Dry Bulk News Archive

U-Ming to install Anemoi Rotor Sails
02 December 2024: U-Ming Marine appoints Anemoi to install Rotor Sails on a VLOC

Why the 2025 dry bulk market looks like uncharted waters
02 December 2024: A combination of geopolitical risk and the continuing threat of violence could have direct impacts on the dry bulk market, writes Thomas Zaidman, Managing Director, Sagitta Marine SA

Ghent boosts bulk handling with a Konecranes MHC
29 November 2024: The new crane is equipped with a 4-rope grab system, a 52-tonne grab curve, and a 51-metre reach, enabling it to handle bulk carriers up to Panamax class.

TGN Port successfully completed first trial shipment of copper concentrate
29 November 2024: In this operation, 10,800 tons of Codelco’s calcine were loaded onto a Handymax vessel

Bulk cargo vessel loading with Mobile Conveying Services
27 November 2024: Bulk vessel loading plays a crucial role in global trade, enabling the efficient transfer of large quantities of cargo from land to sea.

Cargotec sells MacGregor business
26 November 2024: Cargotec sells MacGregor business to funds managed by Triton for an enterprise value of EUR 480 million to support Hiab’s future growth

Superior Opens New Crusher Manufacturing Facility In Minnesota
26 November 2024: Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, is proud to announce the grand opening of a new crushing manufacturing facility.

Vigan stays ahead of the game
26 November 2024: As a prominent player in the bulk handling market, Vigan continues to innovate and provide high-performance equipment that meets the evolving needs of the industry.

Baltic Dry Index still down 10%
25 November 2024: The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has recovered since the start of November due to stronger capesize freight rates, but the index is still down 10% y/y.

Challenging week for shipping
25 November 2024: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange

Sea terminal increases its productivity with SENNEBOGEN
25 November 2024: In November 2023, the SENNEBOGEN 895 E was delivered to the Gateway Terminal in Connecticut, USA - an important milestone for the Gateway Terminal.

Oldendorff successfully installs rotor sails
22 November 2024: Oldendorff Carriers is pleased to announce the successful installation and operational deployment of Rotor Sails on the Chinook Oldendorff.

Cimbria Boosts Efficiency and Capacity in Polish Port Terminals
21 November 2024: Efficiency and capacity are paramount in the grain and seed storage and handling industry. At Cimbria, we enhance reliability and speed, all while increasing conveying and storage capacity.

Klasco receives powerful new E-Crane
21 November 2024: Klasco, one of the largest stevedoring companies in the Baltic States, recently installed a brand-new E-Crane at one of its scrap terminals.

Safe systems for loading fertiliser
21 November 2024: Known as a vital bulk commodity throughout the industry, fertilisers must be handled carefully in order to minimise the level of product degradation and dust generation during loading procedures.

Siwertell mobile ship unloader for Libyan port
21 November 2024: Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader ensures efficient cement handling in Libyan port.

Nemag: 100 years of passion for performance
20 November 2024: This year, Nemag, a renowned international expert in the design and construction of four-rope mechanical grabs and rope connection systems, celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Vuba Resin signs deal with ABP at Port of Goole
20 November 2024: Associated British Ports (ABP) is delighted to welcome Vuba Resin, one of the UK’s most fastest growing companies in terms of both sales and prominence, to the Port of Goole.

Belledune and its logistics partner QSL strengthen partnership
19 November 2024: The Belledune Port Authority and its logistics partner QSL are strengthening their strategic partnership with the signing of a new 25-year lease agreement.

New Siwertell ship-unloader for major grain handler
19 November 2024: Bruks Siwertell has won a continuous screw-type ship unloader contract to support the operations of a major grain handler in the Philippines.

Sweet new delivery for Port of Bunbury
19 November 2024: Southern Ports’ Port of Bunbury received its first shipment of sugar in two decades with more than 7,000 tonnes of sugar unloaded from Sugar Australia’s MV Pioneer.

JSC RIKON successfully completes EU project
18 November 2024: JSC RIKON successfully completes EU project for transportationsystem development in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Strong week for Capesize
18 November 2024: The Capesize market showed a strong overall performance this week, with the Baltic 5TC gaining momentum and rising significantly from Monday's $20,872 to end the week at $26,777.

ABP’s Port of Hull welcomes two new build Eco Traders
15 November 2024: The Port of Hull recently welcomed two new eco-friendly vessels built for charterer Ahlmark Lines AB as they made their maiden voyages to the Associated British Ports (ABP) owned port.

Coal shipments to advanced economies heading for a 15-year low
14 November 2024: “During the first 10 months of 2024, coal shipments to advanced economies fell 6% y/y."

Montreal invests in upgrading containerised grain exports
14 November 2024: The government of Canada is supporting Montreal Port Authority (MPA) through financial support of C$12.5 million to be made available via its National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF).

Itaguaí to auction new ore terminal
13 November 2024: On December 18, the ITG02 area of the Brazilian Port of Itaguaí is to be auctioned, with the winner to build a new ore terminal on the 348,937 m² site.

NSU to install rotor sails on Valemax VLOC
13 November 2024: NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (NSU) and Vale International SA have reached an agreement to install rotor sails (H:35m x D:5m x 5 units) manufactured by Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd.

HES sells Deschieter inland terminal in Belgium
12 November 2024: HES International, a leading European operator of seaport bulk terminals, recently announced the completion of the sale of its Deschieter inland terminal in Belgium to TMF Operating.

New Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader order in South Korea
12 November 2024: Bruks Siwertell has secured an order for a next-generation Siwertell 10 000 S road-mobile ship unloader from South Korean operator, Incheon Northport Multipurpose Terminal.

Pampa Energía aims to build fertiliser terminal at Bahía Blanca
12 November 2024: The Argentinian Port of Bahía Blanca has reserved for six months an area of land - previously allocated for the construction of a proposed LNG terminal - to Pampa Energía, which aims to build a large fertiliser plant there.

Restraints may affect grain & soya trade
12 November 2024: Signs of added support for commodity import demand in a range of countries have become more visible in data emerging recently.

Depsite challenging week for most, Capesize experienced steady improvement
11 November 2024: The Capesize market experienced steady improvement this week, supported by robust demand and active trading in both the Atlantic and Pacific basins.

Chipolbrok orders two new sister ships
08 November 2024: As the TAI XING completes its 16th voyage, Chipolbrok is continuing its expansion spree with an order for two new sister vessels.

Cleveland Cascades to Supply Ship Loading Cascade Chute to Turkey
07 November 2024: This system will be supplied to load Cement & Clinker in Yesilovacik, Turkey. After success with a previous Cement & Clinker loading chute our customer has selected another Cleveland Cascade Chute for this application.

Introducing the TorqSense SGR521 Transducer: Revolutionising Torque Measurement with Ethernet Output
06 November 2024:

Viterra signs deal with ABP in the Humber
06 November 2024: Associated British Ports (ABP) and Viterra, one of the world leading grain marketers, are excited to announce the construction of a new state-of-the-art storage warehouse at the Immingham International Terminal (HIT).

Great Lakes operators continue to “Thordonize” with new compac bearing deal
05 November 2024:

The Andersons sign long-term lease at Port Houston
05 November 2024: The Andersons, Inc. announced it has signed a long-term lease agreement for its operations at Port Houston and will be expanding the facility to support the export of soybean meal among other bulk grains.

Liebherr celebrates 50 years of Excellence
04 November 2024: A kaleidoscope of innovation over 50 years, celebrating the Liebherr mobile harbour crane.

Milestone first iron ore shipment for new customer Gold Valley
04 November 2024: Southern Ports and Gold Valley have celebrated an historic first at the Port of Esperance following the departure of bulk carrier MV Sifnos carrying more than 78,000 tonnes of iron ore.

New Managing Director at TBA Doncaster
04 November 2024: From 1st November, TBA’s Doncaster division has a change of leadership.

Port of Kalama $26.3 million grant to improve grain exports
04 November 2024: Largest grant ever received by the Port will expand rail lines leading to the Temco grain elevator, cementing Kalama’s status as a top U.S. exporter of grain.

Slow week for shipping
04 November 2024: The Baltic Exchange Week 44 Dry Bulk Shipping Update

TasRail's new Shiploader officially opened
04 November 2024: TasRail’s federally funded $82 million Shiploader Project was formally opened by the Australian Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, at an official event at the Port of Burnie recently.

ABP acquires land to fuel future growth
01 November 2024: The 21 acres of land lies in a strategic position next to the western entrance of the Port of Immingham.

ZPMC delivers 600-2000tph ship unloader
31 October 2024: ZPMC recently completed the successful acceptance of its self-developed thousand-ton-class environmentally friendly continuous screw-type ship unloader.

GIT Coatings awarded LR's antifouling approval
30 October 2024: Lloyd’s Register awards maritime industry’s first enhanced antifouling type approval to GIT Coatings

Vancouver: Canada’s premier gateway for grain exports
30 October 2024: Canada and its vast prairie region continues to be an important global food source that helps to feed countless communities around the world by providing reliable access to high-quality grains.

Efficient grain handling with SENNEBOGEN
29 October 2024: Efficiency and reliability in grain handling are crucial to the success of the agricultural sector and logistics companies.

Expanded Oshawa Grain Terminal begins test loads
29 October 2024: The improved Port of Oshawa Grain Export Terminal has reached an important milestone, welcoming its first test shipments this fall.

New Leadership Team Elected at INTERCARGO
29 October 2024: INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, has announced significant changes to its leadership following its Annual General Meeting.

Persistent downturn for Capesize market
28 October 2024: The Baltic Exchange Week 43 Dry Bulk Shipping Update

Sharp coal decline for Antwerp-Bruges
28 October 2024: Throughput of dry bulk fell by 1.4%, mainly due to a sharp drop in throughput of coal (-55.3%).

Slight decline in dry bulk for Rotterdam
25 October 2024: Dry bulk throughput declined by 0.9% in the first three months of 2024, compared to 2023. On the other hand, iron ore and scrap throughput (11.1%) and other dry bulk* (20%) increased.

Cleveland Cascades Coal Loading Focus
24 October 2024: Cleveland Cascades have supplied over 30 systems dedicated for loading coal products.

Environmental solutions for production plants
24 October 2024: It’s impossible to crush material without dust, but how to reduce the dust development to a minimum and how can you even benefit from it?

First LPS 600 in Germany boosts logistics for J. MÜLLER
24 October 2024: The Liebherr portal slewing crane of type LPS 600, the first of its kind in Germany, is set to enhance bulk and general cargo operations at the port of Brake.

Attacks on ships in Ukraine threaten 1% of dry bulk market
23 October 2024: Since September 2024, five merchant ships have been hit by Russian missiles while in Ukrainian ports or waters.

Bergé acquires second LHM 550 for Tarragona
23 October 2024: In the Port of Tarragona, terminal operator Bergé has taken delivery of the second Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour crane. The first arrived in September.

