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Carriers claim ‘sliding’ services will help them recover shattered schedules

“More ships are being held at departure ports in Asia for a week or more, as carriers wrestle with the recovery of their shattered schedules.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Hapag-Lloyd sets new prices from Asia to North Europe and Med

“Hapag-Lloyd has announced new prices from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Pakistan to North Europe and the Mediterranean, effective from the next month.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

US port delays force ‘structural’ blank sailings on Asian services

“With Hapag-Lloyd — and by extension its partners in THE Alliance — advising customers of 21 de fact...

by JOC

ME-GI to Power Ultra-Large Hapag-Lloyd Containerships

“MAN Energy Solutions has won an order for 6 × MAN B&W 11G95ME-GI Mk10.5 main engines in connection...

by Hellenic Shipping 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

Hapag-Lloyd pushes up rates in key regions across the globe

“Hapag-Lloyd has announced a significant number of new charges around the world, which will take effect in the first two months of the year.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

New Tanger Alliance terminal fully operational after receiving first vessel

“The New Tanger Alliance Terminal (TC3), a collaboration between Marsa Maroc, Contship Italia, Eurog...

by Port Technology

ONE website established for APUS cargo owners’ information

“Ocean Network Express (ONE) has set up a website for cargo owners that had freight on board the ONE...

by Container News

Don’t expect rate relief from container-ship order spike

“In virtually any ocean shipping market, a big jump in newbuilding orders is a headwind for future f...

by Freight Waves

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

More misery for European exporters as carriers tighten Asia bookings

“Carriers are imposing booking stops around Europe, as well as tightening the time allowed to pick up equipment prior to vessel departure dates.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Container Terminal Altenwerder is vital to HHLA’s green goals

“The Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) is an important building component to Hamburger Hafen und...

by Port Technology

Hapag-Lloyd revises GEM Service rotation

“Hapag-Lloyd will change its Gulf East Mediterranean (GEM) Service rotation in the Marmara Sea, effe...

by Container News

HMM to follow Maersk lead and aim to become a logistics player, says CEO

“South Korean carrier HMM is looking to follow some of its peers and transform itself into a logistics business to underpin its rapid expansion strategy.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Hapag-Lloyd crew member tests positive for Covid-19

“A member of the crew of the container vessel Prague Expressl, operated by Hapag-Lloyd on its Transp...

by Container News

Hapag-Lloyd sets new rates in the first months of the year

“Hapag-Lloyd has announced new increased charges from mid-January and February to various destinations across the world.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Hapag-Lloyd and ONE order new 12 ULCVs for Asia-Europe trade

“THE Alliance is scheduled to receive a significant capacity boost over the next few years after member carriers Hapag-Lloyd and ONE signed deals for new vessels.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Despite Tariffs, U.S. Trade Deficit in Goods Reaches All-Time High

“Despite tariff measures and the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. trade deficit in good...

by The Maritime Executive

Some relief at last for Bangladesh shippers as India offers use of its ports

“India has offered Bangladesh shippers the use of its seaports for export and import trade to third countries.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Hapag-Lloyd orders six ultra large container vessels of 23,500+ TEU

The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

  • **Order placed at Korean ship yard Daewoo S...
by Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd revises terminal calls in Mediterranean services

“Hapag-Lloyd has announced terminal call changes in its jointly-operated with Sealand, a Maersk subs...

by Container News

Record Asia–ECSA container rates expected to last until February

“Surging cargo demand from Asia to the east coast of South America is set to keep container rates at record highs at least until February, forwarders and carriers say.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

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

Hapag-Lloyd raises charges from Asia to North Europe and Med

“Hapag-Lloyd has unveiled new prices from Asia to Europe and Mediterranean, which will take effect from 1 January 2020.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Hapag-Lloyd sails in with a boost to Canadian Pacific’s east coast ambitions

“Canadian Pacific Rail’s (CP) drive to establish itself as an operator serving container streams on...

by The Loadstar

Hapag-Lloyd ups 2020 earnings forecast

“Hapag-Lloyd has joined Maersk in upping its 2020 earnings forecast as the container shipping market performs far better than expected.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

DCSA publishes eB/L standards

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

by Container News

Pandemic is continuing to affect liner schedules

“Covid-19 pandemic continues to challenge the container shipping industry, forcing shipping lines to implement several blank sailings and rotation changes across the world.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Covid-19 case forces Hapag-Lloyd vessel to quarantine

“A crew member of Hapag-Lloyd’s container ship Nordic Hong Kong has tested positive for Covid-19 in...

by Container News

Hapag-Lloyd extends CP contract, adds Saint John to network

“In extending its agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway, Hapag-Lloyd on Wednesday said it will bri...

by JOC

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

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

Updated: Grounded vessel in Suez Canal refloated

“Hapag-Lloyd confirmed that the Al-Muraykh ran aground this morning in the Suez Canal while on, howe...

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

UK port congestion leads to additional surcharges

“The heavy congestion in London Gateway, and in most ports of the United Kingdom, has forced several shipping lines to implement congestion surcharges and cancel some sailings.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Hapag-Lloyd reports COVID-19 cases on two ships

“German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd reported that two of its vessels were facing delays amid COVID-19 infection cases among the crew.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

Hapag-Lloyd: Box boom, capacity crunch may last into 2021

“Backlogs in the U.S. are mounting in the face of surging imports. Container equipment in China is running out. When could the supply chain get some relief? Next month or next year?” See the original story at Freight Waves. Source: Freight Waves (JK)

by Freight Waves

Hapag-Lloyd enjoys major earnings boost

“Hapag-Lloyd has said it finished the first nine months of 2020 with earnings before interest, taxes...

by Port Technology

More blank sailings as Hapag-Lloyd sets new Asia-N Europe freight rate record

“THE Alliance plans to blank a quarter of its Asia-North Europe sailings in the first week of Decemb...

by The Loadstar

ONE forecasts huge leap in annual earnings

“Ocean Network Express is sailing toward a massive increase in profitability in its fiscal year that...

by JOC

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

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

Container collapse challenges ONE vessel enroute to Long Beach

“The 2018-built container ship ONE Aquila has suffered a container stack collapse, said to be caused...

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

Hapag-Lloyd cancels sailings due to East Asia typhoons

“Hapag-Lloyd has announced that as a consequence of the weather conditions, such as typhoons and rel...

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

Hapag-Lloyd raises Asian rates again

“Hapag-Lloyd has announced several new Asia charges, which will take effect in the last two months o...

by Container News

Enhancement of the Caribbean Express Service (CES)

The following advisory was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

We are pleased to inform you that we will en...

by Hapag-Lloyd