Dry bulk

Siwertell has designed a new triple-enclosed loading system for eco-friendly ore handling operations in Ireland.

Peel Ports has recently invested a total of £5.4 million to upgrade its handling and storage facilities at the Port of Sheerness, strengthening its existing proposition for Kent’s established grain market.

Eurotech International FZ has been announced as Vortex Global Limited’s Saudi Arabian representative agent.

Safe Bulkers has invested in a second-hand capesize class vessel, which will be accretive to the company’s revenues and further expand its fleet and operations in the capesize market.

Diana Shipping Inc. has revealed a direct continuation of the time charter contract for the m/v Protefs, and has announced a new time charter contract for the m/v Nirefs with Hudson Shipping.

The two Samson feeders will receive the various biomass materials, which can be delivered by several trucks at the same time, and convey them into the power plant.

The Port of Belledune handled 402 172 t in July alone, and have officially broken the record for tonnage handled in one month.

Algoma Central Corporation has reported its operating results for the three and six months ended 30 June 2018.

Euroseas Ltd. has reported its results for the six month period and quarter ended 30 June 2018.

The Government of Canada has announced consultations with six First Nations in the Prince Rupert area in advance of a potential sale of Ridley Terminals Inc.

The results of the second quarter of 2018 reflect the improving levels of the dry bulk markets compared to the same period of 2017, says EuroDry Ltd.

AG Growth has announced its second quarter 2018 results, as well as declaring dividends for September - December 2018.

Montcalm will use the new 250 t crane exclusively for the company's own cement, steel and paper plants, to name a few.

Materials handling adjusted gross margin increased by 11%, to US$14.3 million for the second quarter of 2018.

Issues around lifting productivity, supporting innovation and the need for governments around the world to encourage open grain trade were key themes on the second day of AGIC.