Aurizon: two days left for freight maintenance justification
The Queensland Competition Authority will be considering Aurizon’s business case for rail maintenance in two days time.
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Tangshan to shift movement of bulk commodities to rail by 2019
By the end of 2019, the Chinese steelmaking city of Tangshan has plans to end the movement of its bulk commodities by truck and instead shift the transportation of all of its iron ore and coal from ports to steel mills by rail.
Australian winter crop production to dip; wheat and barley to rise
According to the latest report by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics, winter crop production is predicted to decrease in 2018-19, while wheat and barley is set to rise.
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Cisa: short-term iron ore prices to stay at US$60 - 70/dry t
“Increased shipments of iron ore by major mines will increase supply pressure, but steel mills' profits may increase further as downstream demand is expected to remain firm that will support demand and prices of high grade ores.”
Martin Engineering provides training course at new Tata facility
Tata Steel Limited has enlisted the help of Martin Engineering to help train new staff on conveyor operations and safety at one of the company’s newest facilities.
MOL coal carrier to serve JERA Trading
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.’s coal carrier OI MARU was delivered to Imari Shipyard and Works of Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. on 14 June.
Itronics reports 1Q18 total revenues
Total revenues for the three months totalled US$243 794 compared to US$437 813 in the same period in 2017.
Scorpio Bulkers secures commitment for US$30 million loan facility for kamsarmax refinancing
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. receives commitment for a loan facility of up to US$30 million from ING Bank N.V. to refinance two of the company’s kamsarmax bulk carriers.
AUMUND undertakes new cement projects in Turkey
AUMUND has been awarded two new cement projects in Turkey, where it will supply chain bucket elevators for bulk material handling.
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Chinese smuggling gangs discovered exporting scrap metal illegally
China has arrested 245 people for illegally exporting scrap metal to southeast Asian countries.
NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers invests in JT Cement
Algoma Central Corp. announces that its joint venture with Nova Marine Carriers, NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers Ltd has acquired a 25% ownership interest in JT Cement.
Thyssenkrupp assists coal handling operations at Caofeidian port
Thyssenkrupp has supplied new quadruple rail car dumpers and shiploaders to the Caofeidian coal terminal in China.
T-Ports provides update on Lucky Bay project
Operations are running smoothly at T-Port’s Lucky Bay port facility, with contracts being awarded for construction, testing and computing works.
Port of Newcastle launches new Newcastle Bulk Terminal development
The Port of Newcastle is formally launching the Newcastle Bulk Terminal development at Walsh Point, Kooragang Island, showcasing showcases its investment into the future of bulk handling and the diversified trades of the port.
RDG Freight Board announces strategic priorities for 2018
The Rail Delivery Group Freight Board has appointed DB Cargo UK’s Chief Executive as Chairman of the Board.