The number of armed robberies against ship in Asia was up 40% at 59 in the first half of the year according to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre, with the Singapore and Malacca Straits accounting for two-thirds.

Despite being outlawed by Maritime Labour Convention many seafarers continue to pay illegal employment fees to crewing agents to secure work onboard ships. Seatrade Maritime News columnist Michael Grey investigates.

Automotive shipping developments in China continue apace with Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers and domestic automobile manufacturer Changan Auto have inking cooperation agreement to jointly develop automobile supply chain.

China upgrades emergency response of typhoon Talim warning possible damage to coastal ports in South China, especially in Guangdong and Hainan provinces.

UAE-headquartered shipowner Transworld has formed a ship management joint venture with Fleet Management in Hong Kong.

A fire onboard a Liberian-registered tanker anchored in Singapore port on Tuesday evening was extinguished.

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is extending rebates for LNG carriers transiting the waterway on voyages between US to Asia.

Automobile export volume of China exceeded 2 million units in the first half of 2023 driven by the strong automobile export demands.