Special reports

Alok Sharma, Inatech, UK, offers an industry view on the latest bunker regulations.

Liza Malyshko, UkrAgroConsult, Ukraine, explains why grain handling capacities have increased in the Black Sea region.

David Trueman, TBA Doncaster, UK, provides an overview of the benefits of effective terminal operating systems (TOS) for bulk operators.

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.

According to Drewry’s latest Dry Bulk Forecaster, the dry bulk shipping market will grow steadily but renewable energy is a downside risk.

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.

TOC Europe reveals details of its Bulk Logistics & Technology Seminars.

Guillaume Perret, Perret Associates, UK, outlines that despite record financial coal trading volumes in 2016, a potential consolidation looms in 2017.

Ovet suggest ways in which stevedore companies can remain competitive in the current economic climate.

Jeffrey Landsberg, Managing Director, Commodore Research & Consultancy, USA, highlights the importance of South American dry bulk exports.

Jeffrey Landsberg, Managing Director, Commodore Research & Consultancy, USA, highlights the importance of South American dry bulk exports.

Maritime Strategies International forecasts weak forward prospects for the dry bulk sector thanks to a combination of volatile trade prospects and political policy.

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.

Peter Sand, BIMCO, Denmark, suggests that although the dry bulk market is showing signs of recovery, the future is uncertain.

The surge in spot earnings at the end of 2016 was welcome, but MSI warns not to rely on a continuation of this short-term strength.