Martin Engineering announces Malaysian expansion
02 June 2023: A global leader in bulk handling accessories and safety, Martin Engineering, is expanding its presence in the Asian Pacific market by opening a business unit in Malaysia.
All Weather Terminal benefits for the Port of Hull
01 June 2023: Logistics, supply chain and storage specialist, NW Trading Limited, have agreed a long-term deal with Associated British Ports (ABP) for the All Weather Terminal at the Port of Hull.
High federal rankings for Ports of Indiana
01 June 2023: New national port rankings place Indiana No. 1 among inland ports, No. 2 in Great Lakes ports.
Increased productivity with powerful palletizers
01 June 2023: STATEC BINDER designs customized packaging and palletizing solutions that convince through innovation and sophisticated technologies as well as due to high-quality standards.
McKeil Marine looks forward to more growth post-pandemic
31 May 2023: Since 1956, McKeil Marine has been one of Canada’s leading marine service providers, inspired by challenges and driven to solutions.
Bulk Carrier Trade and Fleet Outlook
30 May 2023: After last year’s weakening, some indications are pointing to commodity import demand strengthening during 2023.
Colombian port registers call from largest ever bulk carrier
30 May 2023: The Port of Santa Marta has received a call from the World Prize, which is the deepest draught bulk carrier to arrive at this Colombian port.
Maritime access in North Sea Port extended
30 May 2023: OVET now able to accommodate ships with deeper draughts in Vlissingen
Smart Shipping is the route to greater profitability
30 May 2023: Julian Crudge, Managing Director of the UK arm of Telenor Satellite, explains how dry bulk carriers can use technology to monetize operations.
If Ukraine grain deal expires, Russia to supply Africa
26 May 2023: Russia says it to ready to supply grain to African countries at no additional expense if the existing grain deal with Ukraine is not extended after 60 days.
Smart Port: key to speeding up quayside operations
26 May 2023: Cooper Specialised Handling, a major UK independent port handling equipment supplier, has identified the conundrum faced by port operators.
Forth Ports commits to Net Zero
25 May 2023: Forth Ports commits operations to be carbon neutral by 2032 & Net Zero by 2042
Symaga completes new silos installation
25 May 2023: Recently Symaga completed the assembly works of 4 hopper silos, which will soon become part of Legumbres Pedro´s new facilities in Alcalá de los Gazules, Cadiz, Spain.
Continuity guaranteed at TBMA
24 May 2023: For Bart Houben, until recently director/owner and son of the founder, continuity was key in the search for a suitable successor.
Daphne Technology to advance carbon capture in maritime sector
24 May 2023: Daphne Technology has obtained a license from Saudi Aramco Technologies Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco, to further develop and commercialise its mobile carbon capture (MCC) technology.
Siwertell ship unloading technology for Senegal
24 May 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured an order from Senegal Minergy Port SA (SMP) for a high-capacity Siwertell ship unloader for the new port of Bargny-Sendou, which is under construction near Dakar, Senegal.
INTERCARGO reaches membership milestone
23 May 2023: The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has reached an historic membership milestone. The Association now represents 32% of the global dry bulk fleet (total) DWT.
Nectar completes special project with Vigan
23 May 2023: Nectar Group is pleased to announce the recent completion of the heavyweight special project with Vigan.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
22 May 2023: Weekly shipping report from The Baltic Exchange
ICTSI Cameroon boosts productivity with eco hoppers
22 May 2023: Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT) operation in Cameroon, has seen a significant increase in productivity after introducing eco hoppers in its operations earlier this year.
Rise in dry bulk for Hamburg despite global challenges
19 May 2023: The problematic trend in the world economy is affecting Port of Hamburg throughput figures. As in other ports of Northern Europe, seaborne cargo throughput is falling, yet the trend in certain sea trades is positive.
Liebherr electric cranes for Teesport Bulk Terminal
18 May 2023: Two new fully electric cranes at Tees Dock offer sustainability boost across the supply chain.
Vale's first shipment of briquettes for furnace test in Europe
18 May 2023: Vale last month concluded the shipment of its first cargo of iron ore briquettes to be tested in a blast furnace outside of Brazil.
Belledune and Rotterdam agree to work together on clean energy solutions
17 May 2023: Belledune Port Authority sign MOU with Port of Rotterdam to work together on the cleaner movement of dry and liquid bulk commodities between Canada and The Netherlands.
Bruks conveyor technology ordered for US clinker operations
17 May 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured an order for a comprehensive conveyor system package from Borton LC, a USA construction firm.
Oslo Bulk adopts BERG Propulsion upgrade
17 May 2023: Oslo Bulk adopts BERG Propulsion upgrade to ensure fleetwide EEXI compliance
Oldendorff welcomes "Green Corridor" feasibility report
16 May 2023: Oldendorff Carriers has welcomed the release of a green corridor feasibility report on the West Australia – East Asia iron ore trade route, in partnership with other consortium partners.
Sawmill partnership between SENNEBOGEN and HOLTEC
16 May 2023: SENNEBOGEN and wood sector specialists HOLTEC have been realizing projects together for years. With their portal solutions for sawmills, they are now driving automation in the wood industry.
