BIMCO: dry bulk and tanker newbuild contracts 20% higher than 2016
According to BIMCO newbuild contracts have been signed for the dry bulk and tanker shipping industries at an increasing pace so far in 2017.
Special reports
Don’t let new bunker regulations leave you high and dry
Alok Sharma, Inatech, UK, offers an industry view on the latest bunker regulations.
The Black Sea's Bulk Boom
Liza Malyshko, UkrAgroConsult, Ukraine, explains why grain handling capacities have increased in the Black Sea region.
Bringing TOS into view
David Trueman, TBA Doncaster, UK, provides an overview of the benefits of effective terminal operating systems (TOS) for bulk operators.
Conveying green
Amy Duncan, Dos Santos International, USA, illustrates the successful implementation of advanced conveyor belt technology that overcomes challenges, reduces environmental impacts and offers cost savings in processing plants.
Drewry’s outlook on dry bulk shipping still positive
According to Drewry’s latest Dry Bulk Forecaster, the dry bulk shipping market will grow steadily but renewable energy is a downside risk.
Chinese iron ore imports to drive dry bulk shipping demand
According to the latest forecast from BIMCO, China’s import of iron ore will be the key to driving dry bulk shipping demand in 2017.
2017 will be an important year for the bulk sector
TOC Europe reveals details of its Bulk Logistics & Technology Seminars.
Coal financial trading: after record volumes in 2016, a consolidation in 2017
Guillaume Perret, Perret Associates, UK, outlines that despite record financial coal trading volumes in 2016, a potential consolidation looms in 2017.
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Is there life after coal for ‘black’ terminals?
Ovet suggest ways in which stevedore companies can remain competitive in the current economic climate.
What's on the horizon for South America?: Part 2
Jeffrey Landsberg, Managing Director, Commodore Research & Consultancy, USA, highlights the importance of South American dry bulk exports.
What’s on the horizon for South America?: Part 1
Jeffrey Landsberg, Managing Director, Commodore Research & Consultancy, USA, highlights the importance of South American dry bulk exports.
MSI: port stocks and politics will shape Q1 dry bulk fortunes
Maritime Strategies International forecasts weak forward prospects for the dry bulk sector thanks to a combination of volatile trade prospects and political policy.
Drewry: improving demand could ease oversupply in dry bulk shipping
With contraction in vessel supply and healthy demand growth, the dry bulk shipping market is expected to recover from 2017 onwards, according to the latest edition of the Dry Bulk Forecaster.
An optimistic outlook for dry bulk?
Peter Sand, BIMCO, Denmark, suggests that although the dry bulk market is showing signs of recovery, the future is uncertain.