Shipping & Marine
Collaboration is key for Hong Kong port operations
Collaboration is key for Hong Kong port operations
Hong Kong ports have benefited greatly from the region’s thriving trade activity in recent years. But now, the irregular economic ups and downs of...
Shenzhen wants Hong Kong to co-finance a US$45 logistics centre
But this project may potentially steal more of Hong Kong's shipping business and give it to Shenzhen.
Great Harvest first half profit down to US$1.3mn
Dip in performance prompted the group to pursue conservative growth principle and prudent business strategy to capture market opportunities.
Government seizes almost $7m worth of smuggled goods
Two river trade vessels destined for Thailand and Kenya just got busted.
Counterfeit rice seized
Hong Kong Customs seized 81 bags of rice bearing forged trademarks and with a total value of about $28,350 in an anti-counterfeit goods operation.
Lobster-smugglers stopped by Customs and Marine Police
The Hong Kong Customs and the Marine Police seized 373.5 kilograms of lobsters and a light goods vehicle during a joint operation against sea...
COSCO Pacific Limited 3Q profit down 5.5%
The company’s profit for the three months ended 30 September 2011 was less than US$95m.
Francis Liu Hon-por appointed as new Director of Marine
He’s new role will take effect on November 2.
OOCL and Freightliner renew contract for another ten years
Freightliner’s UK network and overnight services allow OOCL to provide customers access to the UK hinterland.
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.
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