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Port St. Petersburg traffic plummets as MSC, CMA CGM only carriers to call

"Global fleet capacity deployed to the Russian port of St. Petersburg has plummeted since the beginn...

by Port Technology

Maersk completes first Indo-Bangladesh inland box feeder route

"Maersk has successfully completed the first India-Bangladesh cross-border logistics of containerise...

by Port Technology

SAECS Service enhancement: Addition of port Tangier | removal of Algeciras Northbound

The following advisory was published by A.P. Moller - Maersk:

We want to help you plan and deli...

by A.P. Moller - Maersk

Shipping lines begin to relax freight rules for Ukraine with 'trusted partners'

"Shipping lines handling Ukrainian cargo are beginning to loosen the terms on which freight can be t...

by The Loadstar

Maersk receives first newbuild for three years, and opts for scrubber-fitted

"After a three-year hiatus, Maersk has received its first newbuild ULCV with the charter of the scru...

by The Loadstar

Patenga Container Terminal to open without official operator

"The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) will start trial operations at the new Patenga Container Termin...

by Port Technology

$173 per feu: Maersk warns EU’s emissions trading plans will be ‘significant’

"One hundred and seventy euros ($173). That’s the price Danish carrier Maersk estimates clients will...

by Splash247

Rising US imports keep pressure on trans-Atlantic

"US imports from North Europe flowing through the East Coast jumped in June, building on May volume...

by JOC

British trade union plans rail strike in UK

"United Kingdom's National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT Union) has announced p...

by Container News

Patenga box terminal to start operation next week

"The much-expected Patenga Container Terminal in Chittagong will come into operation in a week time...

by Container News

News / Forest fires and chassis shortage sees NAM port congestion rise again

"Ocean carriers are warning of worsening congestion at the Canadian west coast port of Vancouver, wh...

by The Loadstar

Alternate Ukrainian export hubs emerge

"Multiple options are opening up to ship goods out of war-torn Ukraine, a nation that closed all its...

by Splash247

Maersk leaves ICS for WSC over green values

"Maersk left the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and joined the World Shipping Council (WSC)...

by Container News

Middle East to Europe service ME3 service rotation change

The following advisory was published by A.P. Moller - Maersk

We will now streamline our ME3 ser...

by A.P. Moller - Maersk

MSC set to build super port in Vietnam, despite 'poor economic justification'

"The world’s biggest shipping line, MSC, wants to build a new transhipment “super port” in south Vie...

by The Loadstar

Transpac leads spot rate collapse as consumer spending reaches 'tipping point'

"Container spot rates are tumbling – and there are no signs of the usual pre-peak season turbo boost...

by The Loadstar

MSC launches more solo services after 'meteoric' capacity increase

"MSC has launched yet another standalone service on the transatlantic, bringing its market share on...

by The Loadstar

Less than half of the top shipping companies have committed to net zero by 2050

"Only 33 out of 94 (35%) of the world’s major shipping companies have committed to being net zero by...

by Splash247

TATL – East Coast North America situation

The following advisory was published by A.P. Moller – Maersk:

Over the course of the last month,...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

Large carriers see decline in Asia–US market share

“The combined market share for the six largest ocean carriers in the eastbound trans-Pacific slipped...

by JOC

Planned network rail strike in UK

The following advisory was published by A.P. Moller – Maersk:

As communicated earlier this week,...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

One-day port strike at Antwerp latest to hit Europe

“Container handling operations at the already congested port of Antwerp-Bruges faced further disrupt...

by JOC

Empty Container Boxes Stuck At Rotterdam May Stoke Asia Shortage

“Empty container boxes crucial for Asia’s exporters are getting stuck in the port of Rotterdam as a...

by gCaptain

North Europe: Latest updates on key region ports

The following advisory was published by A.P. Moller – Maersk:

In light of the ongoing congestion...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

