1.As with so many other facets of shipping, China dominates the ship repair industry. Latest data from Clarkson Research show 10 of the top 12 repair yards last year were Chinese. 2.World Dream, Asias largest tonnage cruise ship, berthed in

The US Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) moored Sunday in Hong Kong Harbour the first visit by a Coast Guard cutter in 17 years. While in port, the crew will have opportunities to explore Hong Kong and interact with local citizens thro

Cosco Shippings focus on fixed assets, infrastructure overseas stokes development China Cosco Shipping Corp, the countrys largest shipping group by fleet size, will develop more port businesses in economies related to the Belt and Road Init

Following the tariff-induced cargo rush of late-2018, container shipments from Asia to West Coast North America dived in Q1, denting carriers hopes of securing higher annual contracts. Things can change very quickly in the Transpacific cont

SP Global Platts proposes to begin publishing daily assessments for delivered bunker fuel reflecting a maximum sulfur limit of 0.5% and low sulfur marine gasoil with maximum 0.1% sulfur limit at the east Chinese port of Zhoushan starting Ju

Chinas foreign trade climbed 3.7 percent year-on-year to 7.01 trillion yuan ($1.04 trillion) in the first quarter of this year, customs data showed on Friday. During this period exports grew 6.7 percent to 3.77 trillion yuan, while imports

1.One of Hong Kongs oldest shipping companies, Valles Steamship, is exiting the bulker segment, laying all its money into tankers. 2.WAN Hai Lines intends to strengthen its intra-Asia container shipping network by launching a new weekly Chi

WAN Hai Lines intends to strengthen its intra-Asia container shipping network by launching a new weekly China Philippines Express service (CPX) that will be operated by two 1,200 TEU ships, starting from April 20. Port rotation of the CPX s

The minor bulk market took a sharp dip as 2019 opened. And there are further hits to be absorbed during the remainder of the year, Hong Kongs leading player, Pacific Basin said during its first quarter update. During the first six months th

Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is the leading maritime event in Singapore driven by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). SMW gathers the international maritime community for a week of flagship conferences, dialogues, exhibitio

On March 21,CIMC Raffles was awarded an EPC contract in Yantai for the BP Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project-Phase 1 Hub/Terminal Living Quarters and Utilities Platform. Last October, CIMC Raffles and BP signed the FEED contract for this projec

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) and Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (Shoei Kisen) signed charter agreements for four 11,000 TEU containerships yesterday(10th April, 2019) in Hong Kong. During the ceremony, the time-charter agreements w

S$650,000 Seed Funding for Start-Ups to Develop innovative maritime solutions Mixer Pitch Session connects Start-ups with Venture Capitalists to Advance Market Solutions The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise,

1.Chinese shipbuilders took the top spot worldwide in terms of new orders in the first quarter of the year 2019. 2.The Asian Shipowners Association has applauded Japans ratification of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, or Sinopec, the worlds largest refiner, is continuously laying out its hydrogen industry plans, taking advantage of its extensive network of gas stations nationwide and its chemical by-products. The compan