Australia's Port Kembla Reopens after Bulker Fire
A fire in the hold of a bulker ship on Monday briefly closed Australia's Port Kembla, the second-largest coal export port in New South Wales state, stopping shipping for eight hours.The port was shut soon after the blaze began before dawn on the MV Iron Chieftain as it unloaded dolomite, a mineral used in steelmaking which was destined for BlueScope Steel Ltd's nearby blast furnace. No injuries were reported."Shipping recommenced and the port reopened at 1130 (0130 GMT) and is expected to be back on schedule by around 1700…
Konecranes Appoints Flynn as Executive VP
Ryan Flynn is returning to Konecranes Plc and he has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Equipment. Flynn will be a member of the Konecranes Group Executive Board and will report to Pekka Lundmark, President & CEO. Flynn will start in his new position on June 1, 2014. Ryan Flynn has held the position of Vice President, Strategy & Business Development at BlueScope Steel, Global Building Solutions since 2013. In 2005-2013, Flynn worked at Konecranes Plc as the Senior Vice President…