DomeSilos increased storage and grain protection
15 May 2023: Grain companies looking to increase storage at existing sites can maximize their investment by selecting a DomeSilo from Dome Technology.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
15 May 2023: Weekly Shipping Report from The Baltic Exchange
Innovative greenfields infrastructure and brownfields upgrades optimize material handling at CBG
15 May 2023: TAKRAF’s proud heritage in conveyor design showcased in bauxite expansion project.
Liebherr partnership advances New Zealand timber industry
15 May 2023: Liebherr and ISO Limited have been building on a long partnership to drive innovation in New Zealand’s forestry industry.
Ports of Klaipeda and Hamburg intensify cooperation
15 May 2023: At the transport logistic trade fair in Munich, Algis Latakas, General Director of the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority signed the declaration of accession to Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V (HHM) in a festive ceremony.
United Maritime to acquire three dry bulk vessels
15 May 2023: United Maritime Announces Agreement to Acquire a Modern Panamax Vessel through a Bareboat-in Charter and Delivery of Two Kamsarmax Vessels.
Cagliari to have new bulk terminal
12 May 2023: The Port Authority of Cagliari has published the tender for the construction of a bulk terminal in the port channel.
HS2 announces carbon cutting milestone
12 May 2023: 10 million tonnes of material already moved by rail
Itaguaí to have Brazil’s largest bulk minerals terminal
12 May 2023: The Port of Itaguaí in Brazil is to issue a tender for the concession of ITG-02 facility, which is a bulk minerals terminal.
Jotun: Committed to cleaner shipping
12 May 2023: Jotun’s President and CEO Morten Fon shares his views on how leadership, innovation and collaboration can accelerate the transition to a low carbon future.
EMS-Tech expands its reach in Europe
11 May 2023: EMS-Tech expands its reach in Europe with the opening of a new office in Haarlem, Netherlands.
Global Ports establishes fleet of bulk cargo containers
11 May 2023: Global Ports Group (part of the Delo Group) is establishing its own container fleet. 4 000 specialised containers will be used for the transportation, storage and handling of bulk cargo.
ABP to recycle decommissioned cranes
10 May 2023: Three Gottwald cranes, weighing in collectively at 900 tonnes, are being decommissioned after 40,000 hours of service each at Associated British Port’s (ABP) Port of Immingham – but nothing is going to waste.
Antwerp drone network officially launched
10 May 2023: World first in Antwerp port area: drone network officially launched. Daily drone flights give 'live feed' of port activities.
Beyond the ‘sweet spot’ of speed versus time in vessel optimisation
10 May 2023: Improving vessel performance requires the right data and the ability to make valid comparisons, writes Thomas Hechmann, Growth Director, Coach Solutions
UK P&I Club celebrates successful relaunch of Carefully to Carry: Consolidated Edition 2023
10 May 2023:
Fossil-free steel for Cargotec
09 May 2023: Cargotec and SSAB partner to bring new zero-emission recycled steel to the cargo and load handling industry
Pangaea Logistics expands US terminal network
09 May 2023: Pangaea Logistics Solutions Announces Strategic Acquisition of Port and Terminal Operations
Port of Ipswich welcomes new hybrid-electric vessel
05 May 2023: Associated British Ports (ABP’s) Port of Ipswich, the UK’s leading grain export port, welcomed the maiden call of the MV Vertom Cyta, a brand-new hybrid-electric shortsea General Cargo Ship.
REMA TIP TOP strengthens its position in Germany
05 May 2023: H. Gulich's Nachf. Fördertechnik GmbH, a company of the globally operating REMA TIP TOP Group, acquires the conveyor technology division of Knapheide GmbH Hydraulik-Systeme.
"Geneva Dry" set to launch 2024
04 May 2023: Entire dry bulk supply chain set to meet in Geneva 2024
Klaveness Combination Carriers expands semi-autonomous hull cleaning solution
04 May 2023: Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) will expand its roll-out of the semi-autonomous hull cleaning solution, Shipshave ITCH, with five additional robots to reduce hull fouling on its fleet.
Methanol expanding in bulker segment
04 May 2023: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding signs latest contract for dual-fuel, menthanol-powered MAN B&W ME-LGIM engine.
Safety of shipping: addressing the human factor
04 May 2023: Shi. E.L.D. Services, in its capacity as market experts in consultancy and technical management of assets in the transshipment segment, will address the human factor role in the safety of shipping in general and bulkers in particular.
AD Ports purchase five bulk carriers
03 May 2023: AD Ports Group has announced plans to expand its fleet with the purchase of five bulk carriers and three crude oil tankers.
BHP completes OZ Minerals acquisition
02 May 2023: BHP announces the completion of the OZ Minerals acquisition and implementation of the scheme of arrangement to acquire 100% of the shares in OZ Minerals Limited (OZL).
Tilbury’s zero emissions Liebherr material handler swings into action
02 May 2023: The new Liebherr LH 150 M HR, is the first of its kind to operate in the UK and joins the busy port’s fleet of material handlers including Sennebogen 870 and 875 machines.
