Dry bulk

The increase in iron ore arrivals at Chinese ports has followed a 2 week decline.

The report: ‘Global Dry Bulk Shipping Market (by Ship Type, Commodity & Fleet Age): Insights, Trends & Forecast (2019 - 2023)’ report has been released by ResearchAndMarkets.com.

Testing companies examining low sulfur marine blends have found sediment at levels that could cause engine damage.

SK Chemicals has launched a project to use bio heavy oil as vessel fuel amid rising demand for cleaner energy sources.

The British Ports Association (BPA) has outlined its key priorities for 2020

China’s imports of coking coal saw steady growth in November 2019, according to data from General Administration of Customs.

ABP’s Port of Ipswich has reported 500 000 t of grain exported between June - November 2019.

Quality Freight UK has overseen the delivery of three megamax quayside cranes into the Liverpool2 terminal, UK.

An ICRA report attributes the slowdown in coal imports to the economic slowdown in recent months.

A new conveyor belt cleaner has been designed with a method of holding the urethane blade in place without the need to mill any slots for holding pins.

According to a report by the International Energy Agency, Australia’s coal exports are expected to rise over the next 5 years.

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index has fallen for a 10th-straight session with capesize vessel rates nearing a 6 month low.

Responding to the General Election result Tim Morris, CEO of the UK Major Ports Group commented: “We look forward to working constructively and urgently with the new Government.”

The global maritime sector should embrace new environmental legislation and view challenges around emissions, ballast water management, and plastics at sea as opportunities to take the lead, according to Flow Water Technologies Ltd, Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) Mark Hadfield.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced that the company has ordered two 'EeneX' next generation coal carriers from Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.