Why large shipping lines should think about asset-sharing In the past, companies have tried to optimize and unearth efficiency gains through value chain integration. Reason was that it is easier to communicate and optimize within a company

The 20th edition of Marintec China, a showcase of the latest maritime technologies and products, will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from Dec 3 to 6. Organized by the Shanghai arm of the Naval Architects and Marine En

An assessment by Norwegian authorities finds that its maritime and oil and gas sectors have recently been victims of cyber campaigns specifically targeting companies in the US, Europe and the Middle East and advise companies to be prepared

1.The administrators of bankrupt Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding have managed to sell the entire assets of the shipyard during a second round auction. 2.Seaborne iron ore prices plunged 6.3% today, falling to a level last seen in late January j

On 17 May 2019, the Joint War Committee (JWC) added the Persian or Arabian Gulf and adjacent waters, including the Gulf of Oman west of Longitude 58E, and Oman and the UAE, to its Listed Areas for Hull War, Piracy, Terrorism and related per

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