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MSC in terminal switch as Nhava Sheva gets strong start to new fiscal year

"The Phase 2 launch of PSA International operations in India’s Nhava Sheva (JNPA) port is prompting...

by The Loadstar

Hapag-Lloyd won't take bookings if port congestion leaves cargo stranded

"A “cautious” Hapag-Lloyd has warned it will not accept bookings if port congestion leaves cargo “st...

by The Loadstar

Container spot rates diverge: to Europe still falling, but firmer to the US

"A divergence in container spot freight rates between the Asia-Europe and Asia-North America trades...

by The Loadstar

As Trade Talks Begin, Chinese Exporters Prepare to Get Goods Moving to US Again

"China-based shipping agents have resumed buying container space for goods headed for the United Sta...

by gCaptain

Port of Los Angeles sees sharp drop in imports

"The US West Coast gateway port expects 20% of container ship calls in May to be cancelled as Presid...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Red Sea threat to shipping remains despite US and Houthi ceasefire

"Maritime security intelligence company Dryad Global urges shipowners to be cautious despite positiv...

by SeatradeMaritime News

MSC - Trade Asia to US East Coast - Interim Network Changes

The following release was published by MSC:

In response to the recent changes in demand for car...

by MSC

Maersk reports solid results in increasingly volatile environment

The following release was published by Maersk:

For the first quarter of 2025 A.P. Moller - Maer...

by Maersk

Indian coastal freight attracts major carriers, but regional tension disrupts

"India’s growing coastal freight demand looks like the next target for foreign container lines amid...

by The Loadstar

Red Sea Ceasefire Deal Sparks Concerns Over Potential Freight Rate Collapse

"A recent ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Yemen’s Houthi militia has raised questions about...

by gCaptain

PNYNJ March throughput sees 12 per cent rise

"The Port of New York and New Jersey (PNYNJ) has handled a total of 783,732 TEUs in March, an 11.7 p...

by Port Technology

Wan Hai Lines to Launch India – East Med 2 Service (IM2)

The following release was published by Wan Hai Lines

Wan Hai Lines is delighted to announce the...

by Wan Hai Lines

CK Line adds Busan Russia Express (BRX)

"CK Line has launched a new Busan Russia Express (BRX) service connecting Busan, Vladivostok, Busan...

by Linerlytica

Containership charter market feels the ripples from trade tensions

"The charter market for containerships is diverging in response to the many pressures on supply chai...

by The Loadstar

Vietnam’s Shipments From China, to US Reach Record High Amid Trade Fraud Crackdown

"Vietnam’s imports from China and exports to the United States both reached a post-pandemic record i...

by gCaptain

Houthis tell Trump they will end attacks on Red Sea shipping

"US president Donald Trump today claimed the Iran-backed Houthi militia has agreed to end attacks on...

by The Loadstar

Boxships back up across Northern Europe

"Ports across Northern Europe are dealing with what broker Braemar describes as “serious congestion”...

by Splash247

CMA CGM/CNC extends BMX service to Busan

"CMA CGM and its intra-Asia arm, CNC will extend the Bohai Manila Express (BMX) service to South Kor...

by Linerlytica

Salvage Tug Will Take Another Week to Reach Disabled Maersk Ship

"Maersk confirmed that a salvage tug left Europe, May 4, bound for its stricken containership Maersk...

by The Maritime Executive

Transpac rates hold firm as capacity is diverted to Asia-Europe lanes

"As US-China trade tension continues, mainline operators continue to divert capacity from the transp...

by The Loadstar

Hapag-Lloyd - Caribbean Express Service (CES) service update

The following advisory was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

If you're shipping to and from the East Co...

by Hapag-Lloyd

MSC Implements Strategic Service Adjustments Amid Ongoing Tariff Pressures

MSC Implements Strategic Service Adjustments Amid Ongoing Tariff Pressures

by John Kuiyaki

Asia - Europe Service Update / FE4 Service Updated Proforma Schedule

The following release was published by ONE:

We are pleased to inform you of an update to our As...

by ONE

ICTSI 1Q2025 Net Income grew 14% to US$239.54M; Recurring Net Income up 25%

The following release was published by ICTSI:

