Cosco Shipping Lines recently enhanced its refrigerated cargo fleet with next-generation EverFRESH active controlled-atmosphere (CA) systems from Carrier Transicold. The high-performing systems enable perishable shipments to travel farther,

The NextGEN (where GEN stands for G reen and E fficient N avigation) portal, an online collaborative global ecosystem of maritime transport decarbonisation initiatives, has been launched by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and

Yaskawa Environmental Energy/The Switch has clocked up over 100 permanent magnet machines (PMMs) for in-line shaft generators of various frame sizes since 2014 and has a large order backlog for large LNG and LPG carriers. Using PMMs for ele

Since this year, the price of bulk commodities fluctuates greatly, which has a great impact on the smooth operation of the steel and shipbuilding industry. The roller coaster of steel prices has increased the shipbuilding industrys risks sh

China has taken steps to curb a surge in container shipping rates to stabilize the international supply chain and boost foreign trade, the Ministry of Transport said on Sunday. The ministry has encouraged international container shipping co

Many people blamed shipping companies after the global supply chain crisis erupted due to congestions at ports, delayed commodity supplies and surging shipping prices in many parts of the world since the second half of 2020. Thats understan

There are over 60 container ships full of import cargo stuck offshore of Los Angeles and Long Beach, but there are more than double that 154 as of Friday waiting to load export cargo off Shanghai and Ningbo in China, according to eeSea, a c

China State Shipbuilding Corporation announced that the company plans to increase capital by RMB 2.38 billion to CSSC Cruise Technology Development (CCTD). Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, and Guan

On September 24, the global ro-ro ship professional forum Shippax released the list of 2021 winners. China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) was listed again. The first 7800CEU ro-ro ship built for Grimaldi in Italy won Shippax Ro-Ro Tec

Singapores Sinogas announced the expansion of its order to build five dual-fuel VLGCs at a Chinese shipyard. The new fleet is the worlds largest dual-fuel VLGC with a cargo capacity of 93,000CBM, of which 2 new ships have been confirmed, an

Huawei launched its Smart Port Solution at HUAWEI CONNECT 2021. As part of the Smart Customs Integrated Solution, the solution builds digital management capabilities based on all factors people, vehicles, goods, enterprises, and places in p

In August 2021, the Maritime Silk Road Trade Index (STI) released by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange showed that the import and export trade index was 185.45 points,up 4.24% from the previous month and up 28.84% year-on-year; the export trade

Seably, the global online marketplace for maritime training, is broadening its extensive library of maritime training courses with the launch of new and exclusive dedicated courses for the Superyacht Industry. The bespoke courses, launched

Deputy Secretary General, Sren Larsen, is expected to relocate to Singapore in the first quarter of 2022 to facilitate BIMCOs ambition to strengthen support to members and the wider maritime community in the region. The BIMCO Singapore offi

Price Pain The current strength in gas prices is having major ramifications for global energy markets. Record prices in Europe and Asia are forcing utility firms to look for alternative energy sources and have pushed some companies into ban