Cosco debuts Global Shipping Industry Chain Cooperation Initiative

China’s state-run shipping conglomerate Cosco has debuted a cross-industry pact during the World Shipping Summit in Shanghai this week in an effort to strengthen collaboration among players from different sectors in the industry.

Shipping industry focuses on on board fuel compatibility testing ahead of 2020

Parker Kittiwake, a manufacturer of condition monitoring technologies, is reporting an increase in demand for on...

South Korea to focus on reforming shipping industry

The South Korean Ocean Minister, Moon Seong-hyeok noted that he will focus on enhancing the country\'s shipping industry and adopt new technologies to advance its capabilities. The Minister also explained that these efforts will regard the fishery sector

Asia bunkering industry preparing for IMO 2020 sulfur deadline

From Cosco in China to Posco in South Korea, Asian companies are pouring in millions of dollars to upgrade their shipping fleets as the International Maritime Organization’s deadline for cleaner bunker fuels inches closer.

6 global trends in the container shipping industry

Fredrik Hermansson, Managing Director of Greencarrier Liner Agency Sweden, makes an attempt to identify global...

Shipping Industry Launches New Security Resources for World Fleet

International shipping industry organisations, with military support, have launched a new website dedicated to providing comprehensive maritime security guidance to companies and mariners. Launched yesterday, the new website www.maritimeglobalsecurity.org

5 Most Exciting Things to Watch Out for in Shipping Industry

This is an extremely exciting time for the shipping industry which is expected to undergo a major transformation over the next decade.