  • Throughput increased 12% to 3.47 million TEUs...
by ICTSI

DP World and Asian Terminals Inc. Invest Us$100 Million to Boost Capacity at Manila South Harbour

The following release was published by DP World:

Projects include the extension of Pier 3 berth...

by DP World

India Bans Imports From Pakistan And Pakistani Ships

" India said on Saturday it had banned the import of goods coming from or transiting via Pakistan an...

by gCaptain

SITC launches new China Malaysia Express (CMX)

"SITC will launch a new China Malaysia Express (CMX) service from 13 May 2025 calling at Shekou, Kua...

by Linerlytica

CMA CGM Commits to Modernize Syria’s Latakia Port with New 30-Year Deal

"The new government of Syria and CMA CGM made official today their new agreement to operate the Lata...

by The Maritime Executive

Widespread blanked sailings stave off major collapse of transpacific rates

"Spot rates across all the major east-west deepsea trades continued their downward descent this week...

by The Loadstar

Port of Melbourne hits 2.5M TEUs despite March dip

"Container throughput at the Port of Melbourne totalled 267,000 TEUs in March 2025, reflecting a yea...

by Port Technology

Maersk container ship adrift in mid-Atlantic after engine room blast

"Three seafarers have been injured in an engine room explosion on board the 21-year-old 8,450 teu co...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Global Reliability slightly improved - Schedule Reliability Scorecard April 2025

  • Global OTP slightly improved to 30%
by Pernille Skanderup

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Welcomes MSC MARIELLA – The Largest Container Vessel Ever to Call at Sri Lanka

The following release was published by SLPA:

Marking a historic milestone for Sri Lanka’s marit...

by SLPA

Ningbo Ocean Shipping readies newbuild investments

"Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co (NBOSCO) has revealed a fleet expansion plan, which is expected to see fou...

by Splash247

DSV completes DB Schenker buy as it notes strong Q1 performance by Air & Sea

"Danish 3PL DSV formally completed its €14.3bn ($16.3bn) acquisition of German peer DB Schenker toda...

by The Loadstar

Seaspan books six containership newbuilds in China

"Seaspan has put pen to paper on more containership newbuilds at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (S...

by Splash247

HMM takes ships from sinking transpacific for another Asia-Middle East service

"South Korean flagship carrier HMM is diverting ships from transpacific services to its Asia-Middle...

by The Loadstar

Good first quarter for Hapag Lloyd and ONE, 'but it's all downhill from here'

"The year got off to a good start for liners Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE), but they b...

by The Loadstar

OOCL signs $3bn boxship order

"Hong Kong’s Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is strengthening its fleet with 14 boxship newbui...

by Splash247

Shipping Halted in Antwerp as Unions Renew Strikes Against Government

"The Port of Antwerp is reporting that disruptions caused by a strike against the government have co...

by The Maritime Executive

MSC’s Phoenix Asia-Europe Service Suspended Indefinitely Amid Operational Disarray

MSC’s Phoenix Asia-Europe Service Suspended Indefinitely Amid Operational Disarray

by John Kuiyaki

ILWU Slams White House's Tariffs

"The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has come out swinging in opposition to the W...

by The Maritime Executive

More pressure on transpacific rates as carriers bet on a China-US trade deal

"Mainline operators are pushing for higher transpacific rates in May, betting on a trade deal that c...

by The Loadstar

Maersk Says It Has Maintained All Trans-Pacific Sailings Despite Tariff, Trade Uncertainty

"Maersk MAERSKb.CO said on Tuesday it had maintained all its scheduled trans-Pacific sailings to dat...

by gCaptain

A strong first quarter – Port of Gdańsk strengthens its position as a key player in container handling

The following advisory was published by Port of Gdansk:

The Port of Gdańsk started 2025 with a...

by Port of Gdansk

Hapag-Lloyd WAX Service Update

The following advisory was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

With your cargo planning in mind, we will...

by Hapag-Lloyd

Ocean Alliance Suspends PSW11 Service Amid Escalating US-China Tariff War

Ocean Alliance halts PSW11 after a month, cutting 61k TEUs amid US-China tariff tensions.

by John Kuiyaki

MSC - Eastern Cape Express Service Update

The following advisory was published by MSC:

We are pleased to announce the launch of our impro...

by MSC
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