Bedeschi contract
In-depthBedeschi has been awarded a contract for the design and the supply of a new longitudinal storage configuration from a long-standing client i...
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All eyes on China demand
In-depthCoal demand has been rising but the immediate future depends on China’s economy...
Methanol-ready Kamsarmax design
In-depthLloyd’s Register (LR), Cargill International, Minerva Dry Inc and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS) have collaborated on the desi...
India looks to sea
In-depthThe outlook for India, the second largest coal importer, remains uncertain. So far in 2023, higher coal mining has caused imports to fall, e...
Miller, CWD offer Ukraine full War Risk coverage
In-depthReinsurance broker Miller and Clearwater Dynamics (CWD), in conjunction with the Ukrainian Authorities, have partnered to enable full War Ri...
Rotterdam dry bulk down
In-depthPort of Rotterdam’s dry bulk throughput declined by nearly 12% during the first nine months of the year....
Lower run-of-mine hits Vale ore output
In-depthVale’s iron ore production decreased by 4% y/y, mainly due to lower run-of-mine production from the Paraopeba complex and lower output fro...
Automated laytime statements
In-depthKawasaki Kisen Kaisha has developed the Chronus system which uses optical character reader technology for recognising printed and handwritte...
Analyser partnership
In-depthUnder a recently signed agreement FLSmidth will incorporate FCT ACTech’s advanced XRF and XRD analysers in its new QCX CUBE solutions....
VesselsValue bullish on bulkers
In-depthDespite some near-term adjustments, the outlook for bulkers is overall positive, according to data firm VesselsValue....
Crew salaries up, but too many late payers
In-depthCrew salaries are rising by at least 10% as the employment market tips in favour of seafarers, according to Danica Crewing Specialists....
Glencore to halt Koniambo funding
In-depthCommodities trader Glencore has warned the board of Koniambo Nickel SAS (KNS) that it will only provide funding for operations until 29 Febr...
USGC updates Grains Export Study
In-depthThe US Grains Council (USGC) has updated its Value of Grains Exports study....
Cutting copper dust at Quellaveco
In-depthA new ship loading system stops material from entering the environment....
Quick turnround keeps cement flowing
In-depthCement handling equipment firms continue to see new orders....