UK dry bulk news

Menar Ports & Rail (MPR) intends to invest in the critical resources needed to ensure it utilises its rail allocation through the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) initiative to add value to South Africa’s economy.

Safe Bulkers, Inc. an international provider of marine dry bulk transportation services, announced that it has entered into recapitulation agreements for the acquisition of four Japanese newbuild dry bulk vessels.

Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi) has marked a major milestone for wind-assisted propulsion as M/V Afros, the world’s first bulk carrier fitted with Rotor Sails, successfully completed its second intermediate survey after more than eight years of continuous operation.

Danaos Corporation reported unaudited results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced the signing of new time charter contracts with Refined Success Limited and Oldendorff GmbH & Co. KG for two of its dry bulk vessels.

Dave Mueller, Martin Engineering, explores the root causes of conveyor belt mistracking and the latest strategies to improve alignment, safety, and operational efficiency.

Capable of handling up to 14 bundles of flour per minute across two production lines, the new system is already playing a key role in supporting increased production volumes and future growth.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has agreed to acquire a 2019 Imabari built 182 000 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel with prompt delivery expected in June 2026.

MMD Group Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with CiDi Inc. to integrate advanced autonomous driving technology within the TraxIQ platform, enabling a new approach to material handling.

PortRail Group is the new name in UK bulk material handling and logistics, following the acquisition of rail freight specialists RFS Works Ltd by JST Ports & Logistics last year.