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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.

ABP has sponsored the Growing Business Award at the 12th anniversary Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the efforts of local businesses.

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index has fallen, as a drop in rates for capesize vessels outweighed a rise in other vessel segments.

CN and Teck Resources Limited has announced a long-term rail agreement for shipping of steelmaking coal from Teck’s four BC operations between Kamloops and Neptune Terminals, and other west coast ports.

Jotun and Cosco Shipping have renewed their long-standing joint venture agreement.

The Port of Ipswich has celebrated a major new milestone in its partnership with Metsä Wood UK by handling its first shipment of 2000 m squared of timber as part of a new service launched by the port for its customer.

Three megamax quayside cranes have sailed up the Mersey River, destined for the Liverpool2 container terminal, completing the final stage of their voyage from China.

The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) responded to commitments on infrastructure development in party manifestos and announced the major ports sector’s priorities for a new government.

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured orders to provide MacGregor equipment to a European port development project and TTS products to a naval project, also in Europe, with a total value of approximately €8 million.

Robot technology – already deployed to Ultrabulk, Norden, J. Lauritzen, and Oldendorff – could prevent as much as 300 000 t of chemicals entering world’s oceans.

The maritime sector in Scotland directly supports nearly £10 billion in turnover and 41 000 jobs according to a new report launched at the UK Chamber of Shipping and British Ports Association Scottish reception.