Shipbuilding
CESA backs revival of OECD shipbuilding talks
The Community of European Shipyards’ Associations (Cesa) has supported calls for the resurgence of international shipbuilding talks at a scheduled meeting of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in July. In a statement, Ce...
2009-06-26 07:35:04
Grand China eyeing canceled contracts
Grand China Shipping says it is the right time to expand its fleet because of low prices of ships and that it is seeking to buy abandoned contracts. Grand China Shipping unit Grand China Logistics has gone into partnership with Zhoushan Jinhaiwan...
2009-06-26 07:29:32
Cancellations hit 564, estimates DNV
The latest estimate by Norwegian classification society DNV of the number of newbuilding orders cancelled puts the total at 564. DNV’s latest figure is higher than the 492 it reported in April and is less than some estimates from other sources. ...
2009-06-26 07:00:12
Samsung to build JV shipyard in Russia
According to a Russian media report on June 19th, Samsung Heavy Industries of South Korea has signed an agreement of technical cooperation with United Industrial Corporation (OPK) of Russia to construct a new shipyard in St. Petersburg. They are repo...
2009-06-26 06:21:47
Wuchang constructs new shipbuilding base
Amid the slump in shipbuilding market, Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Company embarks on the construction of a new shipbuilding base. According to local industry sources, Wuchang has recently signed an agreement with Xinzhou, Hubei Province govern...
2009-06-25 13:45:47
Glovis may order PCTCs
Glovis Co., a logistics company under the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group of South Korea, appears to be planning to order pure car / truck carrier (PCTC) newbuildings. According to local media, the company plans to place an order for two to three shi...
2009-06-25 07:36:55
IHIMU-USC merger undecided yet
IHI Corp. is ramping up the pace of its business restructuring through mergers with other companies. Following the merger with other makers regarding its bridge and floodgate operations, it has also decided to merge with JFE Engineering Corp. for its...
2009-06-25 07:33:33
Cancellations will continue
A recent report from Drewry Shipping Consultants has analyzed the current newbuilding orderbook to assess the level of vulnerability and overcapacity. Drewry has established three stages of newbuilding demand between now and 2023. The results ...
2009-06-25 06:57:55
55 new orders axed in China
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China said newbuilding contracts for 55 vessels were canceled at the country's shipbuilding industry during the first five months of this year. The ministry added stress is growing up i...
2009-06-25 06:27:30
Chinese dream of becoming shipbuilding power
A Chinese shipbuilding industry expert emphasized that government should strengthen the control of shipbuilding capacity growth to prevent excessive yard facilities and achieve growth of Chinese shipbuilding industry. He also argued the measures alre...
2009-06-24 12:35:40
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