International Bulk Journal
The magazine for the maritime dry bulk industry

Dry bulk shipping, commodities, port, logistics and equipment issues are all reviewed in every issue of IBJ and regularly updated on this website. The magazine’s in-depth special features keep the world’s bulk shipping and cargo handling industry informed of developments and trends in their markets and provide advertisers with unrivalled opportunities to promote their products worldwide.

Powered by International Bulk Journal, the IBJ Awards is now firmly established as the maritime bulk industry’s "Night of the Year". Find out more below.

Ports & Logistics News

Rotterdam throughput falls in first nine months of 2025

(Posted on 04/11/25)

Total throughput in the port of Rotterdam fell slightly by 2.6% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period...

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Shipping News

Wallem Group reaches a century in Hong Kong

(Posted on 04/11/25)

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, is celebrating the centenary of moving its headquarters to Hong Kong.The...

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Equipment News

Damen delivers Combi Freighter to Reederei Gerdes in Vietnam

(Posted on 04/11/25)

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered its latest Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 to family owned German shipping company Reederei...

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Commodities News

Bunge closes agreement to acquire NWT grain elevator assets

(Posted on 04/11/25)

Bunge has successfully closed its purchase agreement for the grain elevator assets of North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) near...

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IBJ Magazine

Dry bulk shipping, commodities, port, logistics & equipment issues are all reviewed in every issue of IBJ as well as regular in-depth features on technical issues, commodity handling & geographical regions. IBJ is the must-read magazine keeping members of the bulk shipping and cargo handling industry informed of latest developments and trends.

IBJ Magazine is published bi-monthly, with a summary of the main features of each issue published on our website, which can include technical issues, commodity handling and the latest developments in the industry. Find out more about what’s covered in our current issue.

IBJ Webinars

Covid-19: A Dry Bulk Leaders Perspective Webinar Series

View our upcoming and previous webinars with a panel of industry leaders discussing a wide range of topics.

The IBJ Awards salute achievements in the maritime bulk industry and provide companies with a chance to put themselves in the spotlight, or to nominate an organisation which they believe is doing a fantastic job. Winners will be announced on the big night itself, further confirming the IBJ Awards’ position as the maritime bulk industry’s "Night of the Year".