Chinese shipbuilder AFAI has launched a new 40-meter catamaran passenger ferry for domestic operator Zhuhai Fast Ferry Company. The new vessel, named Xin Hai Bin, is designed by Australia-based Incat Crowther, whose relationship with AFAI d

Hong Kong-based Wallem Group pushed out the boat with some panache in September after notching up a 60-year presence in Singapore. During the event, Wallems chairman, board of directors and senior management team paid tribute to general man

Chinese steel capacity eliminations and new era of environmental restrictions are impacting the global iron ore market, with crude steel production and iron ore imports expected to decline by CAGRs of 1.14% and 2.52% respectively between 20

Ten governmental departments have vowed to promote the cruise industry in China with an aim to increase the number of cruise passengers to 14 million by 2035. The notice, issued by departments including the Ministry of Transport and the Nat

1.The global maritime community celebrates the World Maritime Day together with IMO on September 27 under the themeBetter Shipping for a Better Future. 2.China,the worlds biggest energy consumer,is stepping up its push into clean power with

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC Ltd) is considering selling parts of its US oil assets in the Gulf of Mexico, a company spokeswoman said on Thursday, but added that it does not intend to fully exit the US market. Nexen Petrol

The Hong Kong office of logistics provider, Dachser has established a new Far East South cluster to capitalize on cross-market business opportunities and powerful IT resources. Kevin Chen, who is heading up the new regional operation was ap

Quality of sleep can be as important as quantity in reducing fatigue and sleep quality can be affected by sleep disorders. Should owners and crew managers be taking a closer look at the sleep apnea diagnosis and available treatment response

A train loaded with auto parts and paper products thundered out of a station in Southwest Chinas Chongqing Municipality, heading for a port in southern China, where the goods will be further shipped across the sea to Southeast Asia. It was

The World Dream cruise, which is in service for Asias luxury cruise line Dream Cruises, made its maiden voyage from Shekou Cruise Homeport on Monday. The ship will offer a number of voyages departing from Shenzhen, including three-day trips

China will reduce import tariffs on 1,585 taxable items starting November 1, to serve industrial upgrading, lower corporate cost and meet domestic demand, a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided on Wednesday.

1.Chinas largest state-owned international and domestic container shipping and related services company COSCO shipping lines is opening its first branch in Sarajevo of Bosnia and Herzegovina. 2.Chinas research icebreaker Xuelong is at a doc

Over many years the commercial insurance market gas sought to get a share of the massive PI business overwhelmingly dominated by the Mutuals of the International Group. In recent years the International Group of PI Clubs have endeavoured to

The marine construction unit of the state-owned China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) on Tuesday signed an agreement to work with Singapore-based commodities trader Zenrock Group to purchase fuel. Marine Construction Development

Hong-Kong based Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is to introduce the new China-Ho Chi Minh Service (CHL) and China-Laem Chabang Service (CHL4) starting October 12 and October 14 respectively with both first sailings starting in Dalian,