Dry bulk freight news
Port of Antwerp ended 2016 with record freight volume
The Port of Antwerp closed 2016 with an expected record volume of more than 214 million t of handled freight.
AUMUND India wins bucket elevators orders
AUMUND India delivered for the AKIJ Cement project, one AUMUND bucket elevator type BW-ZL, one AUMUND belt bucket elevator type BWG, and three belt bucket elevators type BWG-GK.
Brookville and CBH sign access agreement
Western Australia’s rail freight operator, Brookfield Rail, has signed an interim rail access agreement with grain co-operative, CBH Group.
Louis Dreyfus to open Russian grain terminal
Rotterdam-based grain trader, Louis Dreyfus, has announced plans to open a new grain export terminal at the port of Azov, Russia.
US wheat and corn exports jump
US exports of corn and wheat jumped in the week ending 1 December, while soybean exports were down.
Trafigura’s dry freight desk reports positive results
Trafigura’s dry freight desk had a positive year, according to its latest annual report, despite challenging market conditions.
Polaris buys four dry bulkers from Vale
South Korean dry bulk shipping company, Polaris Shipping, is to buy four capsize vessels from Brazilian mining company, Vale.
ABP South Wales invests £2.8 million in crane refurbishment project
ABP South Wales invest over £2.8 million into the refurbishment of five cranes across its ports of Newport and Swansea to increase operational efficiency and extend the lifespan of the cranes.