Shipping

Coal throughput at Vostochny Port (Russia) rose 5.2% to 25.51 million t in 2019.

Nus Ghani talked of the importance of the industry in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

ABB has delivered testimony in the US House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure about the future of marine technologies.

ClassNK has issued a Hong Kong Convention statement of compliance to Bangladesh-based PHP.

Bimco has announce that it has appointed David Loosley as its new Secretary General and CEO with effect from June 2020.

Toni Rönnberg has been appointed Commercial Director at ESL Shipping and AtoB@C Shipping.

MOL has started operation of a new information platform called "Lighthouse," aimed at dry bulkship customers.

Safe Bulkers has extended its partnership with Alfa Laval through a PureSOx service agreement including connectivity.

The new services have been introduced at a time when fuel is becoming increasingly subject to regulations.

The increase in iron ore arrivals at Chinese ports has followed a 2 week decline.

The report assesses explosion and fire risks in maritime battery installations and the effectiveness of fire extinguishing systems in the event of a battery fire.

The Bowen Wharf (Australia) is expected to see increased activity on and around the wharf over coming weeks.

The report: ‘Global Dry Bulk Shipping Market (by Ship Type, Commodity & Fleet Age): Insights, Trends & Forecast (2019 - 2023)’ report has been released by ResearchAndMarkets.com.

Testing companies examining low sulfur marine blends have found sediment at levels that could cause engine damage.

SK Chemicals has launched a project to use bio heavy oil as vessel fuel amid rising demand for cleaner energy sources.