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Wah Kwong NatPower and Wuxing Ruituo to power Zhejiang's inland shipping in new deal

The Huzhou pilot zone integrates charging battery swapping and vessel operations across inland freight routes.

Wah Kwong NatPower and Wuxing Ruituo to power Zhejiang's inland shipping in new deal

The Huzhou pilot zone integrates charging battery swapping and vessel operations across inland freight routes.

Shanghai Waigaoqiao to build two Suezmax tankers for Venergy Maritime

The deal supports fleet upgrades and global expansion.

Stena RoRo expands fleet with 13th E-Flexer from Chinese shipyard

The latest vessel, Capu Rossu, was handed over to French operator CORSICA LINEA.

Yang Ming launches China–Singapore–Malaysia shipping service

It operates with three 2,800 TEU vessels on a fixed weekly schedule.

Damen expands biofuel-ready fleet with second Combi Freighter for Reederei Bernd Sibum

This forms part of the shipbuilder’s hybrid-ready vessel series.

China’s first autonomous container ship completes 48,000 nautical miles

It completed 353 voyages last year, carrying 80,800 TEUs of cargo.

China’s shipbuilding sector retains global lead in 2025

The country’s shipbuilding output reached 53.69 million DWT.

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU vessels from China

It will feature dual-fuel engines capable of running on bunker fuel or LNG.

PaxOcean advances fleet renewal programme with new PAC LEO vessel

The vessel features next-gen design, flexible cargo capabilities.

China oil shift hits tankers as tonne miles growth capped at 3.2%

China’s imports from the US declined 61% YoY in 2025, whilst imports from Canada climbed 313%.

Dalian Shipbuilding delivers 85,000 DWT multipurpose pulp carrier

The vessel achieves carbon emissions 50% below the required baseline.

CMB.TECH enters Chinese green ammonia market

The company also acquired a minority stake in Andefu to support maritime decarbonisation.

MPCC orders six 3,700 TEU container ships from China

The new vessels are ready for alternative fuels to meet environmental rules.

DNV awards AiP to Jiangnan Shipyard for JNIS intelligent system

Jiangnan's JNIS system integrates diverse data, breaking down information silos for shipyards.

CMES-Tech achieves first China-developed rotor sail design certification

The tiltable rotor system uses intelligent sensing to maximise wind propulsion efficiency.

CSSC QBS delivers first 319,000 DWT ammonia-ready VLCC

This marks the company’s entry into the large tanker newbuilding market.