Dry bulk

The Port of Ipswich has achieved a tonnage-handling record for an independent producer of sand and gravel in the UK.

A&R Logistics has recently acquired First Choice Logistics.

Van den Bosch is strengthening its position in Northern Europe by taking over the Swedish transport company Willis Larsson Transport AB.

Rand Logistics Inc. has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire American Steamship Co. (ASC) from GATX Corp.

Diana Shipping has announced that it has signed an MOA to sell to an unaffiliated third party, the 2002-built vessel ‘Norfolk’.

Star Bulk has recently announced the appointment of Mr Brian Laibow to its Board of Directors.

Genco Shipping & Trading has completed the installation of exhaust gas cleaning systems (“scrubbers”) on its 17 capesize vessels.

Associated Terminals has announced the acquisition of New Orleans Bulk Terminal (USA).

CMB has announced its long-term carbon dioxide reduction strategy.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has announced the appointment of Brian Laibow to its Board of Directors.

Bedeschi has announced a new project at Riga Bulk Terminal in Latvia.

Members of the Covantis initiative have announced that ConsenSys, an Ethereum blockchain technology company, will help develop its platform.

According to a Reuters report, India’s thermal coal imports have suffered their longest sustained fall in over two years.

Positive results included growing rates in cargo handling at port-owned terminals.

Coal throughput at Vostochny Port (Russia) rose 5.2% to 25.51 million t in 2019.