There has been much talk in recent weeks and months about Chinese coal policy, particularly with regard to imports from Australia, after anecdotal evidence suggest Chinese importers have been told to shun Australian thermal coal. But what d

COSCO SHIPPING Lines partners with Bank of China and other cooperative enterprises to hold a briefing about launching Cross-Chain Platform Master Bill of lading + trading documentations. Shanghai HUIZHONG Automotive Manufacturing Co. LTD an

Container freight rates across the worlds busiest ocean trade route have soared to a 10-year high, adding to strains on major shipping lanes as Western retailers rush to restock ahead of the year-end holidays. The average spot-market price

IBIA sought clarification on the link between sample handling and inclusion of bunker delivery note details of the fuel oil sampled as the IMO approved a circular on Guidelines for onboard sampling of fuel oil intended to be used or carried

It is positive that the EU list of approved recycling facilities has been expanded, but the fundamental problem persists: the capacity required for the large EU-flagged fleet simply isnt there, which is especially evident when it comes to r

The Opec+ alliance has agreed to increase its collective crude production by 500,000 b/d in January, with any subsequent output adjustments to be decided at monthly ministerial meetings. Todays agreement is a compromise between the groups o

Bloomberg reported on Thursday that China is set to allow a shipment of Australian coal into the country despite the ban remaining in place, citing a person familiar with the matter. According to the article, a vessel carrying a cargo of 13

During the period of the 13th Five-Year Plan, Chinas port development has made great progress and its scale ranks first in the world. So far, the total number of container routes in Beibu Gulf Port has reached 52, including 28 foreign trade

Recently, we received some inquiries from the Club about the COVID-19 private testing. Since it may be of common concern lately, the below QA are summarized for their reference. Question If Members were to contact you prior to a vessel call

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in transportation and logistics, is pleased to welcome Soren Toft in his new role as Chief Executive Officer as of 2 December 2020. He reports directly to Diego Aponte, MSC Group President

Key ocean business stakeholders are joining forces to support Nor-Shippings unique Blue Economy Hall as it embarks on a mission to accelerate sustainable change within the ocean space. Marine insurer Gard and international law firm Wikborg

On December 1, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry held the christening and delivery ceremony of the 150,000 dwt crude oil carrier YUAN NAN HAI. YUAN NAN HAI is an energy-saving and environment-friendly Suezmax crude oil carrier specially designed

With the coronavirus pandemic stranding nearly 400,000 merchant seamen at sea, the U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday urging all nations to designate those working on ships as key workers, which would ease their travel. The

Hong Kong law firm Hill Dickinson, traditionally seen as primarily a marine outfit, has continued a programme of broadening its offering with the hiring of Richard Lyons. Based in the firms Hong Kong office with international cross-team sup

Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday, with the Dalian benchmark contract soaring to a record high, while Singapore prices advanced for a seventh straight session on strong demand for the steelmaking ingredient in top ferrous metals producer C