In Gard we see that almost 50% of the cargo loss cases are a result of cargo contamination. Many of these are due to vapour contamination. Vapour contamination may occur due to migration of vapour between incompatible cargoes via the IG lin

January 2018, was the last time that the Port of Hong Kong recorded an uptick in monthly throughput. Sadly July 2019 was no exception, with a 9% decline in boxes handled compared a to a year before. The total number of containers handled la

In new guidance on the implementation of the 2020 sulphur cap, 8 associations, including the International Bunkering Industry Association and the International Association of Classification Societies, address issues related to fuel compatib

Seaborne iron ore prices plunged 6.3% today, falling to a level last seen in late January just after Vales tailing dam accident. At $82.4 per tonne, the benchmark price is 30% lower than at the beginning of the month. Todays sharp drop is l

Yokohama Kawasaki International Port Corporation (YKIP), is honored to host Yokohama Maritime Forum 2019 in October 23-24, in celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Port of Yokohama, one of Japans largest maritime trading centers. Focusin

1.The Liaoning Port Group opened three new routes from Dalian to Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand, and South Korea in the first half of this year. 2.Chongqing Port has announced a plan to convert a breakbulk terminal in its Lanjiatuo port ar

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will host the 38th Meeting of the ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group (MTWG) from 21 to 23 August 2019. This meeting is part of Singapores two-year Chairmanship of the working group from

The overall plan for the new area of Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone will boost Shanghais international competitiveness by facilitating overseas investment, capital and goods flow. Chinas State Council issued an overall plan for the new area

ExxonMobil confirms availability of Mobilgard 540 cylinder oil for use with 0.50% sulphur fuels Lubricant specifically formulated to help vessel operators safely and efficiently comply with the International Maritime Organizations (IMO) rev

ISL Star, a bulk carrier managed by Wallem Group, together with the U.S. Coast Guard successfully retrieved a crew of eight Indonesian fishermen adrift for over a week after their boat lost power in the middle of the western Pacific. The Ha

1.Chinese domestic dry bulk shipping operator CSC Phoenix has announced that Shaanxi-based Nanye Group,has increased its shareholding in the company to 5%. 2.Brazils Vale and Chinas Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group have signed a memorandum of und

China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), the countrys largest oil and gas company, has been stepping up its equivalent overseas equity production of oil and gas in recent years to meet the surging demand at home, China Daily said. It vowed to

South Chinas Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region saw its foreign trade volume reach 264.14 billion yuan ($37.51 billion) in the first seven months of the year, up 23.8 percent year-on-year, local authorities said Monday. The growth was 19.6 pe

The Baltic Exchanges main sea freight index fell on Monday, breaking a seven-day winning streak as rates for capesize vessels eased. The Baltic index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell 21 points, or 1%, to 2,0

1.Shenzhen Gas, a Chinese city-gas distribution company is set to launch its first fully-owned terminal in southern China. 2.Hong Kong-based Yun Lee Marine Group has entered into a subscription agreement with New Legend to subscribe 51% equ