Posted on February 4, 2012

The downturn in world trade and increased fuel costs are affecting profits and cash flow in Chinese shipping companies.

One major shipping line has handed back two chartered vessels to their owners, whilst another company halted payments on some long-term charters mid-term.  The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is expecting the foreign trade situation to be severe in 2012.

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