Carriers ‘fire-fighting’ in battle to ease congestion at N Europe ports

“Maersk is looking to overland Asian containers at less-congested North European ports and evacuate...

by The Loadstar

Maersk faces sexual assault at sea charges

“Maersk is facing a manning crisis at sea as multiple reports of sexual assault surface.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Maersk to launch dedicated coastal service in New Zealand

The following release was published by A.P. Moller – Maersk:

New Zealand – Maersk is launching a...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

Maersk rolls out container damage coverage ‘to end disputes over box repairs’

“Maersk has now rolled out its ‘container protection solution’ across 27 countries in Europe and Asi...

by The Loadstar

UK trade union plans network rail strike in June

“United Kingdom’s trade union, National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), has announced a planned strike in the next days of June.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Spot rates set to spike as strikes and congestion hit N Europe

“Despite a softening in demand, container spot rates from Asia to North Europe could be set to spike...

by The Loadstar

Economic growth triggers strong demand for intra-Asian box trades

“Asia Pacific economic growth and supply chain diversification is spurring strong demand for intra-Asia container trades, with a flurry of new services launched in June.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Wait-and-see as Shanghai back into lockdown

“A Covid-19 flare-up in Shanghai just eight days after emerging from a two-month lockdown has return...

by Container News

New Direct Port of Call on Trade Asia to NWC- Lion and Shogun Services

The following release was published by Mediterranean Shipping News (MSC):

MSC will be extending i...

by MSC

Polaris and Sirius Star service closure

The following advisory was published by A.P. Moller – Maersk:

With the continued schedule disrupt...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

Maersk completes acquisition of Senator International

“A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced the closing of the acquisition of global freight forwarder Senat...

by Container News

North European box ports at capacity even before peak season starts

“With a wave of import containers expected from Shanghai’s reopening and peak season just around the corner, North Europe’s box port hubs, worryingly, remain severely congested.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

China opens cabotage market to foreign carriers, Maersk carries out historical transportation

“After the historical opening of the cabotage market in China, Maersk has announced its first batch...

by Container News

San Pedro Bay Ports delay container fee decision despite Maersk warning

“The San Pedro Bay Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have delayed consideration of the “Container...

by Port Technology

Zim to hand back transpacific workhorse as carriers review expensive charters

“Containership owners are playing hardball with ocean carriers on fixture extensions for larger tonnage they have locked into deployment on alliance network loops.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk says green methanol shift would double fuel costs

“Using green fuels such as methanol to power its fleet will initially double Maersk’s current fuel c...

by JOC

Container Dwell Fee likely to be implemented soon, says Maersk

“The likelihood of the “Container Dwell Fee” being implemented has risen significantly this month, according to A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk).” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Carriers’ golden summer may be turning into autumn as profits plateau

“There was another new record for ocean carrier earnings in Q1, but with operating costs spiralling and spot rates starting to head south, liner profitability may have plateaued.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk turns the tables on COSCO’s container liftings

“Maersk has leapt above COSCO on container liftings in the final quarter of 2021 as numbers return to pre-COVID levels.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

New container hub in Aktau eyes investments from MSC, Maersk and PSA

“Kazakhstan’s Aktau port, a strategic part of China’s Belt and Road initiative, will establish a con...

by Container News

MSC, Hapag-Lloyd to skip some US, Canada port calls in June

“Ocean carriers are skipping some calls to Canada and the US East Coast and shifting arrival dates in June as North American port congestion and delays force liners to rework schedules.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

Australia’s major beef exporter selects Maersk ECO Delivery

“OBE Organic, Australia’s oldest organic beef exporting company, aims to reduce its carbon footprint...

by Container News

MSC’s historic S&P splurge nears 200th ship

“In August 2020 Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) embarked on an epic fleet build-up plan that is expe...

by Splash247

Cyber attacks on Costa Rica prompt action from carriers

“Ransomware cyber attacks on Costa Rican institutions have activated emergency measures across the shipping industry, as imports and exports have been heavily affected.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology