Vale diversifies away from iron ore despite strong China demand Continued Chinese efforts to reduce pollution will boost demand for Vales high quality iron ore, the Brazilian miners chief executive said on Tuesday, even as the worlds top ir

China oil product exports rising as domestic demand growth slows The battle for market share between China state-owned refineries and the independent refineries (teapots) has forced the state-owned refineries to export more products to over

The Dragon Ascends - Chinese Owners Dominate VLCC Market The concentration of ownership of VLCCs is increasing. There have been high profile acquisitions and mergers over the past several years by owners of all nationalities, and consolidat

VesselsValue: Top 10 Ship Owning Nations 2018 Greek Greek owners remain the dominant force in global shipping. The current value of their owned fleet stands at almost exactly $100bn, putting the country at the top of the table. The value is

News Bulletins on February 1, 2018 1. CHINA: New Inspection Regime for Yellow Fever Prevention Chinese Quarantine Authorities Enhance Inspection for Vessels from Nigeria, Peru, Brazil (except Cear, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraba, Pernambuco, A

What a fabulous event you have helped and created yesterday. There were around 50 guests: Sailor Society Ambassador from Telemar, Lloyds List, Ta Kung Pao, Sune Publisher, Hong Kong Ship Owner Association, Clarksons, Maersk, COSCO Shipping,

News Bulletins on January 31, 2018 CHINA: New Inspection Regime for Yellow Fever Prevention Chinese Quarantine Authorities Enhance Inspection for Vessels from Nigeria, Peru, Brazil (except Cear, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraba, Pernambuco, Alag

The value of Fujian's imports and exports recorded 1.159 trillion yuan ($183.96 billion) in 2017, up 12 percent year-on-year, becoming a pillar driving force for its economic growth in the year, according to a government report made at the p

China's commercial crude oil stocks went up 3.24 percent in December compared with a month earlier, while stocks of refined oil products surged 9.1 percent.

HONG KONG's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) posted a 15.4 per cent year-on-year increase in revenues in the fourth quarter thanks to greater yield per box, up 3.6 per cent.

MARKET leading Maersk Line has announced a new series of rate increases and peak season surcharges on the approach of the February 16 Chinese New Year holiday.

KUNMING - The China-Myanmar crude oil pipeline carried 3.87 million tons of crude oil into China last year, customs authorities in southwest China's Yunnan province said.

Trade volume between China and ASEAN countries hit a record high in 2017, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

BEIJING - China calls for stronger international cooperation on infrastructure construction and operation of the Arctic shipping routes, according to a white paper issued Friday.

China will strengthen financial support for its maritime economy with measures to increase bank loans and diversify financing channels, an official statement said Thursday.