Tag: China

A new report by Clarksons recently revealed the world's top shipyards for 2024, in terms of securing new orders, with China dominating.

In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Shipping Analysis Manager, Filipe Gouveia, examines a drop in grain shipments to China as demand for soya beans has declined and the world’s largest grain importer continues to reduce its import dependence. Filipe Gouveia stated that grain shipments to China in January were estimated to decline by 51% year-on-year, partly due to reduced import demand for soya beans caused by low crusher margins. He noted that although Chinese soya bean production had decreased by 1% year-on-year in 2024, inventories remained high following a surge in imports in the first half of the year. Additionally, he mentioned that import demand for maize and wheat had also fallen due to record-high harvests in China in 2024. Credit: BIMCO As the world’s largest grain importer, China has for a long time strived to reduce its import dependence. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the combined production of wheat, maize and soya beans has been steadily rising since 2018. In 2024, harvest volumes rose 2% y/y whereas consumption in the current marketing year is estimated to grow only 1% y/y. Rising meat production and consumption in China have been the main ...

VesselsValue has published this year's 'Top 10 Shipowning Nations,' which include the total asset values for vessels by beneficial owner country. 

China has issued new reporting requirements for foreign-flagged ships entering the internal waters of the country during emergency situations, starting 1 March, 2025.

The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has started a focused inspection campaign from January 15 to October 14, 2025, to enhance safety for personnel who access enclosed spaces aboard ships.

The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a key logistics network connecting China's western regions to global markets, has expanded its reach to 555 ports in 127 countries and regions.

China's shipbuilding industry has maintained a strong global position in 2024, marking the 15th consecutive year of leading the industry across three key indicators.

U.S. imports from China ended the year on a high note, as some companies stocked up on shipments in light of Trump's proposed new tariffs.

On 5 January, the containership MSC Adya departed from Ningbo Zhoushan Port loaded with over 10,000 cubic meters of LNG.

Shandong Port Group, which oversees major ports in eastern China such as Qingdao, Rizhao, and Yantai, has issued a ban preventing U.S.-sanctioned tankers from docking or unloading at its terminals.