BulkMaterials International Magazine – July / August 2024

The very last bulk carrier delivery – 44,000 tonnes of Japanese coke – has been made to the steelworks at Port Talbot in South Wales.

Between January and August 2024, Chinese seaborne dry bulk imports rose 6% y/y, driven by inventory build-up, despite domestic concerns.

The 8th ABTO annual conference will be held in Antwerp from October 23-24, focusing on industry trends, geopolitical issues, and environmental improvements.

The deal is linked to Gold Valley’s Wiluna West Iron Ore Project and will commence on 30 September, starting with three return train paths a week.

In support of its bulk transportation business, HMM will invest KRW 5.6 trillion to triple its fleet, increasing its capacity to 12.56 million dwt.

The Port of Mackay handled 3.58 million tonnes of trade in 2023-24, nearing its record of 3.59 million tonnes, as it celebrates 85 years of operation.