1. Asian shipping seeks solutions amid geopolitical change
As globalisation retrenches, shipping companies in Asia are eyeing shortsea shipping and logistics services.
2. China's global infrastructure project under strain
Beijing is preparing to host the world in a Belt and Road forum but faces a series of clashes and setbacks.
3. Chinese lessors seek to refine their business models in shipping
Developments in ship finance have put shipowners on notice that China wants more for its money.
4. Chinese outpost in Sri Lanka gets India cargo boost
The greenfield port of Hambantota presents shifting geopolitical influences on the Belt and Road Initiative.
5. South Asian shiprecyclers say greener initiatives mean more expensive recycling
Shiprecyclers in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are willing to upgrade their facilities but think shipowners should be willing to accept lower rates.
6. South Asian shiprecyclers take EU compliance in stride
Yards say getting on list of approved facilities would be symbolically important but is not financially essential.
7. Yards counter tough shipbuilding market with consolidation
Merger between Hyundai Heavy Industries and DSME is yet another example of industry consolidation amid limited newbuilding demand.
8. HHI-DSME merger draws praise at home but criticism beyond the peninsula
The merger between two South Korean shipbuilding giants are not well received by foreign rivals.
9. Singapore yards to benefit from HHI-DSME integration
Keppel Offshore & Marine and Sembcorp Marine can grab market share as their South Korean rival needs to focus on integration.
10. Singapore’s offshore players bank on white knights
Listed players have laid up their offshore support vessels after being shunned by banks in wake of market slump.
11. How Abenomics could trump the rise of US protectionism
Sino-US tensions have hit Japan's Big Three shipowners — but Tokyo's global ambitions could grow seaborne trade.
