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CMA CGM revises Europe charges

“CMA CGM has announced it will increase its freight of all kinds (FAK) rates as from 1 February 2021 (date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice:” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Port of Dunkirk overcomes Brexit and COVID-19 hurdles

“The Port of Dunkirk is prepared to ramp up its efforts in 2021 after a bumpy 2020 which saw starkly...

by Port Technology

Container ship waits at LA–LB exceed 2014–2015 labor crisis levels

“The number of container ships waiting to berth in Southern California has exceeded the number of sh...

by JOC

South China barge service suspensions clog ports

“The suspension of barge and feeder services in the Pearl River Delta during the busy shipping seaso...

by JOC

Charterers still in the driving seat, making carriers offers they can’t refuse

“The absence of open containerships on the charter market has resulted in carriers being forced to conclude fixtures months into the future.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Gdansk US$1.58 billion modernisation project to reach 2021 milestones

“Development at the Port of Gdansk, which is aiming to become the hub port for Central and Eastern E...

by Container News

CMA CGM sets new peak season surcharges

“CMA CGM has announced several peak season surcharges (PSS) in a number of regions which will take effect later in January and in February.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Extra-loaders not sufficient to handle US import volumes from Asia

“US importers will continue to struggle to secure equipment and vessel space at Asian load ports thr...

by JOC

Chittagong seaport sees Covid-induced decline in container traffic

“The container traffic at the Chittagong port contracted by approximately 6.0 per cent in 2020 as the Covid-19 rattled movement.” See the original story at Hellenic Shipping News. Source: Hellenic Shipping News (JK)

by Hellenic Shipping News

Owendo Container Terminal handles record number of Containers

“On 14 December 2020, the container terminal at the port of Owendo in Gabon set an all-time record b...

by Seanews

Langh Ship buys container vessels

“Langh Ship Oy Ab has recently integrated container vessels Charlotta and Christina into its fleet. Charlotta was built in 2009 and Christina in 2010 at the Mawei shipyard in China.” See the original story at Sea News. Source: Sea News (JK)

by Sea News

Improved East – Mediterranean Express Service (EME)

The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

We are pleased to inform you that Hapag-Lloyd...

by Hapag-Lloyd

CMA CGM ramps up its capacity between Asia and Europe in response to unprecedented demand

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

  • Capacity boosted between Asia and Europe to mee...
by CMA CGM

Container freight rates from Asia surge to new highs – ‘it’s gone mad’

“Container freight rates from Asia continued to surge this week, reaching highs far in excess of long-term sustainable levels.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

CMA CGM to launch its new NC LEVANT EXPRESS standalone service linking North Europe to East Med & Levant

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM is pleased to announce its **standalone N...

by CMA CGM

CMA CGM tackles shortage of boxes and capacity on Asia-North Europe

“CMA CGM has reassured North European shippers and forwarders it will inject new equipment and vesse...

by The Loadstar

CMA CGM Champs Elysees becomes first 23,000 TEU LNG-powered vessel to call in France

“The CMA CGM Champs Elysees, sailing under the French flag, has called today at Terminal des Flandre...

by Port Technology

SM Line refuses charter offers to support South Korean shippers

“South Korean liner operator SM Line revealed it had rejected offers from mainline operators to char...

by Container News

DCSA publishes eB/L standards

“In an effort to accelerate the digitalisation process of the maritime industry the Digital Containe...

by Container News

European lines apply new rates in Europe and Med

“Major ocean carriers have announced new charges in Europe and the Mediterranean from mid-December and the beginning of the new year.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Congestion problems at UK ports stacking up as rising imports drive delays

“The congestion around the UK’s major container ports is showing few signs of abating, with forwarders today reporting more problems at Southampton.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Gemadept’s Cai Mep terminal on track for long-awaited opening

“Gemalink International Port (GIP), Vietnam’s largest deep-sea terminal, is on track to open in the...

by Container News

Shipping rates in Europe and East Asia continue upward trend

“The largest shipping lines of the world have announced new charges in the European and East Asian regions in December and into next year.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Westports prepares for terminal expansion in 2021

