Dry cargo news

ERG has commenced the construction of the FIOL 1 Railway in Bahia, capable of transporting 60 million t of cargo annually, and received endorsement from the President of Brazil.

Takoradi Port recently received its biggest ever bulk ship, assisted by Bedeschi S.p.a. which supplied all the conveyor lines for the terminal, two shiploaders, and one eco-hopper.

Bedeschi has been awarded a contract for the supply of one circular storage to handle coal inside the Djizzak Cement plant in Jizzak, Uzbekistan.

NW Trading Ltd, has agreed a long-term deal with Associated British Ports (ABP) for the All Weather Terminal at the Port of Hull.

Symaga has completed the assembly works for four hopper silos which will soon become part of Legumbres Pedro’s new facilities in Alcalá de los Gazules, Cadiz, Spain.

Eagle Transport Corp. has announced its acquisition of Bulk Carriers, Inc., which has provided quality dry bulk transportation services to a variety of regional industries since 1998.

Two new electric harbour cranes from Liebherr have arrived at Tees Dock, as port operator and owner PD Ports continues to demonstrate its commitment to driving sustainability.

The Belledune Port Authority has signed an MOU with the Port of Rotterdam to work together on the movement of dry and liquid bulk commodities, with a focus on green products and clean fuels.

United Maritime has announced an agreement to acquire a modern Panamax vessel through a bareboat-in charter, and the delivery of two Kamsarmax vessels with immediate period employment.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced time charter contracts for the m/v Santa Barbara with Smart Gain and the m/v Phaidra with Aquavita.