Bulk business rising in Brazil
23 October 2024: According to figures released by ANTAQ, publicly owned ports in Brazil handled 43.22 million tonnes in July, up 6.02%.

Liebherr and ICO celebrate second LHM 550 at Antwerp XL
23 October 2024: ICO, or International Car Operator NV, has purchased a second Liebherr mobile harbour crane of type LHM 550, featuring a 54-metre outreach and a lifting capacity of up to 154 tonnes.

New TITAN W800 Truck Unloader from Telestack
23 October 2024: Telestack's NEW TITAN W800 Truck Unloader for Dry Bulk Storage and Transhipment.

Business booming at Santos
22 October 2024: In July, the Port of Santos, Brazil, posted a new monthly record for traffic, reporting a volume of 16.3 million tonnes. This was an increase of 6.9% compared to July 2023

New bulk transloading facility in New Orleans
22 October 2024: New Orleans Public Belt Railroad and Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC Celebrate New $3 Million Transloading Industrial Park in New Orleans East

New eco-hopper for Cartagena
22 October 2024: Cartagena Maritime Terminal incorporates a new hopper to speed up dry bulk operations

Panamax bulk carrier transits of Panama Canal down by 35%
22 October 2024: A new booking system introduced for ships transiting the New Panama Canal could potentially disadvantage bulk carriers, which are already suffering because of drought restrictions now in place in Latin America.

Lethargic week for Panamax
21 October 2024: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange

Ukrainian grain traffic recovering at Valencia
21 October 2024: Valencia is slowly regaining imported grain traffic from Ukraine that had been lost because of the Russian invasion.

ClassNK awards world's first notation for ships using green steel
18 October 2024: For NYK Bulk & Projects’ bulk carrier 'BRIGHT QUEEN'

Klasco receives powerful new E-crane
18 October 2024: Klasco, one of the largest stevedoring companies in the Baltic States, recently installed a brand-new E-Crane at one of its scrap terminals.

Starlinger takes action against copyists in China
18 October 2024:

BHP announce strong operational performance
17 October 2024: Strong operational performance with increased copper and iron ore production

Ports of Indiana launch Indiana River & Rail Terminals
17 October 2024: Ports of Indiana has launched a new business venture called “Indiana River & Rail Terminals,” the largest general cargo operation on the Ohio River.

China steel exports unsettling world prices
16 October 2024: China is selling growing quantities of steel abroad. As such exports are made at less than production cost, depressing steel prices globally, they are causing harm to steelmakers everywhere.

DUCAT milestone surpassed in rice shipments to West Africa
16 October 2024: DUCAT Maritime, a global maritime logistics company, has announced a significant milestone in its operations: the delivery of over 15 million tonnes of rice to West Africa since the company was founded in 2016.

Dry bulk trade embracing further growth
15 October 2024: Strengthening influences have been buoying commodity import demand elements in some countries and could remain advantagueous. Consequently world seaborne dry bulk trade in 2024 as a whole looks set to continue growing.

New Lock provides economic boost and bigger ships for North Sea Port
15 October 2024: With the New Lock, North Sea Port not only has a second sea lock but also a larger one, through which larger seagoing vessels can sail from the North Sea towards Terneuzen and Ghent.

Port of Bar to invest after storm damage
14 October 2024: Two days after July 2nd, a storm with winds of over 200 km/h hit the largest Montenegrin commercial port and collapsed three transshipment bridges and a grain loading tower.

RightShip updates age trigger for vessel inspections
14 October 2024: Update in age trigger of Inspections aims to support improvement of the safety standards of an ageing global fleet.

Soft week for dry bulk sector
14 October 2024: Weekly shipping update on the dry bulk sector from The Baltic Exchange.

ESL Shipping to build fossil-free handysize vessels
11 October 2024: ESL Shipping will build a series of fossil-free handysize vessels to serve the Nordic green transition.

Marubeni Corporation acquires 28% in Gearbulk
10 October 2024: This week it was announced that Kristian Jebsen and his family will sell their remaining 28% stake in Gearbulk Holding AG to Marubeni Corporation of Japan.

Two Cleveland Cascades Systems Installed at Port of Tyne, UK
10 October 2024: Cleveland Cascades have supplied and installed two identical systems at the Port of Tyne, Newcastle UK.

A Conversation About Dry Bulk: The PortZone Webinar Series by BEUMER Group
09 October 2024: The PortZone live webinar series, produced by BEUMER Group, is a knowledge resource for port and terminal professionals interested in the latest trends and innovations in dry bulk handling.

New cutting-edge cement carrier for Great Lakes
09 October 2024: Eureka Shipping announces construction of new cutting-edge cement carrier for Great Lakes trade

New VTG hopper wagons for Mendip Rail
09 October 2024: VTG Rail UK delivers first batch of new hopper wagons for Mendip Rail

New DP World grain terminal in Santos, Brazil
08 October 2024: The terminal promises to boost Brazil’s export capacity by 12.5 million tonnes a year, strengthening the nations role as a leading supplier of soybeans, maize and fertilizers.

Challenging week for the shipping sector
07 October 2024: Weekly shipping update on the dry bulk sector from The Baltic Exchange.

Lower domestic volumes impact Port of Vancouver
07 October 2024: International trade through the port up 3% to 62 MMT—overall cargo volumes handled by the port dipped slightly due to a 15% drop in domestic cargo, in particular volumes of forestry products, sand and gravel.

The role of wind fences in modern dry bulk stockyard management
07 October 2024: Dust control, inventory management and environmental stewardship are an essential consideration in the management of dry bulk stockyards, writes by Claire Cowie from WeatherSolve Structures.

US port strikes end – but supply chains will take weeks to recover
07 October 2024: Strike action at ports on the US East and Gulf Coast ended last week, after a new wage agreement was reached – but a backlog of more than 40 ships waiting to offload billions of dollars of cargo means the pain is not yet over.

Yara opens new ammonia import terminal
04 October 2024: This week, Yara International officially opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany.

Mantsinen launches new Automatic Quick Coupler
03 October 2024: The Mantsinen Automatic Quick Coupler increases efficiency and safety. It enables a quick change of attachments automatically from the operator’s cabin - completed in just two minutes!

Dredging begins on Lumsden Point Project, Port Hedland
02 October 2024: Work has started on dredging at Lumsden Point in the Port of Port Hedland, with approximately one million cubic metres of material to be removed over the next eight weeks.

Bruks Siwertell secures ship unloader order from Philippines
01 October 2024: Bruks Siwertell has won a continuous screw-type ship unloader contract to support the operations of a major grain handler in the Philippines.

INTERCARGO urges members to join the Dry Bulk Management Standard (DryBMS) Portal
01 October 2024: With safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability at the forefront of the dry bulk shipping industry, active participation in this pioneering platform is essential for shaping the future of the sector.

PortPic brings together the shipping industry
01 October 2024: This week in Pontignano, Italy, close to 40 different companies, stakeholders and NGOs gather to discuss and share insights about the developments taking place within hull cleaning and in-port inspections for the shipping industry.

Operations underway at Mardie Salt and Potash Project
30 September 2024: BCI Minerals has commenced operations at its Mardie Project after receiving all necessary Western Australian and Commonwealth government environmental approvals.

Positive momentum in the Capesize market
30 September 2024: The Baltic Exchange's weekly update on the Dry Bulk markets.

Tideworks Celebrates 25th Anniversary and Launch of its New Data Management Product
30 September 2024: Tideworks 2024 Customer Conference took place on September 25 – 26, 2024, in Seattle, and brought together customers and partners to share insights and review updates in Tideworks’ roadmap.

Transport Canada launches national trial for remote vessel inspections
30 September 2024: Transport Canada has issued Ship Safety Bulletin No. 23/2024 regarding the launch of a national trial for remote inspections of vessels loading grain and concentrates in bulk.

World’s largest renewable natural gas production plant is coming to Louisiana
30 September 2024: As part of the project, Woodland Biofuels Inc would utilize waste biomass to produce sustainable biofuel used in transportation, heating and electricity generation.

Martin Engineering celebrates 80 years!
27 September 2024: The world leader in bulk handling solutions, Martin Engineering, is marking 80 years of product innovation, engineering expertise and global growth.

Cleveland Cascades to Supply 2x Cascade Chutes to Canada
26 September 2024: Cleveland Cascades are presently working on the supply of 2 x identical Cascade Chutes to be supplied for the Westshore Project, Vancouver, Canada.

Creation of the International Port Development Association
26 September 2024: We are honoured to announce the creation of the International Association of Port Development (IAPORTS), a historic milestone for the sector.

Midland Line upgrade to increase grain volumes
25 September 2024: The project will see around 77 kilometres of track between Carnamah and Mingenew upgraded from a 16 tonne-axle loading (TAL) to 19 TAL, allowing 25 per cent more grain per train.

Northport breaks cargo handling record
25 September 2024: Northport set a new record by handling 52,480 fwt of steel cargo from the African Blackbird, surpassing its previous March 2024 record.

Siwertell ship unloader increases cement handling in Kuwait
24 September 2024: Bruks Siwertell has recently completed the commissioning of an ST 490-M Siwertell ship unloader for returning customer, Kuwait Portland Cement Co.

The proof is in the sampling
24 September 2024: Exploring pulses with SGS

Mixed fortunes once again
23 September 2024: The Baltic Exchange's weekly update on the Dry Bulk markets.

Solar power extends concession at Tarragona
23 September 2024: The Catalan Port of Tarragona has extended the concession that Ership has at its base on the Moll d’Aragó for a further ten years, until 25 November 2038.

CN operations back on track
20 September 2024: CN Operations have recovered following several months of labour disruption.

INTERCARGO Proposals Call on IMO to Review Carbon Intensity Indicator at MEPC 82”
20 September 2024: Drawing on extensive studies that analysed data from over 5,600 bulk carriers, INTERCARGO has highlighted several key issues with the current CII system.

FASTAR applied to over 1000 vessels
19 September 2024: Nippon Paint Marine’s FASTAR product line, offering ultra-low friction with patented hydrogel water-trapping technology, has been applied to more than 1,000 vessels to date.

Launch of Dry Bulk Management Standard Platform
19 September 2024: The Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE) has announced the launch of the Dry Bulk Management Standard (DryBMS) platform, marking a significant achievement for the maritime industry.

Liverpool welcomes UK’s largest whole maize vessel
19 September 2024: The Port of Liverpool, part of the Peel Ports Group, has welcomed the UK’s largest shipment of feed maize, reinforcing its crucial role in supporting the nation’s agricultural sector.

HES opens new agri-shed in Amsterdam
18 September 2024: HES International, a leading European bulk terminal operator, is pleased to announce the opening of a new agricultural shed at its terminal in the Port of Amsterdam (Westhaven).

Lloyd's Register reveals rapid rise of AI in maritime
18 September 2024: In the past 12 months, the maritime AI market has seen an explosive expansion, nearly tripling in size, finds the new Thetius report, commissioned by Lloyd’s Register.