Hempel’s SeamFlow reduces emissions and costs
28 April 2023: Hempel’s solution for underwater hulls can achieve up to 2.5% in fuel savings and can be applied during routine dry-docks.
Siwertell experiences booming US cement demand
28 April 2023: As the United States (US) embarks on a drive to improve its infrastructure, the demand for cement has boomed.
Two new LNG-fuelled Newcastlemaxes for MDM fleet
28 April 2023: The two DNV-classed vessels are the first LNG-fuelled bulk carriers to join the MDM fleet.
Bright future ahead for Port of Blyth
27 April 2023: The Port of Blyth has announced record financial results and several landmark achievements for 2022 at its recent Annual Public Meeting.
Success through tradition
27 April 2023: BEUMER Group: FAM Group brings a wealth of new expertise
Clarksons Port Services and ABP celebrate 25 years at Port of Ipswich
26 April 2023: Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected ports operator, and Clarksons Port Services (CPS), one of the UK’s largest port services and vessel agency businesses, have come together to mark 25 years of ABP’s ownership of the Port of Ipswich and Clarkson’s tenure of the port’s Sentinel Terminal.
Dry bulk remains steady for North Sea Port
26 April 2023: Dry bulk remains steady, despite the drop of transhipment goods for the first time in two years.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges merger success
26 April 2023: One year after the merger, Port of Antwerp-Bruges looks back with satisfaction.
Dry bulk growth for Rotterdam in Q1
25 April 2023: Slight decline in total freight throughput at port of Rotterdam in first quarter of 2023, but dry bulk increases.
Tilbury Grain Terminal regains 36,000t of storage capacity
25 April 2023: Storage Reconstructed & Operational at UK Largest Import & Export Facility.
Cat® Command technology streamlines Mississippi bulk operations
24 April 2023: Drawing on more than 30 years equipment experience, Caterpillar offers Cat Command, a line of remote control and semi-autonomous technologies that can benefit loading and excavation operations.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
24 April 2023: The Baltic Exchange Weekly Shipping Report
"Winds of Change" for Nor-Shipping's Finalists
21 April 2023: Nor-Shipping has revealed the final shortlist for this year’s Next Generation Ship Award, with the winner to be announced on Monday 5 June at Oslo City Hall.
Largest bulk carrier yet calls at Guangzhou Port
21 April 2023: The Manny, which is a 100,000-tonne bulk grain vessel, made use of Maoming GZP Terminal’s berth 2, being the largest vessel of this type to be accommodated there so far.
Amsterdam launches PACT service for terminals and agents
20 April 2023: PACT is a new service on the online port portal MyPort for outgoing sea vessels from agents and terminals in the Amsterdam port.
Superior To Expand Arizona Plant
20 April 2023: Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, recently announced expansion plans at its facility in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
$30 million expansion projects at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
19 April 2023: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) Administrator Adam Tindall-Schlicht, makes his first visit to Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor.
£30m investment for British Steel's port facility
19 April 2023: Investment in 3 new unloaders at Immingham Bulk Terminal is gearing up to play a vital role in the reliable and efficient flow of raw materials to British Steel’s manufacturing operations.
Commodity movements may strengthen
18 April 2023: Further tentative signs of extra support for commodity import demand in a number of countries have emerged in recent weeks.
IMGS Group Bags Success!
18 April 2023: IMGS Group has done it again!
International Antifouling Conference to return in 2023
18 April 2023: I-Tech AB, the developers of the antifouling biotechnology for marine coatings, Selektope® and RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) will host the International Antifouling Conference in Gothenburg for a second year.
KSK Grain Terminal sets traffic record
18 April 2023: Traffic results for January 2023 were much better than expected for the Novorossiysk-based KSK Grain Terminal, which forms part of DeloPorts, the stevedoring arm of Russia’s Delo Group.
New Improvements to ASGCO® Tru-Trainer® Dual Return Conveyor Belt Tracking Idlers
18 April 2023: Complete Conveyor Solutions announces new improvements to its line of Tru-Trainer® Dual Return Conveyor Belt Tracking Idlers
CEMEX expands UK rail solutions facility
17 April 2023: CEMEX expands its highly engineered capacity to further support safe and sustainable rail mobility needs in UK
CO2 emissions in Port of Rotterdam fell by over 4% in 2022
17 April 2023: CO2 emissions from industry and power plants in the port of Rotterdam were reduced by 1 Mtonne (4.2%) in 2022 compared to 2021. This brings emissions back to 2020 levels after an increase in 2021.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
17 April 2023: Weekly shipping update brought to you by The Baltic Exchange
Konescranes first MHC's order to Cambodia
14 April 2023: Konecranes supports Cambodian port modernization with its first-ever mobile harbor crane order in the country
Ocean partners with KeelX to reduce cargo handling risks
14 April 2023: Ocean Technologies Group partners with KeelX Education to reduce the risks posed to life and the environment by the improper handling or transportation of dry bulk cargoes
First ocean vessel of 2023 for Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
13 April 2023: Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor opened the 2023 international shipping season with the arrival of Polsteam’s Isadora, a bulk carrier coming from The Netherlands.
