China is expected to lead the global LNG regasification capacity additions, contributing 27% of the total LNG regasification capacity additions between 2021 and 2025, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The companys repor

The following is an update on the latest COVID-19 related impacts to the Yantian/Shekou/Nansha port in the Greater China Area. The situation continues to deteriorate as more positive COVID cases have been confirmed in Shenzhen where Yantian

Shipowners are being invited to submit data and information directly to the World Maritime University on the Ballast Water Convention to build a complete and realistic picture of how it is really working. The International Maritime Organiza

On June 5, JOVO Group issued a notice on signing the contract for the purchase and construction of LPG carriers. According to the announcement, JOVO Group agreed on June 4, 2021, that JOVOs overseas wholly-owned subsidiary Advancer Shipping

Optimarin is leading the way in digitalisation of ballast water treatment with the launch of OptiLink, an innovative system for ship-to-shore data-sharing in this critical area of ship operations. The advanced digital tool provides real-tim

Secure transfer of work crews to carry out installation of offshore wind turbines is a critical factor that is driving high demand for Vestdavits docking-head davits as investments in this sector are set to take off over the coming years. T

Chinas shipping exports rose 20.9% to 2,189 ships in the first five months of this year compared with the same period in 2020, according to customs statistics released on the website of the General Administration of Customs on June 7. Expor

Chinas foreign trade will continue its upward trend this year, though it is vital for the government and exporters to curb the pressure brought by high commodity prices and shipping container costs, experts and business leaders said on Mond

The international cargo and container shipping industry plays a central role in global supply chains, but until recently has made few inroads toward decarbonization. That needs to change if the world is going to achieve net zero emissions b

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), a Singaporean shipowner, is scrambling to order container ships in New Times Shipbuilding. This also makes New Times gain the second order of container ships this year. EPS has placed an order for 4+2 7,000TE

U.S. bulk carrier owner Eagle Bulk has announced the acquisition of two high-spec ultramax bulk carriers built in 2015 and equipped with scrubbers for $44 million. The two vessels, which will be renamed Antwerp Eagle and Valencia Eagle, wil

Transportation demand was generally improving, and most routes had stable freight rates Ningbo Containerized Freight Index: In the week ending Jun-4, Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) issued by Ningbo Shipping Exchange (NBSE) quotes

City in Zhejiang province to hold consumer goods fair starting June 8 Ningbo in Zhejiang province has become a hot spot for Central and Eastern European products to enter the Chinese market. The city has also played a pivotal role in boosti

The BIMCO Maritime Information department informs members on a weekly basis, updates about the COVID-19 in relation to implementation measures imposed by governments for sea transport including for crew change as well as from the United Nat

Its a syn (fuel) If you own a Porsche or you like Formula 1, then the developments within the synthetic fuels sector will be of interest to you. Tanker owners should also take note. Porsche director, Frank Walliser, has outlined that his co