UK dry bulk news
New Baltic Handysize futures contracts now listed on SGX and EEX
This reinforces Baltic Exchange’s critical industry position.
Major new bulk agri-hub at Port of Tilbury opens and welcomes first delivery
Supporting the efficient movement and storage of agricultural products into the UK market.
ABP strengthens East Anglia Commercial Team to support regional growth
New appointments reinforce ABP's commitment to customers across Lowestoft, King’s Lynn, and Ipswich.
Enclosed by Design: Reliable Bulk Material Handling for Cleaner, Controlled Operations
Enclosed storage and conveying systems help bulk material operators control emissions, protect material quality, and improve operational reliability. Drawing on global references, TAKRAF Group delivers engineered solutions for complex applications, from enclosed stockyards and scraper reclaimers to tube conveyors and lifecycle support.
COSCO SHIPPING Development to acquire 24 dry bulk vessels
On June 30, COSCO SHIPPING Development announced that one of its subsidiaries plans to acquire 24 dry bulk vessels, including 20 multipurpose grain carriers (87 000 DWT), 2 bulk carriers (210 000 DWT), and 2 dry cargo carriers (210 000 DWT).
NorthStandard joins the Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence
NorthStandard becomes the first P&I club to join the Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE), strengthening collaboration with the dry bulk shipping sector.
WAN HAI adopts Nippon Paint Marine hull and surface coatings in newbuild projects
Nippon Paint Marine’s FASTAR XI hull coating and EVER COOL, its exterior surface coating, will be applied to two newbuild vessels for WAN HAI, to support lower energy consumption.
AV Dawson invests €5.9m in Middlesbrough dry bulk rail terminal
AV Dawson has announced a £5 million investment in a new dry bulk rail terminal at the Port of Middlesbrough, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Teesside and creating additional capacity to support the UK market.
Tarmac secures ISO 19443 certification for nuclear materials supply
Tarmac is now certified to the ISO 19443 nuclear safety standard for the supply of aggregates, strengthening its ability to provide consistent, repeatable, and traceable quality materials for the nuclear sector.
Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contract for m/v Medusa with Aquavita
Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with Aquavita International S.A., for one of its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Medusa.