The Martin® Transfer Point Kit
13 April 2023: Modular Transfer Point Kit For Belt Conveyors Offers Faster Installation and More Options
Bedeschi to supply new sulphur-handling equipment
12 April 2023: The Qatar-based Joint Venture formed by Tecnicas Reunidas and Wison Engineering awarded Bedeschi a contract for the engineering and supply of new suphur-handling equipment.
New roles for 250 British Steel workers
12 April 2023: British Steel will offer alternative roles to 250 colleagues affected by closure of its Scunthorpe coke ovens
Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk enhance voyage optimization with Sofar Ocean’s Wayfinder
12 April 2023: Carriers trust Wayfinder to accelerate decarbonization efforts amidst new regulations
Bumper export season for grain farmers in NSW
11 April 2023: Millions of tons of grain from Australian farmers across regional NSW continue to be transported via Port Kembla to reach global markets as the state enjoys another bumper export season.
Emergency bulker repair after Suez grounding
11 April 2023: 45-ton cofferdam to repair a large bulk carrier after severe grounding in Suez
Forest products boom for Riga
11 April 2023: Last year forestry cargo was handled the most at the Freeport of Riga Authority
Superior Industries Expands Rock Machinery Territory
11 April 2023: Superior Industries recently announced an expansion of its dealer partnership with Rock Machinery
La Coruña to expand dry bulk handling
06 April 2023: La Coruña Port Authority in Spain has identified a need to quickly reinforce the capacity of its outer harbour to allow it to adequately handle dry bulk commodities...
New Head of Operations at Humber
06 April 2023: Associated British Ports welcomes Colin McLoughlin to the Humber as Head of Operations
Operations team "rock on" for Hinkley
06 April 2023: Bristol Port’s role as a key hub for Hinkley Point C continues to be vital – as an influx of aggregate destined for the nuclear power station came into Avonmouth Docks over the summer.
IMGS Group builds Abu Dhabi’s first grain bunker storage
05 April 2023: This project was initiated to store 10,000 metric tonnes of wheat inside the bunker, and IMGS Group was proud to be a part of this groundbreaking endeavour.
Richard’s Bay on course to export 60 million tonnes in 2023
05 April 2023: In 2022, European coal importers dramatically switched sources, abandoning suppliers in Russia for those in other parts of the world.
BHP and Hatch commence design study for pilot electric smelting furnace
04 April 2023: The small-scale demonstration plant would be used to collaborate with steel producers and technology providers to generate and share learnings with the aim of accelerating scale up of ESF plant designs.
Lauritzen orders two zero carbon emission bulk carriers
04 April 2023: J. Lauritzen orders two methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carriers in partnership with Cargill.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
03 April 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Liebherr: New record turnover for 2022
03 April 2023: The Liebherr Group finished the year 2022 with a new record turnover of €12,589 million. Compared to the previous year, the company thus recorded a turnover growth of €950 million or 8.2 %.
Thordon opens new market for its Thorplas-Blue bearings with Wilson vessel retrofit
03 April 2023:
Guinea’s Winning Logistics bolsters bauxite handling fleet with more Konecranes barge cranes
31 March 2023: In Q1 2023, Konecranes won an order for two Konecranes Gottwald Cranes on Barge from Winning Logistics in Guinea.
Ports of Indiana issues RFQ for new operator of International Ag Shipping Terminal on Lake Michigan
31 March 2023: Ports of Indiana has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify potential operators of the International Ag Shipping Terminal at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor.
Rio Tinto spends more than A$15.3 billion supporting Australian suppliers
31 March 2023: Rio Tinto increased its spend with Australian suppliers to more than A$15.3 billion in 2022, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support communities where it operates.
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern to combine to create CPKC
30 March 2023: Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern to combine April 14 to create CPKC, the first and only single-line railway connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada
NORDEN enters Capesize market
30 March 2023: NORDEN have acquired four Capesize vessels in two separate transactions this month to improve their portfolio of freight service solutions towards dry-segment customers.
Vale signs BIMCO’s “25 by 25 Pledge”
29 March 2023: Vale signs BIMCO’s “25 by 25 Pledge” to further advance iron ore trade digitalization.
Thordon Bearings Delivers Robust Support to Wind Power-In-A-Box Technology
28 March 2023: Thordon Bearings is supplying its grease-free, self-lubricating ThorPlas-Blue bearing material to a novel containerized wind propulsion system designed to reduce fuel consumption and fossil fuel emissions across all commercial ship types.
“Seawing” Automated Kite System to be Installed on CORONA CITRUS
27 March 2023: “Seawing” Automated Kite System to be Installed on K LINE coal carrier CORONA CITRUS
A Remarkable and Historic year for LOGISTEC
27 March 2023: LOGISTEC Announces 2022 Year-End Results: A Year of Remarkable Achievements and Financial Results
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
27 March 2023: Weekly Shipping Report from The Baltic Exchange
St. Lawrence Seaway Begins 65th Navigation Season
24 March 2023: The St. Lawrence Seaway is a Key Link in the North American Supply Chain, Moves Tens of Millions of Tons of Goods Each Year.
