December 2025

The Winter 2025 issue of Dry Bulk begins with a review of the state of the dry bulk sector in the MENA region before moving on to cover a range of topics, including: Risk Management Systems, Conveying, Silos & Storage, Asset Management, Navigation Systems, decarbonisation, and more.

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Momentum In The Middle East
Sudip Saha, Future Market Insights, analyses key trends, risks, and opportunities driving dry bulk trade growth in the Middle East.

Rethinking Risk At Sea
Martin Olsen, ION Commodities, examines why integrated risk management systems are essential for navigating volatility in the sector.

Designing Out The Danger
Daniel Marshall, Martin Engineering, explains how innovative external wearliner design enhances conveyor safety, simplifies maintenance, and cuts operational downtime.

Ageing Fleet Alert
Adam Dennett, SpecTec, explores how digital asset management and proactive maintenance can reduce operational risk in ageing dry bulk fleets.

Smart Shipping
Tor HŒkon Svanes, NAVTOR, explores how mobile technology is redefining fleet management and empowering a new era of smart shipping.

Propelling Progress At Sea
Hrishikesh Chatterjee, Everllence, outlines how advanced dual-fuel engine technologies are propelling the decarbonisation of the global bulk carrier fleet.

Powering Progress Through Pneumatic Pumps
Brian Warmkessel, Fuller Technologies, explains how upgrading an ageing self-discharging barge with a high-performance pneumatic pump brought new flexibility, capacity, and simplicity to cement logistics in Boston.

Winds Of Wealth
Cristina Aleixendri, bound4blue, explains how wind-assisted propulsion can drive decarbonisation and deliver commercial advantage in bulk shipping.

Silo Safety Shift
Dennis Blauser, Marietta Silos, explores how proactive inspection and digital innovation are shaping the new standard in silo safety.

December 2025

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