Chinese ship inches closer to Vietnam coastline amid South China Sea tensions

A Chinese survey vessel on Saturday extended its activities to an area closer to Vietnam’s coastline, ship tracking data showed, after the United States and Australia expressed concern about China’s actions in the disputed waterways.

Merger of Yards in South Korea, China Will Control Global Shipbuilding

Mega shipyard mergers in South Korea and China are forging a new reality in the industrial sector that underpins the global shipping industry.

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

South Korea Unveils Support for Struggling Shipping Firms

South Korea’s state-run company Korea Ocean Business Corp (KOBC) has revealed its intentions to support...

Port of Guangzhou promotes South China 'city of opportunity'

A delegation from the Port of Guangzhou brought a roadshow to London this week, to remind of their role as one...

Typhoon halts ferry services in south China strait

GUANGZHOU, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Ferry services in south China's Qiongzhou Strait have been halted on Saturday...

Chinese and South Korean support for shipbuilders irks Japan

Japan is growing frustrated by government assistance in China and South Korea to their ailing shipbuilding industries, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe even broaching the issue with his counterparts at a trilateral summit earlier this month.