US dry bulk news
Quieter week for shipping
The Baltic Exchange has reported that the dry bulk shipping market saw a quieter week of trading activity.
May US rail traffic sees continued coal decline
The AAR has reported the latest US rail traffic for the week ending 1 June 2024, as well as volumes for May 2024.
EU places tariffs on Russian grain
The EU have announced tariffs on grains and oilseeds from Russia and Belarus which are set to commence on 1 July 2024.
Limited activity across dry bulk shipping
The Baltic Exchange has reported limited positive activity in the dry bulk shipping market with the exception of the capesize market segment.
Dry bulk shipping market sees positive growth
The Baltic Exchange has reported that there have been some slight improvements across dry bulk market segments, namely in the handysize and capesize sectors.
AAR reports on latest rail traffic data
The Association of American Railroads has reported on US rail traffic for the week ending 25 May 2024.
AAR releases latest weekly rail traffic update
The AAR has released its latest update on the North America rail traffic data noting slight fluctuations in the market.
Wheat prices soar as Black Sea crop causes concern
CRM Agri has reported that wheat prices have soared, as worries over Black Sea supplies spread to Ukraine, while oilseeds gained support from firmer vegetable oil markets.
Burns Harbor starts record construction season
Ports of Indiana's Burns Harbor has kicked off a record construction season with more than US$77 million in projects underway at the Lake Michigan port.
Lacklustre performance from dry bulk shipping
The Baltic Exchange has reported on a slow week for the dry bulk shipping marketplace with the capesize market seeing a noticeable decline.