Huayuan Star back at Jiangsu Haitong to order methanol-ready bulkers
Shanghai shipowner makes another expansion move at compatriot yard
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October 2025
Chinese shipbuilders gain upper hand over South Korean rivals after Net-Zero Framework failure
Delay over regulation may slow orders for green vessels, allowing cheaper yards to benefit
Newbuilding Activity Picks up the Pace
The newbuilding market activity was quite firm over the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the newbuilding market witnessed a firm week, with 10 reported orders covering 33 firm plus 2 optional units across the dry…
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China’s soybean imports pivot south
China’s soybean supply chain took a sharp turn south in September. No U.S.-origin soybeans were discharged at Chinese ports, the first zero month since 2018, as buyers leaned heavily on Brazil and Argentina. Signal Ocean cargo flow analytics confirm U….
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BIMCO to develop standard clause addressing Chinese port fees
BIMCO has initiated the development of a clause specifically addressing the new fees introduced on 14 October 2025 for US-related ships calling at ports in China. The Chinese Ministry of Transport announced on 10 October this year that new “Special Por…
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