Shipping & Marine
Hong Kong’s second quarter port cargo throughput up 9%
The port of Hong Kong handled 6.4mn container units during the same period.
Hong Kong’s second quarter port cargo throughput up 9%
The port of Hong Kong handled 6.4mn container units during the same period.
Imtech signs service and maintenance contracts for 350 Hong Kong vessels
Imtech's marine division has signed a partnership agreement for 350 vessels operated by an international shipping firm in Hong Kong.
Customs seizes over $2.2 million worth of electronic goods
The Customs and Excise Department seized over $2.2 million worth of electronic goods during a mounted a joint operation in northeast waters of Hong...
OOCL Director Henry Wong retires
The logistics company also announced promotions in its US operations.
China COSCO denies having cash flow woes
Renegotiations over unpaid bills are said to be going well.
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries inks 2 6600TEU containership deals
Accounts for 20% of total new orders of Chinese shipbuilders in 1H 2011 amid 42.5% slide in global new orders.
HK recognized as quality flag administration by USCG
Hong Kong became among the six flag administrations added this year to the Qualship 21 programme.
Oriental Overseas Container Line faces disappointing year
The Orient Overseas (International) Ltd subsidiary suffered from difficult trading conditions in the first half of the year.
Cosco Shipping to spend $12m for protection against piracy
Armed guards and other measures will be put in place in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.
China and Hong Kong to closley cooperate in hydrographics
The China Maritime Safety Administration and the Hong Kong Marine Department held a friendly meeting in Guangzhou on June 21 and 22 to forge close co...
Chu Kong Shipping Development enters management agreement with parent company
Leverages experience and expertise in management and operation of its parent company’s assets while it appoints Liu Weiqing as chairman.
Pacific Andes first half profit down 31.7% to HK$228.5mn
The company continues to pursue organic business growth and acquisition opportunities to further extend value chain.
OOCL undergoes movements in its senior management
Miranda Lou to succeed Taylor Gao as Director after the latter quitted his post.
OOCL expands its Scandinavian Express Service (SBX)
The company is committed to serve the growing Baltic markets as it increases in capacity and additional port coverage.
Construction of cruise terminal now underway
The foundation stone laying ceremony for the Cruise Terminal Building at Kai Tak today, which will berth the largest cruise vessels in the world, was...
Managing customs and trade in Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR
Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR have emerged as the economic and financial hubs of Asia, attracting scores of businesses engaged in the manufacture...
Hong Kong recorded trade deficit of $25.1bn in February 2011
This is equivalent to 9.9 per cent of the value of imports of goods.