South & Central Asia
CMA CGM Introduces Low Sulphur Surcharge in China
CMA CGM is implementing low sulphur surcharge from/to the ports of Shanghai and Ningbo in China.
VesselsValue: 44 Pct of 2018 Orderbook Yet to Be Delivered
Out of 1,966 vessels scheduled for delivery in 2018, only 1,100 have hit the water so far this year.
Court Orders JES’ Shipbuilding Business to Be Wound Up
Shipbuilding subsidiaries of the Chinese group JES International Holdings Limited to cease operation.
Interview with Mark Lee: Spotlight on Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure Book
It’s only a couple of weeks left till our Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure Conference – an event that will celebrate the launch of the CEDA-IADC’s Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure publication – kicks off in Amsterdam. In order to better introduce the event and the book to our readers,
Royal IHC’s Erik van der Blom on Sustainable Dredging Approach
As the CEDA-IADC Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure Conference is approaching very fast, we took an opportunity to speak with Mr. Erik van der Blom, Manager Development and Innovation at the conference’s gold sponsor – Royal IHC. In this interview, Mr. van der Blom revealed his expectations of
SCF’s LNG-Fueled Aframax Transits Northern Sea Route
SCF’s LNG-fueled Lomonosov Prospect completed a commercial voyage along the Northern Sea Route.
Mingyang Delivers First Turbine for Guangdong Offshore Wind Project
China’s Mingyang Wind Power has delivered the first MySE5.5/7.0MW semi-direct drive wind turbine platform to be installed on a commercial offshore wind project in Guangdong Province.
Cochin Shipyard to Get New Drydock
The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Minister of Shipping, Nitin Gadkari, conducted a ground breaking ceremony for the Cochin Shipyard’s third drydock yesterday. The new dock, set to have a length of 310 meters, will be a stepped dock with a width of 75 meters at the wider part, and 6
DP World, NIIF to Build Free Trade Warehousing Zone in India
A joint venture of DP World and NIIF to develop the Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) in India.
IMO Eyes Tougher Measures to Reduce Marine Plastic Litter from Ships
IMO has adopted an action plan to reduce marine plastic litter from ships.
MacGregor, CSSC Sign Deal on Strategic Cooperation
MacGregor signed an LOI on a strategic cooperation with China State Shipbuilding Corporation.
Seafarers Warned of Abu Sayyaf Kidnapping Threat
Mariners urged to exercise extra vigilance when transiting the waters off Eastern Sabah and Sulu-Celebes Seas.