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Container lines add more alternatives to congested Yantian

“Carriers are increasing the number of load ports as alternatives to Yantian in southern China as th...

by JOC

Maersk’s Skou suggests US$450/tonne bunker tax, MSC’s Toft backs carbon pricing and decarbonisation R&D fund

“Søren Skou, CEO of AP Moller – Maersk, has proposed a carbon tax on ship fuel of at least US$450 per tonne of fuel, which translates to around US$150 per tonne of CO2.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Delays of 14 days expected at Yantian port due to tighter Covid controls

“Maersk is warning of delays of 14 days upwards at Yantian port due to heightened Covid restrictions...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk launches Emissions Dashboard to cut carbon in supply chain

“A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) will launch a new ‘Emissions Dashboard’ as part of efforts to help customers cut their carbon footprint.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Lines omit Yantian port calls over Covid-19 measures congestion

“Container lines are omitting calls at Yantian port in South China as tighter Covid-19 controls result in congestion.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Container line schedules take another hit as port congestion in China spreads

“Yantian International Container Terminal (YICT) has extended its export suspension until Monday, as port congestion worsens throughout China.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk service connects DP World hub to major Far East markets

“A.P Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has added a new weekly service connecting the DP World-operated Internat...

by Port Technology

Lines suspend Buenaventura operations due to Colombia blockades

“A group of shipping companies has suspended operations at the Port of Buenaventura as the port is full and cargoes are trapped.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

European lines raise North America prices

“Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have announced changes in North America charges, which are expected to take effect in mid-June and July.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk urges collaboration in decarbonisation effort

“A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has said it is looking for customers to act as partners in its efforts to decarbonize logistics operations.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk to expand rail freight presence at Port of Felixstowe

“A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has reached an agreement with BGRf, one of the largest rail freight ope...

by Port Technology

Carriers impose surcharges as congestion builds on Europe’s inland waterways

“Congestion through northern Europe’s inland waterways increased again this week, with delays into Rotterdam almost doubling to wait times exceeding five days.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk agrees intra-UK rail service with GB Railfreight

“AP Moller – Maersk has reached an agreement with GB Railfreight, the third largest rail freight ope...

by Container News

Maersk develops its Vietnam warehousing operations

“Maersk has added 38,000m2 of warehousing space in Vietnam as the company looks to develop its regio...

by Container News

Maersk unveils plans to accelerate business transformation

“A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has said it will accelerate efforts to transform its business model to...

by Port Technology

PSA Singapore breaks productivity record as Suez crisis causes transshipment surge

“PSA Singapore has broken its productivity record after it handled 13,227 containers – 22,761 TEU – during the call of ‘Manila Maersk’ on 3 May 2021.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Booming profits and improved terminal efficiencies shake off pandemic doom

“A return to profits and improving terminal efficiencies have seemingly helped the industry move on from the doom and gloom of the COVID-19 pandemic.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk posts “exceptionally strong start” to 2021 as carrier boom accelerates

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has made an “exceptionally strong start” to 2021 after its earnings g...

by Port Technology

Booming rates sees APMM raise its 2021 outlook

“Surging demand that has caused congestion is within the supply chain and a shortage of available eq...

by Container News

NEW TRANSPACIFIC U.S. EAST COAST NETWORK

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

MSC will update its...

by MSC

Maersk expects container shipping market surge to continue into Q4

“AP Moller – Maersk forecasts that “exceptional market situation” in the container shipping market will continue well into the fourth quarter of this year.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

AP Moller Maersk halts buying of ships without zero carbon capability

“One of the world’s largest shipping companies by fleet size, AP Moller Maersk, has halted purchase...

by S&P Global

Carrier boom to continue for at least another two years

“The boom in container shipping line profits could continue for another two years, with port congest...

by Port Technology

Asian container shortage set to intensify into May

“Asian container availability is tightening, and purchase and rental costs are soaring, according to...

