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 falls at Bilbao as port sees large year-on-year increase

(Posted on 25/07/26)

In the first half of the year, the Port of Bilbao, Spain, handled 17,317,427 tonnes of cargo, an increase of 1,893,980 tonnes...

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Shipping News

Enclosed space safety needs more than revised training content, warns MarinePALS

(Posted on 25/07/26)

The maritime industry must look beyond revised training content and additional onboard checks if it is serious about stopping...

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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

Pilbara production record as Rio Tinto releases Q2 results

(Posted on 16/07/26)

Rio Tinto has driven performance to achieve 3% YoY CuEq1 growth in the first half of 2026.Chief Executive Simon Trott said...

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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".