Dry bulk shipping market
Eagle Bulk Shipping to acquire Ultramax Vessels
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. has announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to purchase a minimum of 6 and up to 9 Crown-63 Ultramax dry bulk sister vessels.
MacGregor's launches ship-to-ship compensation system
MacGregor has launched a new crane compensation system for offshore ship-to-ship load transfers, offering substantially larger operating windows as well as safer and faster load transfers.
Tilbury seeks local community view on new port terminal proposal
The Port of Tilbury is to begin its pre-planning community consultation on 6 March to seek local views on its proposals to build a new port terminal adjacent to the current port.
Woodmac: IMO 2020 regulation could cost shippers extra US$60 billion
According to a Wood Mackenzie study, global bunker fuel costs could rise by up to US$60 billion annually from 2020.
Bedeschi joins PEMA
Bedeschi is now officially part of the Port Equipment Manufacturer Association (PEMA).
Georgia Ports celebrates busiest month
The Georgia Ports Authority has announced its January results, reporting a 26% increase in total tonnage.
RheinPorts expands IT collaboration with Antwerp
Antwerp Port Authority has developed additional modules for RheinPorts to support barge traffic management on the upper Rhine.
Bahri and Bunge to form joint venture
Bahri Dry Bulk and Koninklijke Bunge have announced they have signed definitive agreements forming a joint venture to establish an ocean freight supplier for dry bulk import and export flows in and out of the Middle East region.
ABP Ipswich breaks record
ABP Ipswich has broken records again as the port welcomed larger vessels and saw a surge in ship calls in 2016.
China announces North Korean coal import ban
China is to ban all coal imports from North Korea, including coal that is already in transit.