China’s ‘Zero Tax’ policy on coal import extended

Do you have vessels in China?  Click through the below reports from our teams on the ground. These key reports come directly from our partner, the largest, non-state-owned shipping agency in China, Oceanfavor Group.

Port congestion report, China (19 April 2023)

The latest information on congestion in Chinese ports.  Per port information for your grains, iron ore, coal and crude oil vessels. This report gives you waiting times, vessels at anchorage and our outlook for future congestion.

View the detailed report for major Chinese ports

➡️ Grains, iron ore and coal

➡️ Crude oil

Detailed China report (14 April 2023)

• China’s ‘Zero Tax’ policy on coal import has been extended. To stabilise the coal supply, the Tax and Tariff Commission of the State Council announced in late March that from the 1st of April 2023 to the 31st of December 2023, imported coal will remain tax-free.

• Import of Livestock From New Zealand Kicks Off in Jinzhou.  The first shipment of live cattle will arrive in Jinzhou, North China by the end of May 2023. The shipment will contain 3,800 head of cattle, indicating the “0” breakthrough of livestock imports in the port and enlarging the business outreach of the port.

• Underwater Hull Inspection and Cleaning with Robots. Thanks to the development of new AI technology, robots have been introduced and used in underwater vessel hull inspections and cleaning. Using robots is safer, saves time and is more cost-efficient than using traditional manual methods (divers).  In addition, crucially, robots can do the job in muddy waters and in adverse sea conditions. Oceanfavor’s Shanghai office has successfully arranged inspections and cleaning for several vessels this year with robots.

• For the full report of 14th April 2023, covering all major Chinese shipping updates, including anchorage updates, berth trials and quarantine measures, click here

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