A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would give dry bulk haulers a little more flexibility at the scales.

Legislation introduced that allows for weight shifts during transport has been a priority for the tank truck lobby.

Bulk carriers were developed in the 19th century, when raw materials became more valuable and the need for an efficient transport system increased. Bulk carriers were originally converted cargo ships.

The Wilson Eyde is equipped with VentoFoils from Dutch firm Econowind, Wilson said in a statement on its website on Tuesday. According to the Econowind website, the system can cut bunker fuel ...