Dry bulk shiploading news
Major Ports Group welcomes manifesto commitments on infrastructure but stresses the need for coastal focus
The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) responded to commitments on infrastructure development in party manifestos and announced the major ports sector’s priorities for a new government.
Cliin cargo hold robot technology shipowners saving shipowners' time, costs and minimising delay risks
Robot technology – already deployed to Ultrabulk, Norden, J. Lauritzen, and Oldendorff – could prevent as much as 300 000 t of chemicals entering world’s oceans.
Applications in building and construction to elevate loader crane market
Loader crane market landscape global revenue is set to expand at 4.6% through 2026.
Lydia Oldendorff sets loading record at Puerto Bolivar and Port of Antwerp
The 207 562 DWT Lydia Oldendorff has set a record for being the largest vessel to load coal at Puerto Bolivar in Colombia, as well as at the Port of Antwerp.
Shi.E.L.D. sees potential in Vietnam’s booming coal transhipment sector
Increased coal import volumes and shallow draft at bulk ports means demand for transhipper vessels will grow.
The feeder dilemma
Belt and screw feeders are commonly used to discharge bulk materials from hoppers.
Ports ready to roll to save UK from trade traffic
The ports of Liverpool, Heysham and Sheerness (London Medway) have the capability to limit the impact the UK’s expected departure from the EU on 31 October is expected to have on trading, according to their operator, Peel Ports.
Scorpio Bulkers to announce 3Q19 results
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. plans to announce 3Q19 financial results in a press release that will be issued before the market open on Wednesday 23 October 2019.
Sibanthracite Group loads coal shipment on first panamax vessel from Port of Taman
A ship with a deadweight of 82 000 t recently left the Port of Taman loaded with Sibanthracite Group coal that is to be unloaded for buyers in European ports, while another ship has already left for Vietnam.
Fluor launches Virta subsidiary
Fluor's launch of Virta supports especially the company's mining and metals market.