The Chinese ports of Shanghai and Lianyungang aim to enhance multimodal transportation and ro-ro projects development to improve competitiveness.

One the most noticeable changes attending Singapore Maritime Week from 12 months earlier was how much further ammonia has moved up the agenda as a zero-carbon fuel for the future.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has introduced two revamped weekly direct services, connecting key ports in China, Singapore, with Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Japanese feeder operator Imoto Lines has partnered with Japanese technology company Marindows to build a zero-emission boxship with swappable batteries.

French tech company Sinay announced during Singapore Maritime Week that it has acquired SafeCube.

Shenzhen Port Group and Cosco Shipping have inked MoU to deepen cooperation on shipping, logistics and automobile exports.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a target of a 20% reduction in total GHG emissions by 2030, striving for 30%; but there are doubts from some that the industry can meet this ambition.

As larger vessels ply Asia’s waters, authorities must reassess the strength of their infrastructure and use every tool in the chest, especially data, to build resilience.

Malaysian shipowner MISC has inked time charter contracts for the world’s first ammonia-powered Aframax tankers with Petronas’ PETCO Trading Labuan Company Ltd (PTLCL).

Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) and CCS Wuhan Rules And Research Institute have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further decarbonisation.