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

Bulk rises as Rotterdam remains resilient in uncertain world

(Posted on 27/07/26)

Total throughput at the port of Rotterdam rose by 0.4% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year....

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Shipping News

Nautical Institute calls for seafarer safety to remain shared priority

(Posted on 27/07/26)

The Nautical Institute has called on the international maritime community to ensure seafarer safety and welfare remain a...

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Equipment News

EMS-Tech celebrates delivery of world's highest capacity self-unloading system

(Posted on 25/07/26)

EMS-Tech is celebrating the successful delivery of WONTANARA, the first of a new class of high-capacity self-unloading transhipment...

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Commodities News

ADM to significantly increase throughput of Optima, Oklahoma, Grain Elevator

(Posted on 27/07/26)

ADM, a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, has announced a multimillion-dollar investment to increase throughput...

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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.

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".