Dry bulk news updates

The Port of Tyne has welcomed hundreds of delegates as it hosts the British Port Association’s annual conference.

Top BBC journalist Tim Willcox has been named Master of Ceremonies at The Maritime Standard Awards 2018, held in Dubai.

Christian Skovhoj has been appointed as Clarksons’ new Managing Director of its Tokyo Office.

The vessel became a unique and state-of-the-art 120 m self-discharging cement carrier, with a handling system based on compressors and vacuum pumps for pneumatic conveyance of cement, fly ash and granulated slag.

CBH Group is nearing construction completion of more than 650 000 t of permanent storage as part of the Network Strategy, and more than 900 000 t of emergency storage for the 2018-19 harvest.

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. secures an EPC contract with Sirius Minerals PLC for the design and construction of the company’s new materials handling facility in Teesside (England).

Noble Group Limited has disposed of its beneficial interests in PT Kaltim Bio Energi to Wadash Enterprises Pte. Ltd.

The vessel was acquired for a combination of cash and shares.

Ag Growth International Inc. will hold a conference call on 7 November to discuss its 3Q18 results.

The Public Sector Pension Investment company (PSP Investments) has successfully finalised its transaction with Forth Ports Ltd, and has sold minority stakes in the Group to some of its long-term investment partners.

The Association of American Railroads has appointed Adrian Arnakis to lead government affairs.

Delays in the Senate could deny Australian exporters the opportunity of a double tariff cut, putting them at a disadvantage against competitors from countries which ratify the deal speedily.

ASGCO’s Lift Bed – Diverter Plow can improve bulk material handling operations.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has implemented a comprehensive fleet plan ahead of the IMO 2020 regulations.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announces a pioneering green loan to finance the retrofitting of 50 scrubbers.

As a result of this investment, Scorpio Bulkers will own approximately 54.1 million of Scorpio Tanker’s issued and outstanding common shares.

BHP’s freight team has introduced drones to its safety inspections for dry bulk operations.

ABP appoints one of its Scotland port managers as the new Scottish Chambers of Commerce Director.

JJ Curran Crane Company celebrates the success of its Grove RT-58 crane nearly 60 years on from when it was first purchased.

Globus Maritime’ Board of Directors have issued a reverse stock split of the company’s common shares.

The project is a joint initiative of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Euro-Rhine Group and entrepreneur Geert Van De Ven.

Martin Engineering has released a new conveyor belt cleaner, designed specifically for applications where installation space is limited.

Acron Group took part in the business forum on a wide range of issues, including global transportation infrastructure, eco-friendly technologies, improving transit traffic efficiency and the potential of digital solutions.

The ACCC has determined that Port of Newcastle should reduce its current charge for ships entering the port to carry Glencore’s coal by around 20% to AUS$0.61 per gross tonne.