Dry cargo shipping news

INTERCARGO is aiming at a scheme which will enjoy industry-wide support, embrace best practices and Key Performance Indicators and raise the bar on safety, environmental and operational excellence.

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corp. has successfully completed annual maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa.

The Dry Bulk Management Standard has explained why its new standard for dry bulk shipping is important.

Cargill recently outlined progress against sustainability goals in critical supply chains, including ocean transportation.

Cargotec’s Kalmar and MacGregor have announced their joint participation in AEGIS (Advanced, Efficient and Green Intermodal Systems).

Lubrizol Corp. has become the first lubricant additive technology supplier to join the Getting to Zero Coalition.

Yaskawa Environmental Energy/The Switch has signed a contract with Caterpillar to deliver an innovative package of electric drive train technology for a series of bulk carriers.

The British Ports Association has published new research examining the barriers to shore power in UK ports, setting out three proposals to support the industry to meet ambitious emissions reductions targets.

The UK Chamber of Shipping has succeeded in securing exemptions for seafarers and offshore workers from the requirement that persons arriving in the UK from 8 June 2020 self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.

Marine sector partners have kept supply chains moving with safety measures on ship and shore during the COVID-19 pandemic.