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TradeLens expands to China

“TradeLens, the blockchain platform developed by AP Moller – Maersk and IBM, has partnered with China Unicom Digital Tech for its official commercialization in China.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Booming profits and improved terminal efficiencies shake off pandemic doom

“A return to profits and improving terminal efficiencies have seemingly helped the industry move on from the doom and gloom of the COVID-19 pandemic.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

APM Terminals and Plaquemines Port to work together on the design of new mega-ship hub

“APM Terminals (APMT) and Plaquemines Port will work together to discuss the future design of the Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District (PPHTD).” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk posts “exceptionally strong start” to 2021 as carrier boom accelerates

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has made an “exceptionally strong start” to 2021 after its earnings g...

by Port Technology

Booming rates sees APMM raise its 2021 outlook

“Surging demand that has caused congestion is within the supply chain and a shortage of available eq...

by Container News

Maersk expects container shipping market surge to continue into Q4

“AP Moller – Maersk forecasts that “exceptional market situation” in the container shipping market will continue well into the fourth quarter of this year.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

AP Moller Maersk halts buying of ships without zero carbon capability

“One of the world’s largest shipping companies by fleet size, AP Moller Maersk, has halted purchase...

by S&P Global

Carrier boom to continue for at least another two years

“The boom in container shipping line profits could continue for another two years, with port congest...

by Port Technology

Maersk plans ahead for the upcoming citrus season

“Maersk has announced that its 1,810TEU vessel, Maersk Vallvik, has arrived at the Port of Durban, S...

by Container News

Melbourne welcomes Soroe Maersk as record longest vessel to call at the port

“The Port of Melbourne and Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has welcomed the Soroe Maersk, the longest vessel to call at the port.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Special report: how Bolloré won control of Ghana’s biggest port

“Africa Confidential has published a potentially explosive report on corporate comings and goings at...

by The Loadstar

Maersk reduces booking acceptance globally due to Suez Canal blockage

“Maersk said it has lost almost a week of capacity due to the Suez Canal blockage and has decided to...

by Container News

APM Terminals MedPort Tangier begins the next development phase

“APM Terminals MedPort Tangier, a terminal in Morocco, is celebrating its next major development mil...

by Offshore Energy

APMT Quetzal inaugurates x-ray scanners for improved cargo inspection

“APM Terminals Quetzal (APMTQ) has inaugurated two non-intrusive inspection equipment – X-ray scanne...

by Port Technology

Maersk turns around vessels redirected to Cape of Good Hope

“With the Suez Canal reopening following the successful re-floating of the Ever Given Maersk has tur...

by Port Technology

Port of Gothenburg increases market share despite pandemic-hit 2020

“Container volumes rose at the Port of Gothenburg in 2020 and the port’s market share in Sweden grew despite uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Ship Backlog from Suez Closure Will Take Months to Clear, Shipping Lines Say

“The stranding of a container ship in the Suez Canal has created disruptions in the global shipping...

by gCaptain

Port of Gothenburg to open new short sea container terminal

“The Port of Gothenburg will open a new container terminal dedicated to short sea, intra-European cargo transport, which will be operated by APM Terminals.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk neo-Panamax suffers engine failure on the Pacific

“The 13,100TEU container ship Maersk Eureka has suffered a damaged fuel pump, which led the crew to...

by Container News

A.P. Moller – Maersk denies MCI is on the market

“Danish operator A.P. Moller – Maersk has cast doubt over reports from Bloomberg that the company is...

by Container News

Maersk, partners set sights on ammonia bunkering at Port of Singapore

“Maritime industry leaders have embarked upon a feasibility study aimed at establishing a comprehens...

by Offshore Energy

Port of Kalundborg inks Konecranes Mobile Harbor Crane deal for New West Port

“The Port of Kalundborg has placed an order with Konecranes for a Model 7 Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane to meet demand at its New West Port.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk Essen Discharging Cargo in Los Angeles

“Nearly two months after losing hundreds of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean, the Maersk-op...

by gCaptain

Imbalance in productivity between Asia and the US causing congestion

“Low US productivity compared to Asia where factories and logistics companies, including ports, work...

