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Price war as carriers compete for cargo driving down container spot rates

"Container spot freight rates on the major east-west liner trades experienced another week of declin...

by The Loadstar

MSC books up to eight megamaxes at Changhong International

"Gianluigi Aponte’s Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has returned to Zhoushan Changhong International...

by The Loadstar

Maersk Saltoro delay may mean multi-million dollar claims for cherry shippers

"Chile’s cherry exporters could be looking at multi-million dollar losses after their shipments on t...

by The Loadstar

Cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam slightly decreased in 2024

The following release was published by Port of Rotterdam:

Throughput in the port of Rotterdam d...

by Port of Rotterdam

Port of Los Angeles Starts 2025 With Record January

The following release was published by Port of Los Angeles:

The Port of Los Angeles began 2025...

by Port of Los Angeles

Jebel Ali records highest cargo volumes since 2015

"DP World has announced a rise in cargo throughput at its Jebel Ali Port in 2024, reaching volumes n...

by Seatrade Maritime News

China’s first 16,000 TEU Methanol-dual fuel container ship officially named

The following release was published by COSCO:

COSCO SHIPPING YANGPU was named in Yangzhou, anot...

by COSCO

PIL receives delivery of its third 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel

The following release was published by PIL:

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has received deli...

by PIL

CMA CGM rolls out 2 more transit options through Houthi controlled waters

CMA CGM [announced](https://app.eesea.com/news/cma-cgm-to-strengthen-its-bigex-lines-network-connect...

by Destine Ozuygur

SC Ports Welcomes Largest Vessel to Call Port of Charleston

The following release was published by SC Ports:

SC Ports proudly welcomed the OOCL Iris to the...

by SC Ports

HHLA closes 2024 financial year with positive growth in revenue and earnings

The following release was published by HHLA:

  • Group revenue increased by 10.5 percent to € 1,5...
by HHLA

MSC moves into Nador West Med, as TiL takes minority stake in box terminal

"MSC has become the latest carrier to seek to expand its west Mediterranean port capacity after stat...

by The Loadstar

China/Vietnam JV launches container shipping service to link with India

Linerlytica’s Tan Hua Joo told The Loadstar: “India and Vietnam are 2 of the fastest growing regions...

by The Loadstar

Grimaldi fleet hit by sixth fire since 2019

"A conro Grande Brasile caught fire in the English Channel yesterday, adding to a series of five sim...

by Splash 24/7

Challenging common concepts of congestion

Congestion may appear to be a straightforward issue, but approaching it as a two-dimensional measure...

by Destine Ozuygur

CMA CGM to strengthen its BIGEX Lines Network connecting the Indian Subcontinent, Gulf & Red Sea

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of it...

by CMA CGM

12-vessel deal sets up Bangladesh Shipping for relaunch into box sector

"Bangladesh Shipping Corp(BSC) is set to buy 12 containerships, ranging from 2,500 to 3,000 teu, as...

by The Loadstar

MSC, Maersk and CMA CGM invited to join India’s ambitious shipyard project

"The world’s three largest containerlines have set their sights on India as the country readies mass...

by Splash247

Supersized MSC well placed in new liner constellation

"Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is about to stretch its lead over its nearest rival to 2m teu with...

by Splash247

SeaLead Announces Transatlantic Coverage with New Mediterranean to USA (MEDUS) Service

The following release was published by SeaLead:

SeaLead, a fast-growing global shipping line, t...

by SeaLead

Restricted in the West, Russia Expands Trade Links in Southeast Asia

"The Russian container line FESCO is further expanding its Intra-Asia service to include a new port...

by The Maritime Executive

ONE - Intra Europe Trade - PLS (Poland Shuttle) Launch

The following release was published by ONE:

We are pleased to announce the launch of our PLS (P...

by ONE

Marsa Ocean Shipping extends coverage to Asia-Med trade

"Marsa Ocean Shipping has become the latest carrier to join the Asia-Med trade with the introduction...

by Linerlytica

20 Rescued After Cargo Ship ‘MSC Baltic III’ Runs Aground Off Newfoundland Coast

"The MSC Baltic III issued a MAYDAY call on Saturday morning after experiencing power failure approx...

by gCaptain

eeSea Trade Lane Review: Far East - Europe

Introduction

Welcome back to part three of our E/W trade review, where we invite you to explo...

