Shipping & Marine
Hapag-Lloyd adopts IQAX’s electronic lading billing technology
The move is seen to hasten the transition towards 100% paperless billing by 2030.
Hapag-Lloyd adopts IQAX’s electronic lading billing technology
The move is seen to hasten the transition towards 100% paperless billing by 2030.
Hong Kong falls out of top 10 container ports for the first time
The city saw a 14.1% YoY decrease in container traffic last year.
Transhipment scheme extended for Mainland-Singapore cargo
The old scheme covered the cargo of 67 economies under 19 trade agreements.
OOIL profit drops to $10.7m in 2023
Group revenue for the year stood at $60.25m.
New cargo clearance scheme launched in HK, Macau, Guangdong
Real-time monitoring of the cargo was conducted by customs in all three locations using e-locks and GPS technology.
Cargo output for 2023 decreased in most segments, C&SD
Vessel arrivals saw significant increases in 2023.
Gov’t to set up a 'digital identity of enterprises' platform
The cost for its establishment will be about $300m.
Towngas supports govt's green initiatives in Budget speech
Amongst the measures is the promotion of green methanol bunkering for vessels.
Hong Kong proposes changes to shipping regulations
The proposal will undergo Legislative Council review on 28 February.
Hong Kong eyes late 2024 to early 2025 for LNG bunkering
Transport Minister Lam Sai-hung noted, however, that supply remains a challenge.
Hong Kong draws on Singapore for modern, green port development
Smart logistics is an area of collaboration Hong Kong intends to push with Singapore.
Gov’t launches action plan for maritime and port sustainability
The plan will focus on four areas.
HK Express adds 2 new connections to its 'Air + Ferry Pass' service
The new connections commenced operations on 22 December 2023.
Hong Kong legal seas brace for influx of maritime lawyers
Hill Dickinson is amongst the firms that have recently begun expanding its global maritime practices.
Hong Kong needs to act to keep its global maritime hub status afloat
As of 2023, Hong Kong maintains a 2.4% share of the world fleet in terms of vessel numbers.
Sustainable fuels not a silver bullet for shipping decarbonisation – experts
The shipping industry can only achieve a 2.8% emission reduction, even if it uses 54% of the world’s renewable energy.
6 in 10 transport and logistics players report environmental requirement gaps with clients
The environmental requirement gap between players and clients is 12%.