by Container News

APMT Kalundborg Begins Operations

“APM Terminals (APMT) has begun operations in Kalundborg, Denmark, with the launch of two weekly feeder services operated by A.P. Moller – Maersk.” See the original story at Container Management. Source: Container Management (JK)

by Container Management

Maersk Essen arrives in California, but must wait for berth

“Maersk Essen is expected to berth in the Port of Los Angeles on 5 March, according to one customer...

by Container News

SALALAH BREAKS BOX HANDLING RECORDS

“Salalah’s container terminal handled a record-breaking volume of 4.34 million TEU, 6% more than the...

by The Maritime Standard

Maersk behind seven ship deal with Global Ship Lease

Denmark’s Maersk Line has emerged as the charterer behind a deal that saw Global Ship Lease (GSL) purchase seven 6,000 teu post-panamax containerships. See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

About 3,000 transpacific cargo containers lost in the past three months

“Maersk, the largest container shipping line and vessel operator in the world, updated information o...

by Xinhua News

A third of Maersk Eindhoven’s lost containers was MSC cargo

“A third of the cargo lost overboard by Maersk Eindhoven, which lost 260 containers in the Pacific o...

by Container News

Surveyors and salvors on board as Maersk Eindhoven arrives at Yokohama

“Maersk has confirmed that the 13,200 Maersk Eindhoven, which last week lost 260 containers overboard, is on course for the APM Terminals facility in Yokohama, for repairs.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MSC topples Maersk at the top of the box rankings

“For the first time in more than a quarter of a century Maersk is on track to lose its mantle as the world’s largest containerline.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Søren Skou gives his six cents worth

“Maersk CEO Søren Skou told the BBC that the cost of decarbonizing shipping can be paid by the consumer with just a little extra cost added to consumer items.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk Eindhoven loses ‘several hundred’ containers in heavy weather on transpacific

“In the latest loss of containers overboard in heavy weather the Maersk Eindhoven is believed to hav...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Another Maersk ship sailing for LA loses containers

“A Maersk spokesman told American Shipper that while en route from Xiamen, China, to Los Angeles on...

by Freight Waves

APM Terminals Apapa Boosts Port Operation With Four Additional RTGs

“Nigeria’s leading container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa has boosted its operation with the delivery of additional four Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes.” See the original story at Nigerian Tribune. Source: Nigerian Tribune (JK)

by Nigerian Tribune

Ports and carriers send mixed messages on US congestion

“There are mixed messages regarding the congestion at US West Coast ports, with some gateways claimi...

by Port Technology

Investment Helps Aqaba Terminal to Sustain Growth

“Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) achieved a highly creditable set of results in 2020, handling 857,000 TEU, 7 per cent up on the year before.” See the original story at The Maritime Standard. Source: The Maritime Standard (JK)

by The Maritime Standard

Skou bets on retrofits with alternative fuels, rules out dramatic ordering

“The world’s largest container shipping company Maersk is betting on a large-scale retrofit of its f...

by Offshore Energy

Demand surge, supply chain disruption add $1.5bn to Maersk’s earnings

“AP Moller-Maersk expects supply chain bottlenecks and equipment shortages that caused profits to su...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Hamburg Süd announces new boss

“Maersk-owned carrier, Hamburg Süd has announced that Poul Hestbaek will be the company’s new CEO, t...

by Container News

KCTC and Damco to operate Incheon facility

“A consortium comprising Korea Marine Transport Company’s (KMTC Line) terminal operating and logisti...

by Container News

Maersk Essen scheduled to depart Lázaro Cárdenas by mid February

“In the latest announcement from Maersk Lines on its stricken vessel, the Maersk Essen, which lost 7...

by Container News

Gothenburg TEU traffic escapes COVID-19 pandemic

“The Port of Gothenburg escaped the worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and instead enjoyed an increase in container traffic, according to its annual financial results.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk offers update on Essen cargo

“Maersk Line, who’s ship the Maersk Essen lost around 750 containers in a Pacific storm on 16 Januar...

by Container News

Maersk Essen diverts to Mexican terminal

“Maersk Line has confirmed that the stricken vessel, the 13,100TEU Maersk Essen, which lost around 7...

by Container News

MSC vessel is the latest to foil W. Africa pirate attack

“MSC Elsa 3 became the latest vessel in a spate of attacks in the West Africa region. The ship was a...

by Container News

Maersk outlines roadmap to large carbon neutral boxships

“AP Møller – Mærsk CEO Søren Skou has outlined the company’s route to producing large carbon neutral...

by Container News