Border railway port has increased capacity and operation efficiency to shorten the time of trains passing the port, boosting the efficiency of cross-border freight trains. Manzhouli, a border city of China, Mongolia and Russia, is one of six railway ports that operates the China-Europe freight trains. “The Manzhouli Railway Port is one of the eastern corridors for China-Europe freight trains. About 30 percent of such trains pass the port,” said Zheng Jiaqing, head of Manzhouli Railway Station. Source: China Daily

An opening ceremony was held here on Thursday for the Hong Kong Offshore Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal, which will facilitate Hong Kong’s transition towards carbon neutrality. Jointly developed and constructed by CLP Power Hong Kong and Hongkong Electric since 2020, the terminal is located to the east of the Soko Islands and went into service in July 2023. The operation of the terminal has enhanced Hong Kong’s fuel supply stability by the addition of a new supply source for natural gas, facilitating the territory’s energy transition, according to CLP ...

Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), today announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the permit authorizing the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 expansion project under development at Port Arthur LNG in Jefferson County, Texas. The permit is a major regulatory milestone for a proposed Phase 2 project, including the addition of two liquefaction trains (trains 3 and 4) capable of producing up to 13 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG). “Sempra Infrastructure is committed to investing in infrastructure ...

The Club has noticed occasional misunderstandings regarding the suitable gas detection equipment needed for the transportation of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) types A (Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI)), B, and C. In these cases, the ship’s crew mistakenly believe that gas detectors using catalytic or infrared principles would be adequate for the necessary monitoring task. The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code’s DRI schedules specify that one of the hazards associated with these cargoes is their potential to gradually release hydrogen upon contact with water, especially saline water. Hydrogen is ...

Shakespeare® Marine, the world leader in marine antenna design, announces the launch of its new distribution hub, located in Shanghai, China. Operational from 1 January 2024, the new Chinese distribution centre positions Shakespeare® Marine as the world’s first antenna manufacturer to secure warehouse space across Europe, America and Asia. Description automatically generatedFollowing a year of significant company growth and an ever-increasing global presence, the launch of Shakespeare® Marine’s new hub allows the brand to further support sales in its Asia and Australasia markets. The new distribution warehouse will initially stock ...

The fourth edition of the Saudi Maritime Congress saw the signing of two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the shipping and logistics sectors. The two-day event, being held at Dhahran Expo, concluded on Thursday. The first MoU was signed between the Saudi-listed National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) and SAIL, a Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) subsidiary. The MoU aims to drive collaboration in sustainable shipping, promote circular economy principles and advance sustainable practices within the maritime industry. The second MoU was signed between the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) ...

Fratelli Cosulich, a leading global provider of maritime services, is proud to announce its successful attainment of the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC). This certification underscores Fratelli Cosulich’s unwavering dedication to implementing sustainable practices throughout its operations, and signifies a milestone in the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship. The ISCC certification is a globally recognized standard that verifies compliance with stringent sustainability and carbon reduction criteria. It encompasses a comprehensive set of requirements, evaluating the responsible sourcing of raw materials, supply chain management practices, land use, greenhouse gas emissions ...

Pyxis Tankers Inc., an international shipping company, today announced that it has agreed to sell the vessel Pyxis Epsilon , a 2015 built 50,295 dwt. product tanker, for a sale price of $40.75 million in cash to an unaffiliated buyer located in the United States. Completion of the vessel sale, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to occur during the fourth quarter of 2023. After the repayment of the outstanding indebtedness secured by the vessel and the payment of various transaction costs, the Company expects to receive ...

Leading provider of secure maritime data communications software, GTMaritime, has received certification to the ISO/IEC 27001 international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). Defining requirements for an ISMS, ISO/IEC 27001 establishes a holistic approach to information security that encompasses people, policies and technology. Compliance with the standard is evidence that an organisation has created a comprehensive system to asses and manage information security risks, and preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data it owns and handles on behalf of its clients. Jamie Jones, Technical Director, GTMaritime, said: ...

The first big ship carrying grain from a Ukrainian Black Sea (NYSE:) port has set sail since Moscow quit a deal in July to allow exports, a Ukrainian deputy prime minister said on Friday, part of Kyiv’s campaign to break Russia’s de facto blockade. The Aroyat “left the port Chornomorsk after loading 17,600 (metric tons of) Ukrainian wheat for Egypt,” Oleksandr Kubrakov said on the X social media app, formerly Twitter. He posted a photo of the ship at sea. It was the second of two bulk carriers to leave ...

Three new cargo ships are heading towards Ukrainian Black Sea ports for further food exports, Deputy Ukraine’s Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said on Friday. “Bulk carriers AZARA, YING HAO 01, ENEIDA are using temporary corridor established by the Ukrainian Navy in order to export 127,000 (metric) tons of agricultural products and iron ore for China, Egypt and Spain,” Kubrakov said on X social media app. He said the vessels were on the way to Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi sea ports. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Pavel Polityuk, Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

Use of worn mooring lines, overtightening of the brakes, or sudden movements of the ship are some of the main reasons for ropes straining beyond their breaking limits and parting. Parting of tensioned mooring lines has been associated with some of the worst human injuries, and loss of life registered in Gard’s claims portfolio. The victims are usually the crew handling the line, the winch operator and/or the supervising officer. A parting line has the potential to flex the whole distance from the place where it parts to the place ...

Sea Parade on 1 October 2023 22 Sep 2023, Hong Kong A flag raising ceremony will be held on 1 October at the Golden Bauhinia Square to celebrate the 74th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Read More » Supply & delivery of sand at Changi East Deposition Area 22 Sep 2023, Singapore The working period for the supply and delivery of sand at Changi East Deposition Area has been extended until 23 April 2024. Read More » New tariff structure 22 Sep 2023, Mundra, India ...

Today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global trade association for shipowners, which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has announced the inauguration of a new ICS Representative Office in Shanghai. This strategic move follows the admission of the China Shipowners’ Association as a Full ICS Member in January 2023 and extends the presence of the ICS China Liaison Office which will continue to have a presence in the Hong Kong SAR. The new ICS office, within the offices of the China P&I Club, is located in ...

Apple released a “Mother Nature” ad touting its 2020 promise to bring its entire carbon footprint to net zero by 2030. The ad shows the Apple environmental team giving Mother Nature a status report. In one moment, an Apple team member says, “I’m proud to report that we’re shipping more products by ocean rather than air, which reduces transportation emissions by 95%.” However, if Apple really wants to show a commitment to maritime shipping, it should join the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA). The mission of ZEMBA is to ...