Dry bulk freight news
Hamilton Port gains new rail transload yard
Toronto Tank Lines has expanded its operations with brand-new rail transload yard at Pier 25 in Hamilton, Canada.
North American rail traffic has decreased compared to 2023
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported that total US weekly rail traffic was 457 453 carloads and intermodal units, down 4.1% compared with the same week in 2023.
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd enter into an operational cooperation
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have signed an agreement for a new long-term operational collaboration called 'Gemini Cooperation', which will start in February 2025.
IntelliTrans discusses future transportation employment trends
IntelliTrans has suggested that by 2031 80% of the workforce will be over 65 which could force companies need to differentiate themselves with a talent strategy that involves technology deployment, employee engagement, and having a mission that matters.
WinGD has debuted Variable Compression Ratio technology
WinGD has debuted its Variable Compression Ratio technology to be installed on two new dual-fuel LNG powered newbuilds for NYK Line.
A challenging week for the bulk shipping market
Insight from the Baltic Exchange has revealed the current sluggish performance of dry bulk shipping.
Nokia deploys private wireless for Husky Terminal and Stevedoring to optimise marine freight operations at US port
Nokia has announced it has deployed a private wireless network for Husky Terminal and Stevedoring, a terminal operator and stevedoring company based at the US Port of Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington.
Wingfield Scale & Measure: innovating with volume load scanner
With the introduction of WingScan Advanced LiDAR Technology to their existing offerings, Wingfield Scale & Measure can track inventory no matter how it moves through an operation.
Freight transport by barge between North Sea Port and hinterland increases to 60%
In North Sea Port, the transportation of goods to the hinterland by inland waterway continues to increase.
Norvic Shipping adds eco-friendly ultramax to expanding fleet
Norvic Shipping, the global dry bulk owner and operator, has taken delivery of an energy efficient ultramax vessel on a long-term charter as the organisation continues to expand its fleet to meet increased demand from clients for greener ships.