“CMA CGM is to launch a ‘cash for early container return’ scheme in an effort to aid the movement of goods through US supply chains, claiming it as a first.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Port of Liverpool operator Peel Ports is looking to add the trimodal port of Salford to its portfolio, with initial works already under way to put in the base infrastructure.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Marseille-based ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a new hazardous surcharge, which is effective from 10 May (loading date).” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“Slot charter and exchange agreements between carriers in rival alliances are increasing as containe...

“Liner giant forays into decarbonization have continued, with encouraging developments from Maersk and CMA CGM this week.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“French liner CMA CGM is accelerating the pace of its fleet’s transition to new low-carbon fuel sour...

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

Striving for continuous improvement in our servic...

“The impact of reduced volumes from China and weakening demand forecasts from the US and Europe is c...

“The three global ocean carrier alliances – 2M, Ocean and THE – and each of their member companies w...

“Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has overtaken 2M partner Maersk as the largest carrier on the Asia-Europe tradelane in terms of tonnage deployed according to new analysis from Alphaliner.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

“MSC and A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) have been crowned as the two largest container carriers in the world, according to recent data from Alphaliner.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“The Port of Shanghai has remained operational despite its ongoing lockdown – however continued disr...

“CMA CGM has announced a dedicated new service offering with an intermodal solution to serve Harare...

“High import volumes being diverted from the West Coast is putting renewed pressure on marine termin...

“CMA CGM is attempting to take a lead on paperless operations in India, as the industry increasingly embraces technology to keep pace with evolving trade dynamics.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Maersk has overtaken CMA CGM and COSCO as the largest tonnage operator on the transpacific, according to data carried in the latest weekly report from Alphaliner.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

“Resulting from record demand and supply chain capacity challenges, container lines saw record earni...

“Looking on horrified at millions of hungry, irate Shanghainese, citizens in many other cities across China have started to hoard food in preparation for any impending Covid-19 lockdown.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

“CMA CGM has finalised its acquisitions of Ingram Micro’s Commerce & Lifecycle Services (CLS) activities and Colis Privé.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“A cargo fire, which broke out on the 6,552 teu CMA CGM-chartered vessel Rabelais on Wednesday, is n...

“Containerised block train operations appear to have become an integral part of ocean carriers’ growth strategy in India amid rapidly-evolving industry dynamics.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“Cargo owners shipping through Shanghai face disruption to ocean shipments until at least mid-May, a...

“Following the agreement announced in December, CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of most of Ing...

“CMA CGM is said to be poised to acquire French automotive and industrial logistics firm Gefco, currently 75%-owned by Russian Railways (RR).” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“MSC Group has reached agreement to acquire Bolloré Africa Logistics for EUR5.7bn ($6.3bn). Followin...

“The shift by some ocean carriers to owning more tonnage rather than chartering-in ships has deplete...

“Comesa, the 21-strong group of eastern and southern African nations, has launched an investigation...

“Evergreen is planning to order ten dual-fuelled 15,000 teu neo-panamax ships in 2023 in its bid to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Appliance company Eletrolux has agreed to send 40,000 teus under CMA CGM’s cleaner energy LNG solution in 2022 in a bid to cut emissions.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

“The current dysfunctional vessel sailing flow, fuelled by long delays at larger Western ports, is causing greater concerns for Indian shippers and freight forwarders.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“DP World and Terminal Link SA have agreed to restructure Portsynergy SAS (Port Synergy), a 50:50 joint venture company operating two major container terminals in France.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“Despite geopolitical tensions, which could dampen longer-term demand, ocean carriers are persisting...

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM is pleased to inform its customers that w...

“CMA CGM and SIPG jointly completed China’s first ship-to-ship LNG simultaneous operation (SIMOPS) bunkering, marking a major step in the energy transition.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

“CMA CGM is to ringfence 90% of the $18bn net profit it made last year for growth, including purchas...

“Two subcommittees of the US House of Representatives’ Committee on Oversight and Reform have sent l...

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

As the crisis in Ukraine and the Black Sea region...

“Japan’s MOL is emulating other liner giants in bringing logistics companies under its umbrella, including domestic operator Utoc Corp.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

The following advisory was published by CMA CGM:

We continue to monitor the situation in Ukraine...

“Container lines including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE and Hapag-Lloyd have suspended bookings to and...

“Multiple international container lines have announced they will not call Ukraine ports, while Russian services generally remain available.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

“Multiple international container lines have announced they will not call Ukraine ports, while Russian services generally remain available.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

“CMA CGM has started a global biofuel trial for 32 containerships with a refueling operation in Singapore.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

“Maple Leaf Shipping, a privately owned Chinese tonnage provider, is building a pair of 1,800 teu containerships without a charterer firmed up, The Loadstar has learned.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

The CMA CGM Group has been closely monitoring the...

“CMA Terminals, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, has been chosen to manage, operate, and maintain the Port of Beirut’s container terminal. ” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“CMA CGM has launched a SMART connected reefer container. The container offers traceability on the p...

“CMA CGM Group will no longer be transporting plastic waste on its vessels from summer this year Fro...