The container shipping industry could see a very strong pickup starting late April as the Covid situation in China eases. Shanghaihas been on lockdown since last month because of a rise in Covid-19 cases. The city, also home to the worlds b

According to Chinas weekly export container shipping indexreleased by Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) on April 22, Chinas weekly export container shipping index fell slightly in the week from April 18 to April 22, with freight rates on mos

Recently, the Royal Institution of Naval Architects released theSignificant Ships of 2021. The PACIFIC INEOS BELSTAFF, the worlds first 99,000 cubic meter b-tank VLEC built by Jiangnan Shipyard of CSSC, stands out for its innovative and adv

This is the third article in Clyde Cos series exploring the key considerations for non-signatory third parties in relation to arbitration agreements. Clyde Cos European international arbitration teams have prepared various jurisdictional pe

Chevron Marine Lubricants new Taro Ultra Advanced 40 has passed the Main NOL (No Objection Letter) Service and Confirmation field tests by MAN Energy Solutions, which allows the oils uninterrupted use in their Mk 9 and later engines. Since

Hong Kong-listed inter-Asia liner firm SITC release its first quarter operating report yesterday (25 April). The report follows the current trend in liner shipping, of small or non-existent increases in liftings accompanied by massive incre

In his keynote speech at the United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference in October, President Xi Jinping stressed the need for a green transition in all aspects of economic and social development. Over the past 10 years, China h

Gard has recently been notified of new incidents where solid bulk cargoes classified as Group A, liable to liquefy, have been loaded with moisture content in excess of the transportable moisture limit (TML). Gard reminds Members to remain v

Ulstein has launched a vessel concept capable of making the vision of zero emission cruise operations a reality. Named ULSTEIN THOR, the 149m 3R (Replenishment, Research and Rescue) design will feature a Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) to

A global bunkering network for ammonia is being brought to fruition by Yara as newbuild orders for multi-fuel vessels by the likes of Hegh Autoliners are set to increase uptake of the carbon-neutral fuel. Yara, which has traditionally produ

International not-for-profit organisation Global Maritime Forum announces the new composition of its Board of Directors, following todays annual general meeting. Jan Dieleman, President, Ocean Transportation at Cargill was elected as new Ch

On April 21, COSCO Shipping released a notice on fee reduction during the epidemic in Shanghai.Before the lockdown is lifted and normal order is restored in Shanghai, the following fees will be reduced: If the original bill of lading has no

On 21st April 2022, the 27th Interim Meeting of the Seafarers Committee (SC), Asian Shipowners Association (ASA), was held virtually. Mr.Yuichi Sonada, ASA Secretary-General, Mr.Zhang Shouguo, Executive Vice Chairman of China Shipowners Ass

Witherbys publications will be made available on NAVTORs NavStation digital chart table software for the very first time after a new agreement. NavStation, which seamlessly gathers critical voyage data and information on a single platform,

Survitecs Seahaven, the worlds largest inflatable lifeboat, has completed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) A.520 physical tests as required by classification society Lloyds Register and will officially launch to the cruise indu