Dry cargo shipping news

Drewry has introduced the new Cost Impact Calculator as a means of helping shippers prepare for and better understand fuel costs post-IMO 2020.

“We have long maintained that scrubbers could be the right choice for compliance with the IMO 2020 regulations,” says Scorpio Bulkers.

The vessel became a unique and state-of-the-art 120 m self-discharging cement carrier, with a handling system based on compressors and vacuum pumps for pneumatic conveyance of cement, fly ash and granulated slag.

The vessel was acquired for a combination of cash and shares.

Delays in the Senate could deny Australian exporters the opportunity of a double tariff cut, putting them at a disadvantage against competitors from countries which ratify the deal speedily.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has implemented a comprehensive fleet plan ahead of the IMO 2020 regulations.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announces a pioneering green loan to finance the retrofitting of 50 scrubbers.

BHP’s freight team has introduced drones to its safety inspections for dry bulk operations.

Acron Group took part in the business forum on a wide range of issues, including global transportation infrastructure, eco-friendly technologies, improving transit traffic efficiency and the potential of digital solutions.

The ACCC has determined that Port of Newcastle should reduce its current charge for ships entering the port to carry Glencore’s coal by around 20% to AUS$0.61 per gross tonne.