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

Tunley Environmental urges ports to act now on EPA's $3bn Clean Ports Programme

(Posted on 07/12/23)

US Port owners should start immediate planning to take advantage of the $3bn available in grants as part of the US Environmental...

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Shipping News

ClassNK endorses alternative fuelled bulk vessels with AiPs

(Posted on 07/12/23)

ClassNK has issued Approvals in Principle (AiPs) for four cutting-edge ship designs developed by Marine Design & Research...

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Equipment News

Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä launch Blue Ocean Alliance

(Posted on 07/12/23)

In an initiative set to be transformational for ship design while protecting the oceans from pollution, Thordon Bearings...

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Commodities News

Rio Tinto progresses Rhodes Ridge to next study phase

(Posted on 07/12/23)

Rio Tinto has approved a $77 million (A$110 million) pre-feasibility study (PFS) to progress development of the Rhodes Ridge...

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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".