
28 July 2023: Fortescue’s first shipment from its newly built Iron Bridge operations will soon be on its way to Vietnam marking the first time the Company has exported a high-grade magnetite product.
First wind-assist for NYK
27 July 2023: NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) to Introduce NYK Group’s First Wind-Assisted Ship-Propulsion Unit
ABP Immingham prepared for busy grain season
26 July 2023: The Port of Immingham has handled over 137,000 tonnes of grain since investing in a new grain handling system.
Project Orca sets sail for a sustainable future
26 July 2023: Liebherr provides the first all-electric heavy lift ship crane LS 800 E for SAL Heavy Lift and the Orca project
PD Ports invests in £23m dredging vessel
25 July 2023: PD Ports has confirmed its commitment to the economic success and environmental sustainability of the River Tees with a £23m investment in a new, state of the art dredging vessel.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
24 July 2023: Weekly shipping report from The Baltic Exchange
Rotterdam throughput down
24 July 2023: The volume of total cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam was 5.5% lower in the first half of the year (220.7 million tonnes) than in the same period in 2022 (233.5 million tonnes).
Bruks Siwertell technologies help keep pace with growing cement demand
21 July 2023: Infrastructure investments, storm protection and rising sea levels drive up cement demand. Enclosed Siwertell ship loading/unloading technology is assisting with the growing global demand...
SAMSON: Loading up a storm
20 July 2023: The importance of flexible eco-friendly shiploading systems, writes Petar Karaivanov, Marketing & Communications Manager, SAMSON Materials Handling.
Brazilian Port of São Francisco do Sul breaks historical record
19 July 2023: Cargo handling at the Port of São Francisco do Sul reached the best level in its history: in the first half of the year it reached 7.5 million tons.
Customized shiploading solutions from NK TEHNOLOGIJA
19 July 2023: Designing shiploading systems is never easy, especially when it comes to finding the best possible solution for a particular operation.
ParkerSteel Celebrates New Partnership with the Port of Dover
18 July 2023: This partnership solidifies the long-standing relationship between ParkerSteel and the Port of Dover, opening up exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Port of Hull welcomes new Volvo L150H
18 July 2023: Associated British Ports (ABP) Port of Hull welcomed the delivery of a new Volvo L150H to its dry bulk handling facility North Gap.
Asyad Drydock showcases new eco-friendly nano-epoxy silicone coating
17 July 2023: Asyad Drydock, part of Asyad Group, announced the successful application of high-quality nano-epoxy coating on Asyad Shipping’s Ultramax bulk carrier, Jabal Al Kawr.
Bedeschi helps Takoradi Port receive biggest bulk ship ever
17 July 2023: Takoradi Port received the biggest bulk ship ever to call the Port since its construction in 1928.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
17 July 2023: Weekly dry bulk shipping report from The Baltic Exchange
European recession hits North Sea Port
17 July 2023: North Sea Port companies recorded 33.4 million tons sea freight transhipment in the first half of 2023. This is 11% (-4.2 million tons) less than in the same period in 2022.
ZHD Stevedores orders first all-electric Liebherr CBG 500 E
17 July 2023: The crane, which was recently launched on the market, impresses with a lifting capacity of up to 105 tonnes in hook operation and a maximum grab capability of up to 90 tonnes
Geometrica: Feet firmly on the ground
11 July 2023: Large domes present an equally large challenge in their installation.
High volumes and flexibility epitomize VIGAN’s loaders and unloaders
11 July 2023: VIGAN, based in Nivelles, Belgium, is a member of the VAN DE WIELE Group. It is a notable player in the bulk loading technology industry, and specializes in the design and manufacturing of shiploaders.
Turnkey transfer systems by Heyl & Patterson
11 July 2023: Since the beginning, Heyl & Patterson has been achieving milestones by providing high quality custom-engineered solutions that industries worldwide trust to keep their business’s moving forward.
Bulk warehousing in the Port of Rotterdam
10 July 2023: In addition to various long term rented storage facilities at worldwide strategic locations, Hudig & Veder has acquired a 120,000m3 new build state of the art warehouse in the port of Rotterdam.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
10 July 2023: The Baltic Exchange Weekly Shipping Report
Dry bulk taking a gamble by relying on China
10 July 2023: AJ Rahman, founder and CEO of Norvic Shipping, explains why depending on the fortunes of one economic powerhouse is risky.
EU/Antwerp-Bruges discuss sustainable energy transition
10 July 2023: Commissioner Kadri Simson and Port of Antwerp-Bruges discuss collaboration for making sustainable energy transition a reality in Europe
Grain traffic down as Bahía Blanca posts 2022 overall
10 July 2023: The Management Consortium that oversees activities at the Argentinian Port of Bahia Blanca recently announced its results for 2022.
Port of Stockton awarded $45.9 million grant
10 July 2023: The Port of Stockton was awarded $45.9 million for the Rail Infrastructure Improvements for Sustainable Exports (RIISE) Project through California State Transportation Agency’s (CalSTA’s) Port and Freight Infrastructure Program (PFIP).
The IFA re-establishes its presence in London
10 July 2023: The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) has opened an office in London, within the premises of the Grain and Feed Trade Association (Gafta)
India’s coal imports up more than 100%
07 July 2023: India’s coal import rose by 106% in 2022/23 to 55,634.8 tonnes, up from the 26,998 tonnes reported for 2021/2022.
Sagitta Marine completes successful Cargill shipment
07 July 2023: Sagitta Marine successfully completed its first cargo shipment for leading global dry bulk charterer Cargill.
Iron ore trade may regain momentum
06 July 2023: One positive sign emerging was the reported large increase in China’s iron ore imports during the first four months of this year.
Six newbuilds for NORDEN
05 July 2023: NORDEN acts on asset trading opportunity by ordering dry cargo newbuildings
Tinamu innovates stockpile inventory monitoring in ports and beyond
05 July 2023: In the world of ports and terminal operations, Tinamu is making waves as an innovative player, pioneering the realm of robotics and AI-powered stockpile volumetric measurements.
SAMSON Eco Hopper starts operation in China
04 July 2023: Environmentally friendly and effective: SAMSON Eco Hopper in the port of Zhenjiang
SCHADE installs reclaimer / conveyor in 10 day challenge
04 July 2023: SCHADE was responsible for the engineering, design, fabrication, and supply. With the support of AUMUND Group Field Service the installation was supervised and the machines were commissioned within an extremely tight timeframe.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
03 July 2023: Weekly shipping report from The Baltic Exchange
New breakbulk service between Brazil and West Africa
03 July 2023: Marguisa Shipping Lines has announced the expansion of its services in the Brazilian market with the introduction of the new SAWAF service.
Rotterdam starts construction of new site on Maasvlakte 2
30 June 2023: On 19 June 2023, the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a contract with Boskalis for the construction of around 40 hectares of new land in the northwest corner of Prinses Alexiahaven. The site is scheduled for completion at the end of 2023.
