Dry bulk

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.

Total revenues for the three months totalled US$243 794 compared to US$437 813 in the same period in 2017.

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 has been awarded two new cement projects in Turkey, where it will supply chain bucket elevators for bulk material handling.

China has arrested 245 people for illegally exporting scrap metal to southeast Asian countries.

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 has supplied new quadruple rail car dumpers and shiploaders to the Caofeidian coal terminal in China.

Operations are running smoothly at T-Port’s Lucky Bay port facility, with contracts being awarded for construction, testing and computing works.

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.

The Rail Delivery Group Freight Board has appointed DB Cargo UK’s Chief Executive as Chairman of the Board.

Metro Mining confirms receipt of sales revenue and announces the successful arrival of its first two shipments of bauxite to China.

Aurizon should resume its normal maintenance programme and end the coal export impasse, says the Queensland Recourses Council.

Globus Maritime Limited is set to release its first quarter 2018 financial results on 6 June.

Euroseas has completed the spin-off of its dry bulk fleet into a separate publicly listed company, EuroDry Ltd.

The strike by Canadian Pacific rail workers has ended after reaching a tentative agreement.