Need for Feed!
18 September 2024: IMGS Packages and Distributes Barley and other Animal Feeds in Saudi Arabia

Anemoi awarded DNV Type Approval
17 September 2024: Anemoi awarded DNV Type Approval for 5x35m Rotor Sail design.

End of an era for Port Talbot
17 September 2024: Port Talbot's deep water harbour receives its last shipment of raw materials after 54 years service.

Another mixed week for the shipping sector
16 September 2024: Weekly shipping update on the dry bulk sector from The Baltic Exchange

Superior’s enhanced conveyor impact cradle
13 September 2024: Superior’s enhanced conveyor impact cradle also includes more models.

Chinese seaborne dry bulk imports up 6%
12 September 2024: Between January and August 2024, Chinese seaborne dry bulk imports rose 6% y/y, defying concerns over China’s domestic demand, its real estate crisis and producer price deflation.

Nor-Shipping plans ‘radical growth’ in 2025
11 September 2024: Nor-Shipping - evolving in line with changing ocean business demands and opportunities

TIPSP reaches a major milestone with the first night sailing in San Pedro
11 September 2024: On August 30, 2024, the San Pedro Multipurpose Industrial Terminal (TIPSP) in Côte d'Ivoire welcomed its first vessel in night navigation

Weathernews and Lauritzen Bulkers sign new 3-year contract
11 September 2024: Weathernews will deliver advanced Total Fleet Management Solutions (TFMS) to Lauritzen Bulkers under a new 3-year agreement.

PD Ports invests £1m in specialist bulk tipper fleet
10 September 2024: A £1m investment in five specialist bulks tipper trucks has strengthened PD Ports’ services for customers importing grain and powder products at Teesport.

Seventh SENNEBOGEN 870 in the fleet for Taichung Port
10 September 2024: As Taiwan's second largest port, it serves as a crucial regional centre for the shipping and storage of large-scale bulk cargo and operates as an important near-sea container shipping port.

Cargill expands feed capabilities
09 September 2024: Cargill acquires two US feed mills, strengthens production and distribution capabilities to grow with customers.

Inchcape expands operations in Chile
09 September 2024: Inchcape Shipping Services expands operations to Arica, Chile

Mixed week for shipping sector
09 September 2024: Weekly dry bulk shipping update from The Baltic Exchange

Rio Tinto IOC celebrates 70 years
09 September 2024: Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) is celebrating its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades as a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets...

Ports of Indiana opens first new dock in 20 years
06 September 2024: Local officials and port workers celebrated the opening of a new $6 million dock that will serve ocean vessels at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor.

Supramax RSA welcomes Stella Bulk Ltd
06 September 2024: CTM are pleased to welcome Stella Bulk Limited (“Stella”) to their Supramax RSA pool.

Cleveland Cascades – Grain Handling Focus
05 September 2024: 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.

New Research Centre for Sustainable Shipping
05 September 2024: Oldendorff Carriers and the University of Strathclyde (UoS) are setting up a research centre for sustainable shipping at the university in the centre of Glasgow.

Euroports and Hydnum Steel sign MoU
04 September 2024: Hydnum Steel and Euroports collaborate in the development of logistics solutions to optimise the steel supply chain in Europe.

Ongoing support from coal trade
04 September 2024: A supportive trend in coal trade has been unfolding this year, benefiting in particular from the sustained strength of China’s imports after last year’s large increase.

Anemoi partners with NAPA to maximise Rotor Sail benefits
03 September 2024: The partnership between the two maritime technology companies will enable all vessels fitted with Anemoi’s Rotor Sails to access critical weather and voyage optimisation data...

Panama Canal modifies Transit Reservation System Tariffs
03 September 2024: With these actions, the Canal reinforces its commitment to improve service levels and promoting sustainable practices in the maritime sector.

Transnet secures R5 billion loan to improve and modernise
03 September 2024: The New Development Bank has granted a R5 billion (US$ 280 million) loan to Transnet to improve South Africa’s freight rail infrastructure, locomotives, and wagons.

£23m dredger for the Tees
02 September 2024: The Emerald Duchess has proudly made its arrival to the River Tees.

42 new bulk carriers for COSCO SHIPPING
02 September 2024: The total ship order value exceeds 14.3 billion RMB, delivery from 2026 to 2027

Capesize bounces back
02 September 2024: The Capesize market experienced a strong recovery this week after a mixed start partly due to a public holiday on Monday in the UK.

Liebherr delivers BHP's first electric excavator
02 September 2024: BHP has taken another important step on their operational decarbonisation journey with the first electric excavator in BHP’s fleet now operational at the Yandi iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

Strong dry bulk growth for Klaipėda
02 September 2024: Stabilizing Trends Mark First Half of the Year at Port of Klaipeda

Euroports handles new iron ore traffic
30 August 2024: Vale, one of the largest producers of iron ore, has chosen Euroports and the Port of Tarragona for its new logistics operations to supply the Mediterranean market.

New rail connection for Bellingham
29 August 2024: Port Receives $17.9 Million Grant to Reconnect the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to Rail

Switch on with biomass: no time like the present
28 August 2024: Bruks Siwertell’s aim is to switch to renewable energy sources by 2030, with some units already upgrading to biomass boilers.

Tipping the Scales, One Bag at a Time
28 August 2024: IMGS Group recognizes the critical role that rice distribution plays in ensuring food security across West Africa, especially during times of great need.

Wind set to make major impact at SMM
28 August 2024: Amasus-owned vessel Eems Traveller docks at Port of Hamburg 3-4 September to showcase bound4blue’s eSAIL® wind propulsion system at SMM 2024.

10 years and $258 billion in trade for Hunter region
27 August 2024: Port Authority of NSW is proudly celebrating 10 years, and in Newcastle that decade has seen its operations facilitate a staggering $258 billion in trade for the Hunter region and state economy.

BHP delivers strong results
27 August 2024: BHP Chief Executive Officer, Mike Henry: Operational excellence underpins strong returns and investment in growth

Tru-Trac belt scale wins the day
27 August 2024: Following worrying discrepancies in the monitoring of production output, sales and inventory, a belt scale from Tru-Trac is winning the day for KwaZulu-Natal-based AfriSam Coedmore Quarry.

Gearbulk orders two additional Pulpmax vessels
23 August 2024: Gearbulk has signed contracts for delivery of two additional ammonia/methanol conversion ready 82,300 dwt Open Hatch newbuildings.

Picton Terminals and Parrish & Heimbecker announce new bulk agricultural marine terminal
23 August 2024: Picton Terminals by Doornekamp and Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) are proud to announce the construction of a new bulk agricultural terminal at Picton Terminals in Prince Edward County.

Valencia salt exports up 73%
23 August 2024: In the first six months of 2024, salt exports from Valencia have increased by 73.6% compared to the same period in 2023.

AU$22m investment for Kwinana Bulk Jetty
22 August 2024: The Western Australian government will invest AU$22 million to expand Kwinana Bulk Jetty’s capacity and improve logistics infrastructure and planning.

BEUMER Group to build long-distance overland conveyor
22 August 2024: BEUMER Group has been selected by Warrior Met Coal (“Warrior”) to support the expansion of Blue Creek Mine, a new state of the art underground longwall mine of high quality steelmaking coal.

Cleveland Cascades Site Services
22 August 2024: Cleveland Cascades Engineers were recently on site with several of its customers completing commissioning of new systems.

New Mantsinen cranes for UMEX Constanta
22 August 2024: UMEX Constanta has upgraded its terminal with two Mantsinen 200ES cranes for improved handling fertilizers and grains.

Galveston says goodbye to grain
21 August 2024: After almost 100 years, the Port of Galveston’s towering grain facility will soon be no more.

Enabling maritime decarbonization means no shipping companies left behind
20 August 2024: Ships that support developing economies are struggling to make the transition, writes Thomas Zaidman, Managing Director, Sagitta Marine SA.

Western Bulk reports US$2.5m first half profit
20 August 2024: For the first half of 2024, Western Bulk Chartering AS generated a net profit after tax of USD 2.5 million from a Net TC of USD 15.1 million and Net TC Margin per ship day of USD 626.

Konecranes to extend Caribbean port capacity
19 August 2024: Caribbean port extends capacity with Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Crane

Uninspriring week for shipping
19 August 2024: As the holiday season continued, it was another rather uninspiring week for the sector.

Cleveland Cascades installs FFT System in Huelva, Spain
15 August 2024: CCL have had the pleasure of working in Huelva recently, completing the installation of a FFT system ready to load copper concentrate.

Berge Bulk Adopts Sofar’s Wayfinder To Bolster Decarbonisation
15 August 2024: Berge Bulk uses Sofar Ocean’s Wayfinder dynamic voyage optimisation platform to increase fleet efficiency and accelerate its “Maritime Marshall Plan” for decarbonisation.

Superior’s Expansion At Arizona Facility Is Now Online
15 August 2024: Superior Industries, Inc., a global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, says crews at its Arizona manufacturing facility recently celebrated the first piece of finished equipment to exit the newly expanded operations.

CHS and Rumo to build grain and fertilizer terminal in Brazil
14 August 2024: New joint venture terminal at the Port of Santos is expected to handle 12.5 million tons per year.

New logistics park at Port of Gothenburg
14 August 2024: The Port of Gothenburg and Castellum to develop the first 45,000 sqm in new joint venture logistics park.

Holidays continue to impact shipping market
12 August 2024: As the summer holiday season continued, it was a very lacklustre week.

Neptune terminals upgrade coal water treatment
12 August 2024: Neptune Terminals Launches Major Upgrade to Coal Water Treatment System

Record tonnes exported from the Pilbara for 5th consecutive year
09 August 2024: The Pilbara region has achieved a remarkable milestone, with a record 758.3 million tonnes of exports passing through its ports in the 2023-24 financial year.

Container Rotation Systems goes from strength to strength
08 August 2024: Australian company Container Rotation Systems (CRS) is renowned for its container-emptying system, which offers an efficient solution to the problem of unloading bulk from containers.

Port of Hamburg "Best Global Seaport"
08 August 2024: The popularity of the Port of Hamburg remains first-class in Asia.

HHLA TK Estonia expands grain handling facilities
07 August 2024: HHLA TK Estonia enters grain season with new sustainable handling facilities.

National Ports Corporation Ltd develops 70,000m² floating port
07 August 2024: National Ports Corporation Ltd, after years of research, has developed a very safe and stable 70,000m² (17.5 acres) floating port.

Port of Long Beach sets $760 million annual budget
07 August 2024: Rail, zero-emissions part of $368m for infrastructure improvements.

Grain trade restraints may be emerging
06 August 2024: Positive influences supporting commodity import demand in a number of countries have been visible recently, but may not continue.

