
Weekly US rail traffic for the week ending 29 March 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported US rail traffic for the week ending 29 March 2025.
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The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported US rail traffic for the week ending 29 March 2025.

ESL Shipping and global steel manufacturer SSAB have agreed on a multi-year extension of the agreement covering SSAB’s inbound raw material sea transports within the Baltic Sea and from the North Sea.

Achilles, a provider of supply chain risk management solutions, and Procureship, the world’s leading e-procurement platform have agreed a long-term partnership to enhance the ESG capabilities of the shipping industry’s procurement processes.

The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 13.

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported US rail traffic for the week ending 22 March 2025.

NORDEN has announced the addition of two Capesize newbuilding leases with purchase options, which it says reinforces its commitment to building a highly efficient and modern Capesize fleet. This, NORDEN says, will enhance its ability to serve customers reliably and ensure we remain at the forefront of sustainable and cost-effective shipping against a backdrop of an ageing fleet and historic low orderbook.

Bruks Siwertell has received an order for a next-generation Siwertell 15 000 S road-mobile unloader from an undisclosed owner. The largest model Siwertell road-mobile ship unloading solution will offer environment-friendly, efficient grain handling and comply with European Union (EU) directives for ATEX-classification, ensuring the safe handling of organic commodities.

Icon expects to take delivery of the vessel between May and August 2025, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions.

The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 12.

The vessels are expected to be delivered to their new owners during the remainder of 1H25.

The vessel is a 60 309 dwt Ultramax dry bulk vessel built in 2016.

These will be the world's first ammonia dual-fuel Capesize bulkers and chemical tankers.