Asia & Pacific Rim

Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index registered a new all-time low on 8 February on muted vessel demand.

BIMCO has released its latest dry bulk market report.

The new trailer-based, diesel-powered machines are fitted with a double bellows system and dust filters.

Timetric reveals the results of a survey into the significant factors affecting the choice of contractors and sub-contractors.

Global demand for cement and concrete additives is forecast to grow 7.2% per year through 2019 to US$24.0 billion.

Increased Indonesian government spending and low energy costs are set to cause significant growth in the construction industry.

Claudius Peters has supplied LafargeHolcim Indonesia with a 5.1 km conveyor.

Semen Indonesia’s Rembang plant has aided a number of local villages with housing, gates and tree seedlings.

Siam Cement announced on 27 January that it posted a 29% increase in Q4 net profit.

The overall index, which gauges the cost of shipping dry bulk including cement, ended unchanged at 354 points.

Sinoma has once again been awarded a credit enterprise rating of AAA.

Sinomatech Handan wind power blade industry base has started construction in the South Hebei New District.

Contract will have a significant impact on regional energy structure adjustment and atmospheric environmental improvement.

The first ore grinding vertical mill TRM28.2 designed by Sinoma was successfully put into production.

The signing formally established a strategic partnership, with both sides entering into a more long-term agreement.