The renewed tightening of COVID curbs in Beijing on Thursday has again tormented the expectations and sentiments for the supply chain. It is clear that the lockdowns are not easing out and the disruptions are continuing to keep supply chain

Dutch maritime energy storage solutions provider EST-Floattech has been contracted by system integrator Hoogendijk Electric to design and deliver the complete Battery System for a Norwegian newbuild: the third Hybrid Coaster for Hagland, cu

On June 10, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers announced thatCOSCOL (HK)InvestmentDevelopment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, signedfive, two and five 70,000 DWT multi-purpose pulpcarrier chartering contractswith CMB Financial L

1. A brief overview of the current situation The maritime industry is embarking on a major transition from conventional to zero or carbon neutral fuels driven by the pressure to decarbonise. The transition will not take place over night and

Prices of some routes increased at the beginning of the month, and the composite index continued to rise Ningbo Containerized Freight Index: In the week ending Jun-3, Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) issued by Ningbo Shipping Excha

Latest Trends on fuel transition, shipyard actions, government, ports, financing and industry players LNG is now leading the way for alternative fuels. There are now 805 LNG-fuelled ships in operation or on order, and 229 more LNG-ready shi

During a traditional maritime ceremony held today in Bremerhaven, Germany,Disney Cruise Linetook delivery of our newest ship, theDisney Wish! Delivery is the final milestone in the ships construction journey, which began more than two years

Europe needs to understand the strategic importance of Greek shipping as the owner of 59% of the EU fleet, especially in times when shipping can play a crucial role in the continents scramble for energy independence, said Melina Travlos, Pr

Oil Embargo The European Unions (EU) decision to prohibit Russian crude and refined products imports into the bloc came as little surprise to the market. Even though the ban will prevent seaborne oil flows to Europe from Russia, some Russia

As the IMO MEPC78 draws to a close, we have seen good progress on several important topics, including on the next phase of the IMO greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy. The World Shipping Council (WSC) urges member states to maintain the momentum

DNV is set to launch its SEEMP III Generator as part of an integrated and easy digital solution to support customers in ensuring their compliance with SEEMP Part III verification. The remaining SEEMP Part III guidelines are expected to be a

Chinas imports and exports totaled 16.04 trillion yuan ($2.4 trillion) during the first five months of 2022, growing by 8.3 percent year-on-year, according to the General Administration of Customs on Wednesday. Among that, exports grew by 1

On June 6, the Posidonia International ShippingExhibition 2022 opened in Athens. China Shipbuilding Trade,a subsidiary of CSSCmade anappearance in the exhibition. ThePosidonia International ShippingExhibition 2022 is the first major interna

File photo: Filipino seafarers of CF Sharp (cfsharpcrew.com/filipino-seafarers-are-world-class/) Quarantine requirements have been lifted for Filipino and foreign seafarers disembarking at seaports or at seas within the Philippines, as long

With a maritime area of some 260,000 square kilometers, Zhejiang province has multiple aquatic natural resources, including deep-water ports and rich oil and gas reserves, allowing it to be a pioneer in developing the maritime economy. The