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Update on Transpacific West Coast peak season for North American customers

The following release was published by A.P Moller-Maersk:

We continue to see strong demand and vo...

by A.P Moller-Maersk

Maersk completes KGH acquisition

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has completed the acquisition of KGH Customs Services, a pan-European...

by Port Technology

Container lines learning to make money in adversity

“The second quarter financial reporting season is in full swing and container lines results rather t...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk Predicts a Return to Pre-COVID Container Volume Next Year

“On Wednesday, number-one ocean carrier Maersk announced a significant increase in operating earning...

by The Maritime Executive

Maersk profits up on capacity management despite lower container volumes

“The second quarter results of AP Moller – Maersk underline that while the Covid-19 pandemic has hit...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk launches new West African multipurpose warehouse

“A.P. Moeller-Maersk (Maersk) has launched a warehouse and distribution facility in Abidjan, Ivory C...

by Port Technology

ONE, Maersk and MSC to keep China – Australia service suspension to end 2020

“Ocean Network Express (ONE), Maersk Line and MSC have further extended the suspension of their China – Australia (CAE) service till year end.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Port of Salalah Achieves 13 Percent Increase in Handling Containers

“During H1, 2020, the Port of Salalah handled 2,199,000 TEU’s compared to 1,941,000 TEU’s during the same period in 2019, which is an increase of 13%.” See the original story at Oman News Agency (AMO). Source: Oman News Agency (JK)

by Oman News Agency

Maersk unveils updated and agile supply chain

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has unveiled an updated network between Europe, the Middle East and t...

by Port Technology

APMT unveils upgraded Russian container yard

“APM Terminals (APMT) has announced that the Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company (VSC), located in Vosto...

by Port Technology

APM Terminals Mobile outlines expansion ambitions

“AMP Terminals (AMPT) Mobile recent outlines its ambitions to become a 1.5 million TEU port as well as working to become a logistics centre for the region.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

APM Terminals to roll out the first paperless trade system in Russia

“APM Terminals (APMT) has announced the First Container Terminal will become the first Russian terminal to transfer to a fully paperless export management system for containers.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Port of Tanjung Pelepas breaks another move record

“The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has announced another operational milestone after it broke produc...

by Port Technology

Maersk launches new end-to-end supply chain platform

“A.P. Moeller-Maersk (Maersk) has launched Maersk Flow, a digital platform designed to help customers and related partners take control of their end-to-end supply chain.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk’s first phase logistics project in China’s Meishan begins operation

“The first phase project of Maersk’s international logistics facility in Meishan, Ningbo has officially commenced operation.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Carriers call for more action for stranded seafarers

“Two of the world’s biggest container shipping lines have urged national governments to do more to s...

by Port Technology

Maersk sells giant containership for green recycling in Turkey

“Maersk, owner and operator of the world’s largest container shipping fleet, has sold a 9, 640 TEU containership Sine Maersk for demolition in Turkey.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

Carriers react to EU calls for shipping to accelerate decarbonisation

“A.P. Moeller-Maersk (Maersk) has urged the EU to coordinate any and all measures to cut carbon emis...

by Port Technology

APMT Buenos Aires reaches refrigerated container landmark

“APM Terminals (APMT) has said its operations at the Port of Buenos Aires facilitated the first ever...

by Port Technology

Cocaine and Two Stevedores Discovered in Container on Maersk Boxship

“Mexican authorities are reporting the seizure of more than $1 million worth of cocaine along with t...

by The Maritime Executive

Maersk acquiring KGH Customs Services in $279m deal

“AP Moller – Maersk is acquiring Swedish trade and customs management specialist KGH Customs Services.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

IMO steps up campaign to solve crew crisis

“The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the European Community Shipowners Association (ES...

by Port Technology

Maersk’s upgraded reefer technology to help ZIM reach new markets

“A.P. Moeller-Maersk (Maersk) has said its subsidiary Maersk Container Industry (MCI) will expand ZI...

by Port Technology

Maersk sets $500 misdeclaration fee for wrongly-sized out-of-gauge cargo

“In a further effort to crack down on misdeclared cargo, Maersk Line will introduce a $500 fee for s...

by The Loadstar

More transatlantic blankings are unveiled as a new trade war threatens

“2M partners Maersk and MSC have extended the suspension of their TA4/NEUATL4 transatlantic loop through to September.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Container ship held off Virginia Beach after several crew members test positive for coronavirus

