Dry cargo news
India to build mechanized fertilizer handling facility
The facility at Deendayal port in Kandla in the west Indian state of Gujarat is expected to be commissioned by October 2020.
Port of Newcastle launches new Newcastle Bulk Terminal development
The Port of Newcastle is formally launching the Newcastle Bulk Terminal development at Walsh Point, Kooragang Island, showcasing showcases its investment into the future of bulk handling and the diversified trades of the port.
CP rail workers go on strike
After being unable to agree with management on new contract terms, Canadian Pacific rail workers have gone on strike.
Indian Railways prioritises coal supply to power plants
Railway Board notifies all zonal railways to prioritise power plants while loading coal.
Commissioning update – Altura lithium project
Crushing circuit and ore stockpile commissioning has been completed at Altura Mining Limited’s Altura lithium project.
HSBC and ING perform blockchain trade finance transaction of soybeans
The blockchain transaction involved a bulk shipment of soybeans from Argentina, to Malaysia through Cargill’s Singapore subsidiary as the purchaser.
Liebherr launches first electrical port crane
Liebherr Maritime Cranes has released its first purely electrical driven port crane for bulk handling.
DP World Posorja selects Navis N4 to optimise operations
Navis has been selected by Dubai-based port and terminal operator, DP World, to provide the TOS for their multipurpose port DP World Posorja, which is currently under construction.
Port of Antwerp and Port of Douala to collaborate over next five years
The agreement comes less than a week after the Belgian port signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Dakar, Senegal.
North Rhine-Westphalia and Port of Rotterdam Authority to build logistics connections
The German state’s Traffic Minister visited the port of Rotterdam yesterday, and the two parties hope to sign an agreement later this year.