
Merger to create bauxite powerhouse
A proposed merger between MHM Metals and Alliance Mining Commodities will support development of a major direct shipping bauxite project in Guinea.
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A proposed merger between MHM Metals and Alliance Mining Commodities will support development of a major direct shipping bauxite project in Guinea.

The expansion of Trans Cargo Terminal SRL at the Giurgiulesti International Free Port in Moldova has been completed.

SEA-Invest places an order with SAMSON Materials Handling Ltd UK for an Eco Hopper destined for operation in the Ivory Coast.

Vessel Value has reported the five biggest dry bulk spenders in the last year.

A stabilisation of China’s economic growth will continue to benefit commodity shipments, following strong imports of iron ore an metallurgical coal in 3Q16.

Moderating vessel supply growth with a small improvement in the outlook for seaborne trade will help reduce overcapacity and enable a recovery in the dry bulk shipping market, according to Drewry.

Japanese shipyards received just two orders to new dry bulk carriers in October, compared to 27 the year before.

Eagle Bulk Shipping acquires a resale 2017-built 64 000 DWT SDARI-64 ultramax dry bulk vessel constructed at Chengxi Shipyard.

Fortescue has secured a US$473 million funding agreement from CDB Leasing for its very large ore carriers.

The future of UK dry bulk terminals hangs in the balance on the back of reduced coal and iron ore imports.

The Martin Marietta facility in New Braunfels has adopted several technologies from Martin Engineering.

VTG Rail UK and Hope Construction Materials have won a top freight industry award for their lightweight aluminium JPA cement wagons.