The cruise ship Silver Dawn arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday, marking the first international cruise arrival of 2025. The vessel carried more than 400 passengers from around the world, with the majority benefiting from Chinas visa-free entr

To achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping by 2050, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has joined 47 governments in a joint submission to the final round of negotiations at the United Nations Int

Inmarsat seminarThriving in the Digital Age: A Blueprint for Success highlighted the rapid transformation of an increasingly connected, digitalised, and automated offshore industry while emphasising the importance of a motivated and well-tr

After a year of trial operations, China has officially launched the Yangtze River shipping data center, marking a significant advancement in using information technology to manage one of the countrys busiest waterways. As a key informatizat

Shipowners continued to invest for a future of lower emissions in 2024, with 600 vessels capable of using alternative fuels ordered (to December 13[i]). The new orders grew the total orderbook by more than 50%, to 1,737 vessels. The in-serv

This photo shows Kawa Ningbo, the first cargo ship that will sail on the Ningbo-Wilhelmshaven direct route, docking at Ningbo Zhoushan Port in Ningbo, east Chinas Zhejiang Province, Dec. 30, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Han) A cargo ship loaded with

Chinas first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, has completed 84 journeys with 600,000 inbound and outbound visits in the first year of its commercial operation, according to Shanghai Customs. The ship embarked on its m

This photo shows Chinas first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan. China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai on Friday. Named after southwest Chinas Sichuan P

Tansuo 3, or Exploration 3, Chinas first comprehensive scientific research ship designed for global deep-sea exploration, is delivered in Nansha in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Thursday. (Photo/Xinhua) China commissioned on

On December 24th, Sinopec Chimbusco (Liaoning), a subsidiary of China Shipping Sinopec Suppliers Co., Ltd., successfully conducted the bunkering operation for Yuantuo No. 1, a newly constructed 5,500HP ammonia-powered tugboat at the COSCO S

Swiss marine power company WinGD has reached a milestone in realising its X-DF-M methanol-fuelled engine design, running the first commercial engine at full load on more than 95% methanol fuel. The ten-cylinder, 92-bore 10X92DF‑M engine w

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The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) marked a transformative year in its 2023-2024 Annual Review, launching major initiatives while reaching record membership levels amid growing industry challenges. Outgoing C

(Photo/Chinanews.com) China has launched its first hydrogen-powered container ship, capable of carrying 64 standard containers, in Jiaxing, East Chinas Zhejiang Province, marking a significant step in adopting green shipping solutions, Chin

The World Shipping Council (WSC) Board of Directors has elected Soren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, as the new Chair of the World Shipping Council Board. Randy Chen, Vice Chairman of Wan Hai Lines, has been elected Vice C