1.Chinas first large-scale, domestically designed and independently built woodchip carrier has been successfully delivered to its client. The 64,000-ton vessel, called MATER, is manufactured by Chengxi Shipyard Co Ltd in Jiangyin city, East

Chinas first large-scale, domestically designed and independently built woodchip carrier has been successfully delivered to its client. The 64,000-ton vessel, called MATER, is manufactured by Chengxi Shipyard Co Ltd in Jiangyin city, East C

IMO2020 is getting closer and the currently discussed approaches to meet IMO2020 requirements will generate additional pressure to the industry and thus put many shipping and commodity trading companies in a challenging situation. But how c

Asian tanker and LNG shipping companies remain cautious on Middle East transits after last weeks tanker attacks, and have stepped up safety measures including tighter security of seaborne vessels and full-speed navigation in the Gulf of Oma

International Maritime Organization (IMO) is at the UN climate change conference in Bonn, Germany (17-27 June), where governments are meeting to work towards significantly accelerating the pace of climate action. The UN body is reporting to

The MSC adopted the following amendments to the SOLAS Convention and to Codes mandatory under the Convention: -Amendments to the appendix to the annex to the 1974 SOLAS, concerning the addition of a footnote to Forms C, E and P in the Recor

Chinas iron ore futures finished higher on Tuesday. The most active contract for September 2019 delivery finished the day session up 2.14 percent to 786 yuan per ton. China has opened the domestically-traded iron ore futures to foreign inve

At its 52nd meeting last month, the Paris MoU Committee approved the 2018 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flags and Recognized Organizations (ROs). These lists will take effect from 1 July 2019. The White, Grey and

Citi, Societe Generale, DNB and other leading international banks promote greener global shipping through new principles Banks to disclose climate alignment of shipping portfolios with International Maritime Organizations 50% emissions redu

The Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC) has continued to engage with various firms to provide a platform that brings attention to trending regulatory and law related discussions specific to maritime. In hosting BIMCOs Bunker Terms 2

The marine economy of Guangdong province last year reached a whopping 1.93 trillion yuan ($280 billion), ranking first in the country for the 24th consecutive year, according to a recent report released by the Department of Natural Resource

1.Taiwans state-owned CPC Corporation said that it is expected to receive the first liquefied natural gas cargo from Shells Prelude FLNG facility off Australia in October. 2.Cosco Shipping Bulk has signed a strategic agreement with Conch Lo

The Port of Singapore was crowned the Best Seaport Asia for the 31st time at the 2019 Asia Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) held in Hong Kong on 17 June 2019. In addition, the Port of Singapore was also named the Best Gree

Dalian iron ore pulled back on June 17 from last weeks record-peak, as market participants shrugged off a further decline in inventory of the steelmaking raw material at Chinas ports and focused instead on the outlook for shipments from Bra

On the morning of 17th June, a delegation led by Mr. Yoshinori KANEHANA, Representative Director President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, visited COSCO SHIPPING headquarters. Mr. Xu Lirong, Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Sun Yunfei,