On July 17, CSSC ChengxiShipyard and ChinaShipbuilding Tradingsigned a contract for the construction of two 82,600dwt bulk carriers withAGRICORE SHIPPING(HK). [Photo:Chengxi Shipyard] The ship type of this project is an 82,600dwt bulk carri

Leading maritime companies Transworld Group and Hong Kongs Fleet Management (FLEET) have established a new ship management joint venture, Transworld Fleet Management. The new venture looks to capture growth in the region. This will provide

The freight rates of most routes are stable, and the freight rates in North America are soaring Ningbo Containerized Freight Index: In the week ending Jul-14, Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) issued by Ningbo Shipping Exchange (NBS

[Photo: Xinhua/Ding Ting] SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinas first domestically-built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, left port in Shanghai on Monday for the start of its trial voyage. Since its successful undocking on June 6, th

The first LNG carrier in a series currently under construction by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in Korea has completed gas trials. Originally ordered in Q2 2021 and scheduled for delivery in July 2023, the ship is powered by MAN BW ME-GA d

RightShip, an Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG)-focussed digital maritime platform, will work together with the Port of London Authority (PLA) to support the Net Zero transition on the United Kingdoms Thames. In particul

17 th July 2023, Dubai, UAE:The Maritime Standard is thrilled to announce the Keynote Session of its Transportation and Climate Change Conference (TACCC). The session, titled Tackling Transportations Contribution to Climate Change, will fea

17 July 2023 The international supply chain is probably one of the most complex networks man has created, carrying 250 million containers every year. Its safe and smooth functioning relies on everyone in the chain taking responsibility for

As the first woman to hold the director of International Labour Standards Department since the establishment of the ILO in 1919, Dr. CleopatraDoumbia-Henryspearheaded the development of the innovative and historic ILO Maritime Labour Conven

On July 14, CSSC Dalian ShipbuildingIndustry, China Shipbuilding Tradingand Dynacom Tankers Management, a subsidiary of Greek shipping tycoon George Procopiou, held an online signing ceremony for the construction contract of two 307,000dwt

Steel products prices in China represented a slight bounce-back in early July (July 1-10), showed the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The average price of construction steel rebar (HRB 400, 20mm) at 25 major cities

Last week, the 175 member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) unanimously agreed on an ambition to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping close to 2050. The previous strategy aimed for a 50% reduction i

Reports of some charterers making unusual requests on the ventilation of hygroscopic cargoes on passage highlight the need for all parties to be aware of the risks involved in taking readings of cargo hold atmospheres. Ventilation Methods T

Taipei, Jul. 12, 2023 Wan Hai Lines crowned the Best Shipping Line of The Year India - Far East Trade Lane by India Maritime Awards 7th Edition which was held on Jul 7, Mumbai, India. As a leading carrier in the Indian market for more than

On July 13, 2023, the closing ceremony for 37# 210,000 DWT Bulk Carrier with Builders Hull No.0120837 was held at the meeting room on 8th floor of New Times Office Building.Mr. Zhang Yuyong Executive Deputy General Manager of New Times Ship