All China articles
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NewsSTS Crane Truce Hopes
There are hopes that President Trump’s recent meeting with Xi Jinping of China could see a pause in tariffs on imports of ship-to-shore cranes and chassis manufactured in China and arriving at US ports.
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NewsTariffs prompt new markets
High tariffs imposed by the USA represent a troubling scenario for Brazilian exporters but they also provide impetus to consolidate trading other trading relationships, such as with China, and to seek out new markets. Rob Ward reviews the news and trend lines
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NewsDrewry Warns Of Potential Hutch’ Deal Consequences
In its recent webinar looking at the future prospects of the port and terminal container market, Drewry also considered the impact of the TIL-BlackRock bid to acquire MSC’s non-Chinese assets – a deal encompassing 43 terminals, with 199 berths in 23 countries.
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NewsTurbulent times ahead
Looking to the future, industry consultants Drewry identify a turbulent container port market presenting challenges at every critical level. Felicity Landon Reports
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News“Things are falling apart”
Global trade is faced with the challenges of economic policy, creating uncertainty and volatility. We are facing a policy induced recession, if not altered it will lead to a depression.
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NewsGo it alone approach: What price durability?
The risk of Chinese dominance in maritime, logistics and shipbuilding is real. The Chinese reaction to the intended sale of the CK Hutchison terminals demonstrates China’s geo-political interests in ports. In that sense, the conclusions in the report of the U.S. Trade Representative do not come as a surprise. Previous US policy statements and initiatives, some in partnership with the EU and the G20, also aimed to counter the risk of Chinese dominance.
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NewsUS port fees on China could top US$23bn
US port fees on Chinese vessels could cost US$23bn annually, disrupting global trade and supply chains
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NewsUS west coast continues its green fuel progress
The Port of Long Beach is continuing its progress forward in the transition to alternative fuels
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News(Smart) business as usual
A J Keyes runs the rule over China’s recent container terminal performance – volumes, automation/investment in Smart Ports – and assesses what lies ahead
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NewsDissolution of the existing world trade order
The world trading system is in transformation and promises to bring changes to the flow of goods traded internationally. The results may be more disruptive than anticipated.
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NewsShort on facts
Mike Mundy considers Trump’s assertion that the Panama Canal is in Chinese ownership is ill-informed and does not justify the resulting attack on Hutchison PPC
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NewsOffshore opportunities build
Service providers must step up with integrated support in response to a surge of offshore energy projects throughout the Asia-Pacific region. So says Herman Jorgensen, GAC Malaysia’s Managing Director.
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NewsProject Pipeline Builds
Phoebe Davison looks at the consulting engineering sector and asks key players about their recent projects and innovations
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NewsThe critical need for safety preparedness
Ningbo Port’s recent vessel explosion should serve as a warning and lessons can be learned
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NewsDry bulk trades: what prospects?
The consensus of opinion is that 2024 will not follow in the footsteps of 2023 and see a widespread continuation of growth in global dry bulk trades. The China factor is a big influence in this respect.
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NewsKuwait-China Port Engagement
Kuwait is seeking to revive plans to develop a port to act as a major hub for the northern end of the Arabian Gulf.
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NewsUAE and China strengthen ties
DP World and Zhejiang Seaport Group have teamed up to strengthen port logistics and shipping routes between UAE and China
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NewsBiden targets tariffs on Chinese built ship-to-shore cranes
US President, Joe Biden has confirmed plans to impose tariffs of 25% on a wide range of goods manufactured in China during 2024, including ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, computer chips and medical products.
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NewsDemand to head south?
China is at the centre of world dry bulk demand and plays a dominant role in the coal and iron ore trades. Both the steam coal and coking coal sectors are facing major uncertainties. Andrew Penfold takes a look…
