Medcem cement plant ramping up capacity

Heidelberg Materials is expanding in Morocco by increasing its stake in Asment de Témara to 63% and acquiring 100% of Grabemaro.

The growing demand for cement and clinker in the US, Africa, and the EU may lead to a supply shortage in the Mediterranean, prompting exporters to secure import facilities.

On 4 September 2024, the Cape Kourion docked at Abidjan Bulk Terminal, marking a milestone in the port’s modernisation efforts since 2012.

The latest investment will help the business maintain a continuous supply of lower carbon cementitious solutions throughout the North of England & Wales.

In one of the largest mergers between dry bulk shipping companies, Star Bulk is to absorb Eagle Bulk in an all-share merger.

The Panama Canal is to increase the number of daily transits to 24 starting in January.