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In the first quarter of 2026, my country's imports and exports to countries that jointly built the "Belt and Road" exceeded 6 trillion billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.2 percent, accounting for more than half of the overall foreign trade. The three-dimensional interconnection network has achieved remarkable results, and water transportation, highway, aviation and railway transportation have all achieved rapid growth. Among them, the new land and sea channel in the west, the China Europe train and the "air Silk Road" and other logistics channels have been operated efficiently, which has effectively promoted the development of foreign trade in the central and western regions, and maintained a strong growth momentum in the import and export of neighboring countries.
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Weekly analysis of global and Chinese corn markets: prices fell due to bearish USDA data, smooth planting, and lower oil prices. China's spot market weakened while futures showed volatility amid policy shifts.
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On April 8, Wanzhou's first five-star Three Gorges cruise ship "Heavy Ship · Yangtze River Yunfan" began trial sailing in Chongqing Port. It is planned to officially put into operation on the Chongqing-Yichang route on April 18. The cruise ship was built with an investment of 0.2 billion yuan, with the design concept of "safety, green, comfort and intelligence". It has a total length of nearly 150 meters and a full load of 650 people. It has obtained the "Green Ship -2" certification of China Classification Society. The cruise ship integrates the cultural elements and modern facilities of the Three Gorges, and is equipped with multiple room types and characteristic services. It aims to improve the tourism quality of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River and promote the construction of a water tourism distribution center in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River in Wanzhou.
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On April 8, 2026, the Pan-coastal Shipping Ecological High-quality Development Exchange Conference was successfully held in Cangzhou. The conference was co-sponsored by the Cangzhou Municipal Government and the Bulk Cargo Transportation Professional Committee of the China Shipowners Association. With the theme of "The Sea and the Wave Voyage", it brought together about 360 guests from politics, enterprises, and research. The conference focused on hot topics such as land-sea convergence of commodities, smart green ports and digital transformation of shipping, with the aim of discussing high-quality development plans for shipping, promoting the integration of port, industry and city, and providing intellectual support and cooperation platform for the optimization and upgrading of regional shipping ecology.
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Analysis of China's hog market divergence: futures hit record lows while A-share pig stocks rally. Explores pig cycle dynamics, capacity reduction pressures, and policy impacts on future prices.
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According to data from the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, the total revenue of China's logistics industry in the first two months of this year reached 2 trillion billion yuan, an increase of 5.2 percent over the same period last year, making a steady start. The average prosperity index of the logistics industry was 49.4, and the industry recovered steadily. Supply chain contract orders of key logistics enterprises increased by 21%, multimodal transport became a bright spot, the Yangtze River Delta railway sea-rail intermodal transport volume increased by 23%, and the China-Europe train volume increased by 31.7. With the promotion of the construction of a unified national market, the logistics industry is expected to continue to make steady progress.
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Analysis of China's pork market surge amid government reserve purchases. Covers live hog price trends, overcapacity issues, 2026 outlook, and investment opportunities in low-cost producers.
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The first approved water transport port project during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period in Zhejiang Province-Zhoushan Xintai West Bailian Green Marine Manufacturing and Operation Base Wharf, was temporarily opened and approved by the Ministry of Transport in March, and on April 1 Welcome the first foreign maintenance ship. The wharf is a 80000-ton offshore supporting wharf with two berths, which is an important infrastructure for Zhoushan ship repair industry. In order to solve the dilemma of backlog of orders and idle docks, Zhoushan Port and Shipping Administration has actively strived for the "temporary opening" policy. Through the establishment of special classes, assistance in rectification and upward coordination, it has efficiently promoted the approval process, helped the docks to be put into operation ahead of schedule, and enhanced Zhoushan's marine engineering maintenance support capability and industrial competitiveness.
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With methionine prices soaring over 100% in 2026, explore 4 proven feed alternatives - betaine, MHA, coated methionine & choline - for reducing formula costs while maintaining animal performance.
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Indonesia's palm oil exports rose 4.42% in Feb 2026 to 2.376M tons. China demand surged 34.8%, EU grew 15.6%, while India imports fell 19.6% amid high prices.
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The Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China recently issued the "Technical Specifications for Online Monitoring of Marine Dumping", which is planned to be implemented on January 1, 2027, aiming to strengthen off-site supervision of marine dumping activities. The specification defines the functional performance requirements of monitoring equipment, which can record key data such as ship trajectory, dumping time and video images in real time, and requires the equipment to be networked with the national marine dumping supervision and management system to realize dynamic monitoring of the whole process. The move will enhance regulatory effectiveness, regulate dumping behavior and protect the marine environment.
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According to British shipping media reports, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has implemented a "control system" in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring passing ships to submit complete documents, obtain passage codes, and pass through designated waterways under Iraqi escort. Since March 13, 26 ships have passed through the system. The system, which involves document review, sanctions screening and geopolitical assessment, currently gives priority to oil carriers. However, most shipping companies are on the sidelines because of concerns about U.S. secondary sanctions. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that ships of non-hostile countries that meet the conditions can pass safely after coordination.
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Malaysia's palm oil exports surged 38.4% in March 1-25, driven by strong demand from China and India. RBD palm oil shipments jumped 150%, signaling a robust market recovery.
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Ni Zhen, chairman of China Energy Construction Group, said at the Boao Forum for Asia that after family commercial vehicles, the electric replacement of road freight vehicles during the "Tenth Five-Year Plan" period will usher in greater development. Road freight vehicles currently account for nearly 70% of traffic emissions, and electrification can reduce energy operating costs by 8%-15%. Shipping electrification is expected to be in its infancy over the same period due to economic obstacles, highlighting the key role of energy integration for a green future.
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On March 25, the China Shipbuilding Industry Association and the Taizhou Municipal People's Government signed a strategic cooperation agreement, aiming to jointly promote the high-end, intelligent and green development of Taizhou's high-tech shipbuilding and offshore equipment industry, and consolidate the "Tongtaiyang" The foundation of the national advanced manufacturing cluster will help the construction of a maritime power. The two parties will deepen cooperation in the creation of innovation platforms, market resource docking, international influence enhancement, and talent training to inject new momentum into the upgrading of Taizhou's shipbuilding and marine industry.
