Australia dry bulk news

Berge Bulk and BHP have joined forces to pioneer an iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel.

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.

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 has celebrated shipping over 4 billion t of iron ore to China.

Southern Ports, has reported that it has been another record-breaking year for the Australian port operator.

The Baltic Exchange has reported that there was an increase in capsize rates on the 5TC as other markets saw some gains.

The Alan Richardson-owned business, Commodity Ag, has entered the grain exporting market with a new facility in Western Australia.

The Baltic Exchange has reported that there has been a lack of activity across the Atlantic market with rising activity in the Pacific.

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 has been looking to diversify throughput at Lucky Bay, Wallaroo for its agricultural bulk handling solutions.