Dry bulk shipping market

DNV GL – Maritime has released the fourth edition of its Maritime Forecast to 2050, identifying fuel choice as the essential factor in decarbonising shipping.

During its recent Virtual Annual General Meeting, the board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) reappointed Esben Poulsson, its current Chairman, for a further two-year term.

Indian Register of Shipping has received recognition from the US Coast Guard.

Pilbara Ports Authority reports shipping figures, delivering a total monthly throughput of 60.5 million t for August 2020.

Golden Ocean Group Ltd has announced the resignation of Per Heiberg and appointment of Peder Simonsen as CFO of Golden Ocean Management AS.

Future Market Insights has launched its latest ‘Bulk Terminal Market’ report, featuring insights into the growing prominence of automation, expansion in the trade of minor bulks, and the impacts of COVID-19.

The Shakhtersk Coal Seaport, which is part of the Eastern Mining Company, has loaded its 100th coal bulk carrier since the opening of the latest navigation season.

The Port of Corpus Christi has announced three organisational appointments, including: Jeff Pollack as its first Chief Strategy Officer, Lisa Hinojosa as its Director of Communications, and Leslie Ruta as its Strategic Planning Manager.

Port of Hamburg, Germany’s largest universal port, has reported reduced seaborne cargo throughput due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Like many industries and areas of the global supply chain, shipping is increasingly recognising the need to create and maintain robust operating standards. Luke Fisher, Project Lead, DBMS, outlines a new path to improve the standards in dry bulk.