CONTAINER VESSEL CHARTER MARKET This week, growth in demand has been observed across all size segments in the container vessel charter market, while supply remains broadly constrained. Demand for feeder vessels remains robust, with shipowners adjusting their expectations for ~1,700 TEU vessels accordingly. Two-year charter contracts for environmentally friendly Bangkokmax-type vessels are no longer uncommon. […]
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Dec
Dec
VIETNAM’S SHIPPING FLEET RANKS 22ND GLOBALLY Over the past 30 years, Vietnam’s maritime industry has made remarkable strides, with its fleet now ranked 3rd in ASEAN and 22nd globally. The Vietnam Shipowners’ Association (VSA) has played a vital role in policy advisory, international networking, and fostering a competitive environment. Currently, Vietnam’s fleet consists of approximately […]
10
Dec
Dec
OPENING THE WAY FOR LARGE VESSELS AT CÁI MÉP PORT After the Cái Mép – Thị Vải maritime channel was upgraded, the region’s cargo throughput gradually increased. However, challenges have also grown as large vessels frequently navigate the ports. Upgrading the maritime channel infrastructure has enabled Cái Mép Port to accommodate more large vessels, significantly […]
10
Dec
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THE MOST MODERN SUPPLY SHIP IN NORTHERN VIET NAM The Bach Long Vi ship is part of a project to construct two new vessels for supply and inspection operations at the Spratly Islands and other remote offshore areas. Delivered in October 2024, the ship undertakes critical missions, including supplying food and fuel, inspecting lighthouses, protecting […]
09
Dec
Dec
EVENT: INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SHIP CLASSIFICATION & INSPECTION Ever wondered what ensures the safety of ships on their long journeys across vast oceans? Join us at the “Introduction to Global Ship Classification & Inspection” event this weekend! 🌍 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT: 🔹 Special Guest Speaker: Meet and connect with Mr. Tran Huu Ton – […]
09
Dec
Dec
MANY PORT SERVICES TO BE SUBJECT TO PRICE DECLARATION Under the new regulations, port services are defined as services provided by service enterprises, maritime transport businesses, or representatives of maritime transport businesses. These services involve charging customers fees for facilitating the transportation of goods and passengers through seaports. Services such as maritime pilotage, ship towing, […]
08
Dec
Dec
CHITTAGONG PORT SEES 13% FALL IN EXPORT CONTAINER HANDLING Port of Chittagong Handling of outbound containers at Chittagong port fell by 13% in October, compared to September, in a month that both the transport drivers and garment workers enforced repeated strikes. Data shows that in October, the prime seaport of Bangladesh handled 66,932 TEU of […]
07
Dec
Dec
IQ & EQ Challenge: Colors of the Brain Weekend Fun with Seafarer Club! 🎉 IQ & EQ CHALLENGE: COLORS OF THE BRAIN 🎉 Seafarer Club invites you to a super cool “brain showdown” and an unlimited creativity spree at this amazing event! DON’T MISS OUT on this incredibly fun experience: 🎯 Free IQ & EQ […]
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Dec
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PERU BECOMES NEW CENTER OF RIVALRY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CHINA The U.S. has moved to counter China’s investments in a mega port in Peru with the Department of State funding an initiative that will establish a sister relationship between the ports of Hueneme in California and Paita in Peru. As China’s President Xi Jinping inaugurated the […]
06
Dec
Dec
PORT OF WEIFANG BECOMES CHINA’S FIRST “CARBON-NEUTRAL” SEAPORT Weifang Port has become the first port in China to officially achieve carbon neutrality, amid a huge push to decarbonize the global shipping industry. On 15 October, the port in Shandong was certified as carbon-neutral by the China Classification Society Quality Certification Company, according to a government statement. […]
