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

Port of Hamburg strengthens partnership with China

(Posted on 29/06/26)

The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and SPG Qingdao Port Group have signed a Port Partnership Agreement in Qingdao. The agreement...

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Shipping News

IMO pauses evacuation in Strait of Hormuz following attack

(Posted on 29/06/26)

Following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, IMO has decided to temporarily pause its evacuation operation pending...

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Equipment News

ABB to acquire Høglund to expand marine automation offering

(Posted on 29/06/26)

ABB has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire marine automation specialist Høglund AS, headquartered...

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Commodities News

Trafigura issues USD500 million senior bond

(Posted on 29/06/26)

Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. has announced the issuance of a USD500 million senior Reg S bond with a five-year maturity under...

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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.

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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".