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Instant quoting will be must-have for liner carriers: Maersk CEO

“Maersk CEO Søren Skou expects every container line will eventually need to digitally engage with sh...

by JOC

Maersk completes KGH acquisition

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has completed the acquisition of KGH Customs Services, a pan-European...

by Port Technology

A.P. Moller – Maersk announces changes in Ocean & Logistics to enhance customer experience

The following press release was published by A.P Moller – Maersk (APMM):

A.P. Moller – Maersk int...

by A.P Moller-Maersk

Major ports and shipping line companies chosen as members for UK Trade Advisory Group

“The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) has appointed several major terminal operators and...

by Container Management

Idle boxship fleet below 1m teu for first time this year as charter market rises

“Some 90 containerships, equating to over 600,000 teu of capacity, have found employment in the past...

by The Loadstar

MSC’S NEW SANTANA SERVICE CONNECTS ASIA AND NORTH AMERICA

The following release was published by Mediterranean Shipping Company:

In anticipation of continu...

by Mediterranean Shipping Company

Baltimore breaks container moves record

“The Maryland Port Authority has announced that the Port of Baltimore has broken a record as longsho...

by Port Technology

Maersk Predicts a Return to Pre-COVID Container Volume Next Year

“On Wednesday, number-one ocean carrier Maersk announced a significant increase in operating earning...

by The Maritime Executive

Maersk profits up on capacity management despite lower container volumes

“The second quarter results of AP Moller – Maersk underline that while the Covid-19 pandemic has hit...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk launches new West African multipurpose warehouse

“A.P. Moeller-Maersk (Maersk) has launched a warehouse and distribution facility in Abidjan, Ivory C...

by Port Technology

Saudi King Abdullah Port routes among world’s fastest

“Leading international maritime shipping companies Maersk and MSC have chosen King Abdullah Port as...

by Hellenic Shipping News

ONE, Maersk and MSC to keep China – Australia service suspension to end 2020

“Ocean Network Express (ONE), Maersk Line and MSC have further extended the suspension of their China – Australia (CAE) service till year end.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk unveils updated and agile supply chain

“A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has unveiled an updated network between Europe, the Middle East and t...

by Port Technology

Box terminal capacity expansion plans sunk by ripples from Covid

“New container port capacity will be scarce, on the back of the Covid-19 throughput fallout, according to Drewry.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk and MSC upgrade Asia-Europe sweeper to a weekly service

“The 2M Alliance has upgraded its fortnightly Asia-Europe sweeper service to weekly, as demand and freight rates continue to rise on the trade lane.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

PTP breaks utilisation record for a Maersk vessel

“The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has said it has broken its utilisation record for a Maersk vessel by loading 19,334 TEU onto the Murcia Maersk on the 25 July 2020.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

More carriers must blank voyages to avoid transatlantic rate collapse

“Transatlantic demand continues to be hit by the pandemic, obliging carriers to extend voyage-blanking programme and putting rates under pressure.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Intermodal Service Launched by JM Baxi

“International Cargo Terminal (ICT), part of the J M Baxi group, is deploying its own container trai...

by The Maritime Standard

Port of Tanjung Pelepas breaks another move record

“The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has announced another operational milestone after it broke produc...

by Port Technology

Maersk launches new end-to-end supply chain platform

“A.P. Moeller-Maersk (Maersk) has launched Maersk Flow, a digital platform designed to help customers and related partners take control of their end-to-end supply chain.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Benin Terminal welcomes 300 m container ship for first time

“Benin Terminal, the operator of the container terminal at the Port of Cotonou, has welcomed a 300 m...

by Container Management

Cancelled sailings out of India causing rollovers and bookings logjam

“Container trades out of India are faced with increasing congestion, due to a combination of blanked sailings, equipment shortages and carriers unable to clear a backlog of bookings.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Maersk’s first phase logistics project in China’s Meishan begins operation

“The first phase project of Maersk’s international logistics facility in Meishan, Ningbo has officially commenced operation.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Leading carriers see stock value down up to 35% on Covid-19

“The world’s leading container carriers have seen their stock value diminished by 10% to 35% over th...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk sells giant containership for green recycling in Turkey

“Maersk, owner and operator of the world’s largest container shipping fleet, has sold a 9, 640 TEU containership Sine Maersk for demolition in Turkey.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

