Iron Ore news
PPA’s December 2021 shipping figures
Pilbara Ports Authority has delivered a total monthly throughput of 68.5 million t for December 2021.
PPA’s first ever female marine cadets set sail
Pilbara Ports Authority’s first ever female marine cadets are setting sail on board an iron ore vessel bound for Asia.
MOL and Vale International conduct study on wind-powered bulk carrier
The companies have announced a joint study on the installation of a wind propulsion system on a bulk carrier.
DEV Mineração S.A receives approval for export of iron ore
The company has been permitted to ship a further US$10 million of iron ore from stockpiles in Santana, Amapa, Brazil.
FLSmidth solutions to assist iron ore customers
Two iron ore customers seeking to boost throughput and productivity with large reclaimer solutions from FLSmidth.
Adani Ports to acquire stake in Gangavaram Port
Adani Ports is to acquire a 31.5% in Gangavaram Port from Warburg Pincus, for approximately INR 1954 Crore.
LKAB selects Konecranes for service contract
Europe’s largest iron ore producer LKAB picks Konecranes for multi-year service contract.
POSCO’s LNG-powered bulk carrier completes first voyage
POSCO has announced that its new eco-friendly LNG-fuelled bulk carrier for overseas raw material transport has successfully completed its first voyage.
Namura Shipbuilding delivers post-Panamax bulk carrier to K-Line
Japanese shipyard Namura Shipbuilding Co. Ltd has delivered a 101 314 DWT post-Panamax bulk carrier to Kawasaki Kisen Co. Ltd.
AAR reports on the latest North American rail activity
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported North American rail traffic for the week ending 16 January 2021.