‘Make Ships Great Again’ Fails to Buoy Ailing US Industry
Proposed U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels face criticism as analysts warn of consumer price hikes and limited impact on domestic shipbuilding revival.
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Can US Shipbuilding Rebound With New Fines on Chinese Vessels?
US proposal to fine Chinese ships up to $1.5 million per port call sparks debate over reviving America’s struggling shipbuilding industry and global trade implications.
Chinese Shipyard Delivers First Vessel of 2025: 114,000-Tonne Oil Tanker ‘Seascout’
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation has delivered the ‘Seascout,’ a 114,000-tonne oil tanker, marking the first new vessel delivery of 2025 from Chinese shipyards to a Greek shipping company.
World’s Largest Self-Propelled Deck Ship “Panzhou 8” Sets Sail for Trial Voyage
The world’s largest self-propelled deck ship, “Panzhou 8,” embarked on a successful trial voyage from Hong Kong to the waters east of Shanghai, marking a significant milestone in maritime engineering.
Chinese Shipbuilder Waigaoqiao Achieves Historic 100 Million Tonne Delivery Milestone
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. becomes the first shipbuilder in China to deliver products with a combined carrying capacity of over 100 million tonnes.
China Names Second Homegrown Cruise Ship ‘Adora Flora City’
China’s second homegrown cruise ship, ‘Adora Flora City,’ named after Guangzhou’s ‘Flower City,’ will set sail internationally from its homeport in 2026, enhancing trade and tourism opportunities.
China’s Marine Economy Grows 5.6% in H1, Surpassing Overall Growth
China’s marine economy grew by 5.6% in the first half of the year, reaching 4.9 trillion yuan, outpacing overall economic growth, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
CCPIT Calls on U.S. to End Section 301 Probe into China’s Maritime and Shipbuilding Sectors
The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade urges the U.S. to halt its Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors, advocating for a return to multilateral trade rules.
U.S. Launches Section 301 Investigation into China’s Shipbuilding Industry
The U.S. has launched a Section 301 investigation into China’s shipbuilding sector, citing concerns over unfair trade practices. Analysts suggest innovation drives China’s competitiveness, not unfair subsidies.
Adora Magic City: China’s First Home-Built Large Cruise Ship Begins Trial Voyage
The Adora Magic City, China’s first home-built large cruise ship, set sail from Shanghai on its first trial voyage, signifying a giant leap for China’s cruise industry and maritime tourism sector.