by JOC

MSC linked to Awilco boxship pair

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has returned to this week’s broker reports, resuming its incredible secondhand boxship buying spree which begun in the second half of last year. See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Vessel-hungry MSC set to take Maersk’s crown as world’s largest box line

“Based on box ship orderbooks and its aggressive purchasing in the second-hand market, MSC is set to usurp 2M partner Maersk next year to become the world’s largest container line.” See the originals story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk plans ahead for the upcoming citrus season

“Maersk has announced that its 1,810TEU vessel, Maersk Vallvik, has arrived at the Port of Durban, S...

by Container News

Melbourne welcomes Soroe Maersk as record longest vessel to call at the port

“The Port of Melbourne and Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has welcomed the Soroe Maersk, the longest vessel to call at the port.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Suez disruption sparks new box shortage fears

“Container lines are adjusting port call networks for Asia-North Europe in a bid to minimize disrupt...

by JOC

Maersk reduces booking acceptance globally due to Suez Canal blockage

“Maersk said it has lost almost a week of capacity due to the Suez Canal blockage and has decided to...

by Container News

Maersk to test ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering resilience in Singapore project

“Challenges on ship-to-ship bunkering and supply chain resilience in ports will be some of the quest...

by Port Technology

Maersk Debuts With Duqm Direct Call

“Denmark’s Maersk Line has made its first commercial mainline call at Oman’s Duqm Port as part of it...

by The Maritime Standard

Maersk turns around vessels redirected to Cape of Good Hope

“With the Suez Canal reopening following the successful re-floating of the Ever Given Maersk has tur...

by Port Technology

Ship Backlog from Suez Closure Will Take Months to Clear, Shipping Lines Say

“The stranding of a container ship in the Suez Canal has created disruptions in the global shipping...

by gCaptain

Maersk VICT calls spoil ITF pandemic praise

“The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) praised Maersk’s crew change efforts during t...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Carriers see no ‘silver bullet’ solution to India equipment woes

“Indian exporters looking to ocean carriers to fix heightened equipment availability issues seem to have no choice but to wait until the market settles on a new equilibrium between supply and demand.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

India trade on the rebound, but lack of boxes could hamper full recovery

“India’s container imports came roaring back to life in the fourth quarter, but booming demand out of China means there’s still a shortage of export containers.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

APMT Gothenburg to facilitate container weighing of Maersk exports

“APM Terminals Gothenburg has launched a new product that will facilitate weighing of containers and at the same time increase safety across its maritime operations.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk neo-Panamax suffers engine failure on the Pacific

“The 13,100TEU container ship Maersk Eureka has suffered a damaged fuel pump, which led the crew to...

by Container News

Maersk and PSA sign end-to-end logistics deal with Braskem

“A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) and PSA Corporation have signed a new logistics agreement with Braskem,...

by Port Technology

Ordering spree shuffles liner rankings

The current wave of containership ordered over the past six months is seeing radical shifts in the global liner rankings. See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Shipping lines to remove Australia congestion charges

“Major shipping lines have announced the withdrawal of their congestion surcharges in Australia, as there are signs of positive operational developments.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Maersk, partners set sights on ammonia bunkering at Port of Singapore

“Maritime industry leaders have embarked upon a feasibility study aimed at establishing a comprehens...

by Offshore Energy

Maersk Essen Discharging Cargo in Los Angeles

“Nearly two months after losing hundreds of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean, the Maersk-op...

by gCaptain

Asia-Europe Services – Schedule reliability improvement measures

The following advisory was published by AP Moller – Maersk:

In light of the ongoing schedule reli...

by AP Moller – Maersk

Maersk launches first-ever Japan-UK block train service

“A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has pioneered the first-ever block train from Japan to the UK via the Trans-Siberian railway.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Imbalance in productivity between Asia and the US causing congestion

“Low US productivity compared to Asia where factories and logistics companies, including ports, work...

by Container News

Shipper and haulier anger at Liverpool as UK port congestion spreads north

“UK container ports continue to suffer congestion, with Liverpool the latest to come under fire from frustrated shippers and hauliers.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar