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

New San Diego bulk sugar import facility to use only electric trucks

(Posted on 03/07/26)

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved an Option to Lease Agreement and authorised a Coastal Development...

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Shipping News

INTERCARGO highlights progress and priorities in bulk carrier safety

(Posted on 07/07/26)

Bulk carrier safety continues to show steady long-term improvement, but the nature of risk facing seafarers is becoming...

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Equipment News

Superior’s TeleStacker conveyor evolution continues to improve plant and port performance

(Posted on 07/07/26)

Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems...

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Commodities News

Stranded sulphur cargoes in Gulf face mounting corrosion risk, warns Brookes Bell

(Posted on 07/07/26)

Bulk carriers carrying elemental sulphur cargoes in the Strait of Hormuz are at significant risk of accelerated structural...

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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".