China

China Overtook the US as World’s Largest Crude Oil Importer in ۲۰۱۷

China surpassed the United States in annual gross crude oil imports in ۲۰۱۷, importing ۸.۴ million barrels per day…

Xinjiang coal railway inaugurated

CHINA: The ۴۳۵ km Hongnao Railway in the Xinjiang region was formally opened to traffic on January ۱.

SF Airlines adds freighter ۵۰ and launches Bangkok route

On December ۲۱ Chinese express carrier SF Airlines added its fiftieth freighter, shortly after adding number ۴۹.

Cargo Vessel Sinks after Colliding with CMA CGM Norma

Chinese-flagged general cargo vessel YuSheng ۳۶۶ sank following a collision with Post Panamax containership CMA CGM…

China to ban imports of waste foreign vessels for ship recycling

China will ban imports of waste foreign vessels to protect the environment, China Daily reported on Dec ۲۴.

China to remove some import, export tariffs including alternative feed meals

China plans to remove import and export tariffs in ۲۰۱۹ on a range of goods, including import taxes on alternative…

China focuses on improving maritime transportation of LNG

The Chinese Ministry of Transport issued a notice to ensure the safety and security of maritime transportation of LNG.…

Afghanistan connects Central Asia to West Asia and Europe

The recent TIR operation from Iran to Tajikistan highlights Afghanistan’s role as a critical TIR transit country,…

A sneak peek at Beijing&#۰۳۹;s new airport

China is poised to overtake the United States as the world&#۰۳۹;s biggest air travel market by ۲۰۲۲ -- and it&#۰۳۹;s little…

US exports to China reduced by ۹۶%

As we are now two months into the US soybeans trading year, the trade war between US and China is making its impact…