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Yang Ming lets out ship to Maersk for a year

“Τaiwanese liner operator Yang Ming Marine Transport has agreed to charter one of its container ships to Maersk Line for a year at nearly US$63 million.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk’s forwarder move could be abuse of its dominant position, says Clecat

“Expectations that one of the world’s major container carriers will not offer services to some custo...

by The Loadstar

Carriers talking to their customers again, but European service delays remain

“Shippers visiting the Multimodal event in Birmingham this week were anxious to access the three ocean carrier stands to discuss ways to better secure their supply chains.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

DP World launches ‘end-to-end logistics platform’ to compete with carriers

“DP World is launching a “holistic” logistics booking and tracking platform to compete with ocean carriers.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk continues vessel diversions as Felixstowe congestion rolls on

“Supply chain congestion continues to hamper shippers in the United Kingdom, leading to further vess...

by Port Technology

Maersk looks set to cut out freight forwarders to attract larger BCOs

“In an effort to attract larger shippers, Maersk is expected to announce that it will only handle cargo from direct shippers from 1 November, cutting out freight forwarders.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Missed port calls a headache for feeder operators as stranded containers pile up

“The decision by Maersk and other carriers to skip UK port calls due to berthing delays is proving a...

by The Loadstar

Maersk and Danish Crown partner on global end-to-end logistics

“A.P. Moller – Maersk has entered into a three-year agreement with the food manufacturer Danish Crown for end-to-end logistics globally.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk suspends five officers over sexual allegations aboard ship

“AP Moller-Maersk is investigating a sexual assault allegation on board a vessel owned by its subsid...

by Container News

Swire Group joins the Maersk carbon-cutting group

“John Swire & Sons Limited, the parent company of the Swire Group, has signed a partnership agreement with the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk diverts cargo ships from Felixstowe

“Maersk is diverting its container ships from the Port of Felixstowe as the port struggles to cope w...

by Port Technology

Visible SCM becomes a Maersk company

“Business-to-consumer (B2C) logistics company Visible Chain Management (Visible SCM) has become ‘Visible SCM – A Maersk organization’.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Clogged-up Felixstowe’s empties now clogging up London Gateway

“London Gateway has shut its gates to some empty container flows after receiving a deluge of boxes diverted from Felixstowe, which had similar problems earlier in the week.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

It’s all going ‘tits-up’ at UK box ports and, despite what Boris says, we can’t fix it

“The UK’s main container ports are overwhelmed with unclaimed imports and starting to refuse the restitution of empty boxes urgently needed back in Asia.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk introduces new PSS from East Asia to Africa

“The world’s largest container line, Maersk will apply a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from East Asia to African destinations.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Cargo velocity now slowing through US east coast ports as congestion spreads

“Persistent and mounting congestion at US west coast ports has caused some shippers to seek the sanc...

by The Loadstar

Maersk finalises B2C Europe acquisition

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has acquired Netherlandic company B2C Europe Holding B.V. (B2C Europe...

by Port Technology

MSC most recent carrier sued under US law on Cuban trade

“Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) has been sued in a US court for violating the Helms-Burton Act. Th...

by Splash247

MSC ENHANCES EUROPE TO U.S. EAST COAST CONNECTIONS

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

MSC is pleased to an...

by MSC

Maersk adds another $4bn to 2021 profit forecast

“AP Moller – Maersk has added up to an additional $4bn to its expected earnings for 2021 as containe...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Secondary services suffer as carriers eye ‘container gold rush’ to the US

“Ocean carriers are continuing to redeploy tonnage onto more lucrative east-west tradelanes, leaving shippers on lower-paying routes without a regular liner service.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

BLANK SAILINGS – ASIA TO NORTH EUROPE

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

Please note that MSC...

by MSC

Skou raises the bar for decarbonization, calling IMO to ban fossil fuelled ships by 2035

“The Chief Executive Officer of A.P. Moller – Maersk, Søren Skou wants to push the International Mar...

by Container News

COSCO could surpass CMA CGM as third-largest container line

“China’s COSCO group could overtake French carrier CMA CGM as the third-biggest container line if the latter does not acquire more ships.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