“Several crew members aboard a container ship sitting off the coast of Virginia Beach have tested positive for the coronavirus.” See the original story at The Virginian Pilot. Source: The Virginian Pilot (JK)

by The Virginian Pilot

Blank sailing strategy could bring carriers $9bn profit this year, says consultant

“Notwithstanding a significant decline in container liftings as a consequence of the global pandemic...

by The Loadstar

World Economic Forum joins global calls for solution to crew changeover crisis

“The World Economic Forum has joined the list of institutions and maritime stakeholders urging governments to find a resolution to the crew changeover crisis.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Another Shift Record in APM Terminals Poti

“Poti Sea Port, the biggest port in Georgia, serves as a vital link between Europe, the Caucasus and...

by Hellenic Shipping News

New world record set by APM Terminals Pier 400

“APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles set a new world record for the terminal and the Port of Los Ange...

by AJOT

Maersk SAECS service to give Cape Town a miss as port congestion builds

“Severe port congestion in Cape Town Container Terminal is forcing container lines serving South Afr...

by The Loadstar

2020 PKX2 CHX ABX Blanking plan

The following advisory was published by AP Moller-Maersk:

Due to market demand reductions in Far...

by AP Moller-Maersk

Maersk seeing better-than-expected Q2 volumes

“Maersk on Wednesday said healthier-than-expected container volumes has led it to upgrade its second-quarter outlook, with volumes now expected to be down 15 to 18 percent from the 2019 period.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

COVID-19 pandemic leads to unexpected benefit for APMT

“APM Terminals (APMT) has claimed the COVID-19 pandemic has brought an unexpected benefit to its glo...

by Port Technology

Maersk implements mooring innovation

“A.P. Moeller- Maersk (Maersk) will begin implementation of an innovation called Snap Back Arrestor...

by Port Technology

APMT Rotterdam orders fleet of Konecranes Noell straddle carriers

“The APM Terminals (AMPT) Rotterdam container terminal in Rotterdam has ordered a fleet of 16 diesel-electric Konecranes Noell straddle carriers.” See the original story Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

300 Maersk vessels to help improve ocean and climate science

“Danish container shipping major Maersk will be assisting global research efforts on weather pattern...

by Offshore Energy

Disabled Laura Maersk headed to port

“The Laura Maersk, disabled by a turbocharger breakdown, is expected to arrive in New York Harbor under tow at 11 a.m. Thursday.” See the original story at Freight Waves. Source: Freight Waves (JK)

by Freight Waves

Maersk boxship hit by explosion off Maryland, crewman evacuated

“A containership operated by Danish shipping major Maersk suffered an explosion some 275 miles off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, USA, on 5 June.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

2020 ABX June Blanking Plan

The following advisory was published by AP Moller Maersk:

Due to market demand reductions in Far...

by AP Moller Maersk

Auto DraftNew wave of transatlantic blankings – and alliances start to lose market share

“Transatlantic shippers are set to be hit by another wave of blank sailings this month after 2M part...

by eeSea News

Itajai Back on Track

“Itajai is finally entering a new era with a deeper draft and expanded turning basin that will allow...

by Port Strategy

New York terminal operator sues Maersk for ‘tens of millions’

“Container carriers and terminal operators could increasingly come to blows as COVID-19 rewrites the...

by Freight Waves

Rotterdam PortXchange trial results in shorter idle times

“A recent trial with the digital information platform PortXchange (formerly known as Pronto) at APM...

by Port Technology

APMT’s Vietnam terminal wins place on 2M route

“APM Terminals (APMT) has said the Cai Mep international terminal (CMIT), has welcomed the maiden ca...

by Port Technology

DP World joins Maersk’s TradeLens platform

“DP World, a leading enabler of global trade, has completed the early stages of integration with Tra...

by Port Technology

Adani Ports join TradeLens platform of Maersk-IBM in a big push to digitising supply chain

“In a big digitisation push, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s biggest priv...

by The Hindu Business Line

Maersk forms coalition to produce sustainable fuels

“A.P. Moeller-Maersk (Maersk) has struck an agreement with DSV Panalpina, DFDS, SAS and Ørsted to develop and utilise hydrogen as a fuel throughout the supply chain.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology