Iron ore export plan for NSW’s Eden port

Between January and August 2024, Chinese seaborne dry bulk imports rose 6% y/y, driven by inventory build-up, despite domestic concerns.

The deal is linked to Gold Valley’s Wiluna West Iron Ore Project and will commence on 30 September, starting with three return train paths a week.

Shipowners have found stable dry bulk markets with narrow spot rate ranges and low scrapping, but recent trends show Capesize and Panamax rates falling.

Vale and Euroports Tarragona have teamed up to enhance Mediterranean iron ore logistics, marked by the Magsenger 10 delivering 110,000 tonnes from Brazil.

Western Australia will get a heavy haul rail collaboration centre and a rolling stock manufacturing base, supporting the iron ore industry.

Rio Tinto marks a milestone with the shipment of 4 billion tonnes of Pilbara iron ore from Dampier Port to China Baowu Steel Group.