ABS to class Maersk’s methanol-fuelled newbuilds

“ABS is to class AP Moller – Maersk’s groundbreaking 16,000 teu ethanol-fuelled containership newbuildings.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Container lines tighten their grip on supply chains with barge-leasing move

“Container lines are shaking up Europe’s waterways as they bypass barge operators to operate their own inland routes to service their demand for empties.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk joins Hong Kong BEC Low Carbon Charter

“A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has announced that the company will join the Low Carbon Charter, launched by Hong Kong Business Environment Council (BEC).” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Added services to exploit rising rates boost transpacific capacity by 33%

“To take advantage of skyrocketing freight rates, liner operators added 23 transpacific services bet...

by The Loadstar

Maersk and MSC raise Oceania prices

“The two largest container lines in the world, Maersk and MSC, have announced new rates to Australia...

by Container News

CMA CGM latest carrier to predict continued congestion amid record earnings

“CMA CGM on Friday became the latest container line to announce record second-quarter earnings as consumer demand continued to outstrip available capacity, sending freight rates skyward.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

KSOE reveals price tag for Maersk’s eight-ship order

“South Korean shipbuilding giant Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) has revealed the p...

by Offshore Energy

Maersk: COVID-19 flare-ups ‘causing havoc’ across Asia Pacific

“COVID-19 breakouts in major ports in Vietnam and China are “causing havoc” for supply chains – and...

by Port Technology

Maersk’s boxships to feature world’s largest methanol dual-fuel engines

“German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has been contracted to supply eight methanol dual-fuel engines for new Maersk’s containerships.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

Maersk bets big on methanol with eight 16,000 teu ship order at HHI

“AP Moller – Maersk is making a major commitment to methanol as future marine fuel with an order for...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE and Wan Hai vessels robbed in Manila

“Container ships, operated by CMA CGM and Ocean Network Express (ONE) were robbed or burglarised while at anchorage in Manila in the first two weeks of August.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

European senior lines confirm new charges from Asia

“Some of the largest shipping companies in Europe, Hapag Lloyd, CMA-CGM and Maersk have announced th...

by Container News

Chinese ports choke over ‘zero tolerance’ COVID-19 policy

“Several Chinese ports are facing congestion as vessels due to call at Ningbo are being diverted and...

by Reuters

Australian police arrest Maersk captain after damage to undersea cable

“The master of the 8,845 teu Maersk Surabaya has been arrested by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) following an investigation into a damaged subsea cable off the coast this month.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk opens first Inland Container Depot in Russia

“A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has opened its Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Russia at the Port of Novorossiysk, the largest hub on the Black Sea.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk secures green e-methanol for the world’s first carbon-neutral container ship

“A.P. Moller – Maersk announced that European Energy subsidiary REintegrate will produce green fuel for its first vessel to operate on carbon-neutral methanol.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Port congestion double-whammy sinks carriers’ schedule recovery hopes

“Alliance networks operating between Asia and North Europe are experiencing delays of up to a month due to worsening port congestion at both ends of the tradelane.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk and CMA CGM apply PSS to Australia

“Two of the largest European shipping companies, Maersk and CMA CGM, will introduce new Peak Season...

by Container News

PSA picks up Maersk call in India

“Maersk is shifting its call at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) on a weekly service linking India...

by JOC

Maersk announces congestion fees worldwide

“The Danish liner operator Maersk has confirmed the implementation of congestion surcharges in several ports across the world.” See the original story Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Shanghai Port opens dispatching centre to prioritize empty containers

“Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) and several mainline operators have launched a centre to coordinate the transport of empty containers from Shanghai port.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Covid-19 outbreak on Maersk ship off Tauranga

“A Maersk Line’s vessel has been anchored off Tauranga port in New Zealand after 11 of its 21 crew members tested positive for Covid-19.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk Container Industry produces milestone Star Cool reefer

“Maersk Container Industry (MCI) has marked a milestone with the production of its 400,000th Star Cool unit, which will be delivered to HMM.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk posts $3.7 billion profit in Q2 2021, expands logistics service

“Danish shipping and logistics giant A.P. Moller – Maersk has continued to deliver strong growth and...

by Offshore Energy