Coal grains and metals are examples of dry bulk commodities.
Dry bulk container port.
This is according to the latest global container terminal operators annual review and forecast report published by.
In the container handling segment a total of 4 1 million teu 20 ft standard containers were shifted across the quaywalls a 12 4 fall on the previous year.
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Antwerp handles an exceptionally wide range of bulk freight.
Dry bulk materials are unpackaged goods shipped in large parcels by sea and destined for manufacturers and producers.
The pace of container port capacity expansion is forecast to contract at least 40 over the next five years in the wake of the covid 19 induced slowdown in port throughput.
General cargo handling was 12 2 lower at 42 5 million t and bulk cargo handling was down 11 7 at 18 7 million t.
Bureau of transportation statistics.
The extensive and high performance transshipment capacity linked to the specialised handling of dry bulk and the central location with excellent hinterland connections make the port a cost efficient alternative for the transport of dry bulk from and to europe.