
MOL orders two next-generation 'EeneX' coal carriers
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced that the company has ordered two 'EeneX' next generation coal carriers from Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced that the company has ordered two 'EeneX' next generation coal carriers from Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Kevin Gallagher, Freelance Journalist, Norway, describes how Oshima Shipbuilding, DNV GL and Wartsila have collaborated on a new bulk carrier design that will maximise operational performance while minimising emissions.

In 2018, dry bulk transiting through HAROPA ports reached a total of 13.28 million t.

Germany is one of the world’s leading industrial countries, making it dependent on a reliable flow of essential raw materials.

Essar Ports is one of India’s largest private sector port and terminal developers and operators.

Jotun and Cosco Shipping have renewed their long-standing joint venture agreement.

The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) responded to commitments on infrastructure development in party manifestos and announced the major ports sector’s priorities for a new government.

Robot technology – already deployed to Ultrabulk, Norden, J. Lauritzen, and Oldendorff – could prevent as much as 300 000 t of chemicals entering world’s oceans.

Oldendorff will provide a full transportation solution to BCPCL, which includes coal transportation from Indonesia or Australia with transhipment in Andaman and Nicobar to the Payra power plant in Bangladesh.

Increased coal import volumes and shallow draft at bulk ports means demand for transhipper vessels will grow.

Xin Yuan Enterprises, a Hong Kong-listed asphalt tanker operator, has announced that it has acquired a second hand capesize bulker for US$15.6 million.

Castor Maritime Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase a 2005 Japan built Panamax dry bulk carrier for a purchase price of US$10.2 million.