China Shipping

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

Thursday, December 26, 2024
The Fanzhou 8 docks at the anchorage in Taizhou, Jiangsu
Shipping

Meet Fanzhou 8, China’s Massive New Heavy-Lift Submersible

The semi-submersible heavy lift ship Fanzhou 8 has completed sea trials and returned to Taizhou Zhonghang Shipyard on December 22, according to Chinese

December 26, 2024
Total Views: 2341

Monday, December 23, 2024
port of shanghai yangshan at dusk
Ports

Shanghai Becomes First Port to Handle Over 50 Million TEUs

The Port of Shanghai has become first port in the world to handle over 50 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in annual container throughput, Xinhua

December 23, 2024
Total Views: 1767

A view of the anchor of the Chinese ship, the bulk carrier Yi Peng 3.
News

China Says Its Cooperating in Probe of Cut Baltic Sea Cables

China said on Monday it had provided information and documents for an open investigation into the severing of two Baltic Sea undersea cables, though it

December 23, 2024
Total Views: 1252

Chinese Ship Linked to Baltic Sea Cable Breach Resumes Voyage
Incidents

Chinese Ship Linked to Baltic Sea Cable Breach Resumes Voyage

A Chinese bulk carrier that is under investigation following a breach of two fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea is again moving after sitting still for

December 23, 2024
Total Views: 730

Saturday, December 21, 2024
A view of the anchor of the Chinese ship, the bulk carrier Yi Peng 3.
Featured

Chinese Ship Linked To Baltic Sea Cable Breach Resumes Voyage

STOCKHOLM, Dec 21 (Reuters) – A Chinese bulk carrier that is under investigation following a breach of two fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea is

December 21, 2024
Total Views: 4191

Thursday, December 19, 2024
Swedish Police Allowed to Board Chinese Ship ‘Yi Peng 3’ in Cable Breach Case
Incidents

Swedish Police Allowed to Board Chinese Ship ‘Yi Peng 3’ in Cable Breach Case

Swedish police said on Thursday they had boarded the Yi Peng 3 vessel, which is at the center of an investigation into Baltic Sea cable breaches, at the

December 19, 2024
Total Views: 1472

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The busy container port and natural scenery in Shanghai, China
Shipping

Trump Tariff Threat Helps Lift US Ocean Imports

When U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump started talking about new import tariffs on the campaign trail, Danny Reynolds checked the tags on wedding

December 18, 2024
Total Views: 1454

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
OOCL Spain
Shipbuilding

China Dominates Global Containership Construction as Korean Shipyards Face Decline

Chinese shipyards have solidified their dominance in the construction of containerships, commanding an impressive 68.5% of the global boxship orderbook

December 17, 2024
Total Views: 2120

Monday, December 16, 2024
Tanker Rates Tumble on Key Route as China Cuts Crude Purchases
Energy

Tanker Rates Tumble on Key Route as China Cuts Crude Purchases

Spot rates for hauling crude on the largest vessels from the Middle East to China, a benchmark route, have sunk by a third this year as demand in the top

December 16, 2024
Total Views: 993

Sunday, December 15, 2024
Testing of a shipping container launching a US Navy missle in the pacific
Defense

US Warship Makes Rare Visit To Cambodia Base At Center Of Feud

By Philip J. Heijmans Dec 13, 2024, 2:04 AM – (Bloomberg) –The US will send a warship to visit a naval base in Cambodia for the first time

December 15, 2024
Total Views: 4609

Saturday, December 14, 2024
The oil tanker Minerva Virgo, docked at the oil terminal, is seen after leaving a Russian port around the time that nation invaded Ukraine in late February. REUTERS/Bjoern Kils/File Photo
Shipping

Yellen Won’t Rule Out Sanctions On Chinese Banks, Curbs On ‘Dark Fleet’ Oil Tankers

By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. is looking at

December 14, 2024
Total Views: 1801

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt departs following an extended visit in the midst of a coronavirus disease outbreak in Guam. Picture taken May 21, 2020. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kaylianna Genier.
Defense

Can A US Missile Defense System Shield Guam From Chinese Threat?

By Gerry Doyle, Vijdan Mohammad Kawoosa, Arathy J. Aluckal Dec 11 (Reuters) – An SM-3 interceptor erupted into the night sky over Guam late on Tuesday,

December 14, 2024
Total Views: 6975

A People's Republic of China (PRC) warship, identified by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command as PRC LY 132, crosses the path of U.S. Navy destroyer USS Chung-Hoon as it was transiting the Taiwan Strait with the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Montreal June 3, 2023, in a still image from video. Photo via Global News via REUTERS.
Defense

After Days of Military Activity, China Restates Its Hard Line on Taiwan

China's defense ministry on Friday broke its silence about days of military activities around Taiwan, saying it was entitled to stage exercises and the

December 14, 2024
Total Views: 1845

Friday, December 13, 2024
Iranian Oil Prices to China Hit New Multi-year Highs as Sanctions Hit Shipping
Shipping

Iranian Oil Prices to China Hit New Multi-year Highs as Sanctions Hit Shipping

The price of Iranian crude oil sold to China has risen to the highest in years as fresh U.S. sanctions have tightened shipping capacity and driven up

December 13, 2024
Total Views: 1794

Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) conducts a Maritime Cooperative Activity with Philippine Navy’s Gregorio del Pilar-class patrol ship, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS 16), in the South China Sea, July 31, 2024.
Defense

China Says Philippines Has ‘Provoked Trouble’ in South China Sea With U.S. Backing

China accused the Philippines on Friday of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, a week after Beijing and Manila traded

December 13, 2024
Total Views: 11334

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a campaign event at Dorton Arena, in Raleigh, North Carolina
Shipping

Trump Trade War to Hurt US Farmers More as China Turns to Brazil

Donald Trump’s first trade war hurt American soybean farmers to the tune of $11 billion. A sequel is set to be even

December 11, 2024
Total Views: 1784

China Says It Takes ‘Necessary Measures’ to Defend Sovereignty Over Taiwan
Defense

China Says It Takes ‘Necessary Measures’ to Defend Sovereignty Over Taiwan

China said on Wednesday it takes "necessary measures" to defend the country's sovereignty and will not tolerate "separatist" activities, as Taiwan reported

December 11, 2024
Total Views: 3199

Billionaire Adani Ends US Tie-Up on Colombo Port Meant to Counter China
Ports

Billionaire Adani Ends US Tie-Up on Colombo Port Meant to Counter China

Embattled billionaire Gautam Adani pulled out of a loan deal with an American agency to fund a port terminal in Sri Lanka’s capital, ending an agreement

December 11, 2024
Total Views: 1892

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
China CG ship
Defense

Marcos Says Philippines Won’t Send Warships After China Clashes

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his nation won’t deploy Navy warships to the South China Sea in response to recent clashes with Beijing in

December 10, 2024
Total Views: 1421

Monday, December 9, 2024
Taiwan Raises Alert as China Deploys 90 Ships in Likely Drills
Defense

Taiwan Raises Alert as China Deploys 90 Ships in Likely Drills

Taiwan raised its alert level on Monday saying China has set up seven zones of reserved airspace and deployed naval fleets and coast guard boats in what a

December 9, 2024
Total Views: 3442