Handling

Canadian rail operator, CN, has announced record third quarter results, despite a downturn in coal shipments.

A drop in freight volumes in most industries – including an 18% fall in coal volumes – saw Union Pacific’s 3Q15 operating revenues down 10%.

Australian rail company, Aurizon, recorded falls in coal and iron ore volumes in 3Q15, reflecting the challenging environment for bulk commodities.

This year’s Dry Cargo Conference & Exhibition took place at Ahoy Rotterdam in the Netherlands, welcoming attendees from the dry bulk handling sector around the world.

Elgin Equipment Group has formed the Elgin Separation Solutions division to focus on the coal and mineral processing industries.

Low volumes, shorter sailing distances and low scrap rates are hampering recovery in the dry bulk shipping market.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international coal industry from updates on coal projects to the latest in clean coal developments.

Exports of Queensland coal are set to break last year’s records, according to the Queensland Resources Council, as demand for coal in southeast Asia continues to grow.

The Weir Group, a Scottish-based engineering company, has appointed Professor Sir Jim McDonald to chair its newly-created Technology Advisory Board.

Dry bulk handling at Port of Rotterdam fell in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.

Superior Industries Inc., debuts its brand new Patriot™ cone crusher, marking a major milestone for the company’s new crushing and screening division.

US rail transportation company, CSX Corp., has announced earnings of US$507 million in 3Q15.

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe has ordered a new boom feeder for its coal stockyard facility in Duisberg, Germany.

Terex Port Solutions and Terex Fuchs have provided a new coal handling system for an industrial company at Henkel AG & Co. KGaA.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international coal industry, from project updates to the latest statements on HELE coal technologies and CCS.