The safe maritime transport of bulk cargoes has increasingly attracted attention due to the potential for liquefaction—a process whereby dry, granular cargo may suddenly behave like a fluid under ...

Bulk carriers are vessels that transport bulk cargo, such as coal, ore and cement. Bulk carriers play an important role in the global trade, facilitating the transportation of large quantities ...

Qatar’s maritime sector, despite being hit by the ongoing Iran war, witnessed positive momentum in bulk cargoes in January-March 2026, according to official statistics. Bulk cargoes handled by the ...

Dry Bulk, specifically the Capesize vessel class, was cited as a top pick for 2026. Typically, January and February exhibit seasonal weakness. But the market is currently demonstrating ...

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its preliminary assessment of a cargo fire on the bulk carrier Atlay on June 27, 2025. The Marshall Islands registered vessel was ...