Dry cargo shipping news
Navis to equip new bulk carriers with the dedicated bulk version of MACS3 loading computer
The MACS3 bulk carrier version provides functionalities required to load and unload varying solid bulk cargoes with consideration for hatch cover handling and safe transport of cargo.
SAMSON Materials Handling develops new range of mobile loading facilities
The STORMAJOR® comes in three types, each designed for receiving, loading and stockpiling specific dry bulk materials.
Port of Mackay ready to support new trade opportunities
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation has opened the Port of Mackay for new bulk material trades.
ESL Shipping strengthens chartering team
ESL Shipping strengthens its chartering team to respond to the requirements of growing fleet.
MCA supports continued liberalisation of coastal shipping
Delivering more competition in coastal shipping will cut costs for business and consumers.
Altura Mining gives update on Western Australia lithium project
The company has shipped four cargoes to Chinese based converters in recent weeks.
BIMCO: China yet to impose full ban on open-loop scrubbers
The international shipping association has said that reports of a full ban are premature, but that the situation could soon change.
Eagle Bulk CEO to lead webinar on dry bulk industry and outlook for 2019
On 10 January, Eagle Bulk Shipping hold a Bloomberg Intelligence webinar on the outlook for the global dry bulk shipping market and the implications of the IMO 2020 emission regulation.
Freight derivative trade volumes up in 2018
In 2018, freight derivative volumes in the tanker market rose by 20%, volumes in the dry market rose 1.4%, and dry options volumes rose by 44%.
2019 about more than just Brexit, says BPA
British Ports Association Chief Executive Richard Ballantyne outlines the Association’s key priorities for 2019.