Dry bulk

Sika has opened a new plant in Guatemala, strengthening its presence in Central America.

A new Managing Director of Eriez-Australia has been appointed.

The navigation channels on Port Qasim area offer ample opportunities for establishment of new terminals to provide facilities to international cargo handlings.

The two new indices will provide investors with reliable and publicly available investment performance benchmarks for iron ore, or as part of a selection of industrial metals including aluminium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc.

The acquisition is expected to close in January 2019, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Bedeschi SpA and Cementeria Costantinopoli have signed a contract for the supply of a storage system for clinker.

HM Treasury and HMRC have issued grants for training and IT improvements ahead of UK leaving the EU.

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed Queensland Competition Authority’s UT5 decision for the Central Queensland Coal Network.

The Port of Rotterdam is to undergo renovation in the next 3.5 years following the drawing up of a smart carousel plan.

The latest supply and demand outlook and market developments for grains, rice and oilseeds were assessed, while recent changes in national policies and administrative matters were considered.

The first shipment of bauxite was more than a month ahead of schedule.

A weaker 4Q18 for smaller dry bulk tonnage should be followed by a stronger 1Q19 and 2Q19 as seasonality returns amid trade disruption.

Star Bulk’s Board of Directors authorised a share repurchase programme to purchase up to US$50 million of the company’s common shares.

By the end of 2018, the East Mining Company plans to sell more than 8 million t of products.

Konecranes is searching for a start-up at Slush to enter directly to the final round in the Konecranes start-up programme.