China Shipping

China shipping and shipbuilding coverage – yard capacity, port operations, COSCO fleet moves, Sino-U.S. tariff effects, and state-owned fleet expansion.

Monday, March 3, 2025
LNG carrier at dusk
Energy

US Ships 80 Percent of LNG Exports to Europe During February

After declining sales to Europe during the second half of 2024, LNG from the U.S. is again in high demand on the

March 3, 2025
Total Views: 81

China CG ship
Defense

Philippines Has to Be Ready in Case US Aid Dries Up, Envoy Says

The Philippines is optimistic of Washington’s continued military support under President Donald Trump, but the Southeast Asian nation should be prepared if

March 3, 2025
Total Views: 585

The Maersk containership Venta Maersk transits the Northern Sea Route on a one-off trial run of the Arctic route
Shipping

China Drives 10-Fold Increase in Container Shipping at Russian Arctic Port

Russia’s Arctic port of Arkhangelsk has developed into a key hub for containerized cargo. Last year the terminal saw ten export-import voyages by Chinese

March 3, 2025
Total Views: 218

Friday, February 28, 2025
US Port Fees on China Vessels Would Affect All Shipping Firms, CMA CGM Says
Ports

US Port Fees on China Vessels Would Affect All Shipping Firms, CMA CGM Says

U.S. proposals to hit Chinese vessels with high port fees would have a major impact on all firms in a container shipping industry in which most vessels are

February 28, 2025
Total Views: 665

trump meeting with President xi in china after g20 summit
Defense

China’s Navy Drills Near US Allies Seen as Test for Trump

A spate of drills by China’s military in the Indo-Pacific is testing the Trump administration’s commitment to regional security soon after its actions

February 28, 2025
Total Views: 1895

Illustration shows printed Chinese and Australian flags
Defense

EXCLUSIVE-Airline Pilots Surprised by Chinese Navy Live-Fire Warning Near Australia, Messages Show

Pilots first heard about a Chinese live-fire naval exercise near Australia last week when already in the air, receiving messages that forced some to change

February 28, 2025
Total Views: 969

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Tariffs on China Risk Hurting U.S. Economy More Than Data Suggest, NY Fed Says
Shipping

Tariffs on China Risk Hurting U.S. Economy More Than Data Suggest, NY Fed Says

(Bloomberg) — New research suggests President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on imports from China could hit the American economy more than official US

February 27, 2025
Total Views: 689

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Virgin Pilot Alerted Australia to China Navy Live-Fire Drill
Defense

Virgin Pilot Alerted Australia to China Navy Live-Fire Drill

Australia was unaware Chinese warships were set to conduct live-fire exercises off its east coast until its security authorities were alerted via a Virgin

February 26, 2025
Total Views: 4762

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The Coast Guard Cutter Midgett, a 378-foot high-endurance cutter homeported in Seattle, transits the Strait of Juan de Fuca enroute to Seattle, Oct. 13, 2015.
Defense

US Coast Guard Ship in Tasman Sea Did Not Interact With Chinese Navy, Commander Says

A U.S. Coast Guard cutter crossing the Tasman Sea as part of maritime security cooperation with Australia and New Zealand knew Chinese naval ships were in the

February 25, 2025
Total Views: 2178

Monday, February 24, 2025
A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
Shipbuilding

Trump Administration Proposes Massive Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced sweeping new measures targeting China’s growing dominance in global maritime

February 24, 2025
Total Views: 6248

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump signs documents as he issues executive orders and pardons for January 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington
Shipping

Trump Targets China With Biggest Salvo So Far in Second Term

The Trump administration took aim at China with a series of moves involving investment, trade and other issues that raises the risk ties may soon worsen

February 24, 2025
Total Views: 1701

Flags from Australia and New Zealand
Defense

New Zealand Foreign Minister to Question Chinese Naval Activity in Beijing Visit

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters will touch down in Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day visit as relations between the two countries are

February 24, 2025
Total Views: 547

Saturday, February 22, 2025
MSC Tessa, one of the world's largest containerships, under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai, China. Photo courtesy CSSC.
Shipbuilding

Trump Proposes New Ship Fees To Challenge China’s Maritime Might

By Jenny Leonard and Jennifer A. Dlouhy Feb 21, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The Trump administration is proposing fees on the use of China’s commercial

February 22, 2025
Total Views: 5124

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Chinese Warships Sail Off Coast of Sydney, Testing Australia
Defense

Chinese Warships Sail Off Coast of Sydney, Testing Australia

Three Chinese warships have been spotted in international waters off the coast of Australia’s largest city, Sydney, in a rare show of military might that

February 20, 2025
Total Views: 1413

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Fuga Bluemarine crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia
Energy

Oil Exports From Russia’s Busiest Port Unencumbered by Sanctions

Crude-oil exports from Russia’s main Pacific terminal remain robust as shippers and traders — yet again — work around a fresh batch of curbs from the US,

February 19, 2025
Total Views: 716

Wison New Energies’ Zhoushan yard. (Source: Wison New Energies)
Energy

Wison New Energies Successfully Offloads Sanctioned Zhoushan Yard to Chinese State-Owned Entity

Chinese energy technology firm Wison New Energies has closed the book on its increasingly fraught cooperation with

February 19, 2025
Total Views: 900

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Coast Guard Flagship BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) underway at sea
Defense

Philippines and China Trade Accusations Over Chinese Navy Flight Actions

The Philippine coast guard accused the Chinese navy of performing dangerous flight manoeuvres on Tuesday when it flew close to a government aircraft patrolling

February 18, 2025
Total Views: 1928

Monday, February 17, 2025
Taiwan Strait Not China’s, Taipei Says After Canadian Warship Passes Through
Defense

Taiwan Strait Not China’s, Taipei Says After Canadian Warship Passes Through

The Taiwan Strait does not belong to China and any attempts to create tension threaten global security, the island's defense ministry said on Monday, after

February 17, 2025
Total Views: 2228

Sunday, February 16, 2025
Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334)
Defense

China Condemns Canadian Warship In Taiwan Strait

BEIJING, Feb 17 (Reuters) – China’s military on Monday condemned the sailing of a Canadian warship in the Taiwan Strait, saying its air and naval

February 16, 2025
Total Views: 2217

Friday, February 14, 2025
China Accuses Australia of Deliberate Provocation in South China Sea
Defense

China Accuses Australia of Deliberate Provocation in South China Sea

China accused Australia on Friday of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying the latter was

February 14, 2025
Total Views: 2125