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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

Evergreen eyes dual-fuel neo-Panamax orders to help meet a zero-carbon goal

“Evergreen is planning to order ten dual-fuelled 15,000 teu neo-panamax ships in 2023 in its bid to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk E-Commerce Logistics targets US market

“Following Maersk’s series of acquisitions to incorporate e-commerce capabilities into the company’s...

by Container News

Maersk, Egyptian authorities sign partnership agreement on green fuel production

“Maersk and Egyptian authorities have signed a partnership agreement to explore the establishment of large-scale green fuel production in Egypt.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk Dyros heads to Lazaro Cardenas for inspection

“The Maersk-chartered vessel that suffered container loss and damage earlier this month has been diverted to Lazaro Cardenas for inspection.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk vessel loses containers in North Pacific

“A Costamare-owned 4,500 teu ship, Dyros, which is under charter to Maersk until January 2024, has l...

by The Loadstar

Chinese port congestion worsens

“Shenzhen might have got through the worst of another Covid lockdown, but the ripple effects of Chin...

by Splash247

Shanghai Covid-19 outbreak raises congestion concerns

“A new Covid-19 outbreak in Shanghai has given rise to concerns that the world’s busiest container port may see growing vessel queues.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk 1st shipping firm to join the Climate Pledge

“Danish shipping and logistics giant Maersk has joined The Climate Pledge, a cross-sector community...

by Offshore Energy

Logistics disruption and ship queues lengthen after new China lockdowns

“Forwarders have warned of landside logistics disruption in China from the latest round of Covid-related lockdowns, despite key gateway ports said to be operating normally.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk subpoenaed as part of US probe into ‘supply chain collusion’

“Maersk has told The Loadstar its subpoena by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is tied to an “ongoing investigation into supply chain disruption”.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Bullish carriers continue tonnage grab strategies while profits last

“Despite geopolitical tensions, which could dampen longer-term demand, ocean carriers are persisting...

by The Loadstar

Maersk ME4 service to call King Abdullah Port to support Saudi Arabia’s exporters

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

Petrochemical exporters at Maer...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

New Shenzhen lockdown will hit supply chains harder than Suez disruption

“Ocean carriers are scrambling to adjust their networks as the Chinese city of Shenzhen begins a week-long lockdown.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

A.P. Moller-Maersk: Covid-19 updates – Greater China Area

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

March 14th, 2022 – Update 1

T...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

Possible transport disruption in Spain due to trucking strike

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

Some associations of the transport...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

Maersk to Divest Stake in Russian port operator, Global Ports

The following release was published by Global Ports Investments plc:

Global Ports Investments PLC...

by Global Ports Investments plc

Maersk expands green methanol partnerships

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has entered strategic partnerships with six companies with the intent...

by Port Technology

V.Group says in compliance with all financial and operational sanctions

“The world’s largest ship manager V.Group says it is in compliance with all current sanctions as pre...

by Seatrade Maritime News

CMA CGM to use $18bn profits for further growth and concessions to SMEs

“CMA CGM is to ringfence 90% of the $18bn net profit it made last year for growth, including purchas...

by The Loadstar

Maersk explores warehouse design slotting digital solutions

“Maersk is exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI)-empowered, warehouse design slotting digital solut...

by Container News

US congressional committees question liner pricing

“Two subcommittees of the US House of Representatives’ Committee on Oversight and Reform have sent l...

by Splash247

Russia / Ukraine update

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

March 04th, 2022 – Update 10...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

Russia / Ukraine update

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

We at A.P. Moller – Maersk are clos...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

MOL continues liner integration strategy with Utoc acquisition

“Japan’s MOL is emulating other liner giants in bringing logistics companies under its umbrella, including domestic operator Utoc Corp.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk adds reefers to Russian booking suspension

“Announcing a temporary booking suspension for shipments to and from Russia on Tuesday Maersk had or...

by Seatrade Maritime News

UK bans Russian ships from its ports, container lines suspend operations in Russia, as Ukraine war intensifies

“The container ship Vayenga Maersk, deployed on the Rotterdam – St. Petersburg, Russia service, is s...

by Container News

Maersk Line Russia / Ukraine update

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

March 02nd, 2022 – Update 8

W...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk