Special reports

In an interview with Akti Miaouli newspaper, BIMCO Chief Shipping Analyst provides insight into the markets for dry bulkers, tankers and containerships in 2016 and what to expect going forward.

Siemens process instrumentation is helping a North Devon clay quarry to keep the production process running smoothly.

Port of Tilbury has announced it will expand the port’s grain terminal, adding 16 000 t of storage capacity.

GPR Leasing Africa concludes a five-year lease of 100 grain hopper wagons to Corredor De Desenvolvimento Do Norte in Mozambique.

CJ Korea has ordered two M50 mobile harbour cranes from Terex Port Solutions for South Korean terminals located in Ulsan on the East Sea and Incheon on the Yellow Sea.

United Wagon Co. has acquired 100% of ownership interest in JSC Tihvin assembly plant Titran-Express.

Mulzer Crushed Stone has ordered a Series 1500B/Model 11264 E-Crane for barge unloading.

Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque has worked to increase the dimensions of Capesize ships able to enter the Eastern Port.

CHS and MKC announce intentions to build and operate a high-speed rail-shuttle grain storage and loading facility in Milan, Kansas, the US.

Anglo American appoints Ruben Fernandes as the CEO of the company in Brazil.

ABB to automate 13-kilometer long conveyor system at Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile

DryShips Inc. enters into an agreement to increase its secured revolving facility (Revolver) provided by an entity controlled by the company's Chairman and CEO.

Diana Shipping Inc., through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, enters charter contracts for m/v Erato and m/v Atalandi with Glencore Grain B.V., Rotterdam.

DryShips Inc. has sold three of its vessels, which has reduced its total bank debt by US$102.1 million. Additionally, DryShips has agreed to sell its shares in Ocean Rig UDW Inc.

European solids and bulk handling components company, Vortex Global, names Brolton Group as its exclusive agent in Australia.