Torvald Klaveness and Marubeni expand partnership
30 June 2023: After three successful years as joint partners of Baumarine by MaruKlav, the world's largest Panamax Pool, both parties are excited to reveal the signing of a new agreement to expand the partnership.
Chinese coal imports surge 73%
29 June 2023: Chinese coal stocks reach record high as seaborne imports surge 73%
Handling aggregates from self-unloading vessels
29 June 2023: Telestack offers flexible and cost-effective systems
Belgian-Dutch agreement on cross-border transport and CO2 storage
28 June 2023: Belgian-Dutch agreement on cross-border transport and permanent storage of CO2: an important first step for North Sea Port
Cleveland Cascades: reliable, robust bulk loading solutions since 1992
28 June 2023: Cleveland Cascades Ltd located in Thornaby, UK, has operated since 1992 and has developed the Cascade Chute System for over three decades.
PortSL & HOST extend Avondale due diligence period
28 June 2023: The Port of South Louisiana (PortSL) and HOST agreed to extend the due diligence period related to PortSL’s acquisition of Avondale Global Gateway.
TAKRAF's holistic approach to intelligent maintenance
28 June 2023: As part of an ongoing series of intelligent solutions for increased safety and efficiency in maintenance, two maintenance examples illustrate how safety and efficiency can complement one another.
MHC handles fertilizer donation from China
27 June 2023: Unloading of more than 400,000 bags of urea fertilizers from the bulk carrier Loch Melfort
Norvic Shipping expands dry bulk fleet
27 June 2023: Norvic Shipping to take delivery of newbuild dry bulk vessels
AD Ports to develop and operate Congo’s Pointe Noire Port
26 June 2023: AD Ports Group signs a 30-year Extendable Concession Agreement to Manage and Operate a Multipurpose Terminal in Congo’s Pointe Noire Port
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
26 June 2023: Weekly shipping report from The Baltic Exchange
Tomakomai utilizes energy efficient SENNEBOGEN material handler
26 June 2023: Tomakomai port utilizes energy efficient SENNEBOGEN 860 E material handler to unload dry bulk cargo
Bedeschi to supply Medcem Cement
23 June 2023: The long-standing cooperation between Bedeschi and Medcem Cement continues.
Duro Felguera awarded new EPC contract
22 June 2023: Duro Felguera has been awarded a new bulk solids transport project in the Mejillones Bay (Antofagasta region, Chile). It is an EPC (engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning) contract.
SAMSON Materials Handling - Eco Hoppers
21 June 2023: The SAMSON Eco Hopper is an ecologically sensitive solution fulfilling all needs for the efficient import of dry bulk cargoes.
Dino Light : Bulk Truck Loader
20 June 2023: The finesse offered by the Dino bulk truck loader is not always necessary to convey coarse raw materials such as cement, sand or bauxite. For this reason Van Beek also offers the choice of the ‘Dino Light’ type, a basic bulk truck loader.
Huelva to significantly expand operational capacity
20 June 2023: The Spanish Port of Huelva, which is located on the country’s south Atlantic coast, is to extend its South Quay area. This will allow it to increase its capacity five fold.
Newbuild for Arriva Shipping
20 June 2023: Arriva Shipping continues its fleet renewal with an order for a dry cargo vessel in China.
TAKRAF stacker replacement completed in 3 days
20 June 2023: TAKRAF’s technical experience, work planning and execution skills ensure successful project delivery.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
19 June 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Ocean Technologies and Navguide Solutions help prepare crew for inspections
19 June 2023: Ship inspections play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, security, and environmental compliance of vessels at sea.
Yenisey coal berth to become operational by summer
19 June 2023: In Russia’s Arctic region, Yenisey terminal at the Port of Dikson, which is located on the shores of the Kara Sea, is almost complete.
FLSmidth to sell Non-Core Activities material handling technology assets to KOCH Solutions
16 June 2023: KOCH Solutions will acquire a mix of intellectual property, order backlog, employees and facilities from FLSmidth’s Non-Core Activities segment.
New dry bulk facility at the Port of Montevideo
16 June 2023: In Uruguay, the Port of Montevideo has started operations at a brand new quay. TGM2, which at 245 metres in length can accommodate Panamax vessels. The new facility is managed by bulk carrier operator Obrinel S.A. (TGM).
China Baowu and Rio Tinto extend decarbonisation partnership
15 June 2023: China Baowu and Rio Tinto extend climate partnership to decarbonise the steel value chain.
Cimbria subsidiaries merge
15 June 2023: Cimbria has announced that three of its Danish subsidiaries are merging into one single entity.
Commodities giants commit to Geneva Dry
14 June 2023: Geneva Dry, the global dry bulk event, scheduled for May 2 and 3 next year, is shaping up fast.
NTS sailing into a greener future
14 June 2023: Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) has partnered with a renewable marine technology specialist as part of a sustainability project which could see revolutionary new sail technology used on its ships.
TOC Europe 2023 has started in an upbeat mood
14 June 2023: With two more days of TOC Europe left to run, visitors to Rotterdam Ahoy on Wednesday can expect more deep dives into the key issues affecting the ports and terminals industry worldwide.
Viridis Bulk Carriers wins DNV AiP for ammonia-powered short sea bulk carrier design
14 June 2023: Classification society DNV has awarded Viridis Bulk Carriers, an Approval in Principle (AiP) for their ammonia fuelled short sea bulk carrier design.
Port of Tyne signs new metal recycling contract
13 June 2023: The Port of Tyne has signed a new 10-year contract with European Metals Recycling (EMR), a global leader in sustainable materials.
Record turnout for Nor-Shipping
13 June 2023: A Nor-Shipping like no other, as record turnout, big names and brilliant sunshine create electric atmosphere in Norway.
Borg Havn modernises port with Liebherr LPS 420 E
12 June 2023: New Liebherr all-electric portal slewing crane of type LPS 420 E will be the first of its kind delivered in Norway.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
12 June 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
BEUMER expands eco bulk handling portfolio
09 June 2023: With the acquisition of one of the leading companies for air supported belt conveyors, The Hendrik Group Inc., the BEUMER Group is expanding its portfolio in the field of bulk material transport.
Ports of Indiana looking for new terminal operator
09 June 2023: Ports of Indiana issues RFQ for new operator at Mount Vernon’s general cargo terminal.
Circular coal storage contract for Bedeschi
08 June 2023: For Djizzak Cement plant in Jizzak, Uzbekistan, Bedeschi has been awarded for the supply of one circular storage to handle coal inside a cement plant.
Dry bulk stays resilient
08 June 2023: Further signs of resumed momentum in commodity import demand around the world have been emerging recently.
Mantsinen celebrate anniversary with largest order
08 June 2023: Mantsinen celebrates 60th anniversary with largest order in company's history.
Vysotsk grain terminal handles first export vessel
08 June 2023: The new grain terminal at the Port of Vysotsk, which cost $69 million to build, has handled its first export consignment.
