All Dry Bulk articles
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NewsDry bulk trades: what prospects?
The consensus of opinion is that 2024 will not follow in the footsteps of 2023 and see a widespread continuation of growth in global dry bulk trades. The China factor is a big influence in this respect.
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NewsThroughput stable at Port of Rotterdam
Cargo throughput in the Port of Rotterdam remained virtually unchanged in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year
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NewsDemand to head south?
China is at the centre of world dry bulk demand and plays a dominant role in the coal and iron ore trades. Both the steam coal and coking coal sectors are facing major uncertainties. Andrew Penfold takes a look…
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NewsBulk shipping outlook
The dry bulks, liquid bulks and gas shipping sectors navigated ‘unprecedented global circumstances’ in 2023 and 2024 promises a landscape of ‘continued change and evolution.’ Felicity Landon reports
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NewsPanama canal problems: micro and macro
It is interesting to note the detailed remarks of SagittaMarine, a dry bulk operator primarily active in the handy-ultramax segments…
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NewsTapping transshipment
The recent expansion of West African dry bulk exports has focused attention on transshipment to reduce transport costs. The issues here are complex. Andrew Penfold takes a look at the pros and cons…
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NewsAddressing availability of alt fuels
IMO decarbonisation ambitions can only be achieved by using alternative fuels says Intercargo
