European dry bulk news

Marubeni has announced plans to acquire stake in Norway-based Klaveness Dry Bulk AS, in order to participate in digitally driven dry bulk operations.

SCHADE has published a case study of the installation of one of its Cantilever Reclaimers and an associated belt conveyor in Gorazdze, Poland.

NW Trading Ltd, has agreed a long-term deal with Associated British Ports (ABP) for the All Weather Terminal at the Port of Hull.

The UK’s third largest ports group, Forth Ports, has outlined its commitment and the actions it is taking to achieve a Net Zero carbon operation by 2042.

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.