Optimarin expands into Asian shipbuilding market
23 March 2023: Optimarin is establishing a manufacturing base in China to boost the availability of its well-proven ballast water treatment system (BWTS) for the Asian shipbuilding and retrofit market.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Port of Amsterdam join forces with Routescanner
23 March 2023:
Enstructure expands US breakbulk operations
22 March 2023: Enstructure acquires Richardson Companies, further expanding its Gulf Coast terminals network
New road-mobile technology ordered by East African Cement operator
22 March 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured an order for a next-generation Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader, which is destined to deliver extremely efficient, environment-friendly cement handling in East Africa.
Nothing is too big for Verstegen
22 March 2023: Some grabs are too big to transport fully assembled and to save on transport costs, Verstegen ship them in main parts. Recently one of our main engineers assembled the grabs together with a team from our customer Noatum in Spain. The environmentally friendly grabs will work on new LHM 420 cranes from Liebherr Maritime Cranes.
AD Ports to Develop and Operate Safaga Port in Egypt
21 March 2023: AD Ports Group signs a 30-year Concession Agreement to Develop and Operate Safaga Port in Egypt
New enclosed bulk storage at Riga Port
21 March 2023: Two modern enclosed warehouses have now been put into operation.
Oldendorff Carriers announces change of leadership
21 March 2023: Effective today, the board of OLDENDORFF CARRIERS has appointed Patrick Hutchins as the new President and CEO of the company.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
20 March 2023: Weekly Shipping report from The Baltic Exchange
Peel Ports completes Humber Bulk Terminal acquisition.
20 March 2023: Peel Ports expands into East Coast with acquisition of HES Humber Bulk Terminal
Martin Engineering introduce new standard in wear liner technology
17 March 2023: Conveyor Wear Liner Engineered to Protect Chutes and Extend Skirt Life
Zeaborn transforms its administation with Harbor Lab's digital solutions
17 March 2023:
Grain handling expansion at Port of Immingham
16 March 2023: Grain handling at the Port of Immingham is increasing thanks to the new opportunities presented by investment from owner Associated British Ports (ABP).
Cargo is key to fair emissions calculations, says SHIPNEXT CEO
15 March 2023:
GENMA provides fast and ‘green’ coal unloading at Indonesian port.
15 March 2023: At the coal terminal of Pangkalan Susu Port, Indonesia, the GENMA catenary bucket ship-unloader has been in successful operation for 900 days.
K-Containment® Seal keeps you on the straight and narrow
15 March 2023: Kinder Australia’s Containment® Seal will keep coal and other commodities contained.
ABP wins ‘Employer of the Year’ and ‘Maritime 2050’
14 March 2023: ABP, the UK’s leading ports group, won two categories in the prestigious Maritime UK Awards
Siwertell unloading technology for new African port development.
14 March 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured an order from Senegal Minergy Port SA (SMP) for a high-capacity grain handling Siwertell ship unloader for a new port development, Bargny-Sendou, located near Dakar, Senegal, West Africa.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
13 March 2023: Weekly Shipping Update from The Baltic Exchange
Global political situation impacts Port of Hamburg
13 March 2023: Global political situation impacts Port of Hamburg annual results
Dry bulk trade growth puzzles
10 March 2023: After the weakening impulses seen last year, commodity import demand may regain some momentum during the twelve months ahead.
EMO celebrates turning 50
10 March 2023: EMO celebrates turning 50 with new one-of-a-kind Nemag grab.
Concrete slip completed for Tilbury’s new 34k tonne grain silo
09 March 2023: The Port of Tilbury’s Grain Terminal has reached an important construction milestone with the completion of the concrete slip form for the new silo, which will add a further 34,000 tonnes of automated storage at the busy Thames based terminal.
MOL and VALE agree to install Two Norsepower Rotor SailsTM
09 March 2023: MOL and VALE agree to install Two Norsepower Rotor SailsTM to an in-service Capesize Bulk Carrier
Isle of Man Ship Registry joins INTERCARGO
08 March 2023: The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) has become a member of The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO).
New records set for Ports of Indiana
08 March 2023: Ports of Indiana shipments increase 6% in 2022 as Burns Harbor and Jeffersonville ports set new records
Bedeschi 's 3D Virtual Project
07 March 2023: Leveraging on its R&D Department, Bedeschi can customize and see in advance how a future project can be with all the constraints that need to be overcome.
Siwertell ship unloaders commissioned at new Chinese power station
07 March 2023: Bruks Siwertell has completed the commissioning of two large-scale Siwertell ST 790-D-type ship unloaders for a newly developed ultra-supercritical power station in southern China, ensuring clean and efficient coal handling for their new owners.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
06 March 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Marcor Stevedoring closes contract on new Liebherr crane
06 March 2023: Marcor Stevedoring has signed a contract adding Liebherr’s largest and most powerful mobile harbour crane to its dry bulk terminal in Rotterdam.
LOGISTEC to acquire Fednav's Terminal Division
03 March 2023: LOGISTEC Announces Strategic Acquisition of Fednav’s Terminal Division, Expanding its Network in North America
Steel Cutting Ceremony for AAL's First Super B-Class Newbuild
03 March 2023: The ‘AAL Limassol’ is the first of AAL Shipping’s order of six 32,000 dwt dual-fuel ready newbuild vessels to undergo construction, billed to enter the water in 2024.
