A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Ministry of Climate and Environment of Norway, and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), with the intention to collectiv

The Baltic Exchanges main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, edged up on Monday as rates for the larger capesize vessel segment rebounded. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panam

The latest Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) was 909.72 points, up 3.17 points or 0.3% from the previous week. The latest report fromShanghai Shipping Exchange shows that after a period of adjustment in Chinas export container tra

Chinas foreign trade is expected to maintain a consistent growth momentum this year, bolstered by an overall improvement in the countrys economic situation, said Yu Jianhua, minister of the General Administration of Customs at a news confer

Seacon Shipping, a PRC headquartered shipping and ship management services provider is aiming to go global and intends to use a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to kick start that process. Earlier this week the company said it hopes

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has secured an order for providing Quality Assurance (QA) services for Indian Navy submarine during refit. The order is a major win for the classification society and paves the way for a new vertical within

Seoul, 16 March 2023 DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is assisting KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation) Research Institute in the development of a long-term offshore power grid plan to deliver renewable offshor

Down Under In recent years, Australias refining sector has undergone a profound structural shift. Refinery rationalisation and Covid-19 related demand pressure led to the closure of several struggling refineries, following a prolonged downw

A visitor takes pictures of Chinas first domestically built large cruise ship, which is set to be completed by the end of May. (YIN LIQIN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE) China has built enormous cargo vessels among other types of oceangoing ships. But

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries have agreed to carry out practical marine cooperation projects and jointly uphold peace and stability in the South China Sea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang

A crane loads containers at Erenhot Port in North Chinas Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/Xinhua] China will intensify efforts to promote high-quality development in border and cross-border economic cooperation zones, according to t

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has confirmed a fine of US$950,000 against Wan Hai Lines. The Taiwanese box line has also agreed to refund charges in a detention and demurrage case which dates back to 2021. The carrier is accused of v

Seven companies join the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative A major cross sectoral initiative tasked with reducing methane emissions across the maritime industry has announced seven new membersat a Lloyds Register LNG Forum

Singapore, 16 March 2023 The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announce their signing of a five-year Impact Partnership agreement. As the worlds largest shipping line, MSC has 730

Group photo of Sokhna Concession Agreement Signing Ceremony (From left to right) Laurent Martens, Vice President of CMA Terminals; Clemence Cheng, Managing Director, Europe of Hutchison Ports; Eric Ip, Group Managing Director of Hutchison P