Tag: China
China Launches Antarctic Expedition, Blocks Key Conservation Proposals
On Friday, China started its 41st expedition to Antarctica, showing a growing interest in the Southern Ocean. This time, China is using three ships for the mission. Two of these ships are icebreaking research vessels named Xuelong and Xuelong 2. The third ship is a cargo vessel called Yongsheng, which is carrying supplies for the…
Op-Ed: China Comes Knocking at Indonesia’s Front Door
China’s Coast Guard has recently entered Indonesia’s waters three times in a row, even on the very first day Prabowo Subianto became Indonesia’s new president. These moves show that China is testing Indonesia’s response and may want to see how the new leadership will handle the situation. This also highlights that Indonesia needs to think…
SeaLead Shipping, SLPA launch new weekly direct liner service
SeaLead Shipping has partnered with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to launch a new weekly direct liner service at the Port of Colombo. This service will improve trade and shipping links between the Far East, India, and East Africa. It is part of SeaLead’s Far East India Djibouti (FID) service. The new FID service,…
In A First, Chinese Coast Guard Fleet Enters Arctic Ocean For Patrol, Russia Joins
For the first time, a Chinese Coast Guard fleet has entered the Arctic Ocean to conduct a joint patrol with Russian ships. This event occurred on October 2, 2024, during China’s National Day Holiday. The patrol is a sign of growing cooperation between China and Russia, and it also marks the 75th anniversary of the…
Chinese shipyards complete tugs in September
Chinese shipyards have been busy building and delivering several tugboats for both local and international clients during September. These new tugboats are part of major projects to help ports handle ships more efficiently. At Rizhao Gangda Shipbuilding, a new harbor tug was launched as the first in a series for Rizhao Port, China. This tug…
India Begins Anti-Dumping Probe on Steel Imports from China
India has begun an investigation into whether China is selling Cold Rolled Non-Oriented Electrical Steel at unfairly low prices, a practice known as “dumping.” This type of steel is important because it is used in products like power generators and household appliances. Two Indian companies, POSCO Maharashtra Steel Pvt. Ltd. and CSCI Steel Corporation India…
OM Maritime inks chemical tanker newbuild brace in China
OM Maritime, a shipping company from Singapore, is planning to grow its fleet with two brand-new chemical tankers. These ships are being built in China by a shipyard called New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry, located in Jiangxi. Each of the new tankers will be able to carry 13,800 tons of cargo, and the first one…
Aquaculture Outpaces Wild Catch in China’s Fisheries
The world’s population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. To feed everyone, we need sustainable ways to provide food, especially fish. A recent report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights how important the fishing industry will be in this effort. In 2022, fish production hit a record high. This increase…
In The Next Five Years, India To Reduce Logistics Expenses To Single Digit Percentage
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has stated that India wants to cut its logistics expenses to a single-digit percentage in the next five years. He cited continuing building on highways and expressways as important projects. Gadkari also stressed the importance of boosting farmers’ purchasing power to promote economic growth and his goal of making India the…
Dali Departs Norfolk Bound for China
After 176 days in Norfolk, Virginia, the containership Dali has finally departed. The ship gained worldwide attention after an incident earlier this year, when it lost power and collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. On Thursday, September 19, at midday, the Dali was seen leaving Norfolk, moving at around 10 knots. Three tugboats and…
