Tag: China

China's Xin Hong Zhuan, a smart vessel designed for both research and maritime education, has embarked on a significant 4,000-nautical-mile journey from Dalian, in Northeast China.

China's bunkering hub Zhoushan introduced on 13 June a streamlined customs clearance system for international vessels after bunkering, aiming to cut port time and boost efficiency.

The United States and China have reached a tentative framework agreement to ease ongoing trade tensions due to tariffs, following two days of high-level negotiations in London on June 9–10, 2025.

Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has reached a significant milestone in its green shipping transition, with its annual liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering volume surpassing 100,000 cubic meters for the first time.

U.S. seaborne imports from China dropped 28.5% year-over-year in May, the sharpest decline since the pandemic, according to supply chain technology provider Descartes.

On 6 June, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) softened fee proposals for non-U.S.-built LNG tankers and car carriers.

The Ningbo-Zhoushan Port announced on 27 May three green shipping corridor initiatives it has undertaken alongside three European ports.

The Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of China revised and issued ship pollution regulations that came into effect in 20 May.

Shipping executives report a surge in volumes that will likely drive up rates, following a trade deal with China that has helped ease tensions with the U.S. However, uncertainty remains high, and when shipping is affected by uncertainty, it often results in increased costs.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has announced the order of a new LNG-fueled very large crude carrier (VLCC) under a long-term charter agreement with Idemitsu Tanker Co., Ltd.