Bulk Carriers News


New Sensors Monitor Temp of Dangerous Goods

Apr 28, 2017

Nexiot AG is customizing its zero-maintenance smart sensor system for Bertschi Group’s tank containers, to monitor the temperature of dangerous goods and help ensure safe delivery of consignments. The data is then sent to a control system…

Baltic Exchange Chief Outlines Growth Plan

Apr 26, 2017

Newly appointed Baltic Exchange Chief Executive Mark Jackson has set out the Exchange’s vision of the near-future in a wide-ranging speech in Singapore during the concurrent MPA Singapore Maritime and Singapore Iron Ore Weeks.“The recent…

Kartsonas Joins Seanergy Board

Apr 25, 2017

Dry bulk vessels owner and operator Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. has appointed Ioannis “John” Kartsonas as a member of its board of directors, effective May 4, 2017. Kartsonas has more than 18 years of experience in finance and commodities trading…

Economic Indicators Pointing Up -BIMCO

Apr 24, 2017

The recent months’ uptick in global indicators, which implies a strengthening in the global economy, is not sufficient for the patient to be discharged yet. The state of the global economy is still uncertain, despite stronger growth dynamics in advanced economies…

Barge Shipping Steady at Port of Little Rock

Apr 19, 2017

The Port of Little Rock had a busy month in March with increased activity across both docks, according to the Little Rock Port Authority. March activity started slowly but increased during the second half of the month. Logistic Services Inc…

CSN Iron Ore Terminal Not Operating after Accident

Apr 19, 2017

The loading of iron ore at Brazil's Itaguaí terminal operated by mining and steel firm Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, or CSN, have been halted since Saturday due to an accident, sources and the Itaguaí Port Authority told Reuters on Wednesday…

Seanergy Bags Time Charter for Capesize Bulker

Apr 18, 2017

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp has entered into a time charter contract (T/C) with a major European charterer, for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, for a period of about 18 months to about 22 months.  The T/C is for the 180,000 dwt…

High-tech VTS System to Guide Iron Ore Giants

Apr 13, 2017

One of Australia’s most important economic gateways will soon house a state-of-the-art shipping management control system to be installed at Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk export port.  The system includes a command and control system integrated with advanced radar…

SUNY Maritime to Award Frangou with Honorary Doctorate

Apr 12, 2017

SUNY Maritime College will recognize one of the most prominent women in the maritime industry with an honorary doctorate during its May 2017 commencement. Angeliki Frangou, chairman and CEO of the Navios Group, will receive an honorary Doctor…

Quality of Ocean Carriers “Poor to Average”

Apr 11, 2017

The service provided by container shipping lines is rated as poor to average and has deteriorated in the past year, according to a survey of exporters, importers and freight forwarders conducted jointly by Drewry and the European Shippers’ Council (ESC)…

Georgia Ports Authority Reports Record Growth

Apr 11, 2017

The Georgia Ports Authority experienced strong growth in containerized, auto and breakbulk trade in March. The Port of Savannah moved 311,770 twenty-foot equivalent units last month, an increase of 5.6 percent or 16,621 TEUs. Total tonnage across all terminals increased 9…

Tradepoint Atlantic Inks License Deal with Host Terminals

Apr 06, 2017

Tradepoint Atlantic, a 3,100-acre multimodal global logistics center in Baltimore, Maryland, that features an unmatched combination of access to deepwater berths, railroads, highways, and storage space today announced an exclusive, 10-year agreement…

INTERCARGO Issues Statement on Loss of Stellar Daisy

Apr 06, 2017

“After the tragic loss of STELLAR DAISY, a quality and thorough investigation report will be needed quickly.”INTERCARGO is deeply concerned at the tragic loss of the VLOC vessel STELLAR DAISY reported on 31 March 2017; our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the seafarers…

Chinese Dry Bulk Import Up 20% in February

Apr 02, 2017

Chinese seaborne dry bulk import totaled 124Mt in February, up a massive 20% compared to the same month last year when adjusted for the extra day in February last year, says Klaveness  dry bulk research report. YTD import is up 17% compared to the same period last year…

Argentine Port Workers Suspend Strike after Protester Run Over

Mar 30, 2017

Port workers in Greater Rosario, from where 80 percent of Argentina's grains is shipped, suspended plans for a 24-hour strike on Thursday after a truck driver ran over and killed a protester, a union leader said.The driver drove through a line of protesters and had been drinking alcohol…

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