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The shipping industry is an essential component of global trade, responsible for the transportation of goods between countries and continents. Without shipping, the global economy would not be able to function, as many of the products we rely on every day would not be available. In this article, we will explore the crucial role that the shipping industry plays in global trade and its impact on the world economy.

China Non-metal ship manufacturing industry, 2011 is valuable for those who want to invest in non-metal ship manufacturing

Techport Australia, based in Osborne, is strategically located about 15km from Adelaide's Central Business District (CBD) and about nine kilometres from Adelaide International Airport. It has state-of-the-art ship building facilities and is a hub for the naval industry. It is managed by Defence SA, on behalf of the South Australian Government.

Jamaran is the first indigenously built Mowj Class multi-purpose guided missile frigate of the Imperial Iranian Navy. Currently being built by the Marine Industries Group of Defense Industries Organization (DIO), the vessels are locally referred to as destroyers. The keel for the first vessel, Jamaran, was laid down in 2006.

Shipping PR firm Jeanius Consulting picked up Marketme's #SmartSocial award earlier this year for its innovative use of social media. Managing director, Jean Winfield, discusses the best way for shipping firms to improve their social media strategies, why numbers aren't everything and the reasons the industry has lagged behind.

The cruise industry is going through a renaissance as operators try to capture new markets and escape dated cruise clichés such as deck games and discos. A new range of cruise concepts has something for all tastes, whether dressing up as your favourite Lord of the Rings character, head-banging to heavy metal or learning to Foxtrot.

MT 6024 is a multi-purpose subsea diving support and construction vessel (DSCV) being built for Thailand-based Mermaid Offshore Services, a subsidiary of the Mermaid Maritime Public Company. The vessel is being built by China Merchants Industry Holdings (CMHI) in China, with construction of the DSCV commencing in January; delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the third quarter of 2016.