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

King Willem-Alexander and King Philippe to open new Terneuzen lock

(Posted on 12/09/24)

The Kings of the Netherlands and the Belgians will open the New Lock in Terneuzen on 11 October. Barry Madlener, the Netherlands...

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Shipping News

Weathernews and Lauritzen Bulkers sign new 3-year contract

(Posted on 12/09/24)

Weathernews, a global leader in weather intelligence and maritime solutions, has to announced a new 3-year TFMS (Total Fleet...

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Equipment News

New Fuel Insights platform reduces bunker quality risk

(Posted on 12/09/24)

NorthStandard has launched ‘Fuel Insights’ - an exclusive real-time marine fuel intelligence service for members...

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Commodities News

Call for strategy to support sustainable production and use of fertilizers

(Posted on 12/09/24)

The Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture has delivered its final report to the European Commission President...

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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".