Siem Confucius, the worlds largest LNG-powered ro-ro ship built by Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry, joined the Fleet of Volkswagen Group of Germany on its maiden voyage. On June 16, 2020, Siem Confucius loaded more than 4,800 vehicles from Emd

1.The International Transport Workers Federation has defended its to endorse seafarers rights to down tools. 2.China may overtake Japan as the worlds biggest LNG importer earlier than anticipated as China recovers from the coronavirus pande

Two nervous days have passed since the International Transport Workers Federation offered its blessing to thousands of seafarers, working beyond their original contracts, to cease work, with the cry enough is enough! Thus far there has been

The Baltic Exchanges main sea freight index marked its largest single-day percentage rise on Thursday, as capesize vessel segment rates jumped 50% on strong iron ore demand. The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bu

China may overtake Japan as the worlds biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer earlier than anticipated as China recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, while Japans economy remains in a slump, Rystads head of gas research said. Japans

On June 12, COSCO SHIPPING signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with the Tianjin municipal government. According to the agreement, the two sides will leverage their respective advantages and work together to play a larger role

June 12, Group President Hu Jianhua met with Shen Xiaoming, Deputy Secretary of Hainan Provincial Committee of the CPC and Governor of Hainan province. Director of the Group Wang Cuijun and, Assistant President of the Group and Chairman of

Due to spread of COVID-19 across the world, disembarkation of injured/ill crew and crew changeover on international ships have become a big challenge faced by the shipping industry. Huatai marine has been providing strong support and timely

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures slipped on Thursday after Brazils Vale SA was allowed to resume operations at a coronavirus-shuttered mining complex, but hopes of resilient demand in China capped losses. Iron ore on Chinas Dalian Comm

On June 16, Qingdao SunRui LNG Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) obtained AIP certificate from Lloyds Register (LR), becoming the first domestic manufacturer to receive this certification. In 2017, SunRui started to develop clean energy field a

On June 16, the founding ceremony of Hainan Harbor Shipping Logistics Group was held in Yangpu Port, Hainan province. The establishment of Logistics Group is a milestone event for COSCO Shipping Logistics and Hainan Harbor Shipping to joint

1.The Baltic Exchanges main sea freight index recorded its biggest ever daily percentage jump on Wednesday. 2.On June 11, CNOOC Limited announced that Qinhuangdao 33-1S oilfield phase I project has commenced production. 3.On June 16, the fo

As Singapore moves into Phase Two of Safe Transition, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has updated the requirements for crew change for cargo ships in the Port of Singapore and the resumption of specific activities onboard

The Baltic Exchanges main sea freight index recorded its biggest ever daily percentage jump on Wednesday, propelled by surging capesize rates due to a spike in iron-ore shipments. The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying

On June 11, CNOOC Limited announced that Qinhuangdao 33-1S oilfield phase I project has commenced production. Qinhuangdao 33-1S oilfield is located in central and western Bohai with an average water depth of 21 meters. The project has built