The latest steel inventory data released last Friday suggests that steel demand in China is finally picking up. Since they peaked in early/mid-March steel product inventories held by traders dropped by an average of 1 million tonnes per w

Hong Kong’s Orient Overseas Container Line yesterday unveiled its partnership with Microsoft Research Asia in a scheme to apply Artificial Intelligence to its shipping network operations.

HONG KONG's Seaspan Corporation, the world's largest independent containership owner operator, has announced that Mark Chu has notified the company that he plans to step down from his roles as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer to p

Global container throughout rose six per cent year on year to 740 million TEU in 2017, according to the Shanghai International Shipping Institute.

The Hong Kong Container Terminals Association has demonstrated to the Hong Kong Government that its members’ efforts to digitalize certain vital operations at the port is a sure sign of their willingness to maintain the port’s competitiv

Preparation work for the construction of China's fifth Antarctic station has been completed, scientists on the icebreaker Xuelong (Snow Dragon) said on Saturday, after the country's 34th national scientific expedition to Earth's southern pol

First-quarter revenue at CNOOC Ltd, the listed arm of China National Offshore Oil Co, rose 10.8% from a year earlier, largely due to a rebound in international oil prices.

The 13th edition of the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW), themed “Positioning for Future Growth – Driving Connectivity, Innovation and Talent”, was officially opened by Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and M

Chinese iron ore futures soared nearly 7% on April 19, hitting their highest in almost one month, amid expectations that a move by China's central bank to reduce the amount of cash lenders keep as reserves would help spur steel demand.

Twelve second-hand ships, worth a total of 259 million yuan ($40.52 million), have been traded in the first quarter of 2018, according to the Xiamen Shipping Exchange.

The World Steel Association (Worldsteel) forecasts that global steel demand will reach 1,616.1 million tonnes in 2018, an increase of 1.8% over 2017 figures. In 2019, it is forecast that global steel demand will grow by 0.7% to reach 1,626.7

On April 16, 2018, the Republic of Panama Consulate in Shanghai formally opened, and in Shanghai Consulate office Ryan Square held the opening ceremony.

China's shale gas production will likely reach 17 billion cubic metres (bcm) in 2020, nearly double the 2017 level, as local oil companies make big progress with drilling technology and cost cutting, consultancy Wood Mackenzie said in a note

A pledge from China to help upgrade Pakistan's railways has prompted authorities to renovate its neglected British rail system, reported Bloomberg.

HONG KONG's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is cancelling a number of Asia-Europe sailings after "Golden Week" mainland holiday from May 1.