Maritime Industry Briefing: Greener Inland Shipping, CMA Shipping News Highlights

## Greener Inland Shipping on China's Yangtze River China Merchants Group, one of the country's largest conglomerates, is making strides towards a more sustainable inland shipping fleet. According to a report from Splash247, the company's subsidiary Changhang Freight (Zhoushan) has contracted two new LNG-powered bulk carriers from domestic shipbuilder Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry. The 20,000 DWT newbuildings will operate along the Yangtze River, China's vital inland waterway. This move aligns with the government's push to decarbonize the country's logistics sector, including its extensive network of inland ports and shipping routes. 'Greening' the Yangtze fleet is a significant step, as the river accounts for a substantial portion of China's domestic freight movements. LNG-fueled vessels offer reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants compared to traditional marine diesel engines. ## CMA Shipping 2023 to Feature Daily Maritime News Briefings In other news, Seatrade Maritime News has announced that it will provide a twice-daily news briefing service at the upcoming CMA Shipping 2023 conference, reports Seatrade Maritime. This decision comes in response to the rapidly escalating geopolitical tensions and operational disruptions impacting the global maritime industry. The Seatrade Maritime News editorial team will deliver concise updates on the latest developments to help conference attendees stay informed. CMA Shipping is one of the industry's premier events, attracting shipowners, operators, and other key stakeholders from around the world. By offering this news service, Seatrade Maritime aims to provide valuable real-time insights to the conference's participants. The twice-daily briefings will cover a range of topics, including market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies - ensuring that attendees have access to the most relevant and timely information during the event.