European dry bulk news

Two new electric harbour cranes from Liebherr have arrived at Tees Dock, as port operator and owner PD Ports continues to demonstrate its commitment to driving sustainability.

The Belledune Port Authority has signed an MOU with the Port of Rotterdam to work together on the movement of dry and liquid bulk commodities, with a focus on green products and clean fuels.

EMS-Tech has expanded its reach in Europe with the opening of a new office in Haarlem, the Netherlands.

The seaborne transhipment of goods at the North Sea Port declined in 1Q23 by 4% – the first decline in over two years.

Maran Dry Management (MDM) has taken delivery of two Newcastlemax bulk carriers – the DNV-classed vessels are the first LNG-fuelled bulk carriers to join the MDM fleet.

The Port of Rotterdam has reported that it handled slightly less freight in 1Q23 than in 1Q22, although dry bulk cargo showed slight growth.

Martin Dummigan has been appointed Managing Director of SAMSON Materials Handling Ltd, Ely, UK – a member of the AUMUND Group.

SOLIDS, RECYCLING-TECHNIK, and PUMPS & VALVES demonstrated at their two-day appearance in Dortmund how much potential there is in their respective industries.

Associated British Ports (ABP) has welcomed Colin McLoughlin as its new Head of Operations for the Humber.

Marcor Stevedoring is planning to expand its floating terminal in Rotterdam with the development of a dry bulk terminal at the Steinweg Hartel Terminal.