Tag: China
BAO-NYK Shipping Celebrates First Shipment by Its New Flagship
BAO-NYK Shipping Pte. Ltd. (BAO-NYK), a joint venture between NYK Group and an affiliate of China Baowu Steel Group Corporation, marked a significant milestone with the maiden voyage of its new flagship, “BNS Dongshan.” On August 16, a ceremony was held to commemorate the vessel’s first call at the port of Zhanjiang, China, where it…
MSC Boxship Sets New Record for Panama Canal Cargo Capacity
The Panama Canal has once again made headlines with the transit of the MSC Marie, now the largest cargo capacity containership to navigate its waters. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it comes at a time when the Panama Canal is gradually easing transit restrictions imposed earlier in 2024 due to a severe drought. The…
APMT welcomes Maersk’s methanol-enabled containership
APM Terminals (APMT) recently marked a significant milestone by welcoming A.P. Moller-Maersk’s methanol-enabled containership to Pier 400 in Los Angeles. This event underscores the terminal’s commitment to advancing sustainable practices as part of its broader electrification efforts. As one of the eight APMT facilities worldwide involved in a major electrification project, Pier 400 is focused…
Japan to Construct the World’s Largest Coast Guard Cutter Overtaking China’s CCG 5901
The Japan Coast Guard has announced plans to construct its largest-ever multipurpose patrol vessel, set to begin in 2025. This massive vessel, measuring 200 meters in length, will be equivalent to two soccer fields and is expected to significantly enhance Japan’s maritime capabilities in responding to emergencies and disasters. The construction of this 30,000-tonne ship,…
Delivery of the 1600T Wind Power Installation Platform “HENG TONG HAI YUE”
“Hengtong Haiyue,” a 1600T mobile wind power installation platform, was recently presented during a ceremony at Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry Co., Ltd.’s Nantong Branch in Tongzhou Bay. Leading industry players attended the event, including representatives from China Classification Society (CCS), Bestway Marine & Energy Technology Co., Ltd., and Hengtong Group. Attendees included representatives from a…
CCS Completed Survey for Retrofitting of Methanol Dual Fuel Engine to first operating vessel
A significant milestone in China’s green maritime efforts was reached when CCS Zhejiang Branch awarded a certificate for retrofitting the main engine of the domestic vessel “Lingxian 1” to a methanol dual fuel engine. This certification, issued to Zheneng Mailing’s ship, marks the first of its kind for a modified methanol dual fuel engine product…
China’s Largest Ports Set To Establish Green Shipping Corridors
The possibility of creating green shipping corridors along China’s coastal routes is highlighted in a recent research by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The study focusses on whether it is feasible to power ships without requiring refuelling while on a voyage utilising renewable energy sources such ammonia, hydrogen, methanol, or batteries. Three major…
Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Delivered to Cadeler
Cadeler has recently welcomed the latest addition to its fleet, the Wind Peak, marking the delivery of the first of seven newbuild vessels currently under contract. This P-class jack-up installation vessel, constructed at the COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (COSCO) shipyard in Qidong, China, was officially named during a ceremony at the shipyard. The P-class vessels…
PIL launches new China-Bangladesh service
A new weekly direct service connecting key ports in China and Bangladesh has been introduced, enhancing trade between the two nations. This service, named China Chittagong Express (CCE), is set to begin operations on 31 August, with vessels jointly managed by a consortium. According to Surendran Mathilagath, General Manager of Intra-Asia Services at Pacific International…
South Korea and China Battle for Hapag-Lloyd’s $5.4 Billion Container Ship Contract
Hapag-Lloyd has initiated inquiries with South Korean and Chinese shipyards for 30 container ships.(Photo provided by Hapag-Lloyd) Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s fifth-largest shipping company by fleet capacity, has announced plans to order large container ships worth 7 trillion won (approximately $5.1 billion), igniting fierce competition between South Korea and China, the dominant players in the global…
