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MSC and Hapag-Lloyd push up rates to Europe

“Major shipping lines have announced increased charges to Europe, which are expected to take effect in July.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Port of Long Beach posts new record container volume in May

“The Port of Long Beach, California, set a record in May for the largest container volume handled in...

by S&P Global

Hapag-Lloyd publishes fresh rates from ISC and Middle East to America

“Hapag-Lloyd has announced new general rate increases (GRI) from the Indian Subcontinent (ISC) and the Middle East to North America and East Coast South America.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Asian ports refuse to accept containership whose Captain died of Covid

“Evergreen containership Ital Libera, whose Master died of Covid, is diverting to Europe as no ports in Asia will accept the vessel.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Two more carriers suspend trans-Pacific calls in Oakland

“Two more trans-Pacific carriers have joined Zim Integrated Shipping Services in suspending some of...

by JOC

Lines omit Yantian port calls over Covid-19 measures congestion

“Container lines are omitting calls at Yantian port in South China as tighter Covid-19 controls result in congestion.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Exporting restarts at Yantian, but carriers bypass port as congestion reigns

“Export operations resumed at Shenzhen’s port of Yantian on Monday, but a 20,000 container backlog and slow productivity means at least another week of delays.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Busan Port operators lock-in business with an eye to future competition

“Operators of two container terminals in Busan New Port have secured volumes from the container ship...

by Container News

US import boom hits new heights, with ships queueing to enter congested ports

“Congestion levels at the major North America container gateways are now expected to persist until the summer, as the consumer-driven import boom continues.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

European lines raise North America prices

“Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have announced changes in North America charges, which are expected to take effect in mid-June and July.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Cosmoship takes up options for 1,500TEU pair

“Greek tonnage provider Cosmoship Management has exercised options for another pair of 1,500TEU ships at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.” See the original story Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Temporary suspension of new bookings from Europe and Mediterranean (including North Africa) to West Africa

The following advisory was released by Hapag-Lloyd:

The accumulated operational constraints on ou...

by Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd rocks already hard-hit transpac shippers with a $3,000 GRI

“Hapag-Lloyd has just announced a $3,000 per 40ft GRI on Asia to the US and Canada services from 15 June.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Carriers impose surcharges as congestion builds on Europe’s inland waterways

“Congestion through northern Europe’s inland waterways increased again this week, with delays into Rotterdam almost doubling to wait times exceeding five days.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Hapag-Lloyd off to a good start in 2021

“Despite a slight decline in transport volumes, German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter of 2021 with improved revenue and earnings.” See the original Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

Pacific operators Hapag and CMA ships suffer engine failures

“The 9,000TEU MV Czech, operated by Hapag-Lloyd, but owned by Turkey-based Czech Maritime, has suffe...

by Container News

Hapag vessel quarantined as crew test positive

“Hapag-Lloyd reported today that a number of crew on board its vessel, Valencia Express have tested...

by Container News

Long-term container freight rates surge 23.5% since December 2020

“Average long-term container freight rates have risen 23.5% since December last year as lines take a...

by Seatrade Maritime News

St. John call on the Mediterranean Canada Service (MCA)

The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

In our continuous effort to improve schedule...

by Hapag-Lloyd

AL5 Service (AL1) – Terminal Change announcement

The following announcement was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

We are pleased to inform you that our AL1...

by Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd cuts sulphur oxide emissions by 70 pct in 2020

“German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd reduced its sulphur-oxide emissions by roughly 70 percent in 2020 compared to 2019, a newly released report shows.” See the original story at offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

South America – Africa Triangle Service (SAT) – – Change to Fortnightly Frequency

The following advisory was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

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

by Hapag-Lloyd

Asian container shortage set to intensify into May

“Asian container availability is tightening, and purchase and rental costs are soaring, according to...

by JOC

Hapag-Lloyd orders 150,000 TEU to address container shortage

“In order to tackle the global shortage of cargo containers, German shipping major Hapag-Lloyd has placed an order for containers worth about $550 million.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

Ripples from Suez ending in waves of price rises on all container tradelanes

“There are reports of “sharp increases” in Asia-Europe container spot rates this week, as the fallou...

by The Loadstar

Atlantic Loop 2 (AL2) – UK Port Change

The following advisory was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

Please be advised that our **Atlantic Loop 2...

by Hapag-Lloyd

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 Call Change of Atlantic Loop 6 (AL6)

The following advisory was published by Hapa-Lloyd:

In our continuous effort to improve schedule...

by Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag Lloyd has diverted some ships, others waiting at Suez Canal

“Four of vessels of German container shipper Hapag-Lloyd are waiting at Port Said at the north end o...

by Reuters

Demand growth to outstrip container ship capacity despite new orders

“After four years of overcapacity in container shipping, the pendulum has swung the other way, leaving the industry divided over whether or not carriers need to increase their orders. ” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

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

Hapag-Lloyd profits triple and soaring rates promise billions more in 2021

“Hapag-Lloyd will see billion-dollar profits this quarter and the next, as even higher freight rates kick in across global tradelanes.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Hapag-Lloyd continues container consolidation with NileDutch acquisition

“Hapag-Lloyd is acquiring 100% of the shares in NileDutch from Rotterdam-based Nile Dutch Investments in a deal of undisclosed value.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

New Asia – East Africa Service (EA3) – Enhanced Connectivity between Asia and East Africa

The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

We are pleased to inform you about Hapag-Lloy...

by Hapag-Lloyd

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

Hapag-Lloyd to digitize fleet with IT management platform

“Hapag-Lloyd has signed a contract with the Danish engineering and software company Logimatic to imp...

by Container News

West coast port congestion ‘could last until summer peak season’

“Major port and landside congestion at US west coast ports could last until the summer peak season,...

by The Loadstar

Long-term investors favor financially stronger box ports over shipping lines

“Shippers may be seething over perceived profiteering by shipping lines, but container ports remain more profitable and attractive to long-term investors, according to a new report.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Containership orderbook poised for growth

“Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen welcomed recent new additions to the orderbook, and expects furt...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Two-day strike to cause congestion and delays issues in Piraeus

“The Panhellenic Crew Union of Towage & Salvage has decided to launch a 48-hour strike at the port o...

by Container News

Unprecedented container demand represents the largest consumer shift for 50 years

“The unprecedented surge in global demand for containerized goods represents one of the largest chan...

by Port Technology

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

Shipping lines anticipate another bumper year

“Ocean operators are expecting an increase in their income this year as first quarter income looks s...

by Container News

Hapag-Lloyd bullish on yearly earnings amid strong demand

“German liner company Hapag-Lloyd expects very strong earnings growth amid exceptional demand for container transports, which has spurred freight rates.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

Hapag-Lloyd pushes up Asia rates

“Hapag-Lloyd will implement a number of new charges in the regions of the Middle East, Pakistan and Indian Subcontinent later in February and at the beginning of March.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Hapag-Lloyd secures green financing for six LNG-powered newbuilds

“German liner company Hapag-Lloyd has concluded two green financial deals worth a total of $889 million.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

Trans-Pacific trade crashes into max-capacity ceiling

“It’s official: Container volumes in the Asia-U.S. trans-Pacific trade have hit their limit. Massive...

by Freight Waves

Hapag-Lloyd revises charges to and from North America and Asia

“Hapag-Lloyd has announced new rates and surcharges to and from Asia and the Middle East, the US and Canada, effective from March.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News