Guinea bauxite boom
06 August 2024: Today, Guinea accounts for more than 70% of global seaborne exports of bauxite. In 2023, Guinea bauxite exports surged 23% from the prior year, with China being the primary destination.

Inchcape expands into Philippines
06 August 2024: Inchcape Shipping Services Continues Expansion with New Office in Manila, Philippines

Weathernews signs multi-year contract with Saga Welco
06 August 2024: Weathernews signs a multi-year contract with Saga Welco for vessel and voyage optimization solutions

ABP: Preparing for harvest 2024
05 August 2024: Associated British Ports is working with major agribulk companies across its ports.

New bulk storage at Liverpool sells out
05 August 2024: New bulk storage in Liverpool sold out before its construction was complete, due to high demand likely resulting from challenging growth conditions in the UK.

Summertime Blues hits shipping
05 August 2024: A rather uneventful week for the sector as the ‘summertime blues’ kicked in.

AGCO to sell grain and protein business to AIP
01 August 2024: AGCO announces definitive agreement to sell its Grain & Protein Business to American Industrial Partners.

Melbourne grain exports hit historic high
01 August 2024: 3.37m Tonnes of Grain: Port of Melbourne’s Largest Export Commodity Hits Historic High

The Power of a 50kg Fertilizer Bag
01 August 2024: Have you ever thought about the incredible impact a single 50kg bag of fertilizer can have? For a farmer in Africa, this bag is much more than just an agricultural input; it's a lifeline.

Bad weather breaks up grounded MV Ultra Galaxy
31 July 2024: Oil spill clean-up underway on South Africa’s west coast after the weekend break-up of grounded Panama flagged cargo vessel, MV Ultra Galaxy: SAMSA

Bateman Manufacturing: Empowering Industries
31 July 2024: Founded in 1989, Bateman has over 30 years of experience in attachment manufacturing and continues to rapidly expand.

Offering customers safe solutions
31 July 2024: Associated British Ports has collaborated to develop a new attachment to make agribulk storage safer.

Increased timber to Humber ports
30 July 2024: The Humber Sprinter will visit the Humber ports twice a month.

Rio Tinto achieves 4 billion tonnes of iron ore to China
30 July 2024: Rio Tinto recently celebrated the shipment of 4 billion tonnes of iron ore from the Pilbara in Western Australia to China.

SENNEBOGEN ideal for moving coal cargoes
30 July 2024: SENNEBOGEN material handlers are specially designed to deal with demanding material handling — and are ideal for use in the coal transport industry.

A growing first half for HAROPA Ports
29 July 2024: At 4.89 Mt, cereal exports were up +38% over the first six months of the year.

A mixed week for the shipping market
29 July 2024: A mixed bag of activity across the shipping market this past week.

The critical role of maintenance in times of financial constraints
26 July 2024: The importance of implementing comprehensive maintenance programmes has never been more critical, says Mark Baller, CEO of Weba Chute Systems

Nippon Paint Marine - Driving positive change
25 July 2024: For more than 140 years, Nippon Paint Marine has been driving innovation and development within marine coatings, by consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions.

Growth for Port of Antwerp-Bruges in first half of 2024
24 July 2024: The total throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges was 143.2 million tonnes in the first six months of this year, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year.

NORDEN to acquire dry bulk operator Norlat Shipping
24 July 2024: NORDEN to acquire Norlat Shipping to further grow projects and parcelling activities

NYK Bulkship installs first wind-assisted propulsion units
23 July 2024: Reducing GHGs Through Sustainable Wind Propulsion

Strong results for Southern Ports
23 July 2024: It has been another record-breaking year for Southern Ports with nine trade records broken across its three ports at Albany, Bunbury and Esperance.

Cargo transhipment in North Sea Port remains stable
22 July 2024: Over the first six months of this year, the companies in North Sea Port recorded a volume of 33.4 million tons of seaborne cargo transhipment. This is the same as in the equivalent period in 2023.

Dry bulk newbuild contracts fell 34%, says BIMCO
22 July 2024: During the first half of 2024, newbuild contracting in the dry bulk sector fell 34.2% y/y despite favourable market conditions.

Steady week for shipping
22 July 2024: It was only on Thursday that the Capesize 5TC climbed to positive territory and became closer to $25,000. But the correction or Friday eventually settled the week at $24,652.

The PrimeTracker: A Revolution in Conveyor Belt Technology
19 July 2024: The PrimeTracker from ScrapeTec ensures conveyor belts remain optimally aligned, preventing significant damage from running off-center.

Increased iron ore throughput for Rotterdam
18 July 2024: This segment increased by 12.6% to 14.6 million tonnes due to higher steel and iron production in Germany in the first half of the year.

SeaPort Manatee orders two Konecranes
18 July 2024: SeaPort Manatee will bring extra capacity to general cargo and container handling at its operations in Tampa Bay, Florida with two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 mobile harbour cranes.

ARDELT receives crane order
17 July 2024: WESERPORT GmbH has commissioned ARDELT to supply a double jib slewing crane with integrated hopper model Tukan K.

HES International signs successful €1 billion debt capital raise
17 July 2024: HES International is proud to announce the signing of definitive documentation for its successful EUR 1 billion debt capital raise, further fueling its path for growth and portfolio diversification.

OrbitMI launches enhanced Data-as-a-Service for dry bulk vessels
17 July 2024: OrbitMI announces the launch of its latest Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering, tailored specifically for maritime industry players in the dry bulk sector.

Damen and Atal Solutions to slash shipping emissions
16 July 2024: Early in June 2024, Damen Shipyards Group announced its role in a partnership with Atal Solutions and other parties that will deliver a significant boost for the maritime green transition.

New FGD Gypsum silo at Nikola Tesla in operation
16 July 2024: In January this year, the new ESI Eurosilo designed FGD Gypsum silo at the Nikola Tesla power plant in Beograd, Serbia went into operation.

New Siwertell ship loader for high-capacity fertilizer handling
16 July 2024: Bruks Siwertell has secured an order for a Siwertell ship loader type-1A from Libyan Fertilizer Company (LIFECO).

ABP boosts marine capability through pilot launch upgrades
15 July 2024: Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest and leading ports operator, has announced an important programme of capability upgrades of its latest series of pilot launches.

Positive sentiment returns to the market
15 July 2024: Positive, active, busy and large gains reflect this past week in shipping.

Shipping associations call for IMO to amend CII
15 July 2024: INTERCARGO joins shipping industry in calls for IMO to amend flaws in the Carbon Intensity Indicator

MOL announces second Wind Challenger equipped vessel
12 July 2024: MOL announces delivery of bulk carrier Green Winds, 2nd vessel equipped with Wind Challenger hard sail propulsion system.

Biomass at the Port of Rotterdam
11 July 2024: Wood chips will increasingly serve as a raw material for the bio-based industry in the port of Rotterdam

Increased rail capacity for Port of Vancouver B.C
11 July 2024: The Holdom Overpass is advancing to construction—and will increase trade capacity at the Port of Vancouver and benefit the local community in Burnaby.

Berge Neblina embraces rotor sail technology
10 July 2024: Berge Bulk is proud to announce the successful installation of four emissions-reducing rotor sails on Berge Neblina, a 388,000 DWT Valemax Ore Carrier.

Paradip overtakes Kandla as India’s biggest port
10 July 2024: In India, the Port of Paradip has now established itself as the country’s largest, following the publication of recent figures.

Porto Sudeste breaks volume records
10 July 2024: In Brazil, Porto Sudeste has set a new record for the amount of coal unloaded in a single day.

Bilbao to expand Outer Harbour
09 July 2024: Bilbao Port Authority has put out to tender works associated with its second phase development of the Central Espigón, in the Outer Harbour.

Long-lasting corrosion-protection
09 July 2024: Steelpaint produces high-performance single-component polyurethane coatings offering significant advantages over 2-component coatings.

Varied outlook for dry bulk demand
09 July 2024: A varied outlook for commodity import demand around the world is evolving.

CSL and BCI to build advanced transhipment vessel
08 July 2024: CSL is pleased to announce a 21-year strategic partnership with BCI Minerals Limited to build and operate an innovative transhipment vessel to support the Mardie Salt and Potash Project.

Tough week for shipping.
08 July 2024: Capesize started the week on a positive note, but then experienced a downturn due to increased tonnage availability and reduced coal demand.

Vollert delivers 7th shunting robot to Brazil
08 July 2024: The Santos export terminal recently started using a PRO DER240 shunting robot to move freight trains weighing up to 3,900 tons. The new addition complements the existing robot fleet on site.

New Konecranes order for Port of Oulu
04 July 2024: Finnish Port of Oulu extends cargo handling with Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Portal Harbor Crane.

Richards Bay achieves new loading record
03 July 2024: Grindrod Terminals in Richards Bay, have recently achieved a new shift loading record.

Erik Thun launches next-generation Lake Vanern Max
02 July 2024: On Friday June 28th, the very first of Erik Thun's new dry cargo vessels, the next-generation Lake Vanern Max, was launched at Scheepswerf Ferus Smit BV in Westerbroek, Netherlands.

ABP breaks ground on £7m new bulk store at Port of King’s Lynn
01 July 2024: This marks the largest investment ABP has made in King’s Lynn to date, highlighting the company’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure and supporting the growth of the regional economy.

Intergis increases bulk handling capacity at Port of Busan
01 July 2024: Intergis adds flexibility in South Korea with new Konecranes Gottwald Gen 6 MHC

Mixed fortunes again for the shipping sector
01 July 2024: Mixed fortunes again for the sector, as ‘summertime blues’ probably described the Atlantic whilst from Asia the week started on a positive note, although as it finished even here positive sentiment eroded.

Cleveland Cascades to supply 4 systems to Nigeria
28 June 2024: Four identical systems are to be supplied to load Urea into Open Truck vehicles in Nigeria.

INTERCARGO members achieving fewer deficiencies and detentions
28 June 2024: INTERCARGO-registered dry bulk ships continue to outperform the industry average in both deficiencies and detentions, as highlighted in the latest INTERCARGO Benchmarking Report on Bulk Carriers.

Bruks ship loaders tansform AMA grain handling terminal
27 June 2024: When ADM’s Ama, facility needed replacement grain handling equipment, Bruks Siwertell installed three market-leading ship loaders, transforming the terminal’s environmental and capacity capabilities.

MOL takes over Gearbulk
27 June 2024: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd has announced that it has decided to undertake a business reorganisation of its equity-method affiliate company, Gearbulk Holding AG, and acquire a 72% stake in the company.

“Day of the Seafarer 2024 – Safety First and Foremost”
26 June 2024: On this very important annual occasion, the Day of the Seafarer, INTERCARGO expresses its heartfelt appreciation of seafarers.

Martin Engineering's new secondary conveyor belt cleaner
26 June 2024: A global leader of belt conveyor accessories has announced the next generation of secondary conveyor belt cleaners engineered to reduce dusty carryback and lower maintenance time.

