US dry bulk news
Weekly US rail traffic for the week ending 11 January 2025
According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), total US weekly rail traffic was 465 390 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.8% compared with the same week last year.
Weekly US rail traffic for the week ending 4 January 2025
According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), total US weekly rail traffic was 421 410 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.0% compared with the same week last year.
Eureka Shipping announces construction of cement carrier for Great Lakes trade
The 12 500 dwt vessel is designed to replace two older vessels, while maintaining the same cargo capacity.
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd to acquire high-specification capesize vessel
Genco expects to take delivery of the vessel, to be named the Genco Intrepid, within the next 30 days, and intends to fund the acquisition with cash on hand and a drawdown from its revolving credit facility.
TOC Americas 2024 kicks off conference series highlighting the transformations and challenges of the maritime industry
TOC Americas 2024 kicked off its series of conferences at the Panama Convention Center.
Castor Maritime Inc. Announces Vessel Acquisition
Castor Maritime Inc. have acquired a 2020-built Kamsarmax bulk carrier vessel for a purchase price of US$29.95 million.
Weekly US Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 7, 2024
According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), for this week, total US weekly rail traffic was 479 179 carloads and intermodal units, up 7.3% compared with the same week last year.
Cargill acquires two US feed mills, strengthens production and distribution capabilities to grow with customers
With the addition of the two facilities, Cargill is better positioned to expand the production and distribution capabilities of its Animal Nutrition and Health business in the US.
Weekly US Rail Traffic for the Week Ending 24 August, 2024
For this week, total US weekly rail traffic was 516 807 carloads and intermodal units, up 9.5% compared with the same week last year.
Galveston grain facility demo signals port cargo progress
After almost 100 years, the Port of Galveston’s towering grain facility will soon be no more.