“Malaysia’s Westports has disclosed that work on its MYR10 billion (US$2.4 billion) terminal expansion will begin in 2021.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Port of Gdansk tonnage set to exceed 48 million tonnes in 2020

“The Port of Gdansk expects to handle more than 48 million tonnes of cargo in 2020, this despite the disruption to global trade caused by the coronavirus crisis.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Carriers move to mitigate Tianjin reefer bottleneck

“Major liner operators are imposing congestion surcharges for reefers bound for Tianjin port, as Chi...

by Container News

European lines add Busan ‘extra loaders’ on the Pacific

“By year-end, the world’s three largest liner operators, Maersk Line, MSC and CMA CGM will deploy a...

by Container News

CMA CGM to launch SEAPRIORITY EXPRESS (SEA-X) service connecting Yantian with Los Angeles

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of **SE...

by CMA CGM

Germany: 2019-built containership allides with lock wall

“A Cyprus-flagged containership has rammed into the Big South Lock in Brunsbüttel, Germany.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

CEVA boosts CMA CGM’s Q3 results

“CMA CGM Group has attained improved shipping activity in the third quarter compared to the previous...

by Container News

CNC Line and X-Press Feeders in mutual slot purchases

“CMA CGM’s intra-Asia arm Cheng Lie Navigation (CNC Line) and Singapore-based feeder operator X-Pres...

by Container News

Reefer rates out of Europe take a hike

“European reefer rates are seeing upward pressure with some major lines announcing significant incre...

by Container News

CMA CGM to launch the TURKEY MED EXPRESS 2 (TMX 2), a new Pendulum Express service connecting Turkey, Italy, France & Algeria

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the implementation...

by CMA CGM

CMA CGM to launch the FLAMINGO EXPRESS service

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of the...

by CMA CGM

Breakdown in trust leaves shippers outraged at vessel operators

“Beneficial cargo owners believe that there has been an erosion of trust between service provider an...

by Container News

European carriers introduce new Asia charges

“European shipping lines have published new prices and surcharges in Asia, after their latest announcements, increasing various charges until the end of the year.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Nansha port launches new shipping service to Southeast Asia

“The service is jointly operated by Wanhai Lines, CMA CGM, ONE and Korea Marine Transport. Wanhai Li...

by Seatrade Maritime News

CMA CGM introduces an eco-friendly solutions array

“The CMA CGM Group has announced the launch of ACT with CMA CGM+, a combination of solutions helping...

by Container News

Rotterdam reaches green milestone as Jacques Saade makes maiden call

“The CMA CGM Jacques Saade 11 November call at the Port of Rotterdam marks a new milestone for the energy transition in the port.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Asian exports hit with CMA CGM surcharges as box shortage bites

“Further evidence, if it was needed, of the chronic shortage of containers in Asia was seen today wh...

by Container News

CMA CGM Tenere carries out first LNG bunkering in Rotterdam

“CMA CGM has carried out the first LNG bunkering of the CMA CGM Tenere, the first of six 15,000-TEU,...

by eeSea News

Ports in Guinea and Spain hit by congestion surcharges

“Due to the operating impact of congestion in the Port of Bilbao in Spain, the Mediterranean Shippin...

by Container News

Danaos a big winner as box ship charter rates hit ‘phenomenal’ levels

“With freight rates soaring, ocean carriers are prepared to pay more than double previous daily hire rates for chartered ships to secure tonnage and grab market share.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

More lines implement Auckland congestion surcharges

“Maersk Line and CMA CGM will apply a port congestion surcharge in the Port of Auckland due to heavy...

by Container News

CMA CGM Jacques Saade makes maiden UK call

“The Port of Southampton welcomed the CMA CGM Jacques Saade for the first time on 5 November.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Major lines push up Europe and Med prices

“CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have announced increases in their Europe and Mediterranean charges due to be implemented in November and December.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Slew of surcharges and GRI’s to boost rates

“European container shipping companies have increased their rates across the world with several new surcharges being applied in November and December.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Felixstowe bans empties again as congestion builds and vessels ‘cut and run’

“The embattled UK port of Felixstowe has again had to revert to refusing to accept empty containers, in a continuing effort to clear its congestion backlog.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar