US dry bulk news
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.
Superior’s expansion at Arizona facility is now online
The expanded facility now includes a third equipment production line, focusing on non-telescoping portable conveyors.
Common sense and digitisation
David Zelnio, BinMaster, examines the useful applications of level sensor technology and digitisation to improve dry bulk storage and measurement capacity.
North American rail volumes decline
According to the AAR, rail traffic across the US was largely down when compared to the same point in 2023.
Port of Corpus Christi reports on 2Q24 volumes
The Port of Corpus Christi has announced its cargo throughput volumes for 2Q24 which has seen some minor growth.
Dry bulk shipping market makes corrections
The Baltic Exchange has reported that the week saw a move in the dry bulk shipping market to correct its course.
North American rail traffic sees large decreases
The AAR has reported that across North America rail traffic has seen general decreases in carloads.
Capesize market ends week on high note
The Baltic Exchange has reported that there was an increase in capsize rates on the 5TC as other markets saw some gains.
US weekly rail traffic sees small increase
The AAR has released its latest rail traffic data showing total weekly rail traffic has increased.