Dry cargo shipping news
Minister announces formation of National Grain Company
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has sponsored the inauguration ceremony of Saudi Arabia’s National Grain Company, a strategic partnership between SALIC and Bahri.
Port of Hamburg reports reduced cargo throughput due to Covid-19
Port of Hamburg, Germany’s largest universal port, has reported reduced seaborne cargo throughput due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Colombo Dockyard set to build eco bulk carriers for Misje
Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) is moving towards executing a contract with Misje Eco Bulk AS for six, plus four optional, eco bulk carriers.
The switch to low-sulfur fuel has not been without problems
BIMCO, the ICS, INTERCARGO, and INTERTANKO have published the results of an industry survey examining the industry’s transition to using compliant low-sulfur fuel oil.
A&P joins UK Chamber of Shipping
A&P Group has become the latest organisation to join the UK Chamber of Shipping.
GOGL reports its 2Q20 results
Golden Ocean Group Ltd, a leading dry bulk shipping company, has announced its results for the quarter ended 30 June 2020.
BIMCO and ICS prepare for new seafarer report
With the future of crewing high on the agenda, BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping are preparing for the launch of the latest Seafarer Workforce Report.
CSL-Hartmann takes delivery of first joint venture newbuild
‘MV Starnes’, the first of two CSL-Hartmann joint venture ships built at Chengxi Shipyard, has been successfully delivered.
BNSF recognises customers for excellence in product safety
BNSF Railway Co (BNSF) has honoured 106 customers with its annual Product Stewardship Award for the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail during 2019.
PD Ports opens multi-million pound bulks handling facility at Teesport
UK-based PD Ports is celebrating the official opening of a multi-million pound bulks handling facility at Teesport, which marks an important milestone in the revival of the Tees Valley.