Dry cargo news
Sal Heavy Lift operating during COVID-19
Sal Heavy Lift is working to deliver cargo around the world.
Synergy Group calls for collective action on shipping’s coronavirus crewing crisis
The organisation of collective crew changes at key hub ports by ship managers and owners has the potential to solve the seafarer welfare crisis currently threatening global supply chains.
ABP invests in electric forklifts at Port of Hull
Associated British Ports have invested £200 000 in a fleet of electric forklifts to use at the Port of Hull.
Massive expansion of testing and protections needed to protect supply chains
The British Ports Association is calling on the UK government to broaden the scope of testing and ensure that those working to keep the country supplied with imported food, energy and medicines are protected.
Bruks Siwertell secures shipunloader contract for Taiwanese power plant
Bruks Siwertell has signed a contract that will see it deliver a high-capacity coal unloader for Taiwan Power Corporation’s 5000 MW Taichung power-generation facility.
Mondi COVID-19 update
Mondi has released an update on how it is addressing the COVID-19 outbreak.
Wabash National provides update on current environment and 2020 outlook
Wabash National Corporation has announced that as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the company does not expect to meet its 1Q20 or full year guidance provided on 12 February 2020.
Kalmar and Tanzania Ports Authority extend collaboration with new RTG order
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to supply Tanzania Ports Authority with a total of six Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry cranes for use a Dar es Salaam port.
SeaQuest achieves Chinese dry-docking ahead of schedule
SeaQuest Shipmanagement has ensured that a client’s handysize bulk carrier completed its second special survey.
UK Major Ports Group comments on UK 2020 budget
The UK Major Ports Group has commented on the proposed UK 2020 budget.