Baltic Exchange: Dry Bulk Report – Week 5
The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 5.
The latest dry bulk news
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Menar on track to start its rail-to-port logistics business
Plans to expand Menar’s operations into the logistics sector are moving ahead with the establishment of Menar Ports and Rail (MPR), a Train Operating Company (TOC) that will deliver integrated transport solutions for mineral exporters.
United Overseas Group diversify into dry bulk with Norvic acquisition
United Overseas Group is expanding beyond its traditional tanker focus, revealing an agreement to acquire Norvic Shipping’s commercial operations along with a fleet of nine Japanese-built bulk carriers.
SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund 2026 celebrates anniversary with new exhibition area
On 18 and 19 March 2026, Dortmund will become the meeting place for the bulk solids, process and recycling industry.
Upcoming dry bulk events
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
03 Mar 2026 - 07 Mar 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Rd,
Las Vegas,
NV,
89109,
United States
EnviroTech London 2026 - The Gateway To Green Cement
15 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2026
Park Plaza, London Riverbank
18 Albert Embankment,
London ,
SE1 7TJ,
United Kingdom
SOLIDS Dortmund 2026
18 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026
Messe Dortmund
Halls 4, 5, 6 & 7,
Rheinlanddamm 200,
Dortmund,
D-44139 ,
Germany
Seabound receives ESA award and completes first full-scale carbon capture units
Seabound celebrates completion of first full-scale maritime carbon capture units and €1.5 million European Space Agency award at event in Doncaster.
Metso expands bulk material handling capabilities by acquiring MRA Automation in Australia
Metso has acquired MRA Automation (Multiskilled Resources Australia Pty Ltd), a privately owned engineering company based in Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Baltic Exchange: Dry Bulk Report – Week 4
The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 4.
Signal Ocean announces strategic acquisition of AXSMarine
Signal Ocean announces the strategic acquisition of AXSMarine, a recognised leader in the maritime freight and commodities tracking space.
Oshima Shipbuilding’s multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier concept receives LR approval
As the bulk carrier sector pursues lower and zero-carbon operations, such approvals help build confidence among shipowners, financiers, and charterers in new design solutions.
Baltic Exchange congratulates SGX and EEX on a successful transfer of Panamax FFAs
SGX and EEX successfully completed the transfer of all open interest in the Baltic Panamax 4TC (P4TC) index to the Panamax 5TC (P5TC) index on 16 January 2026.