Record-breaking milestone for Ipswich
07 June 2023: Record-breaking 1 million tonnes of cargo handled through ABP’s Port of Ipswich
Don’t regulate shipping in isolation warns INTERCARGO
06 June 2023: Don’t regulate shipping in isolation warns INTERCARGO as members meet in Dubai
Inchcape Shipping Services appoints new CEO
06 June 2023: Inchcape Shipping Services is proud to announce the appointment of Anna Evangelidis as our new Chief Operating Officer, effective June 6th, 2023.
New £28m warehouse facility at Port of Liverpool
06 June 2023: Peel Ports Group is investing £28 million on a new facility at the Port of Liverpool in its biggest single investment in warehousing this year.
‘Biggest and best’ Nor-Shipping kicks off in Oslo and Lillestrøm
05 June 2023: Today sees the official opening of Nor-Shipping 2023
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
05 June 2023: Weekly Shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Martin Engineering announces Malaysian expansion
02 June 2023: A global leader in bulk handling accessories and safety, Martin Engineering, is expanding its presence in the Asian Pacific market by opening a business unit in Malaysia.
All Weather Terminal benefits for the Port of Hull
01 June 2023: Logistics, supply chain and storage specialist, NW Trading Limited, have agreed a long-term deal with Associated British Ports (ABP) for the All Weather Terminal at the Port of Hull.
High federal rankings for Ports of Indiana
01 June 2023: New national port rankings place Indiana No. 1 among inland ports, No. 2 in Great Lakes ports.
Increased productivity with powerful palletizers
01 June 2023: STATEC BINDER designs customized packaging and palletizing solutions that convince through innovation and sophisticated technologies as well as due to high-quality standards.
McKeil Marine looks forward to more growth post-pandemic
31 May 2023: Since 1956, McKeil Marine has been one of Canada’s leading marine service providers, inspired by challenges and driven to solutions.
Bulk Carrier Trade and Fleet Outlook
30 May 2023: After last year’s weakening, some indications are pointing to commodity import demand strengthening during 2023.
Colombian port registers call from largest ever bulk carrier
30 May 2023: The Port of Santa Marta has received a call from the World Prize, which is the deepest draught bulk carrier to arrive at this Colombian port.
Maritime access in North Sea Port extended
30 May 2023: OVET now able to accommodate ships with deeper draughts in Vlissingen
Smart Shipping is the route to greater profitability
30 May 2023: Julian Crudge, Managing Director of the UK arm of Telenor Satellite, explains how dry bulk carriers can use technology to monetize operations.
If Ukraine grain deal expires, Russia to supply Africa
26 May 2023: Russia says it to ready to supply grain to African countries at no additional expense if the existing grain deal with Ukraine is not extended after 60 days.
Smart Port: key to speeding up quayside operations
26 May 2023: Cooper Specialised Handling, a major UK independent port handling equipment supplier, has identified the conundrum faced by port operators.
Forth Ports commits to Net Zero
25 May 2023: Forth Ports commits operations to be carbon neutral by 2032 & Net Zero by 2042
Symaga completes new silos installation
25 May 2023: Recently Symaga completed the assembly works of 4 hopper silos, which will soon become part of Legumbres Pedro´s new facilities in Alcalá de los Gazules, Cadiz, Spain.
Continuity guaranteed at TBMA
24 May 2023: For Bart Houben, until recently director/owner and son of the founder, continuity was key in the search for a suitable successor.
Daphne Technology to advance carbon capture in maritime sector
24 May 2023: Daphne Technology has obtained a license from Saudi Aramco Technologies Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco, to further develop and commercialise its mobile carbon capture (MCC) technology.
Siwertell ship unloading technology for Senegal
24 May 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured an order from Senegal Minergy Port SA (SMP) for a high-capacity Siwertell ship unloader for the new port of Bargny-Sendou, which is under construction near Dakar, Senegal.
INTERCARGO reaches membership milestone
23 May 2023: The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has reached an historic membership milestone. The Association now represents 32% of the global dry bulk fleet (total) DWT.
Nectar completes special project with Vigan
23 May 2023: Nectar Group is pleased to announce the recent completion of the heavyweight special project with Vigan.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
22 May 2023: Weekly shipping report from The Baltic Exchange
ICTSI Cameroon boosts productivity with eco hoppers
22 May 2023: Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT) operation in Cameroon, has seen a significant increase in productivity after introducing eco hoppers in its operations earlier this year.
Rise in dry bulk for Hamburg despite global challenges
19 May 2023: The problematic trend in the world economy is affecting Port of Hamburg throughput figures. As in other ports of Northern Europe, seaborne cargo throughput is falling, yet the trend in certain sea trades is positive.
Liebherr electric cranes for Teesport Bulk Terminal
18 May 2023: Two new fully electric cranes at Tees Dock offer sustainability boost across the supply chain.
Vale's first shipment of briquettes for furnace test in Europe
18 May 2023: Vale last month concluded the shipment of its first cargo of iron ore briquettes to be tested in a blast furnace outside of Brazil.
Belledune and Rotterdam agree to work together on clean energy solutions
17 May 2023: Belledune Port Authority sign MOU with Port of Rotterdam to work together on the cleaner movement of dry and liquid bulk commodities between Canada and The Netherlands.
Bruks conveyor technology ordered for US clinker operations
17 May 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured an order for a comprehensive conveyor system package from Borton LC, a USA construction firm.
Oslo Bulk adopts BERG Propulsion upgrade
17 May 2023: Oslo Bulk adopts BERG Propulsion upgrade to ensure fleetwide EEXI compliance
Oldendorff welcomes "Green Corridor" feasibility report
16 May 2023: Oldendorff Carriers has welcomed the release of a green corridor feasibility report on the West Australia – East Asia iron ore trade route, in partnership with other consortium partners.
Sawmill partnership between SENNEBOGEN and HOLTEC
16 May 2023: SENNEBOGEN and wood sector specialists HOLTEC have been realizing projects together for years. With their portal solutions for sawmills, they are now driving automation in the wood industry.
DomeSilos increased storage and grain protection
15 May 2023: Grain companies looking to increase storage at existing sites can maximize their investment by selecting a DomeSilo from Dome Technology.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
15 May 2023: Weekly Shipping Report from The Baltic Exchange
Innovative greenfields infrastructure and brownfields upgrades optimize material handling at CBG
15 May 2023: TAKRAF’s proud heritage in conveyor design showcased in bauxite expansion project.
Liebherr partnership advances New Zealand timber industry
15 May 2023: Liebherr and ISO Limited have been building on a long partnership to drive innovation in New Zealand’s forestry industry.
Ports of Klaipeda and Hamburg intensify cooperation
15 May 2023: At the transport logistic trade fair in Munich, Algis Latakas, General Director of the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority signed the declaration of accession to Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V (HHM) in a festive ceremony.
