A Chinese vessel successfully carried out the countrys first liquefied natural gas (LNG) refueling for a very large crude carrier (VLCC) at anchorage on Thursday. The Chinese vessel, named Offshore Oil 301 which is Chinas first and the worl

Russian seaborne crude oil export volumes have remained strong and grew 13% y/y in 2022 despite the invasion of Ukraine. However, after a 4% m/m fall in June, volumes fell another 16% m/m in July, and the Russian administration has announce

On July 31, the fifth 2,500TEU container ship SANKT PETERBURG (CHB082) built byZhoushan Changhong International Shipyard for Shangjing Logistics was signed and delivered, 122 days ahead of the contract delivery date, which once again demons

On 01 Aug 2023, Ocean Yield AS announced that it has agreed to purchase four LR1 product tankers, to be constructed at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China. The vessels will be built with a design enabling them to be converted to

Accelleron has signed a five-year Turbo UptimeCare agreement with Conrad Energy to deliver turbocharger servicing across the companys more than 60 power generation facilities in the UK. The agreement is expected to dramatically improve turb

Leading maritime systems and services provider Elcome International has acquired a controlling stake in Fabio Fiorucci s.r.l., the Italy-based navigation solutions provider, as part of a wider strategic plan to expand its portfolio across s

[Photo by Duan Junli/Xinhua] HANGZHOU, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- East Chinas Zhejiang Province on Wednesday upgraded its emergency response from Level IV to Level III, as Typhoon Khanun, the sixth typhoon of this year, moves closer. Khanun, which

Increased instances of issues with the carriage of scrap metal cargo highlights the need for vigilance at loading. This increase has been noted particularly in scrap cargoes loaded in the ports of East Coast USA and notably in the port of G

OceanScore has brought onboard a group of high-profile investors to fund development of new data-driven tools intended to assist shipping players in navigating regulatory complexity towards compliance. The Hamburg-based technology developer

On August 1, 2023, CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuildingand China ShipbuildingTrading signed an order for eight 85,000dwt bulk carriers with SEA TRADERS, a subsidiary ofthe GreekShipping Tycoon George J. Procopiou. [Photo: CSTC] [Photo: CSTC]

02 August 2023, 8:00 AM CST (China Standard Time).Container xChange is closely monitoring the severe flooding caused by torrential rains and the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri in China. As the situation unfolds, we are tracking the potential i

NORDEN has acquired a minority stake in MASH Makes , a Danish-Indian biofuel scale-up, which researches, develops and produces renewable fuels from biomass waste. The investment is a strategic partnership, where NORDEN secures access to ren

[Photo/Agencies] COSCO Shipping Bulk Co Ltd, a subsidiary of State-owned China COSCO Shipping Corp, issued the first electronic bill of lading (eBL) for bulk cargo through a collaborative effort with its clients on Monday, using blockchain

Yangshan Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has issued new navigation guidance for vessels in the Yangshan water area of Shanghai. Shanghai PI Services Ltd. has provided details of the Yangshan MSAs guidance on Safety Precautions for fore

Technology group Wrtsil will supply methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines for the French shipping company CMA CGM. The engines have been ordered for six 15,000 TEU container vessels which are being built at the Dalian Shipbuilding yard in Chin