Bulk Handling

WORLD

WORLD

Containerships are just about managing to maintain daily transit averages through the Panama Canal, while other sectors reroute.

26th January 2024

Containerships weather Panama drought

26th January 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Bulk handling manufacturer Graviti has delivered six self-discharging containers of its own design to Riga Central Terminal, Latvia.

9th October 2023

Graviti delivers self-discharging containers

9th October 2023

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OPERATIONS

Argentina is building momentum with lithium exports – big things are expected – and the race is on to capture this cargo from the so-called Lithium Triangle. There are various gateway options…

9th October 2023

Lithium: gateway race on

9th October 2023

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Georgia Ports Authority has embarked on a major modernisation programme to expand its container handling capabilities.

20th September 2023

GPA begins major container handling upgrade

20th September 2023

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

After renting Graviti’s automated dry bulk containers for two years, the Riga Central Terminal in Latvia has decided to buy six SDC40 units, upgrading from the smaller SDC30 model.

8th September 2023

Riga terminal invests in automated containers

8th September 2023

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The International Union of Marine Insurance is seeking to reassure shippers that electric vehicles can be safely transported.

1st September 2023

Marine insurers issue EV fire guidance

1st September 2023

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Long-term ocean freight rates slid once again in August, marking the 12th consecutive month of declines for beleaguered carriers, according to the latest figures from Xeneta.

31st August 2023

‘Torrid times for carriers’

31st August 2023

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Container shipping is an ideal way of moving breakbulk cargo, says the Port of Gothenburg.

24th August 2023

More than just containers on container ships

24th August 2023

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OPERATIONS

Shipping companies are being urged to proactively adopt best practices to reduce the costs and risks of demurrage.

14th August 2023

Shippers urged to proactively reduce demurrage

14th August 2023

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

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…

26th July 2023

Tapping transshipment

26th July 2023