Chinas index of export container transport edged up in the past week, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. The average China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) stood at 842.6, up 0.4 percent from a week earlier, according to the exc

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is shipping the first ever shipment of avocados from Colombia to China. The shipment of fresh avocados was loaded from the Port of Buenaventura on 28 May, and is being shipped on MSCs Aztec service, with a

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have launched the Maritime Digitalisation Playbook (MDP), to support maritime companies in accelerating

CSSC announced in the evening of June 18 that Zhang Yingdai would be elected chairman of the 7th board of directors of the company. The board of directors appoints Ji Jun as general manager of the company, whose term expires at the seventh

1.The International Transport Workers Federation has defended its to endorse seafarers rights to down tools. 2.China may overtake Japan as the worlds biggest LNG importer earlier than anticipated as China recovers from the coronavirus pande

Two nervous days have passed since the International Transport Workers Federation offered its blessing to thousands of seafarers, working beyond their original contracts, to cease work, with the cry enough is enough! Thus far there has been

The Baltic Exchanges main sea freight index marked its largest single-day percentage rise on Thursday, as capesize vessel segment rates jumped 50% on strong iron ore demand. The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bu

Due to spread of COVID-19 across the world, disembarkation of injured/ill crew and crew changeover on international ships have become a big challenge faced by the shipping industry. Huatai marine has been providing strong support and timely

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures slipped on Thursday after Brazils Vale SA was allowed to resume operations at a coronavirus-shuttered mining complex, but hopes of resilient demand in China capped losses. Iron ore on Chinas Dalian Comm

On June 16, the founding ceremony of Hainan Harbor Shipping Logistics Group was held in Yangpu Port, Hainan province. The establishment of Logistics Group is a milestone event for COSCO Shipping Logistics and Hainan Harbor Shipping to joint

1.The Baltic Exchanges main sea freight index recorded its biggest ever daily percentage jump on Wednesday. 2.On June 11, CNOOC Limited announced that Qinhuangdao 33-1S oilfield phase I project has commenced production. 3.On June 16, the fo

As Singapore moves into Phase Two of Safe Transition, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has updated the requirements for crew change for cargo ships in the Port of Singapore and the resumption of specific activities onboard

The Baltic Exchanges main sea freight index recorded its biggest ever daily percentage jump on Wednesday, propelled by surging capesize rates due to a spike in iron-ore shipments. The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying

On June 11, CNOOC Limited announced that Qinhuangdao 33-1S oilfield phase I project has commenced production. Qinhuangdao 33-1S oilfield is located in central and western Bohai with an average water depth of 21 meters. The project has built

To assist seafarers and their mental wellbeing in coping with the challenges imposed by COVID-19 pandemic, BIMCO compiles a list of useful resources to enable seafarers to seek free, immediate and direct help. Members are highly recommended