Members discussed a number of key industry issues as they relate to the dry bulk sector, including greenhouse gas reduction, fuel lifecycle analysis, and the implementation of new international and regional regulations.
The Viridis Bulk Carriers design, developed by Kongsberg Maritime, is for 5000 dwt short seas vessels that offer a range (3000 nm) and safety levels equivalent to conventionally fuelled vessels.
Integrating digital systems will be a crucial mechanism to facilitate maritime digitalisation and drive the industry’s decarbonisation efforts.
The UK’s third largest ports group, Forth Ports, has outlined its commitment and the actions it is taking to achieve a Net Zero carbon operation by 2042.
Two new electric harbour cranes from Liebherr have arrived at Tees Dock, as port operator and owner PD Ports continues to demonstrate its commitment to driving sustainability.
The Belledune Port Authority has signed an MOU with the Port of Rotterdam to work together on the movement of dry and liquid bulk commodities, with a focus on green products and clean fuels.
Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk enhance voyage optimisation capabilities with Sofar Ocean’s Wayfinder platform.
Supply and demand in the dry bulk sector is showing a clear upward trend, having weakened significantly at the start of this year, according to INTERCARGO.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Vale have announced a partnership to retrofit a Capesize class bulk carrier with two rotor sails produced by Norsepower.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and Anglo American have agreed to establish a working committee for collaborative research on decarbonisation.
Wärtsilä and Berge Bulk have completed the maritime industry’s first inline shaft generator retrofit.
Inland shipping construction yard, Concordia Damen, is set to deliver two ‘CDS Dry Cargo 110’ vessels to Amer Shipping.
Carlo Robiati, Alexandre Claude, Rachna Rana, Giorgos Gerakakis, and Steven Devery, DBX, review the current state of the dry bulk industry, provide some critical supply chain analysis, and emphasise the importance of data to paving the industry’s way forward.
Bothra Shipping Services has ordered three all-electric Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes for its bulk terminals at the Port of Kakinada.
CODELCO and NYK Bulk & Project Carriers have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly study the decarbonised transportation of copper products.