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U-Ming purchases two new cement carriers

11 September 2024, Published under Cement News

Taipei-listed dry bulk ship owner U-Ming that it has bought two new cement carriers to replace older vessels. The new vessels are expected to operate with improved fuel efficiency and be more environmentally friendly. The delivery dates were not available. U-Ming operates five cement carriers with sizes ranging from 6169dwt to 12,340dwt, built between 1980 and 1995.

Seamless ship loading

05 August 2024, Published under Cement News

Shipping provides a cost-effective means of transport for bulk goods such as cement and clinker. In terms of transferring product from the conveyor belt or truck into the ship’s hold, ship loading spouts enable a seamless and dust-free loading operation into dry bulk vessels. By Polimak, Turkey Loading spouts offer efficient ship loading with no spillage or waste (© Polimak) S hip loading of bulk materials involves transferring large quantities of unpackaged, loose or granul...

NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers unveils dual-fuel vessel

12 July 2024, Published under Cement News

NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers, a joint venture between Nova Marine Group and Algoma Central Corporation, has placed a purchase order for a methanol dual-fuel cement carrier in China.  The 38,000dwt methanol-ready vessel has been described by the group as ‘the largest cement carrier ever’ and will be constructed by Zhejiang Single Shipbuilding and delivered by the end of 2026.   The ship will be equipped with a cold ironing system, allowing it to use green energies in conjunction with exha...

Eureka Shipping announces new energy-efficient cement carrier

17 April 2024, Published under Cement News

Eureka Shipping Ltd, a leading transporter for the cement industry, has announced that it will construct a new cutting-edge vessel for operation in the Great Lakes. The company, jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL Group, plans to replace two of its older vessels with this state-of-the-art mechanical/pneumatic cement carrier. The new vessel will have a 12,500dwt capacity, equal to the two older vessels combined.   The company’s Managing Director, Kai Gotterud, stated that, “Building ...

CEMEX UK tackles shipping emissions

09 February 2024, Published under Cement News

Work will begin in April this year on a new demonstrator of a smart shore power system at CEMEX ’s wharf in Shoreham, UK. Working in partnership with University of Warwick and advanced system integrator, iconsys, CEMEX is developing an intelligently-managed shore power system demonstrator, specifically tailored to understand fluctuations in electricity demand of self-discharging commercial vessels. The UK Department of Transport has awarded the project a grant of nearly GBP1.7m (US$2.15m...

Net zero shipping strategies

30 January 2024, Published under Cement News

As the maritime sector looks to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, fostering collaboration between cement producers and cement carrier operators can be of benefit to both industries. Decarbonisation options for both existing and newly constructed vessels can also enable more effective and efficient shipping operations. By Lukky Prasetyo, PT Indobaruna Bulk Transport, Indonesia. The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) came into force on 1 ...

US Great Lakes reports increase in cement shipments

27 December 2023, Published under Cement News

The US Great Lakes has reported shipments of more than 1.8Mt of cement in the first nine months of 2023, according to the Ontario-based Chamber of Marine Commerce. This marks an increase of approximately 192,000t on the same period a year earlier. The movement of steel slabs has also risen, up by 93,000t YoY to over 354,000t. Total shipping activity for the US Great Lakes in the 9M23 came in at 32.6Mt, up by 422,000t on the same period a year earlier.  The port of Duluth-Superior saw a 35...

Adbri to operate world's first fully electric self-unloading vessel

22 December 2023, Published under Cement News

Adbri has entered into a 20-year strategic partnership with Canada Steam Ship Lines (CSL) to build and operate the world’s first fully electric battery-capable self-unloading vessel. The custom-designed ship will replace Adbri’s ‘Accolade II’ and will support the company’s limestone operations in South Australia with a focus on enhanced efficiency and environmental responsibility. The ship will carry up to 2.7Mta of limestone, which represents a 35 per cent increase over the existing vesse...

Holcim Algeria buys automatic ship loader for Djendjen port operations

26 October 2023, Published under Cement News

Holcim Algeria invested EUR3m in an automatic ship loader for its operations at Djendjen port. The 18,000tpd ship loader will speed up clinker loading at the port, reducing waiting times and demurrage costs, as well as maintain product quality. It is also expected to reduce the operations’ environmental footprint by reducing dust and other emissions.

London arbitration of maritime disputes and cement trading

03 October 2023, Published under Cement News

Arbitration is often used for the resolution of commercial disputes, particularly in the context of international trade and shipping. This article provides a brief introduction to the relevance of London arbitration to the cement sector, including terms and procedures, recovery of costs, and general guidance for when a dispute may be on the horizon. By Rupert Talbot-Garman, UK. The London arbitration of maritime disputes arising in the cement sector – a brief introduction (© Medcem) ...