New Liebherr LHM 550 for Port of Dover
26 June 2024: The LHM 550 mobile harbour crane, with its 54-metre outreach and 104-tonne-configured lifting capacity, is engineered for high-volume cargo throughput, serving the New-Panamax class and Capesize bulk carriers

Tough conveyor belts by Continental
25 June 2024: Tough materials to tackle tough operating conditions: conveyor belts by Continental

Capesize picks up
24 June 2024: The week began quietly due to a holiday in Singapore, leading to a minor initial dip. However, as the week progressed, market activity picked up significantly.

Shipping community calls for action following Red Sea attacks
24 June 2024: Shipping industry calls for action following the attack on the MV Tutor and cargo ship Verbena

TBA Group partners with Awake.AI
24 June 2024: TBA Group has partnered with Awake.AI to integrate industry-leading vessel ETA predictions into the CommTrac, TBA’s bulk terminal operating system.

Funding awarded to realise five hydrogen-powered dry-bulk newbuilds
21 June 2024: Norwegian state-owned Enova has awarded NOK 300 million in innovation funding to Maris Fiducia Norway AS

Panama Canal announces new increase in draft and daily transit
19 June 2024: The Panama Canal announced, through an Advisory to Shipping, that it will increase the current number of daily transits from 32 to 33, effective July 11.

SENNEBOGEN'S latest material handler
18 June 2024: The introduction of the powerful and versatile 826 G-series expands the product portfolio and sets new standards in efficiency and reliability.

The UK’s Port of Immingham helping to power the nation
18 June 2024: Associated British Port’s (ABP) Port of Immingham is the leading UK port specializing in the latest facilities and equipment to store and handle biomass.

INTERCARGO highlights positive improvement in bulker safety
17 June 2024: There is now a clear 10-year trend showing significant improvements in safety across the dry bulk shipping sector.

Panamax market encounters significant rises
17 June 2024: A strong demand push in the Atlantic was for the most part grain centric with decent levels of support found in both the North and South Americas particularly for first half July arrival dates.

SeaPort Manatee orders two Konecranes to expand capacity
17 June 2024: SeaPort Manatee will bring extra capacity to container and general cargo handling at its operations in Tampa Bay, Florida with two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 mobile harbour cranes.

Port of Grenaa’s Strategic Importance
14 June 2024: Situated at the core of Denmark, Port of Grenaa stands as a central gateway to the Kattegat, serving as a pivotal hub for the Northern Europe’s industrial and commercial sectors.

A clean sweep with CLIIN Robotics Cargo Hold Robot
13 June 2024: At CLIIN Robotics, innovation drives its solutions for industry challenges.

Can AI enable more sustainable shipping?
13 June 2024: Unique research project aims to cut 20% of vessel emissions

TAKRAF wagon unloading equipment delivers on design promise
13 June 2024: A project for a major Canadian bulk terminal expansion highlights how TAKRAF’s wagon unloading technology is a key part of a material handling solution.

Dover receives last timber vessel of season
12 June 2024: The timber is largely comprised of natural wind blow, from Storm Arwen in 2021, and is transported from Aberdeen via coaster vessel to the Port of Dover where it arrives two days later.

Peel Ports to use satellites for safer shipping
12 June 2024: A UK-first collaboration is set to use satellites to monitor coastal changes in a bid to create safer shipping navigation channels.

Flender celebrates 125 Years of Future
11 June 2024: When companies celebrate anniversaries, they often look back into the past. How did it all begin? What milestones were there? What successes and perhaps crises? Flender does the same.

Great Yarmouth sets sights on aggregate growth
11 June 2024: The construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk has provided a major boost to the port of Great Yarmouth in the UK.

Tata Steel invests in Port Talbot — but shuts furnaces
11 June 2024: Tata Steel is investing significant sums in the UK’s beleaguered Port Talbot steel plant. It will build a new Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), but at the same time will be closing two blast furnaces...

Uruguay implements new EU import regulations early
11 June 2024: In Uruguay, the government’s Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries of Uruguay (MGAP) has confirmed that the first ever shipment of woodchip has been made to the EU using new regulations.

Coal trade faces hurdles
10 June 2024: Although influences affecting commodity import demand positively in some countries have been evident in the past few months, it remains unclear whether the pattern is sustainable.

Subdued week for shipping
10 June 2024: With the large gatherings from around the world during Posidonia week the sector was a rather subdued affair.

Nemag Case Study: SMT Shipping’s journey to a 25% productivity boost
07 June 2024: The NemaX grab’s integration into SMT Shipping’s operations led to impressive results. Initially, the crew needed time to adapt to the new equipment, but within the first month, the handling rate increased from 1,000 to 1,250 tonnes/hour.

Indian coal imports slowing
06 June 2024: In the ten months between April 2023 and January 2024, coal imports into India rose to 212 million tonnes.

Decarbonising the Pilbara-to-Asia Iron Ore Trade Route
05 June 2024: A recent joint study reveals that Well-to-Wake emissions in the Pilbara-to-Asia iron ore export trade route can be reduced by over 90% by 2050 through the use of Liquefied Methane (LNG).

Grapple power: the imperative of bulk handling grabs
04 June 2024: “Grabs can be a very efficient tool for seamless handling of various dry bulk commodities, provided that their selection is based on various important factors such as the ones listed below.”

Port Milwaukee specializes in bulk materials
04 June 2024: Port Milwaukee, positioned on the western shores of Lake Michigan, allows for direct access to global markets via the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Smart Port is the key to speeding up the quay
04 June 2024: Question: is a loading shovel a lifting device or a transport tool? The usual answer is ‘both’ but this is a response that does not fully take into account the mechanics of the equipment.

The new SENNEBOGEN maXcab – the most modern and comfortable cab in its class
04 June 2024: Operator comfort is a priority at SENNEBOGEN, as the operator spends many hours in the cab every day.

Capesize gains momentum
03 June 2024: After a slow start due to a UK Bank Holiday, the capesize market quickly regained momentum.

Inchcape acquires Grieg Logistics AS
03 June 2024: Inchcape Shipping Services, a global leader in port agency and marine services, is proud to announce the successful acquisition of Grieg Logistics AS from the Grieg Group.

Ardelt Kranbau overhauls 32-year-old crane
31 May 2024: Change of ball bearing in Basel!

CSX Baltimore resumes full coal export operations
30 May 2024: CSX Reopens Curtis Bay Coal Piers After Tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Telestack adds to mobile conveyor range
29 May 2024: Telestack continue to lead the way in Mobile Conveyor Innovation

Dry bulk sailing distances jump 31% for routes using the Panama Canal
28 May 2024: The limits in daily transits in the Panama Canal have significantly affected the dry bulk market, with transits down 74% y/y between January and April 2024.

Mixed bag of highs and lows for shipping fixtures
28 May 2024: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange showed a mixed bag of both high and low fixtures.

Wind Propulsion for 7 new MOL Drybulk vessels
28 May 2024: Wind Propulsion Systems will be Installed on 7 Vessels Operated by MOL Drybulk

Argentina to build new dry bulk river port
24 May 2024: Terminales y Servicios S.A. is to build a new agro-industrial port at the town of Timbúes in the Argentinian province of Santa Fe.

HOPA Ports to establish short sea shipping corridor with US
23 May 2024: HOPA Ports Announces Partnership to Establish Lake Ontario Short Sea Shipping Corridor with United States

Bedeschi Eco-Hoppers order in Ghana
22 May 2024: In 2023, Bedeschi supplied Takoradi Port in Ghana with a tailor-made plant that revolutionized the whole terminal management.

Onslow Iron delivers first ore on ship ahead of schedule
22 May 2024: Mineral Resources (MinRes) has delivered first ore on ship ahead of schedule from its Onslow Iron project, unlocking a new iron ore mining region for Australia.

CRS streamlines containerized bulk handling
21 May 2024: Automated lid removal and replacement system from CRS streamlines containerized bulk handling operations.

Safety lies at the heart of INTERCARGO'S work
21 May 2024: Safety is a driver of quality and sustainable dry bulk shipping explains INTERCARGO'S Secretary General Kostas Gkonis.

Sines handles historic iron ore shipment
21 May 2024: Portsines, which is the concessionaire of the Portuguese Port of Sines’ Multipurpose Terminal, has reported handling a historic shipment of iron ore.

An enlarging grain and soya trade
20 May 2024: Recent estimates continue to suggest that a broadly based expansion of world trade in grain and soya is unfolding.

Bruks Siwertell new anti-collision system
20 May 2024: New radar based anti-collision system enables safer and faster dry bulk unloading operations.

Lacklustre week for shipping
20 May 2024: The Baltic Exchange has reported on a subdued week for the dry bulk shipping marketplace with the capesize market seeing a steady decline through the week.

HES signs €1 billion debt capital raise
17 May 2024: HES International is proud to announce the signing of definitive documentation for its successful EUR 1 billion debt capital raise, further fueling its path for growth and portfolio diversification.

Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor kicks off $77m construction season
17 May 2024: Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor kicks off record construction season with more than $77 million in projects underway at Lake Michigan port.

ScrapeTec Trading's upcoming E-Prime Tracker
16 May 2024: ScrapeTec Trading's upcoming E-Prime Tracker set to revolutionize conveyor system monitoring

Two DSI Sandwich Conveyors at Buritica Project, Colombia
16 May 2024: Dos Santos International recently commissioned two Sandwich belt high angle conveyors for Continental Gold’s Buriticá project in Antioquia, Colombia.

World's 1st Wind Challenger-equipped Coal Carrier
15 May 2024: Shofu Maru, World's 1st Wind Challenger-equipped Coal Carrier, Achieves Fuel Savings of 17%

British Steel begins £1.25-billion decarbonisation plan
14 May 2024: Significant preparation works continue at pace after British Steel secured planning permission to build an electric arc furnace at its Scunthorpe site.

Associated Terminals' acquires S.H. Bell
13 May 2024: Associated Terminals, a leading provider of stevedoring and marine services, is proud to announce that its management group has purchased S.H. Bell Company and its subsidiaries.

Strong start for the Capesize market
13 May 2024: Tuesday marked a strong start for the Capesize market with rising rates in both the Pacific and Atlantic regions, driven by increased miner activity and healthy cargo volumes particularly in the Pacific.

Innovation behind VIGAN’s grain handling expertise
10 May 2024: Based in Nivelles, Belgium, VIGAN Engineering S.A. stands as a prominent figure in the bulk handling industry, boasting over 55 years of pioneering expertise.

TAKRAF secures major iron ore project
09 May 2024: TAKRAF Group announces the signing of a contract for a complete iron ore in-pit crushing, screening and material handling system together with a train loading station in Mauritania.

Versatile atomized mist cannon
09 May 2024: In response to input from customers across the demolition and bulk material handling sectors, a major provider of atomized mist technology has introduced a powerful new mobile mid-sized dust control cannon.

