COSCO SHIPPING Specialized signed a transportation contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries in July for Murphys Kings Quay floating production unit (FPU). Kings Quay will be fabricated in Ulsan, Korea and then transported in 2021 to the Gulf

Leading global coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched an innovative new fouling defence system Hempaguard MaX. This unique three-coat system provides vessels with a smoother hull. It reduces drag and results in significantly lower fuel r

1.China Maritime Safety Administration and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore ink MOU to Promote Bilateral Use and Recognition of Electronic Certificates in Shipping 2.Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd, will shift its focus from bui

Dr Cao Desheng, Director General of the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Electronic Certificates with Ms Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd, a subsidiary of State-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corp, the countrys primary contractor for its naval force, will shift its focus from building conventional ships to high value-added vessels to cas

Qinhuangdao Port Co., Ltd, Chinas largest port operator for dry bulk cargoes, witnessed a 24.99% year-on-year decline in net profit to 549 million yuan ($76.6 million) during the first half, the company said in a semi-annual report recently

Chinas iron ore futures finished higher on Wednesday. The most active contract for January 2020 delivery finished the day session up 1.42 percent to 644.5 yuan per ton. China has opened the domestically-traded iron ore futures to foreign in

All four partners in the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance turned out for Asia Fruit Logistica to promote its world class facilities to a large audience of international fruit traders gathered at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Reaffirming the citys status as

Container shipping bunker adjustment factors (BAFs) will rocket later this year as the deadline for the mandatory use of new low-sulfur fuels across the global maritime fleet draws closer. According to London-based consultant Drewry, the BA

The club has noticed a worrying trend of an increase in acts of piracy and armed robbery occurring in West Africa, in particular in the Gulf of Guinea. In its report from January to June 2019, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reporte

1.China Sinochem Group announced Yang Hua was appointed director, general manager and deputy secretary of the party group of China sinochem group co., LTD. 2.Singapores first LNG-poweredBunker Tanker Christened by MPA Chief Executive at a l

Tangshan Port Group Co., Ltd, a state-owned operator of Jingtang port in northern China, saw a strong rise of 12.67% year on year in net profit attributable to shareholders in the first half year, the company said in a semi-annual report la

Iron ore futures in China rose to a 3-1/2-week high on September 4, fuelled by hopes of stable demand as anti-pollution curbs in top steelmaking cities ahead of the National Day holiday were more lenient than expected. The most-traded iron

The Hong Kong office of global law firm Clyde Co have appointed Fei Kwok as head of banking and finance for Greater China in order to capture Belt and Road and Greater Bay Area opportunities. Ms Kwoks experience includes advising on asset a

With the 1 January 2020 effective implementation date for the new global sulphur control regime fast approaching, views across the industry remain polarised as to the best way to navigate the regulatory and operational challenges ahead. Exh