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Maersk leaves ICS for WSC over green values

"Maersk left the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and joined the World Shipping Council (WSC)...

by Container News

Middle East to Europe service ME3 service rotation change

The following advisory was published by A.P. Moller - Maersk

We will now streamline our ME3 ser...

by A.P. Moller - Maersk

Less than half of the top shipping companies have committed to net zero by 2050

"Only 33 out of 94 (35%) of the world’s major shipping companies have committed to being net zero by...

by Splash247

APM Terminals Apapa to be connected with new standard gauge rail line

"APM Terminals Apapa in Nigeria supports the Federal Government's effort to connect the Apapa Port t...

by Container News

Maersk to buy Pilot Freight Services for $1.7bn

“Maersk intends to buy US-based big and bulky freight specialist Pilot Freight Services in a deal worth $1.68bn.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk boxship runs aground off German coast

“A Maersk container vessel has ran aground off the coast of Germany. Germany’s Central Command for M...

by Port Technology

Maersk service to southern India a hit, but market rates are still rising

“Maersk Line appears upbeat after boosting the southern India market last year with regular direct connections from Ennore Port, near Chennai, to North Europe via its ME7 service.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

DP World joins with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

“DP World has joined forces with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. The Cen...

by Port Technology

Korean antitrust body slaps $81m fine on price-fixing liner operators

“The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has fined 23 liner operators a total of $81m for ‘fixing’ freight rates on the South Korea to South-east Asia lane between 2003 and 2018.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk predicts $20 billion operating profit in ‘exceptional’ 2021

“A.P. Møller – Mærsk (Maersk) has reported revenues of $18.5 billion for the fourth quarter this year as carrier profits continue to roll in.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk starts reefer train service in Spain

“Maersk has announced the launch of a new weekly rail service for reefer cargo, connecting the Port of Algeciras in Cadiz with Marin Port in Galicia.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk highlights critical constraints in container hubs

“Maersk has asked its customers to “bear with us” as COVID-19 outbreaks bring further disruption to global supply chains.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk confirms methanol-powered vessels order at Hyundai Heavy Industries

“A Maersk representative has confirmed to Container News that the Danish shipping company has declar...

by Container News

Maersk partners with Pakistan’s largest chemical manufacturer

“A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) Pakistan has partnered with Tufail Chemical Industries, providing the company with ‘Maersk Flow’.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

MSC overtakes Maersk as world’s largest ocean carrier

“Swiss container shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is now the world’s largest oc...

by Container News

Port of Ningbo open, but logistics services stutter as Covid restrictions bite

“Services at the port of Ningbo are operating normally – although the Zhejiang Province government h...

by The Loadstar

Sea-rail volumes at Ningbo Zhoushan Port break all-time record

“Ningbo Zhoushan Port has handled more than 1.2 million TEU in combined sea-rail intermodal transpor...

by Container News

Maersk is this year’s high jumper-share picks up 79 percent. in 2021

“2021 has been the record year for AP Møller-Mærsk, which aims to set an earnings record after freight prices have skyrocketed and set record after record during the year.” See the original story at Mobility Watch. Source: Mobility Watch (JK)

by Mobility Watch

Maersk feeder disabled and adrift in the Mediterranean

“Maersk’s feeder Maersk Roubaix was disabled and adrift in the Mediterranean on 20 December, 370 kil...

by Container News

Unilever opts for Maersk to manage its global ocean and air logistics

“Maersk has signed a four-year contract with FMCG and food production giant Unilever to provide operational management of its global ocean and air freight transport.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk to provide logistics solutions for UNAHCO Inc.

