The "Jianzhen" passenger ship, a symbol of China-Japan friendship, suspends its service.

The "Jianzhen" passenger ship, a symbol of China-Japan friendship, suspends its service.

As tensions between China and Japan escalate, the ferry "Jianzhen," long regarded as a symbol of friendship between the two nations, has temporarily suspended its passenger transport services and will continue operating cargo-only. China-Japan International...
The second-hand bulk carrier market is booming: Chinese buyers lead, Greek shipowners adjust.

The second-hand bulk carrier market is booming: Chinese buyers lead, Greek shipowners adjust.

In 2025, the global dry bulk carrier sales and purchase market remains red-hot, and Greek shipowners are leveraging this opportunity to initiate a "structural reorganization" of their fleets—focusing on smaller, more refined, younger, and larger,...
Industry-Academia-Research "Alliance"! Focusing on the Integrated Professional Training of "AI + Shipbuilding."

Industry-Academia-Research "Alliance"! Focusing on the Integrated Professional Training of "AI + Shipbuilding."

Recently, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Hyundai Robotics, and other major subsidiaries of HD Hyundai Group signed the "Business Agreement for AI Technology Development Cooperation in the Shipbuilding and Offshore...
China plans to assist Nigeria in the intelligent upgrading of its ports

China plans to assist Nigeria in the intelligent upgrading of its ports

Recently, China and Nigeria have reached a significant consensus on port modernization—China will provide multidimensional support for the upgrading of Nigeria's ports. This news has once again brought the cooperation between the two countries in...
What impact would the prospect of peace in Ukraine have on the tanker market?

What impact would the prospect of peace in Ukraine have on the tanker market?

Should the peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine yield positive results, a key variable affecting crude oil flows could be removed. Shipping brokerage firm Gibson noted in its latest weekly report that while...
Fare Wars May Make a Comeback!

Fare Wars May Make a Comeback!

Recently, shipping market research institution Clarkson released data showing that by early November this year, the global container fleet size had historically surpassed the 7,000-vessel mark. Within the past 37 months, the fleet has grown...
It is officially announced: Ge Siyue has been appointed President of Bureau Veritas.

It is officially announced: Ge Siyue has been appointed President of Bureau Veritas.

As a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced a key personnel appointment: To further advance the optimization of its organizational structure and operational model and support...
CMA CGM on the Verge of Overtaking Maersk, Aiming for Global Second Place?

CMA CGM on the Verge of Overtaking Maersk, Aiming for Global Second Place?

In recent years, CMA CGM has been steadily expanding its fleet size and its financial performance has been catching up with Maersk, positioning itself to become the world's second-largest liner company. According to the latest...
The delegation from Jiangsu Haizhongzhou Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. visited the China International Maritime Exhibition: focusing on cutting-edge technologies and preparing for future navigation.

The delegation from Jiangsu Haizhongzhou Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. visited the China International Maritime Exhibition: focusing on cutting-edge technologies and preparing for future navigation.

Recently, the 21st China International Maritime Technology Conference and Exhibition was grandly held in Shanghai. A delegation led by Deng Cihuo, Deputy General Manager of our company, and Lu Feng, Commercial Director, traveled to Shanghai...
New orders for dry bulk carriers have hit a ten-year low.

New orders for dry bulk carriers have hit a ten-year low.

Since the beginning of 2025, orders for dry bulk carriers have remained sluggish, with shipowners showing weak willingness to place new orders, and market prices have fallen to their lowest point in nearly a decade....