Cement News tagged under: dry bulk trade
Dry bulk outlook amid COVID-19 impact21 July 2020, Published under Cement NewsAs the coronavirus took hold of global economic activity, dry bulk trade crashed. As some parts of the world cautiously move out of lockdown, what is the outlook for the shipping of cement and other dry bulk trades? By Rahul Sharan, Drewry Maritime Research, UK. Figure 1: the world’s largest cement importers (top) and exporters (bottom), 2019 The COVID-19 pandemic that started with China has now gripped almost the entire world, severely hitting global economic activities and ... |
Cement by sea12 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsMoving cement by sea is a difficult business, often requiring dedicated vessels fitted with specialist equipment. Shipowners and operators also have to manage freight rate fluctuations, new environmental regulations and what happens when there are not enough ships to go round. By James Johnston, Braemar ACM Shipbroking, UK. Dedicated cement carriers have integrated loading and discharge systems to minimise dust pollution As a somewhat specialised cargo, cement does not get ... |
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