Australia dry bulk news
Record tonnes exported from the Pilbara for fifth consecutive year
The Pilbara region has achieved a remarkable milestone, with a record 758.3 million t of exports passing through its ports in the 2023-24 financial year.
Port of Melbourne grain exports hit historic high
Grains omprise the largest container export commodity at Port of Melbourne. Of this commodity group, wheat took the lead with 42 000 TEU leaving the Port in 2024.
Rio Tinto celebrates growth in Chinese market
Rio Tinto has celebrated shipping over 4 billion t of iron ore to China.
Southern Ports sees strong year in Australia
Southern Ports, has reported that it has been another record-breaking year for the Australian port operator.
Capesize market ends week on high note
The Baltic Exchange has reported that there was an increase in capsize rates on the 5TC as other markets saw some gains.
Commodity Ag has begun exporting grain cargoes
The Alan Richardson-owned business, Commodity Ag, has entered the grain exporting market with a new facility in Western Australia.
Capesize market ends on soft note
The Baltic Exchange has reported that there has been a lack of activity across the Atlantic market with rising activity in the Pacific.
Strong gains made in capesize shipping market
The Baltic Exchange has reported that the week began quietly due to a holiday in Singapore, leading to a minor initial dip before being boosted by the re-entry of miners into the Pacific market.
T-Ports seeks throughput diversification solution
T-Ports has been looking to diversify throughput at Lucky Bay, Wallaroo for its agricultural bulk handling solutions.
New life breathed into the handysize market
The Baltic Exchange has reported that there has been renewed life breathed into the handysize dry bulk market as other segments also note positive growth.