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Maersk launches new Middle Corridor rail-sea service

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has launched a new rail-sea service connecting Asia to Europe through Central Asia.” See the original story Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Canadian West Coast ports have no buffer for US cargo diversions

“The ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, already at capacity with Asian imports destined for US an...

by JOC

European buyers back AP Møller-Maersk to run Patenga Container Terminal

“Buyers from Europe, the largest export destination for Bangladesh’s readymade garments, have favour...

by The Business Standard

Maersk extends Decathlon Singapore partnership

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has extended its partnership with Decathlon to optimise the ‘last mile’ delivery in Singapore.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

CMA CGM and Maersk ramp up decarbonisation projects

“Liner giant forays into decarbonization have continued, with encouraging developments from Maersk and CMA CGM this week.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Carriers ramp up blank sailings as China lockdowns persist

“Ocean carrier alliances are preparing to blank more than a third of their sailings from Asia over t...

by The Loadstar

Maersk’s subsidiary plans new distribution center in Canada

“Performance Team – A Maersk company has announced its plans for a new distribution center in Toront...

by Container News

Forwarder slams Maersk ‘incompetence’ as alliances come into question

“A freight forwarder who has been waiting for Maersk to deliver freight which is more than a month l...

by The Loadstar

Box ship charter market – heated for so long – shows signs of cooling

“The impact of reduced volumes from China and weakening demand forecasts from the US and Europe is c...

by The Loadstar

New monitoring requirements give US FMC more insight into alliance carrier operations

“The three global ocean carrier alliances – 2M, Ocean and THE – and each of their member companies w...

by Splash247

Maersk finds possible buyers for stake in Global Ports Investment

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is reportedly in talks with potential buyers for its stake in terminal operator Global Ports Investment.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk records best ever quarter

“Maersk reported its best ever quarter in Q1 2022 with a $6.8bn profit despite taking a $718m hit from pulling out of Russia.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk Line Russia / Ukraine update

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

Giving you the best ability to man...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

MSC outmuscles Maersk on the Asia-Europe tradelane

“Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has overtaken 2M partner Maersk as the largest carrier on the Asia-Europe tradelane in terms of tonnage deployed according to new analysis from Alphaliner.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

China lockdowns are not causing shipping chaos, say liner CEOs

“It was predicted that China lockdowns would cause container shipping havoc. Six weeks into Shanghai...

by Freight Waves

Challenger carriers and retailer-chartered services hit by China lockdowns

“The combination of Covid lockdown cargo delays in China and congestion at US east coast ports has p...

by The Loadstar

MSC, Maersk crowned the world’s largest container carriers

“MSC and A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) have been crowned as the two largest container carriers in the world, according to recent data from Alphaliner.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk completes Pilot Freight Services acquisition

“A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced the completion of its acquisition of Pilot Freight Services, a US-...

by Container News

Maersk Pakistan registers 33% growth in exports in first quarter

“A.P. Moller – Maersk claims that its strong commitment towards Pakistani exporters is yielding results, reporting growth in its exports during the first quarter of 2022.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk Q1 revenues total almost $20 billion

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has published its financial results for Q1 2022, posting revenues of...

by Port Technology

Port of Durban slowly recovers after flood devastation

“Operations at the Port of Durban have gradually restarted after the deadly floods in South Africa earlier this month.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Carriers roll out more blank sailings in a bid to underpin slide in spot rates

“The 2M alliance is preparing to blank three Asia-North Europe sailings next month, as export demand from China plummets and container spot rates come under increased pressure.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Port of Durban faces backlog after flood devastation

“The South African Port of Durban has resumed operations after last week’s severe flooding, but a backlog of 8,000 to 9,000 containers still needs to be cleared.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk takes top spot on the transpacific

“Maersk has overtaken CMA CGM and COSCO as the largest tonnage operator on the transpacific, according to data carried in the latest weekly report from Alphaliner.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Warning to carriers as floods add to the woes of South African citrus farmers

“Maersk’s Safari service maintained its scheduled call at South African container hub Durban yesterd...

by The Loadstar

Dyros, which lost 90 boxes in North Pacific, is now sailing to Seattle

“Maersk-operated container vessel Dyros, which experienced heavy weather on 21 March and lost around...

