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IN THIS ISSUE
- Introduction new DBTG secretariat and executive director
- Conference DBTG Southampton 9-11 October
- Has steel a future in Europe?
- New digital terminal solution in the pipeline
- Genesee & Wyoming sold for 6.4 billion Dollars
- Three months of rail disruptions between Zaragosa and Sagunto
- DBTG on TOC Rotterdam
- Various news from our members and associate members
Introduction new DBTG secretariat and executive director
I have the honour to present myself as the new Executive Director of DBTG since 1st June 2019. I am very happy, also on behalf of my wife Korin Schalk who is assisting me in the Secretariat, to work with you in the Dry Bulk Terminals Group.
I started my career about 30 years ago in the marketing of the Dutch rail industry and worked for NS Cargo (today DB Schenker) followed by a commercial management position at EMO (Europees Massagoed Overslagbedrijf) which is today part of the HES group and a member of DBTG. I changed my job in 2009 to Sea Invest in Belgium where I managed the dry bulk and liquid bulk activities in Antwerp and Ghent. And since 2011 I started my own company in port, rail and inland waterway consultancy.
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As the dry bulk market is very familiar to me I have the challenge to raise DBTG profile and help the group grow.
Furthermore I would like to thank Nic Ingle for his support during the last 3 years. I also appreciate the handover of his activities.
Also I would like to inform you that we had a change in the Excom. Ryan Olson, who is leaving, is going to enjoy a sabatical journey. He will be replaced by Gary Martin, CEO of Naega. I would like to thank Naega for the continuous support to DBTG.
If you might have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me, Korin or Julia in the UK.
Looking forward to meeting you in person in Southampton at our next conference or at an earlier occasion,
Warm regards,
Paul Goris
Executive Director
Mobile: +31 631 799 446
Email: paul@drybulkterminals.org
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Conference DBTG Southampton 9-11 October 2019
The next DBTG Conference has been launched and we have put together an interesting program, covering a broad scale of items:
from IT developments for dry bulk terminals, Drugs & Alcohol Policies in various parts of the world to the completely changing world of our total supply chain and terminals as a conclusion of governmental and environmental pressure. Besides this, we will have lots of opportunities to exchange best practices and experiences with peer managers in our own Dry Bulk Terminals circle. Of course we have succeeded in finding two interesting port and terminal tours (Southampton and Portsmouth) and a surprising venue for our Meeting Dinner onboard HMS Warrior in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard.
Please go to https://drybulkterminals.org/event/2019-dbtg-operational-and-technical-seminar/ to view our detailed program, registration form and hotel reservation form.
As usual please register as soon as possible and make your hotel reservations to benefit from the DBTG Discounted Room Rate. We kindly ask you to do this before 10th of August.
If you might have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact Paul, Korin or Julia.
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Has steel a future in Europe?
“The European steel industry is now being put to the test like never before”. These are the words of Geert van Poelvoorde, Executive Vice President, CEO Europe Flat and ArcelorMittal President, at European Steel Day, European Steel Association (EUROFER) 2019.
CEOs leading steel companies representing the bulk of EU steel production sent a joint open letter to Heads of State and Government and to the EU institutions on Monday, 3 June 2019. The open letter highlights the challenges facing the steel sector in a climate of global overcapacity, falling domestic demand and booming imports.
Please read the open letter by clicking here or on the image below.
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New digital terminal solution in the pipeline
The railway connection between Rotterdam and Munick has been replaced with a new service. This service has a few advantages, with the aim to improve quality and reliability. This was announced by European Gateway Services...
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Three months of rail disruptions between Zaragosa and Sagunto
Around thirty rail freight services will suffer delays and a cost increase due to nearly three months of upgrade works on the railway that links Zaragosa with Sagunto Port. This 315 kilometres-long line runs…
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Genesee & Wyoming sold for 6.4 billion Dollars
The American railway company Genesee & Wyoming Inc has been sold. Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management Inc and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC on Monday agreed to acquire the freight railroad owner. The company owns...
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DBTG on TOC Rotterdam (18-20 June 2019)
DBTG attended TOC Europe at Ahoy Rotterdam 18th-20th June 2019. TOC introduced a Dry Bulk section a few years ago but that has increased in size and popularity recently.
Tuesday the 18th of June, was dedicated to dry bulk. DBTG was represented with a small exhibition stand and Nic Ingle did a presentation on solid bulk cargo safety. He issues the principles and procedures of IMO’s IMSBC Code (International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code) and explains also the current situation re DBTG/IBTA submission to IMO.
If you want to read the complete presentation, please click here.
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Various news from our members and associate members
SIWERTELL
Today we’ve launched our new common Bruks Siwertell website, a platform to showcase the fusion of two strong brands within the bulk handing and wood processing industries.
To read the complete press release, please click here
ARDELT CRANES FOR ABP
Kocks Ardelt Kranbau have secured an order from Associated British Ports (ABP), to supply three new high capacity grabbing cranes for Immingham Bulk Terminal (IBT).
To read the complete press release, please click here.
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