Greater China
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China-Mexico tradelane in the spotlight on the US campaign trail
Last year, Mexico overtook China as America’s top trade partner, according to data from the US Commerce Department. Just how…
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Wah Kwong JV firms up two more LNG carriers at Dalian Shipbuilding
Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport and its joint venture partners China Gas Holdings and Hong Kong’s CSSC Shipping…
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Chinese liner readies transpacific entry
A new Chinese entrant is ready to enter the transpacific container trades. Hong Kong-based Hede (Hong Kong) International Shipping, part…
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Energy Drilling and SinoOcean set sights on international rig market
Singapore’s Energy Drilling (EDrill) has partnered up with Chinese manager of idle offshore assets, SinoOcean, to offer more drilling rigs…
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Nantong Xiangyu wins order for eight methanol-ready ultramaxes
Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has signed a construction deal for eight 64,000 dwt methanol-ready bulk carriers with Xiamen…
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Benelux Overseas adds to gas carrier orderbook in China
Benelux Overseas of Greece has firmed up a contract for the construction of one more midsize gas carrier in China.…
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ZPMC responds to American cybersecurity concerns
The world’s largest port crane manufacturer, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), has denied claims from US politicians that its equipment…
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US probe finds questionable communications equipment on Chinese-built cranes
A US congressional probe has found questionable communications equipment on Chinese-built ship-to-shore cranes at American ports including cellular modems that…
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China’s second largest liner reveals changes at the top
Yang Shaopeng has stepped down as long-serving chairman of SITC International Holdings, setting in motion a series of promotions that…
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Trafigura inks debut VLCC orders
One of the world’s largest charterers, Trafigura, is addressing the market shortage of modern supertanker tonnage by signing up to…
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The Chinese digital octopus spreading its tentacles through smart port ambitions
Andre Wheeler carries a warning today about China’s LOGINK digital platform. As the world of shipping has moved towards smart…
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Berge Bulk orders ammonia-ready newcastlemax pair in China
The leading newcastlemax builder in the world, CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, has bagged another order for a pair of ammonia-ready…
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Eastern Pacific uses up options for LNG dual-fuel tankers and ammonia-powered bulkers
Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has placed an order for two LNG dual-fuel oil tankers and four ammonia dual-fuel bulkers…
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Ocean Alliance deal extended to 2032
The Ocean Alliance group of container carriers has extended their partnership for another five years. Founded in 2017 under a…
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China, Japan and Greece in a league of their own in latest shipowning charts
Which nation has the world’s most valuable commercial fleet? Two of shipping’s best-known data providers cannot agree. VesselsValue yesterday unveiled…
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four more methanol-fuelled, ammonia-ready newbuilds
Norway’s Wallenius Wilhelmsen has declared options to build four additional methanol-fuelled and ammonia-ready car carriers. This latest deal for the…
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Cetus Maritime takes over Chile’s Nachipa Corp
Cetus Maritime, the great consolidator within the fragmented handy bulk space, has struck again. The Hong Kong bulker outfit is…
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Kishore Rajvanshy steps down at Fleet Management
Hong Kong’s Fleet Management (FLEET) has begun the search for a new managing director as co-founder Kishore Rajvanshy decided to…
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Biden to replace Chinese-made cranes at all American ports
Election year in the US with hysteria growing by the day about a more strident China has seen the White…
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Barge rams bridge in Guangzhou
A Chinese container barge rammed into a bridge over the Pearl River in the city of Guangzhou early this morning,…
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