Chinas index of export container transport rose in the past week, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. The average China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) stood at 897.53, up 2.1 percent from a week earlier, according to the exchan

1.China started to build its first hydrographic survey ship that can conduct operations in deep sea far from the coast. 2.Chinese owner Zhejiang Henghui Shipping has entered into a shipbuilding contract with Yangfan Shipbuilding for the con

KVH Industries and Kongsberg Digital announce the successful installation of their first joint maritime IoT system on an active working vessel. The team installed a KVH Watch VSAT antenna for IoT connectivity and the Kognifai Vessel Insight

The implementation of low sulfur bunker fuel regulations on January 1 could result in changed market structures for clean and dirty tankers in 2020 as a result of compliance choice, as sources contemplate the possible emergence of multi-tie

Crude oil futures closed lower Thursday in daytime trading on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange. The most active crude oil contract for February delivery was down 5.6 yuan ($0.8) to close at 482.5 yuan a barrel. The total trading v

1.On the first day of 2020, CCTV focuses on major projects in the oil and gas industry chain of Zhejiang FTZ, including the Yushan Green Petrochemical Base, the integrated marine service at Xiushan Anchorage, and the Aoshan Petroleum Storag

Shenzhens government is to establish a shipping fund of up to CNY3 billion (US$428 million) to boost the development of various local shipping sectors, including newbuildings, clean energy propulsion, shipping digitisation, shipbroking, ins

The crew of Chinas first domestically made polar icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, have made their wishes for the New Year of 2020 on board the vessel. Xuelong 2 is implementing Chinas 36th Antarctic expedition. We are welcoming the y

1.On December 27,Zhejiang Seaport Asset Management Companys subsidiary Zhejiang Seaport Finance Leasing completed a 49 million yuan ship ownership settlement and fund payment, marking the first ship financing lease business of Zhejiang Seap

On December 27, Zhejiang Seaport Asset Management Companys subsidiary Zhejiang Seaport Finance Leasing completed a 49 million yuan ship ownership settlement and fund payment, marking the first ship financing lease business of Zhejiang Seapo

Chinas Ministry of Commerce is expected to award the independent refining sector with oil products export quotas next year as Beijing steps up efforts to support private companies to play a bigger role in the economy, industry sources and m

As a tougher regulation on sulfur emissions from ships, known as IMO 2020, comes into effect from Wednesday, Chinese shipping operators are beefing up efforts to adapt to new rules regarding bunker fuel, mainly by using required fuels and b

Transpacific carriers through mid-December have announced post-Chinese New Year blank sailings that far exceed the average number known at this point in the last seven years, reports IHS Media. Carriers cancel scheduled sailings when cargo

Just two days before the IMO 2020 sulphur cap comes into effect on 1 January 2020, the Hong Kong Shippers Council has recommended its members reject additional fuel surcharges recently introduced by major container lines that appear to be a

Choosing the years top stories is always a difficult task. Many compelling story threads played out, each dramatically impacting the North American waterfront, and in particular, the workboat sector each in their own unique way. The Infrast