Iron Ore news
Rio Tinto accredited for AutoHaul project by Australia’s national rail regulator
The project concerns the autonomous operation of trains at the group’s iron ore business in Western Australia.
Cliffs to receive HBI cooling lines from AUMUND
AUMUND will supply its patented hot briquetted iron cooling lines to Cleveland-Cliffs for greenfield project.
Update on China’s iron ore imports
While China’s iron ore imports fell in February, it is expected to remain high over the following months due to seasonal demand.
Chinese iron ore, coal and crude imports grew strongly in 2017
Crude oil and iron ore imports reached the highest levels recorded, with coal imports reaching the highest level in three years.
BBI’s Railway Agreement formally becomes Act of Parliament in Australia
BBI Group announces that its Railway Agreement 2017 has formally become an Act of Parliament of Western Australia.
Essar Vizag Terminal prepares for commissioning of 8000 tph shiploader
Essar Vizag Terminal will shut down for a week in order to commission a 8000 tph shiploader, which is part of the port’s plan to upgrade the iron ore handling capacity.
Vale concludes sale of vessels to Bocomm
Vale concludes sale of two VLOC vessels to Bocomm.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd signs another 25-year contract of affreightment with Vale
NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (NSU) signs another 25-year contract with Vale to transport its iron ore.
Drewry has upbeat outlook for dry bulk from 2018 onwards
Drewry expects dry bulk shipping charter rates to recover from 2Q18 on the back of strengthening Asian iron ore demand.
BIMCO: dry bulk shipping should take good care of the recovery
BIMCO has provided its November dry bulk shipping market overview and outlook 2017.