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has announced it is to provide end-to-end logistics solutions for Univet Nutrition and Animal Healthcare Co. (UNAHCO).” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

New containership design cements Maersk’s methanol ambitions

“As part of a wider shift toward green methanol as its future fuel of choice, Maersk has unveiled a new 16,000 teu green-methanol ship design.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk forwarder clients left in limbo as carrier restricts them to Spot deals

“Maersk’s forwarding and NVOCC customers are being targeted by competitor lines as the Danish carrie...

by The Loadstar

Maersk says Asia vessel capacity is to remain tight through Lunar New Year

“Container demand growth for 2022 is “likely to moderate” compared to 2021, forecasts A.P. Moller –...

by Port Technology

Maersk takes majority share in South African freight firm

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has taken steps to form a partnership with freight transportation com...

by Port Technology

Maersk and Vestas sign mega container cargo deal

“A.P. Moller – Maersk has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with the energy solutions provider Vestas for all containerised transport.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Yang Ming set to make huge profit from sub-letting charter to Maersk

“The red-hot containership charter market has spawned an unusual sub-let deal between alliance rivals Yang Ming and Maersk.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk reports record earnings in Q3 2021

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has reported record earnings in Q3 2021 with revenue growing 68% to $...

by Port Technology

Maersk Saudi Arabia invests $136 million in Jeddah Islamic Port

“Maersk Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) to invest $136...

by Port Technology

Major ocean carriers sailing towards astonishing $200bn profit this year

“With stock market-listed ocean carriers reporting even better-than-expected profits for the third q...

by The Loadstar

Maersk: container demand down, capacity remains ‘severely limited’

“Some 10% of the global container fleet is waiting for berth, with capacity “severely limited” by co...

by Port Technology

‘Mayhem’ as alliances offer different schedules for the same containership

“Shippers from Asia to North Europe are being given conflicting information on vessel ETAs by carriers in the same alliance, and for the same ship.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk’s forwarder move could be abuse of its dominant position, says Clecat

“Expectations that one of the world’s major container carriers will not offer services to some custo...

by The Loadstar

APM Terminals and ZPMC strike equipment automation deal

“APM Terminals (APMT) and Chinese equipment manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company Limited (ZPMC) have entered a strategic alliance on equipment purchasing.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk continues vessel diversions as Felixstowe congestion rolls on

“Supply chain congestion continues to hamper shippers in the United Kingdom, leading to further vess...

by Port Technology

Maersk looks set to cut out freight forwarders to attract larger BCOs

“In an effort to attract larger shippers, Maersk is expected to announce that it will only handle cargo from direct shippers from 1 November, cutting out freight forwarders.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk and Danish Crown partner on global end-to-end logistics

“A.P. Moller – Maersk has entered into a three-year agreement with the food manufacturer Danish Crown for end-to-end logistics globally.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk suspends five officers over sexual allegations aboard ship

“AP Moller-Maersk is investigating a sexual assault allegation on board a vessel owned by its subsid...

by Container News

Swire Group joins the Maersk carbon-cutting group

“John Swire & Sons Limited, the parent company of the Swire Group, has signed a partnership agreement with the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk diverts cargo ships from Felixstowe

“Maersk is diverting its container ships from the Port of Felixstowe as the port struggles to cope w...

by Port Technology

Visible SCM becomes a Maersk company

“Business-to-consumer (B2C) logistics company Visible Chain Management (Visible SCM) has become ‘Visible SCM – A Maersk organization’.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Clogged-up Felixstowe’s empties now clogging up London Gateway

“London Gateway has shut its gates to some empty container flows after receiving a deluge of boxes diverted from Felixstowe, which had similar problems earlier in the week.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

It’s all going ‘tits-up’ at UK box ports and, despite what Boris says, we can’t fix it

“The UK’s main container ports are overwhelmed with unclaimed imports and starting to refuse the restitution of empty boxes urgently needed back in Asia.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

APM Terminals Buenos Aires purchases new mobile harbour crane

“APM Terminals (APMT) Buenos Aires has commissioned a new mobile harbour crane at the terminal, aimi...

by Container Management

Maersk introduces new PSS from East Asia to Africa

“The world’s largest container line, Maersk will apply a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from East Asia to African destinations.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Cargo velocity now slowing through US east coast ports as congestion spreads

“Persistent and mounting congestion at US west coast ports has caused some shippers to seek the sanc...

by The Loadstar

Maersk finalises B2C Europe acquisition

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has acquired Netherlandic company B2C Europe Holding B.V. (B2C Europe...

by Port Technology

MSC most recent carrier sued under US law on Cuban trade

“Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) has been sued in a US court for violating the Helms-Burton Act. Th...

by Splash247