Dry bulk news updates

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to sell a Capesize dry bulk vessel to an unaffiliated third party.

Associated British Ports (ABP) has praised its ports of Ipswich and King’s Lynn for their role in keeping agricultural products moving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has published its latest rail traffic report for the week ending 17 October 2020.

HS2 Ltd has released a new video highlighting how the additional capacity it will create on Britain’s existing rail network will benefit UK ports and distribution centres that use rail freight for the movement of goods.

Canadian Pacific Railway has signed a strategic, multi-year rail agreement with A.P. Moller - Maersk to move freight through the ports of Vancouver and Montreal.

Port of Brownsville receives US$14.5 million grant to further expand agricultural export opportunities.

Castor Maritime Inc. announces delivery of the M/V Magic Nova and new charter agreement.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has announced that its CFO, Patrick Goris, has notified the company of his decision to accept a CFO role at Carrier Global Corporation.

US Transportation Secretary announces over US$220 million in grants for America’s ports.

Macquarie appoints Marcus Garvey as Head of Metals and Bulks Commodity Strategy.

Bulk export port authority, Pilbara Ports Authority, has released its 2019/20 Annual Report.

Bedeschi has started the installation of the shiploader in Latvia for Riga Bulk Terminal.

Castor Maritime Inc. has taken delivery of the M/V Magic Horizon, the Japan-built Panamax dry bulk vessel.

Symaga has installed a photovoltaic solar energy generation plant at its factory in Villarta de San Juan as part of its commitment to sustainability and respect for the environment.

MOL Group’s new dry bulker will serve Kaita Biomass Power.

MAN Energy Solutions has received an order for dual-fuel engines for Newcastlemax bulk carriers.

Colonial has increased its Savannah, US, terminal capacity by installing a more efficient unloading system.

FLSmidth has received an order for its BulkExpert digital solution from an iron ore shipping export terminal customer in Brazil.

Essar Ports clocks revenue for 12.6 million t cargo in 2Q, up 12.5% from 1Q.

The Port of Sunderland, UK, has completed work on a multi-million-pound expansion programme.

A consortium of BESIX and Jan De Nul Group has been awarded part of the expansion plans of the Port of Fujairah, to expand and upgrade its bulk handling capacity.

Total has joined the Sea Cargo Charter, which sets a new benchmark for responsible shipping, transparent climate reporting, and improved decision making.

TFI International has announced its acquisition of the dry bulk business of Grammer Logistics (Grammer Dry Bulk).

The Association of American Railroads has reported its latest US rail traffic data for the week ending 3 October 2020, as well as volumes for September 2020.