Dry bulk shipping market

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announces a pioneering green loan to finance the retrofitting of 50 scrubbers.

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

Acron Group took part in the business forum on a wide range of issues, including global transportation infrastructure, eco-friendly technologies, improving transit traffic efficiency and the potential of digital solutions.

The ACCC has determined that Port of Newcastle should reduce its current charge for ships entering the port to carry Glencore’s coal by around 20% to AUS$0.61 per gross tonne.

NIBULON has exported a record volume of agribulk commodities during the first quarter of the marketing year.

Record trade, infrastructure projects, world-leading environmental research and a busy community sponsorship programme are among key achievements highlighted in North Queensland Bulk Ports’ 2017-18 annual report.

In order to meet the growing demand, the Antwerp Port Authority is promoting the expansion of hinterland connections, especially by rail.

The loan facility will be used to finance up to 60% of the fair market value of six ultramax dry bulk vessels.

New semi open hatch vessel Star Majesty has been added to Grieg Star’s fleet.

The maiden shipment will total approximately 5000 dry t and is bound for Chinese-based offtake partner Lionergy.