Cocaine and Two Stevedores Discovered in Container on Maersk Boxship

“Mexican authorities are reporting the seizure of more than $1 million worth of cocaine along with t...

by The Maritime Executive

Longshore workers set to strike at two Montreal marine terminals

“Montreal longshore workers will strike for 40 hours at two marine terminals starting Thursday after...

by JOC

Maersk sets $500 misdeclaration fee for wrongly-sized out-of-gauge cargo

“In a further effort to crack down on misdeclared cargo, Maersk Line will introduce a $500 fee for s...

by The Loadstar

More transatlantic blankings are unveiled as a new trade war threatens

“2M partners Maersk and MSC have extended the suspension of their TA4/NEUATL4 transatlantic loop through to September.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Container ship held off Virginia Beach after several crew members test positive for coronavirus

“Several crew members aboard a container ship sitting off the coast of Virginia Beach have tested positive for the coronavirus.” See the original story at The Virginian Pilot. Source: The Virginian Pilot (JK)

by The Virginian Pilot

2M Asia-Europe ‘inducement’ loop begins loading as rates hold steady

“2M partners Maersk and MSC began loading their inducement Asia-North Europe loop service in China this week, as bookings and freight rates stay steady on the route.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Blank sailing strategy could bring carriers $9bn profit this year, says consultant

“Notwithstanding a significant decline in container liftings as a consequence of the global pandemic...

by The Loadstar

Maersk SAECS service to give Cape Town a miss as port congestion builds

“Severe port congestion in Cape Town Container Terminal is forcing container lines serving South Afr...

by The Loadstar

2020 PKX2 CHX ABX Blanking plan

The following advisory was published by AP Moller-Maersk:

Due to market demand reductions in Far...

by AP Moller-Maersk

C1W Blank Sailing Program

The following advisory was published by AP Moller-Maersk:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic effect, we...

by AP Moller-Maersk

Fewer trans-Pacific cuts signal 3Q demand on the mend

“The green shoots keep coming. Fewer trans-Pacific sailings will be “blanked” (canceled) in the thir...

by Freight Waves

Maersk seeing better-than-expected Q2 volumes

“Maersk on Wednesday said healthier-than-expected container volumes has led it to upgrade its second-quarter outlook, with volumes now expected to be down 15 to 18 percent from the 2019 period.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

Maersk implements mooring innovation

“A.P. Moeller- Maersk (Maersk) will begin implementation of an innovation called Snap Back Arrestor...

by Port Technology

300 Maersk vessels to help improve ocean and climate science

“Danish container shipping major Maersk will be assisting global research efforts on weather pattern...

by Offshore Energy

Disabled Laura Maersk headed to port

“The Laura Maersk, disabled by a turbocharger breakdown, is expected to arrive in New York Harbor under tow at 11 a.m. Thursday.” See the original story at Freight Waves. Source: Freight Waves (JK)

by Freight Waves

Maersk to double frequency of sea-rail AE19 service for capacity-hit shippers

“Maersk is to double the frequency of its AE19 rail-sea service between South Korea and Northern Eur...

by The Loadstar

Maersk boxship hit by explosion off Maryland, crewman evacuated

“A containership operated by Danish shipping major Maersk suffered an explosion some 275 miles off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, USA, on 5 June.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

2020 ABX June Blanking Plan

The following advisory was published by AP Moller Maersk:

Due to market demand reductions in Far...

by AP Moller Maersk

CMA CGM reports profit, eyes 10 percent H1 volume fall

“CMA CGM is expecting its global volume to decline by 10 percent in the first half as the impact on demand of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worsens through the second quarter.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

Auto DraftNew wave of transatlantic blankings – and alliances start to lose market share

“Transatlantic shippers are set to be hit by another wave of blank sailings this month after 2M part...

by eeSea News

Alliances schedule 75 blankings for Q3, as hopes of peak season demand fade

“2M partners Maersk and MSC are to extend the suspension of their AE2/Swan Asia-North Europe and AE20/Dragon Asia-Mediterranean loops into the peak season.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Inactive container shipping fleet hits all time of 11.6% of capacity

“The inactive container shipping fleet has reached an all time high of 11.6% of the fleet in capacity terms at the end of May, according to analyst Alphaliner.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Ocean Network Express (ONE) to extend the suspension of ChinaAustralia (CAE) service

The following release was published by Ocean Network Express (ONE):

Ocean Network Express would l...

by ONE