United Maritime to acquire three dry bulk vessels
15 May 2023: United Maritime Announces Agreement to Acquire a Modern Panamax Vessel through a Bareboat-in Charter and Delivery of Two Kamsarmax Vessels.
Cagliari to have new bulk terminal
12 May 2023: The Port Authority of Cagliari has published the tender for the construction of a bulk terminal in the port channel.
HS2 announces carbon cutting milestone
12 May 2023: 10 million tonnes of material already moved by rail
Itaguaí to have Brazil’s largest bulk minerals terminal
12 May 2023: The Port of Itaguaí in Brazil is to issue a tender for the concession of ITG-02 facility, which is a bulk minerals terminal.
Jotun: Committed to cleaner shipping
12 May 2023: Jotun’s President and CEO Morten Fon shares his views on how leadership, innovation and collaboration can accelerate the transition to a low carbon future.
EMS-Tech expands its reach in Europe
11 May 2023: EMS-Tech expands its reach in Europe with the opening of a new office in Haarlem, Netherlands.
Global Ports establishes fleet of bulk cargo containers
11 May 2023: Global Ports Group (part of the Delo Group) is establishing its own container fleet. 4 000 specialised containers will be used for the transportation, storage and handling of bulk cargo.
ABP to recycle decommissioned cranes
10 May 2023: Three Gottwald cranes, weighing in collectively at 900 tonnes, are being decommissioned after 40,000 hours of service each at Associated British Port’s (ABP) Port of Immingham – but nothing is going to waste.
Antwerp drone network officially launched
10 May 2023: World first in Antwerp port area: drone network officially launched. Daily drone flights give 'live feed' of port activities.
Beyond the ‘sweet spot’ of speed versus time in vessel optimisation
10 May 2023: Improving vessel performance requires the right data and the ability to make valid comparisons, writes Thomas Hechmann, Growth Director, Coach Solutions
UK P&I Club celebrates successful relaunch of Carefully to Carry: Consolidated Edition 2023
10 May 2023:
Fossil-free steel for Cargotec
09 May 2023: Cargotec and SSAB partner to bring new zero-emission recycled steel to the cargo and load handling industry
Pangaea Logistics expands US terminal network
09 May 2023: Pangaea Logistics Solutions Announces Strategic Acquisition of Port and Terminal Operations
Port of Ipswich welcomes new hybrid-electric vessel
05 May 2023: Associated British Ports (ABP’s) Port of Ipswich, the UK’s leading grain export port, welcomed the maiden call of the MV Vertom Cyta, a brand-new hybrid-electric shortsea General Cargo Ship.
REMA TIP TOP strengthens its position in Germany
05 May 2023: H. Gulich's Nachf. Fördertechnik GmbH, a company of the globally operating REMA TIP TOP Group, acquires the conveyor technology division of Knapheide GmbH Hydraulik-Systeme.
"Geneva Dry" set to launch 2024
04 May 2023: Entire dry bulk supply chain set to meet in Geneva 2024
Klaveness Combination Carriers expands semi-autonomous hull cleaning solution
04 May 2023: Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) will expand its roll-out of the semi-autonomous hull cleaning solution, Shipshave ITCH, with five additional robots to reduce hull fouling on its fleet.
Methanol expanding in bulker segment
04 May 2023: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding signs latest contract for dual-fuel, menthanol-powered MAN B&W ME-LGIM engine.
Safety of shipping: addressing the human factor
04 May 2023: Shi. E.L.D. Services, in its capacity as market experts in consultancy and technical management of assets in the transshipment segment, will address the human factor role in the safety of shipping in general and bulkers in particular.
AD Ports purchase five bulk carriers
03 May 2023: AD Ports Group has announced plans to expand its fleet with the purchase of five bulk carriers and three crude oil tankers.
BHP completes OZ Minerals acquisition
02 May 2023: BHP announces the completion of the OZ Minerals acquisition and implementation of the scheme of arrangement to acquire 100% of the shares in OZ Minerals Limited (OZL).
Tilbury’s zero emissions Liebherr material handler swings into action
02 May 2023: The new Liebherr LH 150 M HR, is the first of its kind to operate in the UK and joins the busy port’s fleet of material handlers including Sennebogen 870 and 875 machines.
Hempel’s SeamFlow reduces emissions and costs
28 April 2023: Hempel’s solution for underwater hulls can achieve up to 2.5% in fuel savings and can be applied during routine dry-docks.
Siwertell experiences booming US cement demand
28 April 2023: As the United States (US) embarks on a drive to improve its infrastructure, the demand for cement has boomed.
Two new LNG-fuelled Newcastlemaxes for MDM fleet
28 April 2023: The two DNV-classed vessels are the first LNG-fuelled bulk carriers to join the MDM fleet.
Bright future ahead for Port of Blyth
27 April 2023: The Port of Blyth has announced record financial results and several landmark achievements for 2022 at its recent Annual Public Meeting.
Success through tradition
27 April 2023: BEUMER Group: FAM Group brings a wealth of new expertise
Clarksons Port Services and ABP celebrate 25 years at Port of Ipswich
26 April 2023: Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected ports operator, and Clarksons Port Services (CPS), one of the UK’s largest port services and vessel agency businesses, have come together to mark 25 years of ABP’s ownership of the Port of Ipswich and Clarkson’s tenure of the port’s Sentinel Terminal.
Dry bulk remains steady for North Sea Port
26 April 2023: Dry bulk remains steady, despite the drop of transhipment goods for the first time in two years.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges merger success
26 April 2023: One year after the merger, Port of Antwerp-Bruges looks back with satisfaction.
Dry bulk growth for Rotterdam in Q1
25 April 2023: Slight decline in total freight throughput at port of Rotterdam in first quarter of 2023, but dry bulk increases.
Tilbury Grain Terminal regains 36,000t of storage capacity
25 April 2023: Storage Reconstructed & Operational at UK Largest Import & Export Facility.
Cat® Command technology streamlines Mississippi bulk operations
24 April 2023: Drawing on more than 30 years equipment experience, Caterpillar offers Cat Command, a line of remote control and semi-autonomous technologies that can benefit loading and excavation operations.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
24 April 2023: The Baltic Exchange Weekly Shipping Report
"Winds of Change" for Nor-Shipping's Finalists
21 April 2023: Nor-Shipping has revealed the final shortlist for this year’s Next Generation Ship Award, with the winner to be announced on Monday 5 June at Oslo City Hall.
Largest bulk carrier yet calls at Guangzhou Port
21 April 2023: The Manny, which is a 100,000-tonne bulk grain vessel, made use of Maoming GZP Terminal’s berth 2, being the largest vessel of this type to be accommodated there so far.
Amsterdam launches PACT service for terminals and agents
20 April 2023: PACT is a new service on the online port portal MyPort for outgoing sea vessels from agents and terminals in the Amsterdam port.
