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CMA CGM teams up with Energy Observer to develop hydrogen as a fuel

“CMA CGM has teamed up with test vessel Energy Observer in move try and make hydrogen one of the energy sources of the future for shipping.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

NGO Shipbreaking Platform: Shipping Companies Still Favor the Worst Scrapyards

“A total of 674 ocean-going commercial ships and offshore units were sold to the scrapyards in 2019, according to new data released by NGO Shipbreaking Platform.” See the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

by World Maritime News

China – Operational Impact due to Coronavirus, Lunar New Year Holidays Extension (Update)

The following Advisory was published by APL:

We would like to offer you our latest update on the...

by APL

EU Okays CMA CGM-CIMC Joint Venture

“The European Commission has approved the formation of a new joint venture between French shipping m...

by World Maritime News

Nicolas Sartini to stay at CMA CGM Group, as EVP ports and terminals

“As indicated by market sources, Nicolas Sartini is to remain within the CMA CGM group – as executive vice president, ports and terminals. He starts his new role in March.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Six Seafarers on CMA CGM Ship Reported Ill amid Coronavirus Scare

“Six crew members on board a containership operated by French shipping major CMA CGM have been reported ill, with the possibility of coronavirus infection.” See the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

by World Maritime News

Port NOLA Sets New Container Record in 2019

“The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) moved more containers in 2019 than at any time in its history, totaling 648,538 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up 10% compared to one year ago.” See the original story at Sea News. Source: Sea News (JK)

by Sea News

PortMiami Achieves Record Performance

“PortMiami is working aggressively to expand its role as one of the leading ports in the U.S. Benefi...

by The Maritime Executive

MAIB: CMA CGM G. Washington Lost 137 Containers after 20-Degree Rolls

“Two years ago, the UK-flagged containership CMA CGM G. Washington experienced 20° rolls in the Nort...

by World Maritime News

CMA CGM unveils networking service for customers

“CMA CGM has launched a business matchmaking service for its long-term customers, helping to pair im...

by JOC

Ocean Alliance: CMA CGM unveils its new unmatched service offer, Ocean Alliance Day 4 Product

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA...

by CMA CGM

Dunkirk port inaugurates cold ironing with CMA CGM boxship

“The French port of Dunkirk has marked the first use of its cold ironing facilities on Wednesday wit...

by Seatrade Maritime News

In 2019 Ukrainian sea ports handled more than 1 million TEU containers

“At the end of 2019, Ukrainian sea ports exceeded the volume of container transshipment of 1 million...

by Hellenic Shipping News

IMO 2020 – Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) – February 2020

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM has introduced a Low Sulphur Surcharge (L...

by CMA CGM

China Merchants Port and CMA CGM finalise terminals acquisition

“China Merchants Port and CMA CGM have negotiated and reached formal agreements for the acquisition...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Containerships Takes Delivery of 4th LNG-Powered Ship

“Containerships, an in Intra-European carrier and a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, has taken deliv...

by World Maritime News

Shipping Industry to witness cost rise of $15 bn over IMO regulations

“With IMO (International Maritime Organization) 2020 regulation round the corner, the global contain...

by eeSea News

CMA CGM Accelerates Deployment of Biofuel

“The CMA CGM Group has announced a partnership with Shell to supply tens of thousands of tons of mar...

by The Maritime Executive

Largest Container Ship Arrives at PortMiami

“The largest container ship to ever dock in Florida has arrived at PortMaimi. The 1,199-foot long, 1...

by The Maritime Executive

MSC commits to regular biofuels usage to reduce emissions

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is committing to using biofuel blends following trials earlier this year.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

CMA CGM Picks Marseille-Fos for Bunkering of LNG-Fueled ULCVs

“French container shipping major CMA CGM has chosen the port of Marseille-Fos for the bunkering of the company’s future 15,000 TEU LNG-powered vessels.” See the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

by World Maritime News

CMA CGM joins the United Nations Global Compact

“For more than 40 years, the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in maritime transport and logistics, has...

by Hellenic Shipping News

Move to sell terminal raises questions in shipping circles

“News that French container shipping giant CMA CGM is planning to raise more than US$2 billion throu...

by Jamaica Observer

CMA CGM and partners prove viability of biofuel as bunkers

“CMA CGM, Ikea Transport & Logistics Services and the GoodShipping Program have completed their join...

