Carriers likely to follow MSC and hike ancillary charges on Indian exports
"Facing profitability setbacks after the recent steep freight rate downturns, container lines appear...
Port of Santos gains new Konecranes equipment
"Konecranes has delivered seven forklifts and two gantry cranes to Eldorado Brazil’s new cellulose t...
Yara International launches world’s first clean ammonia-powered containership
"Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line, and Yara International have collaborated to build the...
MSC and Ellerman sign slot agreement for Atlantic routes
The following release was published by MSC:
MSC and Ellerman City Liners have signed an agreeme...
OOCL announces new China Indonesia Philippines Services (CIP1 & CIP2)
The following release was published by OOCL:
We are pleased to announce that OOCL will be stren...
OOCL announces new Japan Philippines Service (KTX4)
The following release was published by OOCL:
We are pleased to announce that OOCL will be expan...
Western Australian Government Unveils Plan for Relocation of Fremantle Port
"Following years of intensive studies and consultations, the Western Australian (WA) government has...
Interest in sea-air services on the rise, with new tech on the way to help
"While Maersk may have succeeded, integrated sea-air services from shipping behemoths MSC and CMA CG...
Maersk tops schedule reliability rankings, MSC and CMA CGM follow
"In October, the global schedule reliability of ocean carriers remained steady at 64.4%, showing no...
China ports approach 260 million TEU milestone
"During the first ten months of the year, China’s ports witnessed a 4.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY)...
Meratus Line’s SBON service starts calls to East Java Multipurpose Terminal
The following release was published by ICTSI:
East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), Internati...
Maersk splashes $500 million in supply chain capabilities
"A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has announced a $500 million investment to strengthen its supply chain...
Shipping Giants Want an End Date for Fossil Fuel-Only Vessels
"Europe’s biggest container lines want to phase out ships powered only by fossil fuels." See the ori...
SeaLead Unveils New MEDSA Service, Connecting Mediterranean and Brazil Ports
The following release was published by SeaLead:
Singapore – SeaLead, a fast-growing global ship...
OOCL and HMM the final top carriers to unveil EU ETS surcharge estimates
"EU ETS surcharge estimates for all the top carriers have now been released, with OOCL and HMM the l...
Maersk sails into the charter market as it prepares for independence
"Maersk is preparing for an early termination of its 2M partnership with MSC by reinforcing its flee...
Maersk Settles Lawsuit Over Ever Given Grounding in Suez
"A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S settled a Danish lawsuit against the companies behind a ship that blocked th...
Container Shipping Market Faces ‘Brutal’ 2024, Xeneta Says
"The latest data from Oslo-based Xeneta suggests that 2024 could be an even more difficult year for...
Montreal Port Authority appoints new President and CEO
"The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has announced the appointment of Julie Gascon to the position of...
APM Terminals Gothenburg bucks trend and records highest volumes ever in Port's history
The following release was published by APM Terminals:
Shipping lines are reporting declining co...
PANYNJ kickstarts $220 million street corridor project
"The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has began construction works on the $220 mil...
Port of Long Beach seeks construction contract for Pier B rail facility
"The Port of Long Beach has announced its plan to bid in early 2024 for its first construction contr...
Zero-Emissions Cargo Handlers Debut at Port of Long Beach
The following release was published by Port of Long Beach:
A fleet of 33 new human-operated, ze...
Alphaliner: 83% of container carriers ordered in 2023 green
"‘Green’ ships accounted for 83% of container carrier capacity ordered in the first nine months of 2...
Hudong-Zhonghua delivers scrubber-fitted ONE Fantastic
"Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has handed over a new 15,500 TEU containership to...
SeaLead Launches New Direct Shipping Service Connecting Key Red Sea Ports
The following release was published by SeaLead:
SeaLead has announced a new direct shipping ser...
Victoria International Container Terminal to complete Phase 3A expansion by yearend
The following release was published by ICTSI:
Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT),...
X-Press Feeders’ methanol-fuelled newbuildings are Europe-bound
"X-Press Feeders’ 14 methanol-fuelled newbuildings will serve European routes, the world’s largest f...
More box ships diverting to Suez Canal routes as Panama restrictions tighten
"Hapag-Lloyd and Cosco have become the latest carriers to impose a Panama Canal surcharge (PCC), as...
Port of Bilbao inaugurates green hybrid RTG cranes
"Representatives linked to the Port of Bilbao and its hinterland have taken part in the inauguration...
Zhejiang Seaport opens up new terminal company
"Zhejiang Seaport Group has set up a container terminal company to support the fast expanding develo...
CMA CGM to enhance its FAL1 and FAL3 services connecting Asia with North Europe
CMA CGM is pleased to announce that in order to improve operational efficiency, the following change...
$316m case filed against MSC in the US
"In the largest suit filed in the history of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Mediterranean Sh...
Carrier results drop to pre-pandemic levels
"All major shipping lines that report on their financial figures have recorded sharp Y/Y revenue dro...
Evergreen splashes out over US$222 million on containers and reefer equipment
"Taiwanese mainline operator Evergreen Marine Corporation will spend more than US$222 million on mor...
PIL extends intermodal service arm solutions to newer Asian markets
"Singapore-based liner Pacific International Lines (PIL) is consolidating its intermodal offerings t...
More container shipping capacity moves to South America and Africa
"Mainline operators are turning their attention to the Far East-Africa and Far East-South America ro...
Now Korean seafarers try to stop HMM sale: 'don't forget Hanjin'
"With just days to go before a preferred buyer is nominated to take the state’s interest in South Ko...
Maersk diverts two vessels from Middle East region over attack fears
"The deteriorating security situation in the Middle East Gulf and Red Sea region is beginning to hit...
Fleet-heavy ocean carriers also stuck with too many containers
"Not only do ocean carriers have too many ships, they also have too many containers to fill vessels...
Hapag-Lloyd - AL4 / New Port Coverage Including Wilhelmshaven
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If you're shipping between North Europe and...
CMA CGM to launch Asia Subcontinent 2 Express (AS2) service connecting Asia with the Indian Subcontinent
The following release was published by CMA CGM:
CMA CGM is pleased to announce that it will be...
SWS breaks annual target with delivery of 7000TEU newbuild to X-Press Feeders
"Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)...
Maersk Karachi calls South Asia Pakistan Terminals at Karachi, Pakistan, for the first time on the updated FI3 service
The following release was published by Maersk:
Maersk adds Karachi call to Maersk’s FI3 service...
Wan Hai splashes out US$37 million on new containers
"Wan Hai Lines has embarked on new container orders, after a hiatus of about a year." See the origin...
Carriers try for more GRIs on Asia-Europe, eyeing Thanksgiving positives
"Ocean carriers regard the next two to three weeks as crucial to their rate restoration strategies,...
Panama Canal Adds Extra Slots to Highest Bidders
"The Panama Canal Authority said it will add extra slots allowing ships to pay big premiums to trans...
Japan-US container exports increase 8 per cent
"The Japan International Freight Forwarders Association Inc. (JIFFA) has recorded an increase in Jap...
Seaspan ammonia-fuelled 15,000 teu design attracts charterer interest
"The 15,000 teu dual-fuelled ammonia container ship design developed by the world’s largest non-oper...
ZIM Announces Measures in Response to Threats in the Arabian and Red Seas
The following release was published by ZIM:
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM),...