Intermarine launches Intermarine Bulk Carriers
08 May 2024: Intermarine is expanding its portfolio to offer bulk shipping services under the new Intermarine Bulk Carriers brand. Intermarine is also expanding its fleet with two additional F300 vessels.

Metso to restructure Minerals equipment business
07 May 2024: Metso plans to restructure Minerals equipment business to strengthen competitiveness and improve efficiency

Staggered week for shipping market
07 May 2024: A week whereby activity was largely fragmented by various holidays spread across the globe.

United Steel Supply to invest $10m at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville
07 May 2024: United Steel Supply LLC will invest up to $10 million at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville to open a steel processing and painting facility, creating as many as 20 jobs.

ProStack Teams Up with Powerscreen New England
03 May 2024: By joining forces, these industry leaders aim to elevate the material handling landscape in North America, providing customers with a comprehensive suite of solutions.

Monjasa and FAMOIL expand biofuels logistics in South America
02 May 2024: On 22 February 2024, global top 10 marine fuels company, Monjasa, supplied a total of 510 tonnes of B30 marine biofuels the Cargill operated dry bulk carrier, Infinity Sky, in the Port of Callao, Peru.

Optimarin enters new growth phase
02 May 2024: Ballast water treatment specialist Optimarin enters new growth phase with Hyde Marine acquisition to strengthen BWTS market position

Cimbria Port Terminal Projects in Poland Increase Efficiency and Capacity
01 May 2024: In a quite classic business as grain and seed storage and handling, two keywords are pivotal: efficiency and capacity.

ESG provides a roadmap for dry bulk shipping says INTERCARGO
30 April 2024: ESG provides a roadmap for dry bulk shipping says INTERCARGO as it publishes first ESG Review

OneHealth by VIKAND brings remote healthcare to four GMSA vessels
30 April 2024: OneHealth by VIKAND Brings Remote Healthcare to Four Gourdomichalis Maritime S.A. Vessels

Strategic expansion and sustainable initiatives at Grenaa Port, Denmark
30 April 2024: Grenaa Port, situated as Denmark’s premier central deep-water port and serving as the primary gateway to the Kattegat, stands out for its commitment to responsiveness and flexibility.

Challenging week for Capesize
29 April 2024: The Capesize market endured a challenging week, marked by persistent negativity across both the Pacific and Atlantic regions.

YILPORT Gävle continues to focus on electrification
29 April 2024: YILPORT Gävle is located in Sweden and is the home to a general cargo terminal as well as a container terminal, which happens to be the largest container terminal on the Swedish east coast.

A conversation about dry bulk
26 April 2024: PortZone is a live webinar series and community that brings together a variety of dry bulk ports & terminals experts as guest speakers, discussing the current state of the industry and new innovative thought processes.

Gdynia to expand transshipment capacity
26 April 2024: Major infrastructure developments under way at the Port of Gdynia

Van Aalst Reclaim Unit for ARGOS USA
25 April 2024: The machine will be used to reclaim cement from a flat storage building with a discharging rate of 200 TPH to a day silo.

Better than expected for Klaipeda
24 April 2024: Better than expected results despite geopolitical unrest.

Lübeck’s port operator LHG increases project cargo and bulk throughput
24 April 2024: With the continuing growth in the size of the vessels coming to the Port of Lu¨beck, the volume of project cargo reaching the port is also increasing, writes Managing Director Sebastian Ju¨rgens.

PK Terminal relies on the SENNEBOGEN 875 E Hybrid
24 April 2024: In the heart of Estonia’s largest port, PK Terminal OÜ relies on innovative solutions for efficient and fuel-saving port handling.

Hat-trick for Port of Blyth
23 April 2024: The Port of Blyth announced record financial performance for the third consecutive year at its recent Annual Public Meeting.

Port of Antwerp Bruges sees drop in dry bulk
23 April 2024: While outgoing flows of dry bulk rose by 9. 7%, incoming flows fell by 24.4%, resulting in a fall of 12.1% in the dry bulk segment.

Dry Bulk Down for North Sea Port
22 April 2024: North Sea Port records decline in cargo throughput in first quarter of 2024

Positive week for shipping
22 April 2024: Weekly dry bulk shipping update from The Baltic Exchange

Remote-controlled rail loading in Finland
22 April 2024: The seaport operators in Pori, Finland, rely on a radio-controlled shunting solution from Vollert for the rail loading of iron sulphate as bulk goods.

BEUMER to supply 2 km Pipe Conveyor
19 April 2024: BEUMER Group Secures Contract to supply 2 km Pipe Conveyor to Port of Saguenay, Canada

Martin Engineering celebrates 50 years of air cannon technology
19 April 2024: A world leader in bulk handling solutions Martin Engineering is marking the 50th anniversary of its invention of the world’s first low-pressure air cannon.

New Cutting-Edge Cement Carrier for Great Lakes Trade
18 April 2024: Eureka Shipping Announces Construction of New Cutting-Edge Cement Carrier for Great Lakes Trade

Volvo CE continues to perform and transform despite downturn
18 April 2024: Volvo CE is proving its commitment to perform and transform, delivering for its customers for today and tomorrow, while it feels the effects of the industry downturn.

Castellón introduces more anti-dust measures
17 April 2024: The Spanish Port of Castellón has introduced important environmental upgrades to its South Dock area, where 20 new dust trap screens have been erected.

Modern bulk operations at RAK Ports
17 April 2024: Situated in the northernmost emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah, RAK Ports acts as an important maritime gateway for bulk cargo.

Norwegian Greentech contracted to equip hybrid bulk carriers
17 April 2024: Norwegian Greentech announced last month that it has been contracted to supply the ballast water treatment systems to two 5,000dwt eco-friendly hybrid bulk carriers.

DryDel adds ice-class bulker to fleet
16 April 2024: DryDel Shipping has expanded its fleet with the delivery of the 2015-built kamsarmax, m/v Nord Beluga.

Ports of Indiana receive first ocean bulker of 2024
16 April 2024: Ports of Indiana welcomes M.V. Jamno as first ocean vessel of the 2024 international shipping season

AGL to Manage Walvis Bay Bulk Terminal
15 April 2024: Africa Global Logistics signs contract to manage Walvis Bay Multipurpose Bulk Terminal

Mixed week for shipping
15 April 2024: A mixed week, the opening part returned weaker rates only to find some impetus mid-week to flatten out as the week ended.

State-of-the-Art Aggregate Facility at the Port of Liverpool
15 April 2024: Aggregate Industries Announces Multi Million Pound Investment in State-of-the-Art Facility at the Port of Liverpool

Cleveland Cascades to Supply FFT System to Huelva, Spain
12 April 2024: Cleveland Cascades is to supply a Free Fall System to its customer located in Huelva, Spain.

Berge Bulk Debuts Newest Ship
11 April 2024: Berge Bulk Debuts Newest Ship, Berge Mauna Kea, The First In A Series Of Four Hyper-Efficient Newcastlemax Vessels

Gdansk receives two new Liebherr cranes
11 April 2024: Two new Liebherr LHM 280 self-propelled cranes arrive at the Port of Gdansk

Iron ore prices set for steep drop
10 April 2024: Experts are predicting a sharp fall in iron ore prices, following the crash in prices for lithium and nickel.

Potential trade restraints emerging
10 April 2024: Although supportive features are visible, commodity import demand during this year could experience sizeable elements of weakness.

CSL announce European Partnership
09 April 2024: Peak Group and CSL are pleased to announce the launch of their new partnership, Peak CSL Group, following CSL’s acquisition of 50% of Peak.

Duluth receives first "saltie"
09 April 2024: The first oceangoing vessel of the 2024 maritime shipping season entered the Port of Duluth-Superior April 1st.

Eagle Shareholders Approve Merger With Star Bulk
09 April 2024: Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. have announced that its shareholders voted in favor of a proposal to approve and authorize the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 11, 2023

Oldendorff streamlines processes with Harbor Lab
09 April 2024: Oldendorff Carriers contracts with Harbor Lab to provide global transparency in port transactions and revolutionise disbursement accounting

Capes gain momentum
08 April 2024: The Capes started the week off slowly but gradually gained momentum.

Closed-loop technology for woven PP bags
05 April 2024: For processing post-consumer recycled PP, Starlinger developed the eqoCLEAN filter module for their PP tape extrusion lines.

Viterra outturns 4.3mt of grain this season
05 April 2024: Viterra has outturned 4.3 million tonnes of grain this season, equivalent to 75% of the 5.6 million tonnes growers delivered to our sites during the 2023/24 harvest.

CSBP Fertilisers completes $11m conveyor upgrade
04 April 2024: With fertiliser collections ramping up ahead of seeding, CSBP Fertilisers is pleased to announce it has completed an $11 million refurbishment of its direct import conveyor system at its Kwinana works.

INTERCARGO and RightShip launch Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence
04 April 2024: INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, and RightShip, the leading global ESG focused digital maritime platform, proudly launch the Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE).

Liebherr mark another record year
04 April 2024: The Liebherr Group finished the 2023 business year with a record revenue of €14,042 million. Compared with the previous year, this represents a revenue growth of €1,453 million or 11.5 % for the company.

Cargill increases its renewable energy capacity by over 40%
03 April 2024: Cargill is rapidly expanding its renewable energy portfolio to meet its ambition of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 10%

Celebrations as first bulk export leaves Broome.
03 April 2024: Thunderbird makes history as first bulk zircon exports leave Broome, Australia.

DP World to build agribulk terminal at Brazil's Santos
03 April 2024: DP World has joined forces with Brazilian railway operator Rumo to build a new terminal at the Port of Santos, to handle 12.5 million tonnes a year of grains and fertilizers.

Konecranes acquires Kocks Kranbau
03 April 2024: Konecranes strengthens its port services presence with acquisition of German Kocks Kranbau GmbH

High-Capacity Bucket Elevator Shipped to UMEX
02 April 2024: Cimbria recently shipped the elevator top for their high-capacity Bucket Elevator EH64 to the impressive port terminal facility they are constructing for UMEX SA Constanta in Romania.

Tangshan port to increase bulker berths
02 April 2024: The Chinese port of Tangshan is planning to build a 300,000 tonnes-class bulk cargo berth and a 300,000 tonnes-class ore berth.

Bleste Sia introduces new Bleste Bucket
28 March 2024: The Bleste Bucket is a modern iteration of the traditional bulk grab container, however, this innovative yet simple product improves dry bulk handling for companies looking for efficiency, cost and speed gains.

Adani Ports acquires Gopalpur Port In Odisha
27 March 2024: Adani Ports secures 95% stake in Gopalpur Port as part of its integrated logistics strategy.

ClassNK awards first-ever “ELW” notation to bulk carrier “ELETTRA”
26 March 2024: ClassNK awards first-ever notation for improvements in living and working environment to Fuyo Kaiun's bulk carrier "ELETTRA"

Record trade volume for Port of Vancouver
26 March 2024: Strong Canadian exports support record 2023 trade volumes through the Port of Vancouver

Sagitta Marine forecasts volatility and opportunity for small bulker sector
26 March 2024: Co-founder and MD of Panama-based operator identifies upside from a combination of political and weather risk.

