Dry cargo news

Indian Navy commandos secured the capesize bulk carrier, Lila Norfolk, after the vessel was boarded by six armed pirates off the coast of Somalia on the 4 January 2024.

The World Shipping Council, the International Chamber of Shipping and BIMCO have expressed their thanks to the 12 nations that have jointly condemned the attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

The first shipment of copper concentrate from Ivanhoe Mines’ DRC Project has arrived by rail at Lobito, Angola.

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported US rail traffic for the week ending 30 December 2023, as well as volumes for December 2023.

AtoB@C Shipping has taken delivery of a next-generation electric hybrid vessel Electramar which will see emissions reduced by 50%.

'K' LINE has decided to implement JGreeX, the green-steel product manufactured by JFE Steel Corp., for an ultramax bulker set to be built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Spanish maritime company Ership received a new bulk handling mobile harbour crane from Konecranes which provides high handling rates.

The Panama Canal Port Authority have prepared plans to increase daily transits in January with the addition of six daily slots.

BIMCO have formed a working group, the Metals and Mining Digitalisation Forum, with four global mining companies which have published a position paper proposing the adoption of digital technologies.

IntelliTrans has suggested that by 2031 80% of the workforce will be over 65 which could force companies need to differentiate themselves with a talent strategy that involves technology deployment, employee engagement, and having a mission that matters.