The rapidly changing face of maritime shipping and what it means for the future will be the theme for this years WISTA International Conference to be held in Hamburg on 14 and 15 October. WISTA Germany is hosting the Conference and the AGM

This years WISTA International Personality of the Year has just been announced and recognises the outstanding work of a woman who has been a leading light in the French-based Fondation de la Mer. Sabine Roux de Bzieux is the founding chair

At present, the demand for shipping continues to be fierce, and the freight rates are extremely hot. Although the freight rates of trans-Pacific routes have declined, they are still at a high level. In contrast to the booming market, the sh

On October 11, Guangdong Province announced that it would arrange subsidies of about 550 million yuan to subsidize 300 eligible ships for LNG power transformation, promote the green development of inland shipping, and promote the applicatio

The 21st edition of Marintec China will take place on Dec 7 in Shanghai, the event organizers announced on Tuesday. The biennial event, which will run till Dec 10, will feature the latest maritime technology development trends in an exhibit

China will continue to have a positive impact on metals demand and prices despite current slowing economic growth and concerns over its property sector which could result in structural changes, speakers at the London Metal Exchange (LME) se

Rains across Southern Brazil in the past week signal that the dry season is coming to an end. With plenty more rain in the forecast for key iron ore mining states we can expect export levels to taper off over the rest of the year following

Today sees the launch of a landmark Code of Conduct and self-assessment tool developed to protect the human rights and welfare of the worlds nearly two million seafarers. The initiative aims to support a safe, healthy and secure onboard wor

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry, a subsidiary of CSSC, signed a contract with Norways Northern Lights to build two 7,500m3 liquefied CO₂ carriers. This project is the worlds first 7,500m3 liquefied CO₂ carrier. It is currently known to be

Thanks to the persistently high freight rates in the container shipping market, Evergreen Lines revenue in September hit the second highest in history. The third-quarter performance broke the 100 billion yuan for the first time and set a ne

CIMC Enric and CNOOC signed a LNG purchase and sales agreement for the bunkering and gas supply service of LNG-powered ships in Guangdong Province. Through the signing of this agreement, CNOOC will be responsible for the gas supply guarante

Inchcape Shipping Services has opened a new office in Frederikshavn that will enable it to offer a comprehensive package of services to ships calling in Denmark. The opening of the office, staffed by an experienced and knowledgeable team wi

The future of sustainable maritime activity will be under the spotlight at Nor-Shipping 2022, taking place 10-13 January. With increasing industry and regulatory focus on decarbonisation, emerging energy solutions and accessing the oceans r

Ningbo Containerized Freight Index Weekly Commentary (10.2-10.8） Ningbo Containerized Freight Index: In the week ending Oct-8, Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) issued by Ningbo Shipping Exchange (NBSE) quotes 4092.0 points, sligh

The Baltic Exchanges dry bulk sea freight index slipped on Monday as a decline in capesize rates offset gains in smaller vessel segments, although the main index held close to a 13-year high. The overall index, which factors in rates for ca