Shipping & Marine
Port cargo throughput falls 5.6% in Q3
Port cargo throughput falls 5.6% in Q3
Inward cargo dropped 11% whilst outward shipments rose modestly.
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Hong Kong to host Asia’s first shore power network for ships
Grid-linked infrastructure will let ships draw power from shore whilst docked.
Hong Kong water research centre opens for sustainable marine projects
The facility will stage water quality assessment and push for sustainable fisheries, amongst others.
Wag Kwong and NatPower Marine to build electric shore power network
The first projects are scheduled to launch in 2026.
Hong Kong registered ships detention rate stands at 0.69%
Its gross tonnage ranks fourth in the world.
Towngas fuels Hong Kong development towards green shipping
Green methanol memorandum signed to increase near-zero carbon bunker.
Planned US port call fees may cancel out Hong Kong refunds
The fees may have implications for Hong Kong-flagged container vessels.
Orient Overseas (International) Limited’s FY2024 profit surges 88.4% YoY
Earnings per share stood at $30.31 (US$3.90).
HK exports up 4.9% in 2024
Imports also went up by 2.6%.
Towngas and Global Energy to advance green methanol as marine fuel
They will integrate production and logistics.
Gov’t eyes enhancing HK’s port and maritime sectors
The government’s latest scheme aims to attract more shipowners to register in Hong Kong.
Royal Caribbean to double HK homeport sailings in 2025
It is expected to bring 20,000 international visitors to Hong Kong.
2024 Policy Address: Gov’t to establish Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board
It will assist in formulating policies and strategies for Hong Kong's maritime industry.
Foreign trade outlook dims amidst economic and geopolitical concerns: report
Hang Seng Bank forecasts a 2.8% market expansion for 2024.
Customs extends FTA scheme to Myanmar and Honduras
The FTA Scheme now covers cargo transshipments of 71 economies
Courage Investment's subsidiary buy Supramax vessel for $120m
A separate subsidiary is disposing the company's oldest vessel for $108m.
'HK a world-class shipping hub': Lam
He added that the government plays a vital role as a “super connector”.
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