Dry bulk freight news

In an exciting development for Kalmar, Mike Conroy has been appointed as the new Director Services, North America.

ERG has commenced the construction of the FIOL 1 Railway in Bahia, capable of transporting 60 million t of cargo annually, and received endorsement from the President of Brazil.

Takoradi Port recently received its biggest ever bulk ship, assisted by Bedeschi S.p.a. which supplied all the conveyor lines for the terminal, two shiploaders, and one eco-hopper.

NW Trading Ltd, has agreed a long-term deal with Associated British Ports (ABP) for the All Weather Terminal at the Port of Hull.

Eagle Transport Corp. has announced its acquisition of Bulk Carriers, Inc., which has provided quality dry bulk transportation services to a variety of regional industries since 1998.

Two new electric harbour cranes from Liebherr have arrived at Tees Dock, as port operator and owner PD Ports continues to demonstrate its commitment to driving sustainability.

The Belledune Port Authority has signed an MOU with the Port of Rotterdam to work together on the movement of dry and liquid bulk commodities, with a focus on green products and clean fuels.

United Maritime has announced an agreement to acquire a modern Panamax vessel through a bareboat-in charter, and the delivery of two Kamsarmax vessels with immediate period employment.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced time charter contracts for the m/v Santa Barbara with Smart Gain and the m/v Phaidra with Aquavita.

The Port of Rotterdam has reported that it handled slightly less freight in 1Q23 than in 1Q22, although dry bulk cargo showed slight growth.