
Port of Rotterdam: decline in dry bulk throughput
The port of Rotterdam has announced its figures for 3Q24, including those for dry bulk.
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The port of Rotterdam has announced its figures for 3Q24, including those for dry bulk.

The portal slewing crane of type LPS 600, the first of its kind in Germany, is set to enhance bulk and general cargo operations at the port of Brake, which handles 1924 ship calls and 7.1 million t of a wide range of goods annually on the water side.

Second Amasus vessel’s eSail will be the largest suction sail system on a general cargo ship.

The feasibility study will utilise a wing-shaped soft sail (manufactured by North Sails Japan, NSJ) set on derrick post of its bulk carrier to obtain wind power as assisting power for the ship’s propulsion.

ClassNK said this is the world’s first case of a notation being affixed for using green steel in a vessel.

The employment of the vessel is anticipated to generate approximately US$1.39 million of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the time charter.

The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 42.

The installation of the rotor sails on the ship is scheduled around September 2025.

The vessels are scheduled for delivery in early 2026 and are hybrid ready.

DP World has announced a £1 billion expansion of London Gateway to make it Britain’s largest container port within five years.

The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 41.

Genco expects to take delivery of the vessel, to be named the Genco Intrepid, within the next 30 days, and intends to fund the acquisition with cash on hand and a drawdown from its revolving credit facility.