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

DBTG webinar to focus on lessons learnt

(Posted on 27/05/20)

The International Dry Bulk Terminals Group, a not-for-profit society open to all owners/operators of dry bulk terminals...

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Shipping News

Cement carrier launched despite pandemic

(Posted on 27/05/20)

Advaita, a dedicated cement carrier under construction at Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry Co., Ltd, China was successfully...

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Equipment News

New Nippon coating makes its mark

(Posted on 27/05/20)

A new coating developed to deliver greater protection to bulk carrier cargo holds has gained considerable market acceptance...

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Commodities News

Rusal commences anode production

(Posted on 27/05/20)

RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, announces that it has started producing anodes for cathodic protection for the...

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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 Awards 2019 Winners announced

(Posted on 27/11/19)

The beautiful city of Hamburg hosted this year’s Night of the Year for the maritime bulk industry, the 11th IBJ Awards. A large crowd of industry executives and leaders was welcomed to the ...

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IBJ Awards: 25th November 2019

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".