Superior To Expand Arizona Plant
20 April 2023: Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, recently announced expansion plans at its facility in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
$30 million expansion projects at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
19 April 2023: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) Administrator Adam Tindall-Schlicht, makes his first visit to Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor.
£30m investment for British Steel's port facility
19 April 2023: Investment in 3 new unloaders at Immingham Bulk Terminal is gearing up to play a vital role in the reliable and efficient flow of raw materials to British Steel’s manufacturing operations.
Commodity movements may strengthen
18 April 2023: Further tentative signs of extra support for commodity import demand in a number of countries have emerged in recent weeks.
IMGS Group Bags Success!
18 April 2023: IMGS Group has done it again!
International Antifouling Conference to return in 2023
18 April 2023: I-Tech AB, the developers of the antifouling biotechnology for marine coatings, Selektope® and RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) will host the International Antifouling Conference in Gothenburg for a second year.
KSK Grain Terminal sets traffic record
18 April 2023: Traffic results for January 2023 were much better than expected for the Novorossiysk-based KSK Grain Terminal, which forms part of DeloPorts, the stevedoring arm of Russia’s Delo Group.
New Improvements to ASGCO® Tru-Trainer® Dual Return Conveyor Belt Tracking Idlers
18 April 2023: Complete Conveyor Solutions announces new improvements to its line of Tru-Trainer® Dual Return Conveyor Belt Tracking Idlers
CEMEX expands UK rail solutions facility
17 April 2023: CEMEX expands its highly engineered capacity to further support safe and sustainable rail mobility needs in UK
CO2 emissions in Port of Rotterdam fell by over 4% in 2022
17 April 2023: CO2 emissions from industry and power plants in the port of Rotterdam were reduced by 1 Mtonne (4.2%) in 2022 compared to 2021. This brings emissions back to 2020 levels after an increase in 2021.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
17 April 2023: Weekly shipping update brought to you by The Baltic Exchange
Konescranes first MHC's order to Cambodia
14 April 2023: Konecranes supports Cambodian port modernization with its first-ever mobile harbor crane order in the country
Ocean partners with KeelX to reduce cargo handling risks
14 April 2023: Ocean Technologies Group partners with KeelX Education to reduce the risks posed to life and the environment by the improper handling or transportation of dry bulk cargoes
First ocean vessel of 2023 for Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
13 April 2023: Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor opened the 2023 international shipping season with the arrival of Polsteam’s Isadora, a bulk carrier coming from The Netherlands.
The Martin® Transfer Point Kit
13 April 2023: Modular Transfer Point Kit For Belt Conveyors Offers Faster Installation and More Options
Bedeschi to supply new sulphur-handling equipment
12 April 2023: The Qatar-based Joint Venture formed by Tecnicas Reunidas and Wison Engineering awarded Bedeschi a contract for the engineering and supply of new suphur-handling equipment.
New roles for 250 British Steel workers
12 April 2023: British Steel will offer alternative roles to 250 colleagues affected by closure of its Scunthorpe coke ovens
Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk enhance voyage optimization with Sofar Ocean’s Wayfinder
12 April 2023: Carriers trust Wayfinder to accelerate decarbonization efforts amidst new regulations
Bumper export season for grain farmers in NSW
11 April 2023: Millions of tons of grain from Australian farmers across regional NSW continue to be transported via Port Kembla to reach global markets as the state enjoys another bumper export season.
Emergency bulker repair after Suez grounding
11 April 2023: 45-ton cofferdam to repair a large bulk carrier after severe grounding in Suez
Forest products boom for Riga
11 April 2023: Last year forestry cargo was handled the most at the Freeport of Riga Authority
Superior Industries Expands Rock Machinery Territory
11 April 2023: Superior Industries recently announced an expansion of its dealer partnership with Rock Machinery
La Coruña to expand dry bulk handling
06 April 2023: La Coruña Port Authority in Spain has identified a need to quickly reinforce the capacity of its outer harbour to allow it to adequately handle dry bulk commodities...
New Head of Operations at Humber
06 April 2023: Associated British Ports welcomes Colin McLoughlin to the Humber as Head of Operations
Operations team "rock on" for Hinkley
06 April 2023: Bristol Port’s role as a key hub for Hinkley Point C continues to be vital – as an influx of aggregate destined for the nuclear power station came into Avonmouth Docks over the summer.
IMGS Group builds Abu Dhabi’s first grain bunker storage
05 April 2023: This project was initiated to store 10,000 metric tonnes of wheat inside the bunker, and IMGS Group was proud to be a part of this groundbreaking endeavour.
Richard’s Bay on course to export 60 million tonnes in 2023
05 April 2023: In 2022, European coal importers dramatically switched sources, abandoning suppliers in Russia for those in other parts of the world.
BHP and Hatch commence design study for pilot electric smelting furnace
04 April 2023: The small-scale demonstration plant would be used to collaborate with steel producers and technology providers to generate and share learnings with the aim of accelerating scale up of ESF plant designs.
Lauritzen orders two zero carbon emission bulk carriers
04 April 2023: J. Lauritzen orders two methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carriers in partnership with Cargill.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
03 April 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Liebherr: New record turnover for 2022
03 April 2023: The Liebherr Group finished the year 2022 with a new record turnover of €12,589 million. Compared to the previous year, the company thus recorded a turnover growth of €950 million or 8.2 %.
Thordon opens new market for its Thorplas-Blue bearings with Wilson vessel retrofit
03 April 2023:
Guinea’s Winning Logistics bolsters bauxite handling fleet with more Konecranes barge cranes
31 March 2023: In Q1 2023, Konecranes won an order for two Konecranes Gottwald Cranes on Barge from Winning Logistics in Guinea.
Ports of Indiana issues RFQ for new operator of International Ag Shipping Terminal on Lake Michigan
31 March 2023: Ports of Indiana has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify potential operators of the International Ag Shipping Terminal at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor.
Rio Tinto spends more than A$15.3 billion supporting Australian suppliers
31 March 2023: Rio Tinto increased its spend with Australian suppliers to more than A$15.3 billion in 2022, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support communities where it operates.
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern to combine to create CPKC
30 March 2023: Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern to combine April 14 to create CPKC, the first and only single-line railway connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada
NORDEN enters Capesize market
30 March 2023: NORDEN have acquired four Capesize vessels in two separate transactions this month to improve their portfolio of freight service solutions towards dry-segment customers.
Vale signs BIMCO’s “25 by 25 Pledge”
29 March 2023: Vale signs BIMCO’s “25 by 25 Pledge” to further advance iron ore trade digitalization.
Thordon Bearings Delivers Robust Support to Wind Power-In-A-Box Technology
28 March 2023: Thordon Bearings is supplying its grease-free, self-lubricating ThorPlas-Blue bearing material to a novel containerized wind propulsion system designed to reduce fuel consumption and fossil fuel emissions across all commercial ship types.