ABP launches new sustainability strategy
02 March 2023: Associated British Ports launches £2 billion plan for Energy Transition growth and Net Zero 2040
Government invests in dry bulk conveyor project for Belledune
02 March 2023: Government of Canada invests in dry bulk conveyor loop project in the Port of Belledune to strengthen our supply chain
Konecranes to provide Guyana’s first mobile harbor cranes
01 March 2023: Konecranes to provide Guyana’s first mobile harbor cranes to support Port of Georgetown’s growth
Almeria Port Authority looking to expand Carboneras
28 February 2023: Port Authority of Almeria is in the process of identifying possibilities within the port to improve and increase its infrastructure and services for the handling of new dry bulk commodities.
Grain trade restraints visible
28 February 2023: During the past twelve months a number of adverse influences affected commodity import demand around the world.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
27 February 2023: Weekly report from The Baltic Exchange
Marcor begins dry bulk terminal development in the Port of Rotterdam
27 February 2023: Marcor Stevedoring B.V. (Marcor) has taken a final investment decision to develop a dry bulk terminal at the Steinweg Hartel Terminal in the Port of Rotterdam.
Nor-Shipping prepares for "bigggest ever" event
27 February 2023: Tickets out as industry gears up for ‘biggest ever’ Nor-Shipping
Logistec reach 50 millionth ton of iron ore at the Port of Sept-îles
24 February 2023: The Port of Sept-Îles and LOGISTEC Arrimage Inc. are proud to announce that they reached the impressive milestone of handling 50 million tons of iron ore since the Port’s multi-user dock opened in March 2018.
"K" LINE Conducts Capesize Biofuel Trial
23 February 2023: “K” LINE Conducts Trial Use of Marine Biofuel on Capesize Bulker to Help Decarbonize the Shipping Industry
Bühler shows profitable growth in 2022
23 February 2023: In 2022, Bühler expanded its business and improved profitability in an uncertain and volatile business environment.
Rotterdam experiences sharp rise in coal
23 February 2023: The war in Ukraine led to unprecedented changes in goods flows last year.
CSL & Algoma order new generation self-unloaders
21 February 2023: The CSL Group and Algoma Central Corporation Order a New Generation of Kamsarmax-Based Ocean Belt Self-Unloading Ships
Golden Ocean to acquire six Newcastlemax vessels
21 February 2023: Golden Ocean Group Limited has recently announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire six modern 208,000 deadweight tons (dwt) vessels equipped with exhaust gas cleaning systems.
Port of Trois-Rivières sets new record
21 February 2023: The Port of Trois-Rivières closed 2022 with a record number of goods handled.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
20 February 2023: Weekly Shipping Update from The Baltic Exchange
Suez Canal denies "Sale"
20 February 2023: SCA denies the published misinformation on the contracting of a company to provide its services
Another US operator selects Siwertell ship unloading technology
17 February 2023: Bruks Siwertell has received an order for a next-generation Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader from new customer, Kosmos Cement Company.
Bedeschi is proud to announce the opening of Bedeschi Australia
17 February 2023: Bedeschi is proud to announce the opening of its new subsidiary in Australia. With its Head Office in Perth and satellite offices in Port Hedland and Brisbane.
Oldendorff celebrate naming ceremony of M/V “Gina Oldendorff”
17 February 2023: On 10th February 2023, Oldendorff celebrated the namegiving of their latest Japanese Capesize newbuilding, M/V “Gina Oldendorff”.
SENNEBOGEN expands crane range
17 February 2023: Introduction of the 80 t telescopic crawler crane 683 E
ABP rolls out new Terminal Operating System at Newport
16 February 2023: Associated British Ports has successfully completed the rollout of a new Terminal Operating System (TOS) – CommTrac v4 – at its port in Newport, South Wales.
Current TIS Terminals activities, amidst Russian-Ukranian war
15 February 2023: Before the outbreak of Russia’s war on Ukraine the TIS transport hub handled grain, coal, ore, containers, metal and clay, however at the moment only grain is being transported.
Western Bulk generates record profit
15 February 2023: Western Bulk generated a record net profit after tax of USD 28.6 million in the second half of 2022 and full year profit of USD 66 million from USD 1.6 billion in gross revenues.
Oldendorff launches "Centre Of Excellence"
14 February 2023: Oldendorff Carriers recently opened a Centre Of Excellence (COE), at it’s new office premises in the DIFC in Dubai.
Aumund bids farewell to proprietor, Franz-W. Aumund
13 February 2023: It is thanks to his more than 50 years of lasting and untiring commitment to the company, that AUMUND products and services today enjoy a reputation for innovation, excellent quality and reliability all over the world.
Dry Bulk Shipping Report
13 February 2023: Weekly shipping update from The Baltic Exchange
Flexicon Expands Quick Ship Programme
13 February 2023: Popular models of Flexicon's BULK-OUT® Bulk Bag Dischargers and BLOCK-BUSTER® Bulk Bag Conditioners have been added to an expanded QUICK-SHIP programme that offers bulk handling equipment on a rush basis from stock throughout Europe.
