China’s three major shipbuilding indexes of have continued to drop during the first ten months of 2020.

Chinese private shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has clinched an order for two 59,000-dwt bulk carriers from compatriot Baosteel.

Discharge of damaged containers and repair works on the Ocean Network Express (ONE) vessel ONE Aquila that suffered a container collapse in severe weather have taken less time than expected.

Dutch shipbuilder Concordia Damen said it has signed a contract for 40 dual-fuel barges with institutional investors advised by JP Morgan Asset Management and for charter to Shell.

Leading Greek figures in the global shipping community believe too many in the industry have not done enough towards making the industry greener.

Tongli Shipping has placed an order at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard for the construction of two firm plus one option 82,000 dwt bulk carriers.

China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has inked strategic cooperation framework agreement with private company Zhejiang Rongsheng Group to jointly build and operate a fleet of VLCCs.

Shipping market forecasters can take solace in the fact the US election pollsters and pundits also have a dismal record as was drawn out in the latest Presidential election.

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has inked an order for up to ten 3,500 teu containership newbuildings with a Japanese shipowner.

Damen Shipyards has signed a contract with the Dutch ferry joint venture Aqualiner-Swets for a total of nine environmentally friendly- passenger vessels.