by Container News

Carriers hunt alternative ex-SE Asia cargo as lockdowns hobble China ports

“As supply chain uncertainty at China’s key port cities drags on, shippers are hunting for alternative cargo options from South-east Asia.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MSC’s lead over Maersk surpasses 100,000 teu

“Mediterranean Shipping Co’s lead over 2M partner Maersk at the top of the liner rankings has stretc...

by Splash247

Carriers hunt alternative ex-SE Asia cargo as lockdowns hobble China ports

“As supply chain uncertainty at China’s key port cities drags on, shippers are hunting for alternative cargo options from South-east Asia.” See teg original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Necessary repairs for Maersk-operated Dyros before its sailing to Seattle

“The 4,578 TEU container vessel Dyros, which lost around 90 boxes in North Pacific on 21 March remains at Lazaro Cardenas port in Mexico for assessment and necessary repairs.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk, CMA CGM in driving seat for highest earning carriers in 2021

“Resulting from record demand and supply chain capacity challenges, container lines saw record earni...

by Port Technology

Durban Floods – Impact on Operations

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

April 12th, 2022 – Update 2

W...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

Maersk readies Dyros for discharge end of next week

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has announced discharge operations have commenced on its Dyros vessel.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Lines start to omit calls to Shanghai, the world’s largest container port

“Looking on horrified at millions of hungry, irate Shanghainese, citizens in many other cities across China have started to hoard food in preparation for any impending Covid-19 lockdown.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Maersk commits to net-zero steel by 2040

“A.P. Moller – Maersk has joined SteelZero, a global initiative bringing together forward-looking organisations to speed up the transition to a net zero steel industry.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Maersk, GCT settle suit over New York terminal berthing deal

“Maersk and terminal operator GCT New York have settled a two-year-old lawsuit over the switch of three Maersk vessel services away from GCT to APM Terminals in Elizabeth, New Jersey.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

PORT OF SEATTLE – EAGLE SERVICE

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

We refer to our announc...

by MSC

Maersk still managing to stay ahead of MSC in reefer capacity rankings

“Despite MSC continuing to stretch its lead over Maersk in the containership total capacity stakes, the Danish carrier remains at the top of the rankings in terms of reefer space.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Hapag-Lloyd now worth more than Maersk – depending how you view it

“The extraordinary shake-up of the shipping industry continues as it emerged yesterday that, followi...

by The Loadstar

Shanghai lockdowns spur blank sailings from carriers

“Cargo owners shipping through Shanghai face disruption to ocean shipments until at least mid-May, a...

by JOC

No newbuilding push for Maersk – just renewals for a greener fleet

“While many liner operators and tonnage providers have been on a vessel-ordering spree, with orders...

by The Loadstar

Two weeks to assess damage to boxes after Dyros arrives at Mexican port

“Maersk vessel Dyros, which lost around 90 boxes in the North Pacific on 21 March, has arrived at an...

by The Loadstar

Keith Svendsen to be APMT CEO as Morten Engelstoft announces retirement

“APM Terminals’ chief operating officer, Keith Svendsen (above), will become the company’s new CEO following Morten Engelstoft’s decision to retire.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Covid-19 updates – Greater China Area – Update 7

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

April 01st, 2022 – Update 7

Th...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

MSC buying Bolloré Africa Logistics for $6.3bn

“MSC Group has reached agreement to acquire Bolloré Africa Logistics for EUR5.7bn ($6.3bn). Followin...

by Seatrade Maritime News

2M means to launch Ukrainian rail-river export service, despite ‘challenges of war’

“MSC, as part of the 2M Alliance, is to launch a rail-river export service for Ukrainian cargo in th...

by The Loadstar

Shipbrokers desperate for ‘something to sell’ after box ship tonnage exodus

“The shift by some ocean carriers to owning more tonnage rather than chartering-in ships has deplete...

by The Loadstar

Africa’s Comesa launches pricing probe into Maersk, CMA CGM and UAFL

“Comesa, the 21-strong group of eastern and southern African nations, has launched an investigation...

by The Loadstar