South Louisiana celebrates significant tonnage growth
10 February 2023: Despite Challenges including Historically Low Mississippi River Levels, Port SL Stands Strong in Global Shipping Markets.
HOPA Ports records strong season
09 February 2023: HOPA Ports records strong season despite ongoing global supply-chain uncertainty, with agri-food its strongest growth sector, reaching 33 per cent of overall tonnage.
Campostano Anchor updates fleet with eco-efficient MHC
08 February 2023: Italy’s Campostano Anchor updates its fleet with an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbour crane
Leveraging Technology and Communication in the Shipping Industry: The Key to Streamlining Operations
08 February 2023: The shipping industry is adjusting to the modern trend with smart ship technologies to enhance marine operations as the world moves toward a higher level of autonomy.
Maritime industry’s first inline shaft generator retrofit
07 February 2023: Wärtsilä and Berge Bulk complete maritime industry’s first inline shaft generator retrofit
New record for Canadian grain transport
07 February 2023: Canadian Pacific (CP) moved 2.29 million metric tonnes (MMT) of Canadian grain and grain products in January 2023, setting a new record for the month.
Cargill completes acquisition of Owensboro Grain Company
06 February 2023: Cargill recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Owensboro Grain Company, a fifth-generation family-owned soybean processing facility and refinery located in Owensboro, Ky.
Liverpool ranked one of the UK's best located ports
06 February 2023: The Port of Liverpool has been ranked as the UK’s top port for port-centric logistics potential in a new industry study.
Sandvik acquires advanced mine optimization software provider
06 February 2023: Sandvik completes the acquisition of advanced mine optimization software provider Polymathian Industrial Mathematics.
Weak shipping market persists
06 February 2023: Weekly Dry Bulk Report from The Baltic Exchange
Cooper Marine expands fleet
03 February 2023: The M/V Crimson White II, a 4,600 HP towing vessel and one of the largest vessels operating on the Tennessee-Tombigbee waterway, was recently added to Cooper Marine’s fleet.
Cimbria’s financing solutions supports customer growth
02 February 2023: Cimbria’s strategic focus on financing solutions support development for customers and create a competitive edge.
Amer Shipping orders two dry cargo vessels from Concordia Damen
01 February 2023: Sustainability considerations and the hull shape of this in-house developed ship type were the deciding factors, partly because it allows skippers to sail longer at (very) low water levels, which is predicted to occur often in the coming years.
Anglo American loads first LNG dual-fuelled vessel
31 January 2023: Anglo American loads first LNG dual-fuelled vessel in chartered fleet, cutting emissions by up to 35%
HAROPA PORT continues to grow and invest
31 January 2023: In 2023, France’s number 1 port intends to continue its investment and its transformation.
Capesize market woes
30 January 2023: The Baltic Exchange Weekly Dry Bulk Report
Cemex adds Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader to operations
30 January 2023: Bruks Siwertell has delivered a new Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader for dust-free cement handling operations in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, USA for returning customer, Cemex.
RightShip establishes dedicated ports and terminals taskforce
30 January 2023: RightShip, the leading provider of maritime data and transparency, has enhanced and formalised its services to ports and terminals to bolster operations standards...
CFL acquires stake in the Luxport Group
27 January 2023: On January 1st, 2023, CFL acquired a stake in the Luxport Group.
MOL and Mitsui Acquire AiP for Large Ammonia-powered Bulk Carrier
27 January 2023: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. today announced that they have received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the Nippon Kaiji Kyokai for the design of a large ammonia-powered bulk carrier.
Norden overcomes supply chain disruptions
27 January 2023: Primary exporter of grain in western Australia, Co-operative Bulk Handling (CBH), faced disruptions when the port from where it operates, implemented restrictions to the size of vessels, which could enter the port in December 2020.
Seaway Delivers Stability Amid Global Supply Chain Disruptions
27 January 2023: The critical role of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system in the global supply chain has been brought into sharp focus over the last few years.
Konecranes to expand its presence in India
26 January 2023: Konecranes to expand its port cranes presence in India with Larsen & Toubro licensing agreement
Strong bulk growth at Port of Toledo
26 January 2023: The Port set a record for aluminum handled at the General Cargo Dock, operated by Midwest Terminals, and grain had the strongest year-over-year growth with an increase of 14.79 percent over 2021
Rapidly growing shipyard KTU places large Nemag order
25 January 2023: Rapidly growing shipyard KTU places large order of Nemag Clamshell grabs.
Will higher steel values mean dry bulk carriers hold their value?
25 January 2023: Investors in middle aged dry bulk tonnage may be cheered by the impact of sustained higher recycled steel values, according to research commissioned by the Baltic Exchange.
AUMUND: Newly developed cleaning and sorting conveyor
24 January 2023: AUMUND has now developed a special Cleaning and Sorting Conveyor for Hawle Guss GmbH in Fu¨rstenwalde, which was commissioned in August 2022.
