OOCL will be extending our North Europe service network to the East Indian Subcontinent by introducing our new Middle East / Indian Subcontinent North Europe Service (IP3) to be launched in October, 2019. The IP3 is the only dedicated East

1.On July 18th, YangShan International Seamens Club was unveiled at Yangshan Port. This is a 30-year-old seafarer service center that has once again opened up in Shanghai. It is also the only seafarer service station in Shanghai. 2.The Trad

The Frank Coles-led Wallem Group is rolling out cloud-based software to reduce paperwork and streamline workflows across its ship agency business. Simplifying the management of documentation and actions required in port calls in a unified s

Marshall Islands-incorporated Global Ship Lease (GSL) has agreed a new charter for the 2003-built, 2,207 TEU GSL Keta. The containership charter owner said in a press release that commencing in late July, the vessel will be chartered for mi

On July 18th, YangShan International Seamens Club was unveiled at Yangshan Port. This is a 30-year-old seafarer service center that has once again opened up in Shanghai. It is also the only seafarer service station in Shanghai. In order to

East Chinas Shandong Province is giving full play to its advantages in developing the marine economy as it switches gear to new growth drivers, provincial officials said. Shandong saw marine economy output grow to 1.55 trillion yuan (about

1.Taicang Port and Jintan Port, two major Yangtze river ports in Jiangsu, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly promote within the river-ocean container shipping business. 2.Germany joins the Hong Kong Convention for safe

It is said that where the sun sets is the horizon. I tried to look to the horizon but could not see my home. Seafarers, a special profession, work far away from home for a long time. Longing for home is always in their hearts. As time passe

The Baltic Exchanges main sea freight index rose on Wednesday, driven by demand for capesize and panamax vessels. The Baltic index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, rose 2.6%, or 53 points, to 2,064, its highest s

Chinas exports and imports of goods both declined year on year in June, according to data from the General Administration of Customs, reported Caixin. Exports fell 1.3 per cent to US$212.8 billion last month, official data showed, down from

Caofeidian port in northern China has halted custom declarations for all coal imports effective July 16, which is being interpreted by the market as a signal of a further tightening of import curbs, market sources said Tuesday. Sources at t

1.Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has diversified into terminal ownership after it acquired a 55% equity interest in Odfjell Terminals (Jiangyin) Company for approximately $46.23m. 2.Taiwanese container line Yang Ming has opted

Taiwans Yang Ming Transport Corp. selected VisionMaster Net from Sperry Marine as the cornerstone of its digital navigation strategy on 10 new containerships it recently ordered. Yang Ming is building a series of 10 2,800 teu feeder vessels

During 9 15 Jul 19, one CAT 41 incident of armed robbery against ships was reported to the ReCAAP ISC. The incident involved the theft of scrap metal from barge Sung Fatt 36 towed by tug boat, Sung Fatt 31 on 16 Jul 19 in the westbound lane

Veson Nautical announced new features designed to help users navigate the IMO 2020 Sulphur cap regulations set to take effect January 1, 2020. Upon release, the new features will become a standard part of the Veslink IMOS Platform, Vesons m