“Seawing” Automated Kite System to be Installed on CORONA CITRUS
27 March 2023: “Seawing” Automated Kite System to be Installed on K LINE coal carrier CORONA CITRUS
A Remarkable and Historic year for LOGISTEC
27 March 2023: LOGISTEC Announces 2022 Year-End Results: A Year of Remarkable Achievements and Financial Results
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
27 March 2023: Weekly Shipping Report from The Baltic Exchange
St. Lawrence Seaway Begins 65th Navigation Season
24 March 2023: The St. Lawrence Seaway is a Key Link in the North American Supply Chain, Moves Tens of Millions of Tons of Goods Each Year.
Optimarin expands into Asian shipbuilding market
23 March 2023: Optimarin is establishing a manufacturing base in China to boost the availability of its well-proven ballast water treatment system (BWTS) for the Asian shipbuilding and retrofit market.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Port of Amsterdam join forces with Routescanner
23 March 2023:
Enstructure expands US breakbulk operations
22 March 2023: Enstructure acquires Richardson Companies, further expanding its Gulf Coast terminals network
New road-mobile technology ordered by East African Cement operator
22 March 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured an order for a next-generation Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader, which is destined to deliver extremely efficient, environment-friendly cement handling in East Africa.
Nothing is too big for Verstegen
22 March 2023: Some grabs are too big to transport fully assembled and to save on transport costs, Verstegen ship them in main parts. Recently one of our main engineers assembled the grabs together with a team from our customer Noatum in Spain. The environmentally friendly grabs will work on new LHM 420 cranes from Liebherr Maritime Cranes.
AD Ports to Develop and Operate Safaga Port in Egypt
21 March 2023: AD Ports Group signs a 30-year Concession Agreement to Develop and Operate Safaga Port in Egypt
New enclosed bulk storage at Riga Port
21 March 2023: Two modern enclosed warehouses have now been put into operation.
Oldendorff Carriers announces change of leadership
21 March 2023: Effective today, the board of OLDENDORFF CARRIERS has appointed Patrick Hutchins as the new President and CEO of the company.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
20 March 2023: Weekly Shipping report from The Baltic Exchange
Peel Ports completes Humber Bulk Terminal acquisition.
20 March 2023: Peel Ports expands into East Coast with acquisition of HES Humber Bulk Terminal
Martin Engineering introduce new standard in wear liner technology
17 March 2023: Conveyor Wear Liner Engineered to Protect Chutes and Extend Skirt Life
Zeaborn transforms its administation with Harbor Lab's digital solutions
17 March 2023:
Grain handling expansion at Port of Immingham
16 March 2023: Grain handling at the Port of Immingham is increasing thanks to the new opportunities presented by investment from owner Associated British Ports (ABP).
Cargo is key to fair emissions calculations, says SHIPNEXT CEO
15 March 2023:
GENMA provides fast and ‘green’ coal unloading at Indonesian port.
15 March 2023: At the coal terminal of Pangkalan Susu Port, Indonesia, the GENMA catenary bucket ship-unloader has been in successful operation for 900 days.
K-Containment® Seal keeps you on the straight and narrow
15 March 2023: Kinder Australia’s Containment® Seal will keep coal and other commodities contained.
ABP wins ‘Employer of the Year’ and ‘Maritime 2050’
14 March 2023: ABP, the UK’s leading ports group, won two categories in the prestigious Maritime UK Awards
Siwertell unloading technology for new African port development.
14 March 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured an order from Senegal Minergy Port SA (SMP) for a high-capacity grain handling Siwertell ship unloader for a new port development, Bargny-Sendou, located near Dakar, Senegal, West Africa.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
13 March 2023: Weekly Shipping Update from The Baltic Exchange
Global political situation impacts Port of Hamburg
13 March 2023: Global political situation impacts Port of Hamburg annual results
Dry bulk trade growth puzzles
10 March 2023: After the weakening impulses seen last year, commodity import demand may regain some momentum during the twelve months ahead.
EMO celebrates turning 50
10 March 2023: EMO celebrates turning 50 with new one-of-a-kind Nemag grab.
Concrete slip completed for Tilbury’s new 34k tonne grain silo
09 March 2023: The Port of Tilbury’s Grain Terminal has reached an important construction milestone with the completion of the concrete slip form for the new silo, which will add a further 34,000 tonnes of automated storage at the busy Thames based terminal.
MOL and VALE agree to install Two Norsepower Rotor SailsTM
09 March 2023: MOL and VALE agree to install Two Norsepower Rotor SailsTM to an in-service Capesize Bulk Carrier
Isle of Man Ship Registry joins INTERCARGO
08 March 2023: The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) has become a member of The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO).
New records set for Ports of Indiana
08 March 2023: Ports of Indiana shipments increase 6% in 2022 as Burns Harbor and Jeffersonville ports set new records
Bedeschi 's 3D Virtual Project
07 March 2023: Leveraging on its R&D Department, Bedeschi can customize and see in advance how a future project can be with all the constraints that need to be overcome.
Siwertell ship unloaders commissioned at new Chinese power station
07 March 2023: Bruks Siwertell has completed the commissioning of two large-scale Siwertell ST 790-D-type ship unloaders for a newly developed ultra-supercritical power station in southern China, ensuring clean and efficient coal handling for their new owners.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
06 March 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Marcor Stevedoring closes contract on new Liebherr crane
06 March 2023: Marcor Stevedoring has signed a contract adding Liebherr’s largest and most powerful mobile harbour crane to its dry bulk terminal in Rotterdam.
LOGISTEC to acquire Fednav's Terminal Division
03 March 2023: LOGISTEC Announces Strategic Acquisition of Fednav’s Terminal Division, Expanding its Network in North America
Steel Cutting Ceremony for AAL's First Super B-Class Newbuild
03 March 2023: The ‘AAL Limassol’ is the first of AAL Shipping’s order of six 32,000 dwt dual-fuel ready newbuild vessels to undergo construction, billed to enter the water in 2024.
ABP launches new sustainability strategy
02 March 2023: Associated British Ports launches £2 billion plan for Energy Transition growth and Net Zero 2040
Government invests in dry bulk conveyor project for Belledune
02 March 2023: Government of Canada invests in dry bulk conveyor loop project in the Port of Belledune to strengthen our supply chain
Konecranes to provide Guyana’s first mobile harbor cranes
01 March 2023: Konecranes to provide Guyana’s first mobile harbor cranes to support Port of Georgetown’s growth
Almeria Port Authority looking to expand Carboneras
28 February 2023: Port Authority of Almeria is in the process of identifying possibilities within the port to improve and increase its infrastructure and services for the handling of new dry bulk commodities.
Grain trade restraints visible
28 February 2023: During the past twelve months a number of adverse influences affected commodity import demand around the world.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
27 February 2023: Weekly report from The Baltic Exchange
Marcor begins dry bulk terminal development in the Port of Rotterdam
27 February 2023: Marcor Stevedoring B.V. (Marcor) has taken a final investment decision to develop a dry bulk terminal at the Steinweg Hartel Terminal in the Port of Rotterdam.
