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Xi: China imports to crack $10trn by 2017
Beijing: Xi Jinping, the new president of China, pledged on Sunday at the Boao Forum that change and peaceful development…
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New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding notches bulker trio
Shanghai: New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding recently has bagged an order for 3+1+1 82,000dwt kamsarmax bulkers from Greek owner Callimanopulos Group, which…
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HPH Trust provides update, as analysts worry for future of HK port
Hong Kong: HPH Trust, which oversees strike-afflicted Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) has provided an update on the ongoing dispute, claiming…
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Wei apologises to shareholders
Guangzhou: In a contrite mood, the chairman of China Cosco Holdings, among the most heavily critiscised stock listed companies of…
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Truck drivers urged to join HK strike protest
Hong Kong: The strike by dockworkers in Hong Kong continues for a 12th straight day and could worsen. The city’s…
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Dayang receives bulkers order
Shanghai: Yangzhou Dayang Shipbuilding, one of the subsidiaries of Sinopacific Shipbuilding, has signed a one plus one 63,500dwt bulk carrier…
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China on course to surpass US in oil imports: OPEC
Vienna: China will surpass the US as the world's largest crude oil importer by next year, the Organization of the…
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LOC doubles size in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: London Offshore Consultants (LOC), a marine and engineering advisory group, have doubled the size of its Hong…
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Irish set for ship recycling venture in Dalian
Dalian: An Irish firm is about to establish a high-tech ship recycling centre on the outskirts of Dalian. CEMS-Dalian will…
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Tianjin developing cruise zone
A national cruise liner tourism development zone in Tianjin has got the green light to be developed. The pilot…
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Terminal operators investing overseas to diversify risk
London: Mainland Chinese terminal operators are applauded by consultant Drewry in a recent report for their efforts to expand overseas,…
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HIT strike set to worsen
Hong Kong: With the strike at Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) now into its second week and ships being turned away…
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Hantong bags first Japanese client
Shanghai: Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has won its first ever business from Japan, nailing a contract for three supramax…
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UASC and CSCL join forces on the transpacific
Shanghai: United Arab Shipping Co and China Shipping Container Lines continue to forge closer ties, the pair agreeing to join…
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Bridge opening across Mekong set to improve trade ties
Bangkok: The opening in two months time of a bridge connecting Thailand and Laos is set to massively improve trade…
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China vows to build 42 transport hubs
Beijing: With the fast development and growing demands of the transport industry, China plans to build 42 transport hubs by…
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Humen port doubles container throughput
Guangzhou: The fast growing south China port, Humen port, which started operations three years ago, achieved 100% growth in container…
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As STX woes deepen, attention turns to its giant Dalian yard
Dalian: It is one of the largest shipyards in the world, certainly the biggest run by foreigners in China, and…
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Petronas and CNPC eye Angolan deals
Hong Kong: Reuters reports that China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) and Malaysia’s Petronas are contemplating bids for stakes in two…
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Wallem boss wants more China business
Hong Kong: The Wallem Group is determined to get more business out of China. Already with ventures with Nanjing…
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