CHS Inc. and Cargill to expand TEMCO operations
24 January 2023: CHS Inc. and Cargill plan to expand the scope of their joint venture, TEMCO LLC, by adding the Cargill-owned export grain terminal in Houston, Texas.
COSCO Specialized Carriers joins the global consortium GSBN
24 January 2023: Major milestone achieved with first bulk electronic Bill of Lading issued over Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN)
New salt hub at Dundee
23 January 2023: Port of Dundee’s new road salt hub to keep Scotland moving during winter season.
Stuck in the doldrums
23 January 2023: The Baltic Exchange Weekly Dry Bulk Report
First Samson® Material Feeders for Biomass in South America
20 January 2023: The two Samson® Material Feeders ordered from AUMUND Ltda in São Paulo, Brazil, by first-time customer ComBio Energia S.A.
HES appoints MD to new Dry Bulk Division
19 January 2023: HES International is pleased to announce that as of 1 January 2023 Jeroen van der Neut has been appointed as Managing Director of the new Dry Bulk division of the HES International Group.
Dome Technology completes Enviva wood-pellet storage
18 January 2023: Dome Technology has completed two more domes for wood-pellet powerhouse Enviva, bringing the total domes built for the company to six.
New aggregate service begins at Canaveral
18 January 2023: Multi-tons of aggregate to be discharged at Port Canaveral monthly
Port of South Louisiana agrees to purchase Avondale Global Gateway
17 January 2023: Port SL CEO Paul Matthews, has announced that it has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with T. Parker Host to purchase Avondale Global Gateway, following the Port of South Louisiana Commission’s unanimous approval.
North Sea Port posts record year since merger
16 January 2023: Dry bulk again accounted for more than half of seaborne cargo transhipment in 2022
Shipping malaise across the board
16 January 2023: Continued slow start for dry bulk shipping sectors.
Antwerp-Bruges sees strong growth in bulk cargo
13 January 2023: 2022 was a year of challenges for Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Geopolitical tensions, the energy crisis and ongoing disruptions in supply chains made their presence felt.
Indoor Atomized Dust Control for Safer Workplaces
13 January 2023: The most recognized name in atomized mist technology for dust control has introduced a new model that suppresses indoor particulate emissions for industries such as demolition and raw material handling.
Bedeschi closes another floating terminal deal
12 January 2023: Over the years Bedeschi has been entrusted by many prestigious clients worldwide to help them overcome various marine infrastructural bottlenecks, both onshore and offshore.
Statutory Consultation for proposed green energy terminal at Immingham
12 January 2023: The public are invited to share their views on the proposed new Immingham Green Energy Terminal (IGET) located on the eastern side of the Port of Immingham, as part of Statutory Consultation on the project.
Shipping shifts course to cut emissions
11 January 2023: Shipping shifts course to cut emissions with OrbitMI and DTN API solutions for weather-optimized voyage routing
AAL transports iron ore reclaimer on single voyage
10 January 2023: AAL's scheduled monthly ‘Asia to Australia West Coast Liner Service’ (AUWC) recently provided the perfect solution for global project logistics provider NMT and its client, industrial engineering giant Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions.
DNV: Partnering on the pathways to tomorrow
10 January 2023: An interview with Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime, DNV
Aumund / UltraTech announce "Big Project"
09 January 2023: AUMUND India: Partnering again on large UltraTech project
Euroports Finland strengthens its strategic position
09 January 2023: Euroports Finland Oy and the owners of BB Logistics Oy have signed an agreement, according to which the owners of BB Logistics will sell a substantial part of the company to Euroports Finland.
Slow start for shipping
09 January 2023: The decline in the first week of the year appeared to be no surprise to the market due to the lackluster activity and seasonal headwinds since the holiday season.
Liebherr delivers LHM 800 on short notice to Port Esbjerg
06 January 2023: Liebherr supplies replacement unit at short notice after incident in Kiel Canal
Record results for AD Ports Group
05 January 2023: AD Ports Group Achieved Global Expansion and Record Results in First Year as Publicly Listed Entity
New paper mill project agreed for KEZAD
04 January 2023: KEZAD Group signs lease agreement with Star Paper Mill to establish recycled paper mill
Niagra's Thorold Multimodal hub to double in size
04 January 2023: The Thorold Multimodal Hub doubles in size with addition of new 170-acre property
Siwertell ship unloader ordered for US cement imports
04 January 2023: Bruks Siwertell has secured a new Siwertell ship unloader contract from cement and ready-mix concrete producer, ARGOS USA.
Brand-New Skirting System Controls Conveyor Dust Emissions
03 January 2023: Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, recently completed development of a brand new Modular Skirting System.
Breakthrough technology for low-carbon iron making
03 January 2023: Metso Outotec supports Rio Tinto with breakthrough technology for low-carbon iron making
HGK Shipping strengthens its Dry Bulk activities
03 January 2023: HGK Shipping strengthens its Dry Shipping activities by acquiring BeKa HGK GmbH.
Rhenus strengthens its steel presence
03 January 2023: The Rhenus Group s strengthening its portfolio for the steel industry by acquiring the Robert Schmitz freight forwarding company.