Nor-Shipping prepares for "bigggest ever" event
27 February 2023: Tickets out as industry gears up for ‘biggest ever’ Nor-Shipping
Logistec reach 50 millionth ton of iron ore at the Port of Sept-îles
24 February 2023: The Port of Sept-Îles and LOGISTEC Arrimage Inc. are proud to announce that they reached the impressive milestone of handling 50 million tons of iron ore since the Port’s multi-user dock opened in March 2018.
"K" LINE Conducts Capesize Biofuel Trial
23 February 2023: “K” LINE Conducts Trial Use of Marine Biofuel on Capesize Bulker to Help Decarbonize the Shipping Industry
Bühler shows profitable growth in 2022
23 February 2023: In 2022, Bühler expanded its business and improved profitability in an uncertain and volatile business environment.
Rotterdam experiences sharp rise in coal
23 February 2023: The war in Ukraine led to unprecedented changes in goods flows last year.
CSL & Algoma order new generation self-unloaders
21 February 2023: The CSL Group and Algoma Central Corporation Order a New Generation of Kamsarmax-Based Ocean Belt Self-Unloading Ships
Golden Ocean to acquire six Newcastlemax vessels
21 February 2023: Golden Ocean Group Limited has recently announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire six modern 208,000 deadweight tons (dwt) vessels equipped with exhaust gas cleaning systems.
Port of Trois-Rivières sets new record
21 February 2023: The Port of Trois-Rivières closed 2022 with a record number of goods handled.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
20 February 2023: Weekly Shipping Update from The Baltic Exchange
Suez Canal denies "Sale"
20 February 2023: SCA denies the published misinformation on the contracting of a company to provide its services
Another US operator selects Siwertell ship unloading technology
17 February 2023: Bruks Siwertell has received an order for a next-generation Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader from new customer, Kosmos Cement Company.
Bedeschi is proud to announce the opening of Bedeschi Australia
17 February 2023: Bedeschi is proud to announce the opening of its new subsidiary in Australia. With its Head Office in Perth and satellite offices in Port Hedland and Brisbane.
Oldendorff celebrate naming ceremony of M/V “Gina Oldendorff”
17 February 2023: On 10th February 2023, Oldendorff celebrated the namegiving of their latest Japanese Capesize newbuilding, M/V “Gina Oldendorff”.
SENNEBOGEN expands crane range
17 February 2023: Introduction of the 80 t telescopic crawler crane 683 E
ABP rolls out new Terminal Operating System at Newport
16 February 2023: Associated British Ports has successfully completed the rollout of a new Terminal Operating System (TOS) – CommTrac v4 – at its port in Newport, South Wales.
Current TIS Terminals activities, amidst Russian-Ukranian war
15 February 2023: Before the outbreak of Russia’s war on Ukraine the TIS transport hub handled grain, coal, ore, containers, metal and clay, however at the moment only grain is being transported.
Western Bulk generates record profit
15 February 2023: Western Bulk generated a record net profit after tax of USD 28.6 million in the second half of 2022 and full year profit of USD 66 million from USD 1.6 billion in gross revenues.
Oldendorff launches "Centre Of Excellence"
14 February 2023: Oldendorff Carriers recently opened a Centre Of Excellence (COE), at it’s new office premises in the DIFC in Dubai.
Aumund bids farewell to proprietor, Franz-W. Aumund
13 February 2023: It is thanks to his more than 50 years of lasting and untiring commitment to the company, that AUMUND products and services today enjoy a reputation for innovation, excellent quality and reliability all over the world.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
13 February 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Flexicon Expands Quick Ship Programme
13 February 2023: Popular models of Flexicon's BULK-OUT® Bulk Bag Dischargers and BLOCK-BUSTER® Bulk Bag Conditioners have been added to an expanded QUICK-SHIP programme that offers bulk handling equipment on a rush basis from stock throughout Europe.
South Louisiana celebrates significant tonnage growth
10 February 2023: Despite Challenges including Historically Low Mississippi River Levels, Port SL Stands Strong in Global Shipping Markets.
HOPA Ports records strong season
09 February 2023: HOPA Ports records strong season despite ongoing global supply-chain uncertainty, with agri-food its strongest growth sector, reaching 33 per cent of overall tonnage.
Campostano Anchor updates fleet with eco-efficient MHC
08 February 2023: Italy’s Campostano Anchor updates its fleet with an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbour crane
Leveraging Technology and Communication in the Shipping Industry: The Key to Streamlining Operations
08 February 2023: The shipping industry is adjusting to the modern trend with smart ship technologies to enhance marine operations as the world moves toward a higher level of autonomy.
Maritime industry’s first inline shaft generator retrofit
07 February 2023: Wärtsilä and Berge Bulk complete maritime industry’s first inline shaft generator retrofit
New record for Canadian grain transport
07 February 2023: Canadian Pacific (CP) moved 2.29 million metric tonnes (MMT) of Canadian grain and grain products in January 2023, setting a new record for the month.
Cargill completes acquisition of Owensboro Grain Company
06 February 2023: Cargill recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Owensboro Grain Company, a fifth-generation family-owned soybean processing facility and refinery located in Owensboro, Ky.
Liverpool ranked one of the UK's best located ports
06 February 2023: The Port of Liverpool has been ranked as the UK’s top port for port-centric logistics potential in a new industry study.
Sandvik acquires advanced mine optimization software provider
06 February 2023: Sandvik completes the acquisition of advanced mine optimization software provider Polymathian Industrial Mathematics.
Weak shipping market persists
06 February 2023: Weekly Dry Bulk Report from The Baltic Exchange
Cooper Marine expands fleet
03 February 2023: The M/V Crimson White II, a 4,600 HP towing vessel and one of the largest vessels operating on the Tennessee-Tombigbee waterway, was recently added to Cooper Marine’s fleet.
Cimbria’s financing solutions supports customer growth
02 February 2023: Cimbria’s strategic focus on financing solutions support development for customers and create a competitive edge.
Amer Shipping orders two dry cargo vessels from Concordia Damen
01 February 2023: Sustainability considerations and the hull shape of this in-house developed ship type were the deciding factors, partly because it allows skippers to sail longer at (very) low water levels, which is predicted to occur often in the coming years.
Anglo American loads first LNG dual-fuelled vessel
31 January 2023: Anglo American loads first LNG dual-fuelled vessel in chartered fleet, cutting emissions by up to 35%
HAROPA PORT continues to grow and invest
31 January 2023: In 2023, France’s number 1 port intends to continue its investment and its transformation.
Capesize market woes
30 January 2023: The Baltic Exchange Weekly Dry Bulk Report
Cemex adds Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader to operations
30 January 2023: Bruks Siwertell has delivered a new Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader for dust-free cement handling operations in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, USA for returning customer, Cemex.
