Special reports

ABB is constantly monitoring the pandemic situation around COVID-19 and has provided an update.

Mondi Group has announced the appointment of Philip Yea as a non-executive director of Mondi plc and Chair.

BIMCO has recently released a report on how the fundamental balance will continue to deteriorate in 2020, offering little support to operators hoping to pass on higher fuel costs, caused by the sulfur cap, to shippers.

Star Bulk has recently announced the appointment of Mr Brian Laibow to its Board of Directors.

Martin Engineering has released a report on safe confined space entry for chutes, silos and hoppers.

Kevin Gallagher, Freelance Journalist, Norway, describes how Oshima Shipbuilding, DNV GL and Wartsila have collaborated on a new bulk carrier design that will maximise operational performance while minimising emissions.

In 2018, dry bulk transiting through HAROPA ports reached a total of 13.28 million t.

Germany is one of the world’s leading industrial countries, making it dependent on a reliable flow of essential raw materials.

Essar Ports is one of India’s largest private sector port and terminal developers and operators.

Squire Patton Boggs has launched a global Commodities and Shipping Group with the addition of partners Barry Stimpson and Jessica Kenworthy.

Flexco recently announced that its Grand Rapids facility will be expanding its operation and moving to a new location.

Market updates for barley and wheat have been announced.

Rocktree Consulting has completed the front-end engineering and design (FEED) for a new floating terminal for the Bauxite Hills Mine, operated by Australia’s Metro Mining Limited.

Conveyor manufacturers have responded to the need for increased accessibility to system components.

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed new laws passed by the Palaszczuk government to deter people from using dangerous devices that deliberately increase the risk of injury.