China's first shipbuilding industry index fund launched in Shanghai.

China's first shipbuilding industry index fund launched in Shanghai.

On December 19th, the launch ceremony for the China Securities Smart Select Shipbuilding Industry Index Fund product, jointly organized by CSSC Investment and Fullgoal Fund, was held in Shanghai. Peng Yuanpu, Member of the Party...
Jiangsu Haizhongzhou Shipping Industry Co., Ltd. and Strategic Partner Achieve Another Milestone with Successful Delivery of Newly Built Bulk Carrier

Jiangsu Haizhongzhou Shipping Industry Co., Ltd. and Strategic Partner Achieve Another Milestone with Successful Delivery of Newly Built Bulk Carrier

Recently, a modern bulk carrier built by Jiangsu Haizhongzhou Shipping Industry Co., Ltd. for a long-term core shipping client was successfully completed at the company's base, and the delivery documents were officially signed on December...
Strong demand for cement in Africa drives a 13% surge in sea freight volume.

Strong demand for cement in Africa drives a 13% surge in sea freight volume.

BIMCO shipping analyst Filipe Gouveia recently noted in a market report that from January to November 2025, seaborne volumes of cement, including clinker, increased by 13% year-on-year, primarily driven by a 39% year-on-year rise in...
Asia's Largest! China's Independently Developed Super-Large Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Sets Sail.

Asia's Largest! China's Independently Developed Super-Large Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Sets Sail.

On December 17th, the "Tong Jun," Asia's largest trailing suction hopper dredger built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Group (ZPMC) for CCCC Tianjin Dredging Co., Ltd., departed from ZPMC’s offshore engineering wharf, officially embarking on...
Another 8 Mega Ships! Orders Hit New High with Chinese Shipbuilders as Top Winners.

Another 8 Mega Ships! Orders Hit New High with Chinese Shipbuilders as Top Winners.

Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) Launches New Round of Fleet Expansion and Renewal, Continues Investment in LNG Dual-Fuel Container ShipsThis year, new orders for container ships have once again set a historical record, with Chinese...
Six ships for 830 billion?! Mega order becomes "lifesaving pill" for century-old shipyard.

Six ships for 830 billion?! Mega order becomes "lifesaving pill" for century-old shipyard.

The world's third-largest cruise line, MSC Cruises, is accelerating its new round of fleet renewal and expansion. For the first time, the company has partnered with German shipyard Meyer Werft to secure a blockbuster order...
Fitch Ratings: Increasing Geopolitical Risks Deteriorate the Outlook for the Shipping Market.

Fitch Ratings: Increasing Geopolitical Risks Deteriorate the Outlook for the Shipping Market.

Recently, in its latest report, "Global Shipping Outlook 2026," Fitch Ratings noted that compared to changes in the industry's own supply and demand fundamentals, geopolitical and policy uncertainties have become the primary factors leading to...
Deepening Cooperation! U.S. and South Korea Jointly Build LNG Bunkering Vessel

Deepening Cooperation! U.S. and South Korea Jointly Build LNG Bunkering Vessel

Samsung Heavy Industries is set to expand the scope of the U.S.-South Korea shipbuilding cooperation project "MASGA (Make American Shipbuilding Great Again)" by jointly constructing U.S. Navy logistics support ships with American partners and extending...
Is the container shipping market warming up? Container freight rates stage a strong rebound.

Is the container shipping market warming up? Container freight rates stage a strong rebound.

Container Shipping Market Shows Signs of Warming Up as Freight Rates Stage Another Strong Rally According to the latest data released by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange on December 12th, the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI)...
Indonesia's shipbuilding industry expands with output up 15% as localized demand drives growth.

Indonesia's shipbuilding industry expands with output up 15% as localized demand drives growth.

Recently, the Indonesian Shipbuilding and Offshore Association (Iperindo) noted that driven by continuously strengthening domestic market demand, Indonesia's shipbuilding industry achieved an output growth of approximately 15% this year compared to last year. Iperindo Chairperson...