Peter Guo
Based in Hong Kong, Peter joined us in 2026 as a reporter covering the maritime industry in Greater China.
Previously, he was an associate producer for NBC News, with a focus on US-China trade relations and regional stability in Asia.
Peter is also a certified, award-winning translator. He enjoys stand-up comedy, daydreaming and hiking in his leisure time.
Latest From Peter Guo
Panama hails collapse in Chinese ship detentions as relations thaw
Detentions have returned to normal levels as Beijing and Panama move to renew their maritime agreement despite unresolved tensions over two Panama Canal ports
Cosco continues newbuilding binge with order for eight project cargo carriers
The $387m order aims to meet rising shipping demand from China’s booming wind turbine exports
China Merchants plans 25-year Simandou iron ore deal amid stronger capesize rate outlook
Longer ore voyages from Simandou are expected to tie up more capesizes and increase tonne-mile demand
Blank sailings settle at higher baseline in 1H26
Sea-Intelligence said the addition of new tonnage has not translated linearly into available space for the market
Rates surge on some tanker routes amid renewed Hormuz risk
Tanker rates surge on Middle East risks as owners accelerate newbuilding orders and asset values climb
India warns shipowners: keep seafarers out of Hormuz
India has directed ship owners, ship managers and recruitment agencies to stop deploying the country’s seafarers on vessels going through the Strait of Hormuz, but adherence by shadow fleet operators could be a challenge, given their tendency to flout conventional practices