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South Korea’s Shipbuilding Industry Faces Challenges
China’s aggressive low-cost shipbuilding strategy has dramatically reshaped the global maritime landscape. South Korea, once a dominant player in the…
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Forget Aircraft Carriers: China’s Amphibious Assault Ships Might Be the Real
China’s military modernization has taken a significant leap with the expansion of its amphibious fleet. The introduction of advanced vessels…
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COSCO targeted by the Pentagon over alleged ties to the
The U.S. Department of Defense has recently expanded its blacklist of companies with alleged ties to the People’s Liberation Army…
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Seacon agrees sale and leaseback for bulker newbuild
China’s Seacon Shipping has made significant strides in expanding its fleet. The Hong Kong-listed company recently announced that it has…
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Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding ushers in 2025 with first ship delivery
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, a prominent shipbuilder in China and part of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has successfully delivered…
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Philippine Coast Guard Faces Off with Chinese Vessel
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is currently engaged in a tense standoff with the China Coast Guard’s largest cutter, CCG…
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Annual tanker chartering poll highlights fast-changing oil
The global oil market is undergoing significant changes, particularly in the seaborne trade sector. According to the latest annual report…
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Chinese Freighter Suspected of Severing Telecom Cable off Taiwan
Recent events off the coast of Taiwan have raised alarms about potential threats to the island’s critical telecommunications infrastructure. Last…
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Navigating the Red Sea Crisis: Impacts on Global Trade
The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea has sparked significant changes in global shipping practices. As ship operators reroute vessels…
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Kwon Oh-gap outlines bold vision to counter China’s growing influence in the shipbuilding
In a recent New Year’s address, Kwon Oh-gap, chairman of HD Hyundai, outlined a bold vision for the company in…
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