Hong Kong-based financial leasing house CSSC Shipping has secured a US$116.8m loan facility from an unnamed bank. The subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation said the facility will be used to purchase four vessels. The facility i

An important international treaty which helps prevent the spread of potentially invasive aquatic species by ships now covers more than 90% of shipping worldwide, following Chinas extension of the treaty to the Hong Kong Special Administrati

Chinas Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) said on its website that it will roll out thermal coal options simulation trading on May 26 to prepare for real transaction. Thermal coal contracts of ZC2007 (expiring in July 2020), ZC2008, ZC2009,

Chinas steel association and major steelmakers have called for an increase in domestic iron ore production as well as greater investment in exploration overseas to ensure supplies. He Wenbo, chairman of the China Iron Steel Industry Associa

Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit postponed until 2021 Virtual High-Level Meeting to take its place In view of the continuing uncertainty concerning the COVID-19 public health crisis with restrictions on travel and public gatherings, and

Five representatives of NPC and two members of CPPCC from China State Shipbuilding Corporation, based on the shipbuilding industry, actively make suggestions. Protect and develop the ship repair industry At present, China has become the wor

1.The Hong Kong Government yesterday (22 May) announced it would be extending possible exemption from compulsory quarantine requirements for enterprises. 2.The COVID-19 pandemic is creating significant challenges for ship operators and seaf

On May 23, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Offshore successfully delivered the sister ships of GUO HAI MIN XING and GUO HAI MIN SHENG, both PX121H platform supply vessels. GUO HAI MIN XING, GUO HAI MIN SHENG, GUO HAI MIN FU and GUO HAI MIN

For many, the lasting consequence of Covid-19 may be the upheaval it brought to the familiar rhythms of daily life. Thankfully the internet enabled a semblance of routine activity to continue, as worked from home while their children attend

Chinas fuel oil production saw robust growth in April, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The output of fuel oil skyrocketed 68 percent year on year to 3.09 million tonnes, showed the data. Meanwhile, the countrys die

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating significant challenges for ship operators and seafarers, but new research from the International Chamber of Shipping appears to show that they are made of tougher stuff than many had feared. A press release

The Hong Kong Government yesterday (22 May) announced it would be extending possible exemption from compulsory quarantine requirements for enterprises with an operating base relating to logistics, port and/or shipping business in the Mainla

Offshore drilling has been completed in east Chinas Zhejiang Province for the construction of the countrys first undersea high-speed railway tunnel. Construction workers finished the drilling on Saturday, laying a foundation for the constru

1.Hong Kong-based Landbridge VLCC International, a subsidiary of Chinas Landbridge Group has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement with John Frederiksens SFL Corp. 2.Shipments of the steelmaking commodity iron ore, Australias most luc

On May 19, China Classification Society (CCS) held a 5G + smart ship inspection video conference. CCS Zhejiang and China Mobile Zhejiang signed a memorandum of cooperation to jointly unveil the New Inspection Technology and Equipment Labora