RightShip establishes dedicated ports and terminals taskforce
30 January 2023: RightShip, the leading provider of maritime data and transparency, has enhanced and formalised its services to ports and terminals to bolster operations standards...
CFL acquires stake in the Luxport Group
27 January 2023: On January 1st, 2023, CFL acquired a stake in the Luxport Group.
MOL and Mitsui Acquire AiP for Large Ammonia-powered Bulk Carrier
27 January 2023: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. today announced that they have received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the Nippon Kaiji Kyokai for the design of a large ammonia-powered bulk carrier.
Norden overcomes supply chain disruptions
27 January 2023: Primary exporter of grain in western Australia, Co-operative Bulk Handling (CBH), faced disruptions when the port from where it operates, implemented restrictions to the size of vessels, which could enter the port in December 2020.
Seaway Delivers Stability Amid Global Supply Chain Disruptions
27 January 2023: The critical role of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system in the global supply chain has been brought into sharp focus over the last few years.
Konecranes to expand its presence in India
26 January 2023: Konecranes to expand its port cranes presence in India with Larsen & Toubro licensing agreement
Strong bulk growth at Port of Toledo
26 January 2023: The Port set a record for aluminum handled at the General Cargo Dock, operated by Midwest Terminals, and grain had the strongest year-over-year growth with an increase of 14.79 percent over 2021
Rapidly growing shipyard KTU places large Nemag order
25 January 2023: Rapidly growing shipyard KTU places large order of Nemag Clamshell grabs.
Will higher steel values mean dry bulk carriers hold their value?
25 January 2023: Investors in middle aged dry bulk tonnage may be cheered by the impact of sustained higher recycled steel values, according to research commissioned by the Baltic Exchange.
AUMUND: Newly developed cleaning and sorting conveyor
24 January 2023: AUMUND has now developed a special Cleaning and Sorting Conveyor for Hawle Guss GmbH in Fu¨rstenwalde, which was commissioned in August 2022.
CHS Inc. and Cargill to expand TEMCO operations
24 January 2023: CHS Inc. and Cargill plan to expand the scope of their joint venture, TEMCO LLC, by adding the Cargill-owned export grain terminal in Houston, Texas.
COSCO Specialized Carriers joins the global consortium GSBN
24 January 2023: Major milestone achieved with first bulk electronic Bill of Lading issued over Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN)
New salt hub at Dundee
23 January 2023: Port of Dundee’s new road salt hub to keep Scotland moving during winter season.
Stuck in the doldrums
23 January 2023: The Baltic Exchange Weekly Dry Bulk Report
First Samson® Material Feeders for Biomass in South America
20 January 2023: The two Samson® Material Feeders ordered from AUMUND Ltda in São Paulo, Brazil, by first-time customer ComBio Energia S.A.
HES appoints MD to new Dry Bulk Division
19 January 2023: HES International is pleased to announce that as of 1 January 2023 Jeroen van der Neut has been appointed as Managing Director of the new Dry Bulk division of the HES International Group.
Dome Technology completes Enviva wood-pellet storage
18 January 2023: Dome Technology has completed two more domes for wood-pellet powerhouse Enviva, bringing the total domes built for the company to six.
New aggregate service begins at Canaveral
18 January 2023: Multi-tons of aggregate to be discharged at Port Canaveral monthly
Port of South Louisiana agrees to purchase Avondale Global Gateway
17 January 2023: Port SL CEO Paul Matthews, has announced that it has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with T. Parker Host to purchase Avondale Global Gateway, following the Port of South Louisiana Commission’s unanimous approval.
North Sea Port posts record year since merger
16 January 2023: Dry bulk again accounted for more than half of seaborne cargo transhipment in 2022
Shipping malaise across the board
16 January 2023: Continued slow start for dry bulk shipping sectors.
Antwerp-Bruges sees strong growth in bulk cargo
13 January 2023: 2022 was a year of challenges for Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Geopolitical tensions, the energy crisis and ongoing disruptions in supply chains made their presence felt.
Indoor Atomized Dust Control for Safer Workplaces
13 January 2023: The most recognized name in atomized mist technology for dust control has introduced a new model that suppresses indoor particulate emissions for industries such as demolition and raw material handling.
Bedeschi closes another floating terminal deal
12 January 2023: Over the years Bedeschi has been entrusted by many prestigious clients worldwide to help them overcome various marine infrastructural bottlenecks, both onshore and offshore.
Statutory Consultation for proposed green energy terminal at Immingham
12 January 2023: The public are invited to share their views on the proposed new Immingham Green Energy Terminal (IGET) located on the eastern side of the Port of Immingham, as part of Statutory Consultation on the project.
Shipping shifts course to cut emissions
11 January 2023: Shipping shifts course to cut emissions with OrbitMI and DTN API solutions for weather-optimized voyage routing
AAL transports iron ore reclaimer on single voyage
10 January 2023: AAL's scheduled monthly ‘Asia to Australia West Coast Liner Service’ (AUWC) recently provided the perfect solution for global project logistics provider NMT and its client, industrial engineering giant Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions.
DNV: Partnering on the pathways to tomorrow
10 January 2023: An interview with Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime, DNV
Aumund / UltraTech announce "Big Project"
09 January 2023: AUMUND India: Partnering again on large UltraTech project
Euroports Finland strengthens its strategic position
09 January 2023: Euroports Finland Oy and the owners of BB Logistics Oy have signed an agreement, according to which the owners of BB Logistics will sell a substantial part of the company to Euroports Finland.
Slow start for shipping
09 January 2023: The decline in the first week of the year appeared to be no surprise to the market due to the lackluster activity and seasonal headwinds since the holiday season.
Liebherr delivers LHM 800 on short notice to Port Esbjerg
06 January 2023: Liebherr supplies replacement unit at short notice after incident in Kiel Canal
Record results for AD Ports Group
05 January 2023: AD Ports Group Achieved Global Expansion and Record Results in First Year as Publicly Listed Entity
New paper mill project agreed for KEZAD
04 January 2023: KEZAD Group signs lease agreement with Star Paper Mill to establish recycled paper mill
Niagra's Thorold Multimodal hub to double in size
04 January 2023: The Thorold Multimodal Hub doubles in size with addition of new 170-acre property
Siwertell ship unloader ordered for US cement imports
04 January 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured a new Siwertell ship unloader contract from cement and ready-mix concrete producer, ARGOS USA.
Brand-New Skirting System Controls Conveyor Dust Emissions
03 January 2023: Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, recently completed development of a brand new Modular Skirting System.
Breakthrough technology for low-carbon iron making
03 January 2023: Metso Outotec supports Rio Tinto with breakthrough technology for low-carbon iron making
HGK Shipping strengthens its Dry Bulk activities
03 January 2023: HGK Shipping strengthens its Dry Shipping activities by acquiring BeKa HGK GmbH.
Rhenus strengthens its steel presence
03 January 2023: The Rhenus Group s strengthening its portfolio for the steel industry by acquiring the Robert Schmitz freight forwarding company.