by Seatrade Maritime News

CMA CGM to sell ship and port terminals for $2bn to fund Ceva takeover

“French shipping firm CMA CGM is looking to raise approximately $2bn by divesting port and shipping assets to fund the takeover of Swiss logistics firm Ceva.” See the original story at Ship Technology. Source: Ship Technology (JK)

by Ship Technology

Rosatom To Invest $7bn in Arctic Shipping to Compete with Suez Canal

“Russia’s Rosatom Group plans to spend $7 billion to become one of the world’s largest container shi...

by High North News

CMA CGM to reorganize its SIRIUS service connecting the Mediterranean with the East Coast of South America

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM announces the reorganization of its SIRIU...

by CMA CGM

SPDB Financial Leasing Acquires Two CMA CGM Vessels

“SPDB Financial Leasing, part of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPD Bank), has signed an operating lease agreement for two 11,380 TEU CMA CGM boxships.” See the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

by World Maritime News

French Container Shipping Giant Keeps its Logistics Friend Close

“When container line CMA CGM acquired CEVA Logistics in May 2019 it was a foregone conclusion that t...

by Handy Shipping Guide

Evergreen Marine: Revenues up, profit down sharply

“Evergreen Marine (TSE:2603) reported third-quarter profit from continuing operations of 87.4 millio...

by Freight Waves

IMO 2020 – Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS)

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM has introduced a Low Sulphur Surcharge (L...

by CMA CGM

GMP Wins 34-Year Concession for Le Havre Container Terminal

“France’s Port of Le Havre supervisory board has decided to grant Générale de Manutention Portuaire...

by World Maritime News

How IoT is improving container visibility

“The Danish shipping giant has joined fellow logistics companies CMA CGM and MSC as a major shareholder and customer of container monitoring and co-ordination specialist Traxens.” See the original story at Riviera. Source: Riviera (JK)

by Riviera

CMA CGM Launches Shipping Trade Finance Services

“French shipping line CMA CGM has launched Shipfin Trade Finance, its new range of financing service...

by World Maritime News

Total Launches Its 1st Boxship Giant-Ready LNG Bunker Vessel

“Total’s first large liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker vessel has been launched in China, the French energy major said.” See the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

by World Maritime News

MSC Joins CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd in Discarding Northern Sea Route

“MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has become the latest industry major to announce it would not use the Arctic as a new shortcut between northern Europe and Asia.” See the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

by World Maritime News

CMA CGM lays out plans for IMO’s 2020 regulation

“CMA CGM Group has opted to use compliant fuels with 0.5% or 0.1% sulphur as its main solution to be...

by Container Management

Latin America North-South Market: 6 new services to enhance North-South America connectivity

The following release was published by APL:

As part of APL’s continuing efforts to boost service co...

by APL

Hapag-Lloyd will not use Arctic sea passages

“Hapag-Lloyd has joined fellow container line CMA CGM in saying it will not use Arctic sea routes th...

by Seatrade Maritime News

CMA CGM to Launch LNG-Powered Mega-Ship

“CMA CGM, the fourth-biggest container shipping line in the world, has announced it will launch the...

by Port Technology

CMA CGM ratings cut highlights industry’s high debts

“Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the corporate family rating of CMA CGM, as well as lowering its probability default rating, and changed its outlook for the carrier from stable to negative.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

CMA CGM launches first 23,000 teu LNG-powered containership

“CMA CGM has launched the first of its groundbreaking 23,000 teu LNG-powered newbuildings.” To learn more, see the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Mexican Navy Intercepts Cocaine on CMA CGM Boxship

“Mexican Navy and Coast Guard personnel have seized over 80 kilograms of cocaine from a container ab...

by World Maritime News

Container shipping alliance starts knocking down the digital silos

“The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released its first standards for data flows –...

by Hellenic Shipping News

CMA CGM launches RHINE VALLEY RAIL, a new train service connecting the Port of Rotterdam with the German hinterland

“The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, is pleased to announce the introductio...

by AJOT

Chennai Port welcomes largest container ship MV CMA CGM Rhone

“MV CMA CGM Rhone, the largest container vessel to visit India’s south and eastern coast, called on...

by Indian Transport Logistics News

Short Sea, US Lines Drive CMA CGM’s Volumes Up

“French shipping major CMA CGM has reported a strong growth in its volumes in the second quarter of...

by World Maritime News

CMA CGM stays in red in second quarter

“CMA CGM, the world’s fourth-largest container shipping firm, reported a second straight quarterly l...

by The MediTelegraph