China remains world’s top shipbuilder in 2025 as US pressure dents new orders

China remains world’s top shipbuilder in 2025 as US pressure dents new orders

  • January 9, 2026

China maintained its position as the world’s largest shipbuilding nation in 2025, but the sector faced its first significant setback in years as geopolitical tensions and market uncertainty triggered a sharp decline in new vessel orders. Chinese shipyards secured 35.4 million compensated gross

China suspends port fees on US-linked ships for one year amid trade thaw

China suspends port fees on US-linked ships for one year amid trade thaw

  • November 10, 2025

China has announced a temporary suspension of port fees on ships linked to the United States, a move seen as a gesture aimed at easing trade tensions and fostering greater maritime cooperation between the world’s two largest economies. The one-year suspension, which takes