On 30 August 2019 the Indonesian government announced that a ban on nickel ore exports would come into effect on 1 January 2020 two years ahead of its planned date. The news caused an immediate price spike. And while this retreated as the m

Organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Chemical Spill Exercise (ChemSpill Ex) 2019 tested the readiness and response capabilities of Singapore in managing chemical spills that happen at sea. The exercise was he

Contship Italia Group, Italys leading intermodal transport and terminal operator, embarked on its fifth Asia Road Show this week and noted the increased interest from Asian shippers in the benefits of the Southern Gateway Alternative as an

KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), a leader in mobile connectivity, announced today that it has shipped its 10,000th VSAT satellite communications system. This is the latest milestone for a company whose history of innovation in the mari

The technology group Wrtsil is among the founding members of a new alliance to provide a technical and organizational framework for safe and secure operational technology. The Operational Technology Cyber Security Alliance (OTCSA) aims to b

1.Shanghai will be basically built into an international shipping center by 2020,the opinions clearly pointed out that Shanghai should make new breakthroughs in high-quality service capacity. 2.Wilhelmsen Ship Management hosted a press conf

According to the opinions of the State Council on accelerating the development of modern service industry and advanced manufacturing industry in Shanghai, and to build an international financial center and an international shipping center,

Chinas demand for crude oil shows no signs of abating. There are currently more supertankers bound for the Asian nation than at any time since the start of 2017 and possibly longer. That could signal that Chinas refineries are planning to r

The board reviewed the clubs financial position, the open policy years and the requirements for the 2020 renewal at the recent board meeting. FINANCIAL POSITION This year is anticipated to result in a similar underwriting deficit to last ye

Port of Vancouver and Port of Yokohama have been the sister ports since May 15, 1981. Both ports have built a strong, productive friendship and collaborative relationship to promote the development of trade and commerce between the two port

The fourth Hong Kong Maritime Week 2019, as at its predecessors, is an inclusive gathering that reaches out to maritime professionals globally. Unlike some other similar events held around the world it also seeks to engage the local communi

1.YMF2019 will be held October 21 through October 25 and will provide a platform to initiate discussions and inspire ideas among the worlds industries, with a focus on sustainability, diversity and harmonization of port and maritime industr

Two annual marine pollution response joint exercises, codenamed Oilex 2019 and Maritime Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) 2019, were conducted by various government departments this morning (October 22) off the western coast of Lamma I

In celebrating the 160th anniversary of the port, YMF 2019 will provide a platform to initiate discussions and inspire ideas among the worlds industries, with a focus on sustainability, diversity and harmonization of port and maritime indus

Total has signed a shareholders agreement with Chinese state-owned Zhejiang Energy Group (ZEG), to create a joint venture company dedicated to the supply and delivery of marine fuels in the region of Zhoushan, China. The agreement, signed o