Bulk Handling
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NewsPortRail brand unifies UK bulk logistics
The PortRail Group has launched after acquisition, combining expertise to expand multimodal bulk logistics across the UK
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Port-centric warehousing drives competitiveness
Port Strategy spoke to Alec Gunn, founder and CEO of Commodity Centre, to discuss how port-centric warehousing can strengthen supply chains
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NewsPeel to enhance bulk operations via digital partnership
UK-based Peel Ports Group has confirmed a new £4 million (US$5.5 million) digitalisation partnership with software specialist, TBA, to transform its dry bulks operations.
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NewsNews in brief: Q1 2026: Bulk Cargo
A round up of Port Strategy January - March 2026 issue’s Bulk Cargo news.
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NewsRecord year for seaborne grains
Agricultural dry bulk moving by ship totalled 716.5 million tonnes in 2025, a new record high, according to Piraeus-based Ursa Shipbrokers.
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NewsGIC claims guinea Bauxite deal
Guinea International Corp (GIC), led by former Mining Minister in Guinea, Ahmed Kanté, is claiming it has signed a settlement agreement with the authorities to secure access to the country’s second largest bauxite mining complex.
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NewsNew iron ore opportunities from Liberia
Analysis from Braemar says that Liberia’s push to expand its iron ore exports is going to create new opportunities for Capesize vessel demand as 2026 continues.
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NewsStable 2026, mixed 2027 says BIMCO
Dry bulk shipping will see a stable supply/demand balance in 2026, before demand softens and vessel deliveries increase in 2027, according to global shipping association BIMCO in its latest bulk shipping market review.
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NewsChina factor to the fore
From its block on US soybean imports to reducing its dependence on Australian iron ore, China’s trade policies continue to dominate dry bulk shipping. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsDigital programme transforms bulk operations
Peel Ports is investing £4m in digital transformation to standardise bulk terminals and boost efficiency
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NewsPort Hedland marks DUKC milestone
Port Hedland is reflecting on 30 years of DUKC, a system that reshaped safety, capacity and port growth
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NewsUnikai and Akquinet digitalise Hamburg terminal
Unikai and Akquinet have digitalised Hamburg’s O’Swaldkai terminal, improving break bulk and RoRo cargo handling
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NewsLion Bulk Handling adopts digital twins
Lion Bulk Handling is adopting digital twins to boost efficiency, safety and predictive maintenance in bulk handling
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NewsJohor Port expands liquid jetties
Johor Port has opened its expanded liquid jetties, boosting capacity and trade efficiency
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NewsDP World expands bulk logistics
DP World has acquired a stake in NACC, strengthening its presence in the bulk cargo sector.
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NewsHigh demand for RAM Spreaders down under
The adoption of containerised bulk handling (CBH) is accelerating in Australia and so is demand for Revolver spreaders
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NewsTeesport named world’s best dry bulk port
PD Ports’ Teesport Bulks Terminal has won Best Dry Bulk Port for innovation, sustainability and efficiency
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NewsPolitical risk resurfaces
So far, the fallout from the Ukraine crisis has seen only limited impact on grain volumes. Increasing tension is, however, reanimating concerns about global food security. Andrew Penfold assesses the situation
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NewsABP and Viterra boost Immingham capacity
ABP and Viterra are investing £10 million in a new storage facility at Immingham International Terminal to boost agri-bulk capacity
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NewsDrewry launches new breakbulk indices
Drewry has launched new breakbulk sea transport indices for project and general cargo vessels, reflecting market dynamics and anticipated growth
