Dry bulk conveying news

Jerad Heitzler, Training Manager, and Todd Swinderman, P.E. and CEO Emeritus, Martin Engineering, explain some obstacles to training and the important elements of conveyor maintenance and safety training that help make bulk handling operations efficient and compliant.

This strategic partnership marks a significant step in Vortex Global’s mission to expand its reach and offer cutting-edge solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of customers across Africa.

According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), for this week, total US weekly rail traffic was 522 112 carloads and intermodal units, up 6 percent compared with the same week last year.

Grindrod Terminals in South Africa have issued a statement of thanks to their Richards Bay team for their record performance.

Beumer group has set up a brand new production site in India.

Martin Engineering has released a new secondary conveyor belt cleaner designed for safety and easy maintenance.

Takraf South Africa has participated in backfill project to supply new extendable conveyor and transfer of existing shiftable conveyor and spreader.

Metso has launched its first diesel-electric crushers for hard rock and recycled aggregates.

Metso has prepared plans to restructure its minerals equipment business to strengthen its competitiveness and improve efficiency.

The Baltic Exchange's latest data has shown a decline in capesize rates with other sectors experiencing a mixed week.