US dry bulk news

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

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.

Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. Ltd (NACKS) have developed new wind-assisted propulsion (WAPS) integration solutions for Ultramax bulk carriers.

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. announce the delivery of the world’s first LNG dual-fuelled Kamsarmax bulk carrier at its Tsuneishi Factory on 31 March 2026.

SDHI and Energy ONE Limited have signed a shipbuilding contract to build four 92 500 DWT bulk carriers.

INTERCARGO brought shipowners, charterers, insurers and service providers together in Athens on 31 March to tackle a growing issue in dry bulk shipping: how ship-to-ship (STS) transfers are actually carried out.

Cavotec has signed an order valued at approximately €13 million for the supply of MoorMaster automated vacuum mooring systems for a special application in North America.

NORDEN has signed a Contract of Affreightment (COA) of up to 10 years with LKAB and ordered two ice-class multipurpose vessels, expanding its position in specialised specialised segments.