Dry bulk shipping market
Van den Bosch acquires Swedish Willis Larsson Transport AB
Van den Bosch is strengthening its position in Northern Europe by taking over the Swedish transport company Willis Larsson Transport AB.
US ambassador visits Port of Liverpool
Liverpool’s importance in the future of transatlantic trade has received an important endorsement with a visit from the US ambassador to the UK to discuss commercial opportunities.
UK ports calling for funding for local preparedness for the Coronavirus
Following the Health Secretary’s recent statement that the Coronavirus represents a “serious and imminent threat” to public health, the British Ports Association is calling for more funding and support to be given to UK local authority officials to prepare its borders.
Shipping market to strengthen in 2020
According to IHS Markit, the shipping industry is expected to pick up in 2020.
BPA: sustainability to overtake Brexit as main focus for ports industry?
The British Ports Association (BPA) has outlined its key priorities for 2020
MOL orders two next-generation 'EeneX' coal carriers
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced that the company has ordered two 'EeneX' next generation coal carriers from Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
DNV GL: A Team Effort
Kevin Gallagher, Freelance Journalist, Norway, describes how Oshima Shipbuilding, DNV GL and Wartsila have collaborated on a new bulk carrier design that will maximise operational performance while minimising emissions.
Ports & Terminals Review 2019: HAROPA Ports, France
In 2018, dry bulk transiting through HAROPA ports reached a total of 13.28 million t.
Ports & Terminals Review 2019: Port of Hamburg, Germany
Germany is one of the world’s leading industrial countries, making it dependent on a reliable flow of essential raw materials.
Ports & Terminals Review 2019: Essar Ports, India
Essar Ports is one of India’s largest private sector port and terminal developers and operators.