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West Coast traffic shows no sign of slowing as Port of Oakland’s boom continues

“The surge in containerised traffic on the US West Coast shows no sign of slowing down, according to...

by Port Technology

CMA CGM Jacques Saade Boxship Sets Second Record for Full Containers

“For the second time in six months, French shipping giant CMA CGM Group is claiming a record for the...

by The Maritime Executive

Port of Miami receives its largest boxship CMA CGM Argentina

“The 15,000-TEU CMA CGM Argentina became the largest container ship to call at the Port of Miami earlier this week.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by eeSea News

CMA CGM close to ordering 12 dual-fuel neo-panamaxes

“Sources said the French carrier had signed letters of intent with two Chinese yards, with each awar...

by Lloyd’s List

Suez Canal begins clearing vessel backlog

“Transits of the Suez Canal began again in the evening of March 29 after the Ever Given was refloated and towed from the area in which it grounded.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

CMA CGM Scandola becomes first vessel to refuel with LNG in Singapore

“The CMA CGM Scandola has become the first container ship to be LNG-bunkered in Singapore, paving the way for large vessels to run on the alternative fuel.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

CSSC delivers 6th LNG-powered giant to CMA CGM

“China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has named and delivered CMA CGM Montmartre, the 6th LNG-powered 23,000 TEU containership, to the French liner company CMA CGM.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

‘Revitalised’ Zim reports biggest profit in its 75-year history

“Israeli ocean carrier Zim has posted its first annual profit for three years – and the biggest in i...

by The Loadstar

CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd increase charges in North Europe and the Mediterranean

“CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have announced new rates in North Europe and the Mediterranean, which will take effect on 1 April.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

CMA CGM cancels plans to sell Mundra terminal stake to a Chinese company

“French shipping company CMA CGM has reportedly aborted plans to divest its stake in India’s Mundra Port to China Merchants Port (CMP).” See the original story at Ship Technology. Source: Ship Technology (JK)

by Ship Technology

Ordering spree shuffles liner rankings

The current wave of containership ordered over the past six months is seeing radical shifts in the global liner rankings. See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

$2bn turnaround for CMA CGM in 2020 with demand and freight rates cruising

“CMA CGM has posted a net profit of $1.75bn for 2020, following a loss of $229m the year before, and said it was “confident” about the outlook for 2021.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by eeSea News

CMA CGM reports 4% reduction in overall emissions in 2020

“French container line CMA CGM saw a 4% reduction in overall emissions last year compared to 2019.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Shipping lines to remove Australia congestion charges

“Major shipping lines have announced the withdrawal of their congestion surcharges in Australia, as there are signs of positive operational developments.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

CMA CGM acquires Tripoli Container Terminal’s Gulftainer Lebanon

“CMA CGM Group has acquired all the shares in Gulftainer Lebanon, the operator of the Port of Tripol...

by Container Management

DP World And CMA CGM Group Launch The First Block Train By A Shipping Line Between Mundra And Panipat

“Global logistics company DP World and CMA CGM, a world leader in shipping and logistics, jointly re...

by Hellenic Shipping News

CMA CGM pushes up European rates on Atlantic and Australasia routes

“CMA CGM has announced increased rates from both the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, which will take effect from the beginning of the next month.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

The CMA CGM Group takes an equity stake in TTIA container terminal in Algeciras

“The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, announced today that its CMA Terminals...

by AJOT

CMA CGM to add Port Louis, Mauritius on its NEMO service connecting Europe with the Indian Ocean & Australia

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

In a continuous effort to improve the service eff...

by CMA CGM

AS1 Service Update

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM is pleased to announce that Nansha Po...

by CMA CGM

Boxship owners see a 13-year high in charter rates as carriers hunt for the tonnage

“Containership charter rates have hit 13-year highs and shipowners are locking these in with carriers on three- and five-year charters.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Adaptability is key, ‘but we will not work for free’ – CMA CGM chief Saade

““We will adapt to the needs of customers, but we will not work for free,” was the message from CMA CGM chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saade, speaking at TPM21.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Ex-China container contract rates rising on sustained demand

“Shippers preparing to sit down with carriers for annual trans-Pacific service talks are facing a ma...