by Destine Ozuygur

CMA CGM to reshuffle BMS, its service linking Türkiye, Adriatic ports, Malta hub & East Mediterranean

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM – Short Sea Lines Division is pleased t...

by CMA CGM

CMA CGM to launch Alexandria Express (ALYEX), its service linking Spain, Italy and Egypt

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM – Short Sea Lines Division is pleased t...

by CMA CGM

Brunswick now the nation’s top port for autos, heavy equipment

The following release was published by GA Ports:

At the Brunswick State of the Port event, Geor...

by GA Ports

ONE Marks Significant Milestone With Naming of First Owned Newbuilding Vessel “One Sparkle”

Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its corporate histor...

by ONE

Valenciaport concentrates 34% of its traffic on the world’s two economic powers – the USA and China – 34% of its traffic

  • Data from the Statistical Bulletin of the Port Authority of València (PAV) show that China is once...
by Valenciaport

Port of Rotterdam braces for more disruption as industrial dispute heats up

"The port of Rotterdam is braced for further disruption from the ongoing stand-off between labour un...

by The Loadstar

Carriers need to cut more capacity for March GRIs to hold

"Container freight spot rates on the major trades continued to slide this week, forcing carriers to...

by The Loadstar

HHIT welcomes first commercial ship

"Hateco Hai Phong International Container Port (HHIT) has welcomed its first commercial ship, the 21...

by Port Technology

ONE - New Service Vietnam China Express (VCX)

The following release was published by ONE:

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce...

by ONE

MSC Enhances Two Transatlantic Services with Industry Leading 9-Day Genoa to New York Transit Time

The following release was published by MSC:

As part of our newly launched standalone East/West...

by MSC

Chaos at Chittagong as port workers' strike creates vessel and box backlogs

"Congestion at Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port is mounting, following a wave of strikes last week, with...

by The Loadstar

Maersk skips call at Rotterdam as labour issues bring delay

"Labour unrest at the port of Rotterdam has exposed long-standing issues and diminishing hopes of a...

by The Laodstar

'Hands on triggers' over Gaza a threat to early Red Sea return

"There have been “notable increases” in maritime insurance premiums, as ceasefire uncertainty clouds...

by The Loadstar

Maersk - Upcoming Wind Stoppages : Cape Town

The following advisory was published by Maersk:

Please note that as per latest weather forecast...

by Maersk

Evergreen and CMA CGM up next swelling record global boxship orderbook

"France’s CMA CGM and Taiwan’s Evergreen are reported up next as global liners swell the record boxs...

by Splash247

Hapag-Lloyd back at Hanwha Ocean for next series of dual-fuel ships

"Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd is lining up more dual-fuel containership newbuilds. The Hamburg-based global...

by Splash247

HMM reports 500% rise in operating profit, and eyes fleet and route expansion

"South Korean container line HMM is yet another major carrier to enjoy a bumper 2024, today reportin...

by The Loadstar

Ambitious Turkon Line sails into India trades 'dogfight'

"Turkey’s Turkon Line is the latest carrier to target trades out of India as its emerging economy ga...

by The Loadstar

Maersk - Middle East to Europe Services - ME2, Service change announcement

The following release was published by Maersk:

We appreciate your continued partnership with Ma...

by Maersk

Red Sea Ship Traffic Is Yet to Pick Up as Ceasefire Risks Swirl

"Ship traffic through the Red Sea has remained slow in recent weeks despite a prolonged period witho...

by gCaptain

US box imports soar ahead of new tariffs

"US box imports reached a record high in January with deliveries from China up for a second month, a...

by Splash247

Yang Ming Enhances JKX Service with Haiphong Extension

The following release was published by Yang Ming:

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation ("Yang...

by Yang Ming

Hapag-Lloyd - Launching IAM America Shuttle 2 (GUF)

The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

Good news are coming your way! In addition...

by Hapag-Lloyd

Container trades ended 2024 robustly, but eyes will now be on Far East exports

"Global container traffic in 2024 amounted to 183,158,193 teu, according to new data released by Con...

by The Loadstar

Suez Canal Chief Expects Traffic Recovery to Start by End-March

"Suez Canal Authority chief Osama Rabie said he expects traffic through the Egyptian waterway to gra...

by gCaptain
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