Dry bulk freight news

The report highlights BNSF’s progress on initiatives in the areas of sustaining operations, creating value for customers, engaging with employees and connecting with communities.

Containers segment continues to grow; wet and dry bulk shows a decline in volume.

The £6 million project is one of the largest rail freight investments in the past five years, and is seen as a major vote of confidence in the UK’s continuing ability to trade and attract inward investment post-Brexit.

The acquisition has been funded by cash on-hand and new debt equating to US$12.8 million.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announces the termination of the debt restructuring restrictions, and has refinanced existing loans with new debt financing totalling over US$625 million.

Kiamichi is a Class III shortline serving Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, interchanging with BNSF in Madill, Oklahoma.

Drewry has introduced the new Cost Impact Calculator as a means of helping shippers prepare for and better understand fuel costs post-IMO 2020.

New report observes estimated CAGR of 4.5% during the period 2018 – 2026.

The Association of American Railroads has appointed Adrian Arnakis to lead government affairs.

BHP’s freight team has introduced drones to its safety inspections for dry bulk operations.