Tag: China

On December 30, 2024, at approximately 10 PM (Singapore Time), a collision occurred between two bulk carriers in the Yangtze River, China.

The SHIPS for America Act, introduced by Senators Mark Kelly and Todd Young, along with Representatives John Garamendi and Trent Kelly, aims to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries.

The 62,000T heavy lift multi-purpose vessel TAI FU constructed by CHENGXI SHIPYARD (YANGZHOU) was delivered alongside HONG FU.

Drewry looks at the recent tariff announcements made by the US president-elect, which will impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, alongside a 10% increase on Chinese goods starting in 20 January 2025.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group (NZPG) held a symposium on December 6th to share best practices and explore innovative approaches to shore power utilization. 

China has established its first international ship registry in Hainan province, aiming to further develop the island into a free trade port.

American P&I Club has issued a circular to inform of a requirement in China for large vessels to report AIS data while transiting Chinese waters.

Schulte Group joined Huayang Maritime Center and Haikou Xinhaina Port and Shipping Technology Co. to provide training to Chinese crews.

China has tried to find alternatives as coal imports transported by sea lose market share according to Veson Nautical data.

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has issued a paper on China’s new policy, jointly released by the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), aimed at scrapping and renewing coastal and inland river ships.