News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * Changhong shipyard bags order for feeder boxship * China yards see new orders slump 75% in first two months of 2016 * Korean shipyard union decide joint struggle * Korea holds workshop for industry strategy * Newbuilding activity grinds to a halt Shipping News: * China’s coastal coal freights stop moving up in week to March 29

News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * CMHI Jiangsu wins first VLOC * CMES-VALE ink affreightment deal * CSSC invests in affiliate yard * DSME made loss for three consecutive years Shipping News: * Dry bulk shipping fleet will grow by 1.3% during 2016 * Asian VLCC freight rate drops 39% on week on muted demand Steel News: * Shanghai rebar futures slide from 9-

News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * Jiangdong clinches bulker deal * HHIC creditors agree to joint management * SPP creditors sign MOU with buyer * HHI Group splits off two affiliates * DSME corrects losses in 2013-2015 Shipping News: * Hanjin Shipping to offload assets to cut debt * Hyundai Merchant Marine strives to cut charter fees to stay afloat Steel N

News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * KDB to assist large containerships * HHI develops world’s first flame-retarding insulation * Korea's 1st FRU completes gas trial   * NB deliveries up in Jan-Feb * Sasebo wins Greek Aframaxes   Shipping News: * COSCO International says overall performance remains stable; Dividend payout ratio increases to 73% * Dry bu

News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * DACKS installs gantry cranes * Rosneft signs Chinese suppliers for Zvezda * STX-KOMERI ink MOU for FGSS utilization * HMD vows to make further efforts * KR achieves entry into Chinese market Shipping News: * Vale-COSCO ink iron ore transportation deal * Tanker market on moderate pace Steel News: * Iron ore, steel stret