1.China Merchants Group successfully held the christening and delivery ceremony for Chinas first expedition cruise ship and foundation laying ceremony for cruise shipbuilding base. 2.Shanghai Shipping Exchange and CargoSmart Limited have si

Shanghai Shipping Exchange, a leading shipping index organization, and CargoSmart Limited, a leading global shipment management software solutions provider, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to develop a new shipping index for ocean c

Canadian National Railway (CN) announced that COSCO Shipping has chosen CN to be the exclusive rail provider for the Chinese state-owned shipping companys discharge at the Ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Montreal, and Halifax to all curr

Chinese energy industry player China Huaneng Group has inked a strategic agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for energy sector development, sources reported. According to the agreement, the two parties will jointly de

Maersk Oil Trading and Koole Terminals today announced the signing of an agreement to produce IMO 2020-compliant bunker fuel. The production will take place at the Petrochemical Industrial Distillation (PID) unit, located at Kooles Botlek s

COSCO SHIPPING Specialized signed a transportation contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries in July for Murphys Kings Quay floating production unit (FPU). Kings Quay will be fabricated in Ulsan, Korea and then transported in 2021 to the Gulf

Leading global coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched an innovative new fouling defence system Hempaguard MaX. This unique three-coat system provides vessels with a smoother hull. It reduces drag and results in significantly lower fuel r

1.China Maritime Safety Administration and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore ink MOU to Promote Bilateral Use and Recognition of Electronic Certificates in Shipping 2.Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd, will shift its focus from bui

Dr Cao Desheng, Director General of the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Electronic Certificates with Ms Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

All four partners in the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance turned out for Asia Fruit Logistica to promote its world class facilities to a large audience of international fruit traders gathered at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Reaffirming the citys status as

The club has noticed a worrying trend of an increase in acts of piracy and armed robbery occurring in West Africa, in particular in the Gulf of Guinea. In its report from January to June 2019, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reporte

1.China Sinochem Group announced Yang Hua was appointed director, general manager and deputy secretary of the party group of China sinochem group co., LTD. 2.Singapores first LNG-poweredBunker Tanker Christened by MPA Chief Executive at a l

The Hong Kong office of global law firm Clyde Co have appointed Fei Kwok as head of banking and finance for Greater China in order to capture Belt and Road and Greater Bay Area opportunities. Ms Kwoks experience includes advising on asset a

China Sinochem Group held a leadership (expansion) meeting and announced the appointment of the general manager of China Sinochem Group: Yang Hua was appointed director, general manager and deputy secretary of the party group of China sinoc

1.China Merchants Group is in talks to invest in port assets owned by French shipping company CMA CGM as the state-owned firm seeks to diversify geographically and boost capacity. 2.OOCLs latest offering comes in the form of a significant a