Alfa Laval sustainable solutions support IMO’s net zero ambitions
25 March 2024: There is an increasing focus within Alfa Laval to support customers towards the energy transition to meet the IMO’s recommendations for reducing GHG & CO2 by 2030 and to achieve net zero target by 2050.

Compelling week for Panamax but Capesize struggled
25 March 2024: Similar to last week, the Capesize started positively but it was soon paused.

Marcor Stevedoring receives new LHM 800
25 March 2024: Mobile harbour crane of type LHM 800 has arrived at Marcor’s Hartel Terminal to serve as logistical bridge between the port’s quay and storage warehouses for dry bulk cargo

Panama Canal Increases Daily Slots at Panamax Locks
22 March 2024: The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced a new adjustment to accommodate the growing demand for transits, by increasing the number of daily slots available in the Panamax Locks.

Cleveland Cascades complete system installation in Asturias, Spain
21 March 2024: Cleveland Cascades Engineers recently carried out installation and commissioning for one of its systems supplied to Asturias, Northern Spain...

DNV establishes Tanker and Bulker Expert Team in China
21 March 2024: DNV has established a Tanker and Bulker Expert Team based in Shanghai. With strong global demand and fleet renewal planned, DNV is well prepared to support customers in these key segments.

13% of world seaborne trade under attack
20 March 2024: “Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, coupled with a rise in piracy off the coast of Somalia, are disrupting global trade.

Cargill shares outcome of wind assisted propulsion
19 March 2024: Findings reveal significant fuel savings, underscoring the potential for wind assisted propulsion to support the shipping industry’s decarbonization efforts

Dangers of coal cargo
19 March 2024: Case study from Skuld, a world leading marine insurance provider, on the ever present dangers associated with seaborne coal transportation

Panamax market erupts into life
18 March 2024: The Panamax market erupted into life midweek with rates improving as a strong push from both South and North America led the drive.

Research for Rotterdam's raw material transition
18 March 2024: DRIFT research offers the port of Rotterdam guidelines for its raw material transition

Wilson Sons acheive 66% growth attending bulk carriers in Brazil
18 March 2024: Wilson Sons, a leader in port and maritime logistics in Brazil, reported, last year, a significant increase in services to bulk carriers through its Shipping Agency.

ABP pioneers grain-monitoring robot
15 March 2024: ABP pioneers grain-monitoring robot to revolutionise safety in agricultural storage

New rail transload yard at Hamilton Port
14 March 2024: Toronto Tank Lines (TTL) expands operations with brand-new rail transload yard at Pier 25 in Hamilton

Grabbing the limelight with coal clamshells from BATEMAN
13 March 2024: Founded in 1989, BATEMAN has over 30 years of experience in attachment manufacturing and continues to rapidly expand.

Largest soybean meal shipment in HES Gdynia history!
13 March 2024: The bulk carrier CSSC Le Havre with an animal feed commodity on board arrived at HES Gdynia terminal on Friday morning. The 120.000 dwt vessel is more than 254 m long and has the draft of 12,8 m.

SSY Futures launches dedicated Agricultural commodities business
13 March 2024: SSY recently announced that its commodities arm, SSY Futures, is further expanding its reach in the commodities sector with the launch of a dedicated Agricultural Derivatives sales and execution desk.

Bedeschi to supply new coal transhipment system
12 March 2024: Bedeschi S.p.a. has announced the finalization of a new contract for a coal transhipment system (a similar system can be seen, above), and is delighted to have gained the trust of a new esteemed customer in Indonesia.

Slowing growth in dry bulk trade envisaged
12 March 2024: Following last year’s resumed growth, commodity import demand may lose some momentum over the next twelve months, based on recent signs.

Diverse fleet adds to Algoma revenue growth
11 March 2024: A reliable and diverse fleet contributes to revenue growth and solid financial results for 2023

Storing and Discharging Bulk Materials
11 March 2024: Learn from the experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology as they present 2 related courses in April and May. Both courses take place in Chatham, Kent at the Wolfson Centre premises.

Week of mixed fortunes for shipping
11 March 2024: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange

BIMCO - Attack on MV True Confidence
07 March 2024: Industry Associations express their deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of MV True Confidence in an attack in the Red Sea on 6 March 2024.

Porto Chibatão sets another milestone with four LBS 800
07 March 2024: The contract for the purchase of four cranes was signed during the Intermodal event in São Paulo in 2022. The cranes were delivered in September and are now part of a fleet of 16 barge-slewing cranes in operation at the port.

Port of Rotterdam Authority 2023 annual report
06 March 2024: The year 2023 was characterised by geopolitical turmoil, low economic growth and faltering global trade.

Handling Aggregates from Self-Unloading Vessels
05 March 2024: Telestack offer flexible and cost effective systems!

North Sea Port affected by changing geopolitics and EU economy
05 March 2024: In 2023, companies based in North Sea Port recorded a volume of 65.9mt (million tonnes) of seaborne cargo throughput. That is a fall of 11%, or 7.8mt of goods, compared to the record year 2022.

Thumbs up given to new San Juan de Marcona minerals port
05 March 2024: In Peru, state private investment management agency, ProInversión, and the Ministry of Transport and Communications have jointly declared the proposed San Juan de Marcona port terminal as being in the public interest.

Eventful week for Panamax
04 March 2024: Latest weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange

Strong year for HOPA Ports
04 March 2024: Infrastructure investments driving cargo trends at the Ports of Hamilton and Oshawa

Cleveland Cascades Cement & Clinker Focus
01 March 2024: 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.

NORDEN adds to Capesize portfolio
01 March 2024: NORDEN acquires four Capesize newbuildings to meet strong demands from customers looking to unlock economies of scale by sizing up to improve efficiencies while lowering emissions.

Zero-Carbon cement plant for Port of Amsterdam
01 March 2024: The all-electric zero-emissions plant, of an initial capacity of 1.2 million tonnes, will cut CO2 emissions by 1 million tonnes annually.

Shipshave’s ITCH system ensures integrity of hull coatings
28 February 2024: Independent laboratory testing has confirmed there is no decrease in the thickness of hull coatings from the use of Shipshave’s In-Transit Cleaning of Hulls (ITCH) solution.

A mediocre bulk freight market
27 February 2024: Changes in the bulk carrier freight market demand/supply balance has resulted in a year of mediocre market performance during the past twelve months.

Ports of Indiana ships 12.6mt of cargo in 2023, second-highest in 63-year history
27 February 2024: Ports of Indiana shipped 12.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2023, the second-highest tonnage in its 63-year history. This is a 6-percent increase over 2022 and second only to 2018.

Queensland port's milestone start
27 February 2024: More than two million tonnes of trade have passed through the Port of Mackay in just seven months, underlying the publicly owned port's versatility and importance to the region.

Bühler improves profitability in 2023
26 February 2024: In 2023, Bühler successfully navigated a complex and volatile global landscape and increased its profitability.

Capesize witness increased activity
26 February 2024: Throughout the week, the capes witnessed a notable increase in activity after a slow start.

Port and Terminal Operations for Bulk Cargoes
26 February 2024: Port and Terminal Operations for Bulk Cargoes is an online course designed to help delegates understand the issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of bulk materials in port terminals and at sea.

Superior Telestacker® conveyor automation made easier to use
26 February 2024: Superior Industries, Inc. has announced the launch of version 14.0 of its TeleStacker Conveyor PilePro™ Automation programme.

The first Norsepower Rotor Sail™ funded by German Government to be fitted on Baltrader’s new cement carrier
26 February 2024:

Sustainable port: Amsterdam retains a keen ‘green’ focus
23 February 2024: Port of Amsterdam manages and develops one of the largest sea ports in Europe.

Bulk cargo in the Port of Hamburg remains relatively stable
22 February 2024: In the first nine months of last year, the handling of suction cargo at the Port of Hamburg increased by more than 40%.

Sea trials complete for MinRes inaugural transhipper
22 February 2024: Mineral Resources (MinRes) has commissioned its first transhipper – MinRes Airlie – after successfully completing sea trials.

Marcor receive first Liebherr LHM 800e crane
21 February 2024: Marcor, the Rotterdam-based stevedore and terminal operating company, has taken delivery of its first Liebherr LHM 800e mobile harbour crane.

Record bulk volume for Maputo
21 February 2024: Port of Maputo reaches new level with record volume of 31.2mt – Growth of more than 16% over the previous year

EuroDry reports on turbulent year in dry bulk
20 February 2024: EuroDry Ltd., an owner and operator of dry bulk vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for dry bulk cargoes, has announced its results for the three and twelve-month periods ended 31 December 2023.

Grain trade looking brighter
20 February 2024: Prospects for world grain and soya trade in the current 2023/24 year ending third quarter 2024 are looking brighter.

New e-fuels to make international shipping greener
20 February 2024: This is the goal of the new €17 million European GAMMA project, where companies and researchers from Europe will develop and convert a bulk carrier to sail on climate-neutral fuels and green power.

Baltic Exchange: Shipping Market Update
19 February 2024: Latest dry bulk shipping market update from The Baltic Exchange for the week ending 16 February 2024.

Bedeschi recognised for supporting green energy transition
19 February 2024: Bedeschi is proudly supporting the Green Energy and Green Steel transition globally.

Superior unveils enhanced conveyor idler
19 February 2024: Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has unveiled the most significant redesign to conveyor idlers in decades.

Nor-Shipping 2025 80% sold out
16 February 2024: Nor-Shipping’s 60th anniversary exhibition is gearing up to be the most popular yet. Organisers say that existing pre-sales records have been “smashed”, with over 80% of the main hall space now sold out.

2024 IGC Grains Conference to take place 11 - 12 June 2024
15 February 2024:

Amer Shipping sets new sustainable standard
15 February 2024: Amer Shipping sets new sustainable standard with dry cargo vessel Adriana Maria

100,000 hours of biomass unloading expertise
14 February 2024: Biomass handling Siwertell ship unloaders are located around the world, supporting the phaseout of coal and helping power stations make the switch from fossil fuels to renewable sources.

Navigating excellence in maritime services
14 February 2024: For the past 16 years, Safina Shipping Agency has been at the forefront of maritime expertise, evolving into one of the top 20 shipping agencies in Egypt.

2020 Bulkers sells newcastlemax pair for $127m
13 February 2024: 2020 Bulkers Ltd have announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its 2019 built Newcastlemax vessels Bulk Shanghai and Bulk Seoul to an unaffiliated third party.

AMECO extends life of shiploader for leading cement producer
13 February 2024: This is where relying on the expertise from AMECO Group which has delivered 380+ material handling machines worldwide with some of them still in continuous operations for 30+ years is key.

