On May 23, the first 59990 dwt domestic trade bulk carrier XIN XIN HAI (DY4075) built by New Dayang Shipbuilding was successfully delivered to the shipowner, which was the fifth ship delivered by New Dayang Shipbuilding this year. On the sa

Hong Kong-based financial leasing house CSSC Shipping has secured a US$116.8m loan facility from an unnamed bank. The subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation said the facility will be used to purchase four vessels. The facility i

An important international treaty which helps prevent the spread of potentially invasive aquatic species by ships now covers more than 90% of shipping worldwide, following Chinas extension of the treaty to the Hong Kong Special Administrati

Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit postponed until 2021 Virtual High-Level Meeting to take its place In view of the continuing uncertainty concerning the COVID-19 public health crisis with restrictions on travel and public gatherings, and

Five representatives of NPC and two members of CPPCC from China State Shipbuilding Corporation, based on the shipbuilding industry, actively make suggestions. Protect and develop the ship repair industry At present, China has become the wor

1.The Hong Kong Government yesterday (22 May) announced it would be extending possible exemption from compulsory quarantine requirements for enterprises. 2.The COVID-19 pandemic is creating significant challenges for ship operators and seaf

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating significant challenges for ship operators and seafarers, but new research from the International Chamber of Shipping appears to show that they are made of tougher stuff than many had feared. A press release

The Hong Kong Government yesterday (22 May) announced it would be extending possible exemption from compulsory quarantine requirements for enterprises with an operating base relating to logistics, port and/or shipping business in the Mainla

1.Hong Kong-based Landbridge VLCC International, a subsidiary of Chinas Landbridge Group has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement with John Frederiksens SFL Corp. 2.Shipments of the steelmaking commodity iron ore, Australias most luc

On May 19, China Classification Society (CCS) held a 5G + smart ship inspection video conference. CCS Zhejiang and China Mobile Zhejiang signed a memorandum of cooperation to jointly unveil the New Inspection Technology and Equipment Labora

The third session of the 13th National Peoples Congress (NPC) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 22, 2020. According to the government work report, Chinas economy remain stable in 2019. Chinas GDP reache

Hong Kong-based Landbridge VLCC International, a subsidiary of Chinas Landbridge Group has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement with John Frederiksens SFL Corp for a very large crude carrier newbuilding (MV Landbridge Wisdom). SFL Co

Aerial photo taken on Jan. 16, 2019 shows the Piraeus port, Greece. In 2016, Chinas COSCO SHIPPING purchased a 67-percent stake in Piraeus port, which was then struggling. (Xinhua/Wu Lu) We make donations to all of the cities in the Attica

A rare ethanol shipment of U.S. origin is expected to arrive in China this month, according to three industry sources and shipping data, probably the first such cargo since the two countries struck an initial trade deal in January. The mark

More Singaporean seafarers without shipboard employment will be eligible for additional assistance under the MaritimeSG Together Package announced by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on 29 April 2020. The Singapore Organis