Does the new foreign trade record from China support shipping demand? 14 July 2010 Strong export figures from China prove that the global economy is out of the emergency room and has been moved into the recovery room Market analysis
China - still growing but at slowing pace 04 July 2010 China is still growing but at slowing pace according to latest PMI indices, which suggest a cooling of the manufacturing sector is ongoing Market analysis
“One-to-watch-out-for”: China Manufacturing PMI 16 May 2010 China is firmly back on the growth trend with PMI indices at pre-crisis level showing sustained growth in the manufacturing sector Market analysis
Dry Bulk Shipping - The haunted dry bulk sector awaits positive demand impact from China and is beaten by supply growth in record territory. 13 June 2012 The dry bulk market is under immense pressure, as the retreating weight of China as the driver of the market is extensively felt. At a time when supply growth simply breaks new mind-blowing delivery records, the demand situation is pitching in a bit too. Currently, there are reports of Chinese customers in the steel industry that are refusing to honour their contract as prices drop, and stock piles are fuller than normal at a time when steel mills take their foot off the throttle following a red-hot production period in recent months. Market analysis Dry cargo
Measures tightened to control outward remittances from China 07 February 2017 Recently, China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has tightened up measures to control outward overseas remittances with a view to curbing Chinese capital outflows. News story Ports Taxes and tariffs China
New China customs order regulating advanced manifest entering into force from 1 June 2018 07 June 2018 China Customs issued its Order (No.56) back in 21st November 2017 with a view to regulate all inbound/outbound manifest from 1st June 2018. Any violation in manifest filing may cause vessel’s delay as well as carrier’s penalty according to the “The Implementation Ordinance of Administrative Penalty of the Customs of the People's Republic of China”. News story Ports China
A full ban on open-loop scrubbers in China’s DECA 26 July 2019 On 22 July 2019 China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) issued the “Implementation Scheme of the IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap”. News story Ports Environment protection 2020 sulphur cap Scrubbers China
China conducts concentration inspection campaign on international bulk carriers 03 July 2017 The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) conducts Port State Inspection Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on international bulk carriers and bulk carriers converted from tankers. News story Ships inspections and Port State control Safety China
China fines first ship since ECAs came into force 18 January 2017 The Hebei Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) in China has recently released a case where the local regulator fined a ship that burned high sulphur content fuel. News story Environment protection sub tags Emission to sea China
China and South Korea agree on ballast water exchange rules 14 June 2019 China and South Korea have agreed on exemption of ballast water exchange requirements for International ships sailing between People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). News story Environment protection Ballast water management Ports China Korea, Republic of