Dust Control: The DEM Sweet Spot
13 February 2024: Lee Gailer, RST Solutions, Australia, outlines how to achieve ideal moisture levels for controlling dust while using less water to preserve product quality.

A captivating week for Panamax
12 February 2024: A captivating week for the Panamax market with various peaks and troughs seen across the market.

Steady year for Trois-Rivières
12 February 2024: Freight traffic at the Port of Trois-Rivières remained stable in 2023. In fact, 4.2 million metric tonnes (MMT) of goods transited through the Port, compared with 4.3 million in 2022.

Gdynia expands grain capacity
09 February 2024: Expansion of the grain capacities at HES Gdynia terminal.

Dry Cargo International Celebrates 25th Anniversary!
08 February 2024: Dedicated to the International Dry Bulk Industry, Dry Cargo International Celebrates 25 Years Of Publishing!

Haver & Boecker engineer largest grizzly screen
08 February 2024: Haver & Boecker Niagara custom-engineers the largest vibrating grizzly screen in the world.

AD Ports takes over Karachi Port's east wharf
07 February 2024: AD Ports Group has announced the signing of a new concession agreement for bulk and general cargo operations with Karachi Port Trust (KPT).

EBRD lends US$42m to Azerbaijani shipping company
07 February 2024: The loan is to finance the expansion of the company’s merchant fleet operations

Anemoi awarded grant from Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition
06 February 2024: Anemoi awarded grant from Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition to test and develop its 3.5m Rotor Sail design

GAMMA project to make international shipping climate-neutral
06 February 2024: Transport and trade on the ocean blue must be made much greener. This is the goal of the new €17 million European GAMMA project.

MacGregor GravityVibe™ - a new gravity self-unloading system
06 February 2024: MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has launched a new and augmented gravity self-unloading system that will allow bulk carriers to deliver a wider variety of cargo, in greater volume.

Another week of steady declines for Panamax market
05 February 2024: It proved to be another week of steady declines for the Panamax market. With a heavy ballaster list and increased tonnage count, resistance from owners was mostly scarce.

Iron ore boost for Duluth
05 February 2024: Boosted by a 28-season high for iron ore, total maritime tonnage for the Port of Duluth-Superior finished the 2023 navigation season up 4.5 percent...

Lithium surge raises stability concern
05 February 2024: The global demand for lithium for use in batteries has led to an increase in shipments of spodumene, a cargo which possess shifting and/or liquefaction risks.

Rotterdam appoints new CEO
05 February 2024: Boudewijn Siemons appointed CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority

Peel Ports Logistics signs vessel agency deal with Drax.
02 February 2024: Peel Ports Logistics has signed a deal to become renewable energy specialist Drax’s new shipping agency service provider for vessels importing biomass into Liverpool.

Ta-Ho invests in digitalization to reduce emissions
01 February 2024: Agreement with NAPA follows a successful pilot that demonstrated 4% fuel saving potential through operational profile optimization, enabling Ta Ho to accelerate its sustainability journey.

TIPSP welcomes nickel ore carrier "MV Sasebo Glory"
01 February 2024: TIPSP welcomes "MV Sasebo Glory" to the Port of San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire: a bulk carrier with a draft of 13.47 meters. The ship was loaded with 82,000 tons of nickel ore for export in 2.5 days!

ABB to acquire weather routing business, DTN Shipping
31 January 2024: ABB to expand offering to vessel weather routing, analytics, reporting and shore-based support through the acquisition of the shipping business of DTN Europe BV and DTN Philippines Inc.

INTERCARGO Statement on Safety of Seafarers
30 January 2024: Safety of seafarers is paramount say dry bulk ship owners

North Sea Port secures 106,000 jobs
30 January 2024: When the merger began on 1 January 2018, North Sea Port accounted for 96,750 direct and indirect jobs. Six years later, the tally stands at 105,912, rounded up to 106,000.

Fluctuating week for dry bulk market
29 January 2024: According to the Baltic Exchange, the capesize market witnessed a mixed and evolving week with notable fluctuations in different regions.

NEUERO’s new generation of Multiport ship-unloaders
29 January 2024: As a leader in maritime logistics solutions, NEUERO Industrietechnik proudly introduces their revolutionary MULTIPORT generation of ship-unloaders.

NYK Holds Dry Bulk Safety Conference in Greece
29 January 2024: Held overseas for the first time with Greek shipowners to achieve safer ship operations

Dry bulk shipping focuses on safe operations in challenging times
26 January 2024: Geopolitical conflict and decarbonization goals occupy a growing INTERCARGO membership as it navigates 2023 and sails into 2024

EMS-Tech expands in Canada with west coast office
25 January 2024: EMS-Tech Inc., a global leader in bulk material handling systems, has announced the opening of its new office in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Port of Immingham gateway to international markets
25 January 2024: The UK Port of Immingham is the gateway for skim iron being exported from the east coast by metal recycler Enicor to global markets.

Record volume for Port of Sept-Îles
24 January 2024: The Port of Sept-Îles back in second place among Canadian ports with record volume in 2023

Verbrugge streamlines operations with advanced TOS from Konecranes
24 January 2024: First Benelux order for Konecranes terminal software solutions for containerized and non-containerized cargo operations

Dampier Salt agrees to sale of Lake Macleod operation
23 January 2024: Dampier Salt Limited (Dampier Salt) has entered into a sales agreement for the Lake MacLeod salt and gypsum operation in Carnarvon, Western Australia, with privately-owned salt company Leichhardt Industrials Group.

A week of gains for the Panamax market
22 January 2024: A week of gains for the Panamax market as a build-up in activity from South Atlantic came to the fore once again, with South America absorbing tonnage demand worldwide,

Langh Ship's second 7800 dwt newbuilding has been named
22 January 2024: The naming ceremony of the second vessel of Langh Ship’s series of three 7800 dwt multipurpose vessels took place today, 22nd January 2024.

NAVTOR - Simplifying ships from shore
22 January 2024: In a climate of increasing complexity, with new regulations, environmental concerns and commercial considerations, how can owners and operators control their fleets, and futures, from dry land?

ADM to expand traceable soybean pilot
19 January 2024: Successful pilot has resulted in 2.4 million bushels (64,000 metric tons) of verified, fully traceable U.S. soybeans shipped from U.S. to Europe

Liebherr provides twice the power
19 January 2024: Two powerful LH 110 M High Rise Port handling machines are now bringing Rostock's cargo and fishing port up to speed. They work tirelessly day and night loading and unloading a wide variety of cargo ships.

New Cleveland Cascades loading chute system for Longview, USA.
18 January 2024: Working with their valued customer Thor Global, Cleveland Cascades are presently working on the design and manufacture of a Cascade Chute System to be installed in Longview USA.

Blue Wolf Capital finalizes LOGISTEC acquisition
17 January 2024: Transaction represents significant investment in North American marine and environmental sectors

Wisdom Marine selects Nippon Paint's NEOGUARD TOUGHNESS
17 January 2024: Taiwanese dry bulk shipowner Wisdom Marine Group has selected marine coatings company Nippon Paint Marine’s NEOGUARD TOUGHNESS coating to provide anti-abrasion and corrosion protection for 10 of its vessels.

Rhenus Weserport builds first rail loading facility
16 January 2024: Through its recently forged partnership with Nabaltec AG, Rhenus Weserport is now substantially extending its existing railway line.

Dry bulk shipping remains subdued
15 January 2024: The capesize market concluded the week on a relatively sombre note.

Inchcape appoints new CCO
15 January 2024: Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a global leader in port agency and marine services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Svend Stenberg Mølholt as Chief Commercial Officer.

Bruks Siwertell - 50 years of Innovation
12 January 2024: With the Group now celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Siwertell ship unloaders, it also celebrates its incredible industry success.

Starlinger: Closed-loop technology for woven PP bags
12 January 2024: For processing post-consumer recycled PP, Starlinger developed the eqoCLEAN filter module for their PP tape extrusion lines.

Bedeschi to supply new coal transshipment in Indonesia
11 January 2024: Bedeschi S.p.a. has announced the finalization of a new contract for a coal trans shipment system for a new esteemed customer in Indonesia.

Geopolitical tensions reflected in throughput for Antwerp-Bruges
11 January 2024: Geopolitical tensions and slowing economic growth are reflected in the annual figures of Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Magal Solutions Iberia opens new office in the Port of Tarragona
11 January 2024: Expanding reach and reinforcing commitment to the growing customer base in the region.

'Maritime Security – A Practical Guide for Mariners'
11 January 2024: 'Maritime Security – A Practical Guide for Mariners' provides vital safety information to seafarers

AD Ports Group acquires APM Terminal in Castellón, Spain
10 January 2024: EUR 10 Million Acquisition Strengthens Noatum Terminals’ Position as a Leading Multipurpose Port Operator in the Western Mediterranean Region.

Trois-Rivières receives first vessel of 2024
10 January 2024: The LOWLANDS HOPE is the first vessel to call at the Port of Trois-Rivières in 2024. It docked at the Port on January 2 at 3:42 am, after an seventeen-day crossing of the Atlantic.

Ports of Indiana completing $1.2m infrastructure projects at Mount Vernon
09 January 2024: Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon is nearing completion of $1.2 million in infrastructure improvement projects launched in 2023.

Aggregate Industries breaks ground on prime River Thames facility
08 January 2024: Building materials supplier Aggregate Industries, a member of the Holcim Group, is further strengthening its sustainable cement offering to London and the south East.

Red Sea unrest on Rotterdam bulk expected to be slight
08 January 2024: The Port of Rotterdam Authority anticipates a maximum impact of approximately 0.1 million tonnes for dry cargo.

Slow start for shipping
08 January 2024: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange

Argentina’s grain exports could jump 40% due to favourable weather
05 January 2024: In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Shipping Analyst, Filipe Gouveia, examines the potential for Argentina’s grain exports to rise 40% in 2024, recovering from last year’s drought.

GAC expands operations in Germany
04 January 2024: New office in Port of Stade will provide ship agency and logistics services.

NYK's net zero goals
04 January 2024: Starting in fiscal 2024, NYK will conduct full-scale trials of long-term use of biofuels*, which are considered to have net-zero CO2 emissions, in navigating its existing heavy oil-fired vessels.

Port of Hull welcomes green Vertom Joy
03 January 2024: Associated British Ports (ABP) Port of Hull welcomed the maiden call of Vertom Joy to its King George Dock.

“K” LINE to Use JGreeX Green Steel for New Ultramax Bulker
02 January 2024: The ultramax bulker will be the world’s largest vessel using only green steel.

AtoB@C Shipping takes delivery of next-generation electric hybrid vessel Electramar
02 January 2024: AtoB@C Shipping has taken delivery of Electramar, the first vessel in the series of twelve highly energy-efficient plug-in hybrid vessels.

ClassNK releases amendments to class rules
02 January 2024: ClassNK has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships dated 22 December 2023.