Analysts say talks are a form of controlled signalling to avoid escalation

Cosco Shipping Holdings reported a steep profit decline for 2025 as falling freight rates and geopolitical tensions weighed on earnings, with the group warning of a more uncertain and capacity tight market ahead

Chinese shipowners caught between Tehran’s overtures and Washington’s convoy coalition

More shipowners are testing whether a Chinese identity can buy safe passage through Hormuz — but China’s biggest players aren’t convinced yet

Hengli’s rapid expansion and hefty orderbook, amid China’s shipbuilding upcycle, are intensifying the scramble for skilled labour

Global shipping sees nuclear propulsion as a future trend, although widespread adoption remains many years away