Katherine Si

Dalian

China Correspondent at Seatrade Maritime News

China Correspondent at Seatrade Cruise News

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China’s foreign trade retained stable growth in Q1

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Katherine Si

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Hudong Zhonghua delivers record large dual-fuel boxship

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Katherine Si

CSSC Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a key subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has delivered the ultra-large 24,000teu dual-fuelled boxship, CMA CGM SEINE, to France shipping line CMA CGM. The vessel, the first of four, ordered by CMA CGM, is 399 meters long and 61.3 meters wide, can carry 220,000 tonnes of goods and accommodate a total of 23,876 teu containers, as well as 2,200 standard refrigerated containers.
U-Ming Marine adds bulker pair from Beihai Shipbuilding

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Katherine Si

U-Ming Marine commits to build more vessels at mainland shipyard. Taiwan-based U-Ming Marine has placed an order at CSSC Beihai Shipbuilding for the construction of two 180,000 dwt bulk carriers. Designed by China Shipbuilding Design and Research Center, the 180,000 dwt bulker has an overall length of 292.00 meters, a beam of 45.00 meters, and a depth of 24.70 meters.
CSSC profit more than doubled in first quarter

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Katherine Si

CSSC’s Shanghai-listed China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation Limited announced it expects first quarter 2025 profits to be between RMB1bn and RMB1.2bn, an increase of between 150% and 200% over the same period last year. The company said it delivered three vessels from Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd., and seven vessels each from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd.
Sinopacific bags LNG bunkering vessel contract

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Katherine Si

Nantong-based Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering, a subsidiary of CIMC Enric, has entered into construction contract for a 20,000cu m LNG bunkering vessel with an undisclosed European owner. The vessel has a total length of 160 meters, a beam of 25 meters, and a designed speed of 15.5 knots. As a new generation of 20,000 cu m LNG carrier and bunkering vessels, its core highlights are the installation of the latest WINGD dual-fuel engines and the application of iCER technology.
Sinolines introducing Asia - Mexico service

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Katherine Si

Even the US looks to stem trade from China via Mexico container lines are continuing to add services connecting the two countries. The latest is Sinotrans Container Lines (Sinolines) launching its first Asia to Mexico service. Sinotrans is going to start its Asia-Mexico (MEX) service on 30 April, to support Chinese and Mexican enterprises seizing development opportunities.
China’s research icebreaker Xuelong returns to Shanghai

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Katherine Si

One of three vessels involved in polar expedition returns to Shanghai after 159-day mission. The Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong has arrived at Shanghai, finishing its 159-day 41st Antarctic expedition after departing from Guangzhou in South China on 1 November, 2024. Xuelong is 167 metres long, almost 23 meters wide and is ice class B1. It can break through 1.1 metres of ice, including 20 cm of snow at a continuous 1.5 knots.
Beibu Gulf port launches ro-ro link to UAE

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Katherine Si

First ro-ro sea link between China’s Beibu Gulf Port and UAE debutsBeibu Gulf Port in China’s Guangxi province launched its first ro-ro shipping service to Jebel Ali port in the United Arab Emirates, carrying more than 1,500 China-made vehicles. It marks the first ro-ro sea route at the Beibu Gulf Port, and the first direct route between Beibu Gulf Port and Jebel Ali Port, which will shorten the transportation time by 10% to 15% and reduce the logistics cost by 8%.
U-Ming Marine adds bulker pair

3 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Katherine Si

The shipping line has inked a contract with CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding for the construction of two 180,000 dwt bulk carriers, as the company says it is committed to optimising its fleet structure and strengthening its position in the bulk cargo shipping market. The vessels individually cost between $76m and $79m and both are scheduled for delivery in 2028.
Shanghai International Port Group 2024 profits up 13%

3 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Katherine Si

For 2024, SIPG posted a revenue of RMB38.12 billion, representing an increase of 1.5% year-on-year while the profit was RMB14.95 billion, grew 13.3%. Container volume at Shanghai port was 51.51 million teu, up 4.8% year-on-year, the first time exceeding 50 million teu, maintaining the world’s busiest container port for the 15 consecutive year. Bulk cargo throughput was 87.31 million tonnes, grew 2.7% year-on-year.