Hong Kong Maritime Hub

The Port of Rotterdam’s largest inbound container corridor originates in China, forming the backbone of Europe’s consumer, manufacturing and technology supply chains. As global volatility intensifies, safeguarding this flow has …

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan attended the 2026 North Bund Forum in Shanghai yesterday (October 20), where she signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a “brother …

The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) hosted its 1st Anniversary Celebration yesterday (20 October) at its headquarters in Hong Kong. John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative …

The Port of Hong Kong witnessed year-on-year monthly throughput growth in September, the second month in a row. Hong Kong continues to play its role as a catch-up port amid …

Decarbonisation, digitalisation, shifting patterns of global trade and an increasing level of influence from Asia are continuing to reshape the shipping, logistics and trading sectors. With this year’s WISTA International …

Hong Kong’s role in connecting global maritime trade, will be a key topic for discussion at WISTA International’s AGM & Conference in Kuala Lumpur on 28-30 October 2026. With its …

Under the theme “Trusted Resilience Powering Global Maritime Trade,” the 10th anniversary edition will bring together shipowners, financiers, legal experts and other industry leaders this November to address trade realignments, …

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive in Council made six Orders under the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) on October 6, 2026, to implement respectively the Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements …

From an early feasibility study and risk-based design to newbuilding supervision, crew readiness and technical management, Anglo-Eastern drew on its extensive expertise to support the development of Mineral Europa, the …

Modern Terminals and CLPe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop an electrification roadmap and explore low-carbon solutions for container port operations of Modern Terminals in Hong …

The Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM), in partnership with the Department of Chinese and History at the City University of Hong Kong, will co-organise the “2026 International Symposium on Chinese …

Following a strategic cooperation agreement signed with BIMCO last year, the Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping (HKCoS) gathered a team of Hong Kong and Mainland experts to translate GENCON 2022. …

“To improve the structure of its regional headquarters,” Ocean Network Express said it will establish a new Asia Pacific Regional headquarters (RHQ) in Singapore, consolidating its East Asia and South …

Devised for companies, institutions and organisations that champion WISTA’s mission but are ineligible to join via a National WISTA Association (NWA), the category offers a new opportunity to support the …

Fleet Management is illuminating Anchor Plaza in Hong Kong in blue this World Maritime Day, in partnership with the Hong Kong Maritime Museum. The initiative joins the International Maritime Organization’s …

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) yesterday (23 September) launched a Crew Wellbeing Checklist for Hull & Machinery insurers. Often seen as a welfare issue, IUMI argues it is …

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee delivered a keynote speech to delegates at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International Convention 2026, held in Hong Kong yesterday (22 September). …

Hong Kong’s energy joint venture Wah Kwong NatPower has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises to explore the electrification of piers, vessels and supporting energy infrastructure …

Global marine insurance premium income increased by 5.5% in 2025 to US$42.6bn, according to the latest market analysis from the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), presented Monday (21 September) …

The Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB) yesterday (16 September) welcomed measures to promote the development of the maritime and port industries set out in Hong Kong’s First …

The Port of Hong Kong’s status as a catch-up port was on full display during August as port congestion at other Asian ports, particularly Shanghai and Ningbo, and the addition …

The Hong Kong Shipowners Association today issued a press release expressing its grief at the passing of The Honourable Tung Chee-hwa GBM, who died on 8 September. “Mr Tung’s connection …

Hong Kong’s blockchain platform, Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), has announced the appointment of BIMCO to its board. The appointment builds on a collaboration between GSBN and BIMCO to support …

The Government on Tuesday (September 1) announced the first batch of three preapproved information technology (IT) onboarding solutions under the Future Innovative Logistics Acceleration Scheme (FILAS). Eligible third-party logistics service …

Hong Kong’s Wah Kwong NatPower Limited (“WK NatPower”) and Jiangsu Port Group Investment Management Co Ltd (“Jiangsu Port Investment”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jiangsu Port Group, recently signed a …

Hong Kong dry bulk specialist Cetus Maritime is thought to be in talks with Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping to purchase a baker’s dozen of vessels in a cash and shares …

Hong Kong-registered Sea Legend Line has begun weekly sailings along Russia’s Northern Sea Route as the 1,740 teu Dubai Tower set sail from Ningbo-Zhoushan on 15 August. The service comprises …

After two months of positive box throughput growth (May/June) the Port of Hong Kong saw container numbers drop again in July. Total box throughput in July was 1,088m teu reflecting …

Government looks for interest in logistics cluster in Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area Government

The Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB), with the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), yesterday (August 13) invited the market to submit expressions of interest for the development of selected …

International law firm HFW’s latest report on maritime arbitration (Maritime Arbitration in Numbers) estimates that the Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group (HKMAG) maintained its through 2024/2025, reporting 144 appointments in …

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has announced the nomination of Sean M. Dalton as the next President of IUMI. Mr Dalton is the sole nominee for the position …

Senior members of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) convened a press conference yesterday (4 August) to outline recommendations to Government to enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international maritime …

In the words of an adage, it takes more than one swallow to make a summer. On that basis, perhaps summer has arrived at the Port of Hong Kong. After …

BIMCO says global grain shipments have increased 13% y/y so far this year. Specifically, grain shipments to China have jumped 15% y/y, supported by stronger soya bean, sorghum and barley …

KLN Logistics Group Limited has announced that its healthcare subsidiary, KLN Medical Limited, has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Advantech Co Ltd, a global leader in IoT …

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, had an online bilateral meeting yesterday (July 13) with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy of …

Marking it’s 50th anniversary and completing expansion plans in Hong Kong on Friday (July 10) amounted to quite the occasion for global logistics provider DSV. So much so that Invest …

It will probably not come as a surprise to Hong Kong’s maritime community that Hong Kong has once again held the fourth place in the International Shipping Centre Development index, …

Wah Kwong subsidiary, Venture Energy has facilitated the supply of 1,000 tonnes of green methanol by the bunkering barge Da Qing 268 to a RoRo vessel CM Shenzhen belonging to …

To mark the International Day of the Seafarer, Fleet Management Limited (Fleet Management) has called for greater global recognition of the “silent professionals” keeping global supply chains moving, alongside the …

Carbon capture as a verifiable and viable means of reducing emissions took a leap forward with the announcement that IMO has offered in principle support to proposals made by Shanghai …

Statistics released by insurance giant Allianz reveal the full-blown disaster of incidents of containerships ablaze more than 20 times a year, largely due to misdeclared cargos. “Misdeclared and undeclared dangerous …

It is a complaint often made by the shipping industry that regulators are too slow to introduce guidance or regulation. While the latest brace of green fuel incentives introduced by …

The Board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) yesterday (22 June) unanimously elected John Denholm CBE as Chairman of the Board. The decision was made by the ICS Board …

Maritime charity Sailors’ Society has unveiled a partnership with P&I insurer NorthStandard to roll out its Sea Mate training to the P&I club’s Members. The partnership prompts a dramatic increase …

The Port of Hong Kong recorded an increase in container throughput in May: the first time for over a year. Total throughput at the port in May was 1.118m teu, …

The shipping industry has offered an ambiguous reaction to the announcement of a peace agreement between the US and Iran. The International Chamber of Shipping Secretary General Thomas Kazakos broadly …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the appointment of Dr Jeffrey Guo as senior vice president, Asia Pacific, and Maciej Lepicki as vice president, Greater China, effective June …

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to China, Koula Sophianou, on Friday (12 June) signed on behalf of …