by JOC

CMA CGM to Dedicate Six New LNG-Powered Vessels to Service U.S. Customers

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

  • A fleet of six 15,000-TEU containerships will b...
by CMA CGM

Liner operators suspend bookings for Myanmar cargo

“Several liner operators have suspended calls at Myanmar following the military coup on 1 February 2021, as the disruptions to road traffic have impeded trucking.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

PSA International joins global drive for green energies

“PSA International has joined the Coalition for the Energy of the Future, a multi-project initiative...

by Port Technology

European box carriers introduce new Med charges

“Two of the largest container lines in the world have decided to raise their prices into and out of the Mediterranean in the next month.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

European lines raise rates into and out of North America

“Container lines have announced they will apply rate increases in the Pacific trades from Asia to the US later in February and again in the coming months.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Port of Oakland welcomes CMA CGM’s first call for Asia service

“The Port of Oakland has welcomed the CMA CGM Africa FOUR vessel at the beginning of its first direct service linking China and the Southern Californian port.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

LNG-powered Containerships Borealis joins CMA CGM

“Containerships, an Intra-European carrier and a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, recently took deli...

by Offshore Energy

RCL makes resale market debut with largest ship buy

“Thai intra-Asia carrier Regional Container Lines (RCL) has purchased its largest ever ship in what appears to be its maiden second-hand vessel acquisition.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

CMA CGM applies new surcharges as box shortages bite

“CMA CGM has announced new surcharges for various trades across the globe that will be implemented t...

by Container News

Malta Freeport credits equipment upgrade for CMA CGM mega-ship service

“Malta Freeport Terminals has been selected as one of the weekly ports of call for CMA CGM’s 23,000...

by Port Technology

Vietnam port container volumes up 8.5% in 2020, expansion underway

“Vietnam container port volumes increased by 8.5% last year to 16.94m teu, up from 15.62m teu in 2019.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

China Merchants unit enters container sector

“Shanghai Ming Wah Shipping (SMWS), a Chinese state-owned shipping business that has been largely ac...

by Container News

LNG-powered CMA CGM Patagonia hits the water

“Chinese shipbuilder CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of
China State Shipbuilding Corporation,...

by Offshore Energy

‘Win-win’ for shipowners, with charter market rates and vessel values soaring

“Containership owners have seen the value of their assets soar in the past few weeks, and they are said to be “raking in the money”.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

HAROPA cargo handling investments pay off

“HAROPA, the port complex consisting of Le Havre, Paris and Rouen, is already starting to see the be...

by Port Technology

CMA CGM to operate and manage the Port of Alexandria’s future terminal

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

  • **Operations will start in 2022 and a capacity...
by CMA CG

CMA CGM applies new rates and surcharges

“In addition to the updated prices from the Red Sea, Middle East Gulf and Pakistan to the Mediterran...

by Container News

New box terminal at Vietnam’s Cai Mep already attracting alliance calls

“Vietnam’s newest container terminal is open for business – completing a turnaround for the once under-utilised Cai Mep deepwater port.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

CMA CGM axes SEA-X – prelude to the end of transpacific premium products?

“CMA CGM appears to be set to close its transpacific express container shipping service, after worsening congestion at Los Angeles port impacted delivery guarantees.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Eastern Pacific Shipping surpasses CO2 emissions reduction target

“Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) it has surpassed its C02 reduction target two years ahead of schedule.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News.

by Seatrade Maritime News.

New blow for shippers as carriers announce Asia-Europe blankings for CNY

“Ocean carriers are to cancel several headhaul sailings to North Europe around the Chinese New Year holiday next month.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Ex-CMA CGM terminal chief Sartini joins Yilport as co-CEO

“Veteran CMA CGM executive Nicolas Sartini has been named co-CEO of terminal operator Yilport Holdin...

by JOC

Gemalink terminal starts operation in Cai Mep, Vietnam

“Gemalink, a joint venture between Vietnamese port operator Gemadept and French shipping company CMA...

by Seatrade Maritime News

THE Alliance announces Transatlantic Service Network adjustments for 2021

The following release was published by Ocean Network Express (ONE):

In addition to the network ad...

by ONE

Container cargo rollovers at major ports increase 75% in December

“Container cargo rollovers at the world’s top 20 ports in jumped 75% in December 2020 compared to th...

by Seatrade Maritime News