Tag: China

The LNG dual-fuel "MSC Mariachristina" was delivered on 21 October in port city of Dalian according to Dalian Shipbuilding.

Weifang Port, part of the Shandong Port Group (SPG), became China's first zero-carbon port on October 15, 2024, following certification from the China Classification Society.

China Gas Hongda Energy Trading Co., LTD. (China Gas) and Vitol have entered into an LNG long-term swap arrangement. 

Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co Ltd has received an order to construct six large container ships, each with a capacity of 13,600 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units).

According to Bloomberg, authorities in China have started to ask some overseas shipowners to report on their carbon emissions, highlighting greater scrutiny of the industry as the regulatory framework shifts. 

Britannia P&I Club has issued a set of best practices regarding the loading of assorted breakbulk cargoes in China, emphasizing the need to carefully consider the stowage intentions throughout the process.

The supremacy of Chinese shipbuilders was evident in the statistics for the first nine months of 2024, especially when compared to data from last year. 

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the People’s Republic of China’s Shandong Provincial Transport Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 9 October to establish the Singapore – Shandong Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).

Russian crude oil shipments to China via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) have set a new record this season with approximately 10.7 million barrels shipped so far, surpassing last season's total of 10.5 million barrels and highlighting the viability of the Arctic as an alternative shipping route for Russian oil to China, according to Risk Intelligence.

Wan Hai has announced the launch of biofuels across its global fleet, starting with the WAN HAI 510, which operates on the CI6 route between the Far East and India.