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

Dry bulk stable as Antwerp-Bruges grows in first half of 2024

(Posted on 22/07/24)

The total throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges was 143.2 million tonnes in the first six months of this year, an increase...

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Shipping News

Former INTERCARGO Chairman, Dr Spyros M Polemis, passes away

(Posted on 24/07/24)

INTERCARGO, the association of dry bulk shipping companies, has released the following statement:“It is with great...

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Equipment News

OrbitMI launches enhanced Data-as-a-Service for dry bulk

(Posted on 22/07/24)

OrbitMI has announced the launch of its latest Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering, tailored specifically for maritime industry...

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Commodities News

Rio Tinto reaches four billion tonnes of iron ore shipped to China

(Posted on 22/07/24)

Rio Tinto has celebrates the shipment of four billion tonnes of iron ore from the Pilbara in Western Australia to China....

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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".