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EC opens in-depth probe into MSC buying into Barcelona box terminal

"The European Commission’s competition watchdog has announced an in-depth investigation into MSC’s p...

by The Loadstar

MSC Strengthens NWC-USA-SAWC Service with New Direct Bilbao Call

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce a significant upgrade to...

by MSC

Court rules out Santos Tecon 10 bids from Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM

"Maersk’s quest to be allowed to bid for the Tecon10 terminal project in the Brazilian port of Santo...

by The Loadstar

MSC Introduces New Transatlantic Route from Northern Spain to Canada

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce that it will strengthen...

by MSC

MSC steps up bid for market share with massive transatlantic capacity boost

"MSC appears to be doubling-down on a strategy of building market share on the transatlantic trade w...

by The Loadstar

Bangladeshi investments earn APMT and Medlog 10-year tax exemption

"The terminal and inland logistics arms of Maersk and MSC are both to receive decade-long tax breaks...

by The Loadstar

CMA CGM is yet to deliver on their promised return to Russia

CMA CGM is no stranger to traversing politically charged waters avoided by peers as they continue to...

by Destine Ozuygur

MSC Strengthens Iroko Service with New Cape Town Direct Call

The following advisory was published by MSC:

MSC is delighted to announce an upgrade to its Iro...

by MSC

Idle ships rare as MSC doubles down on vessel spree despite overcapacity

"Carriers still seem unfazed by impending structural overcapacity as MSC continues its growth and ve...

by The Loadstar

MSC Temporary Suspends its Services to/from Mali

The following release was published by MSC:

Due to major operational challenges caused by safet...

by MSC

MSC - Enhanced Levante Express Offers Direct Connections from/to Germany, Cyprus and Lebanon

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce the enhancement of its L...

by MSC

Now MSC lines up a dozen box ships for re-flagging to the Indian fleet

"The “Big 3” in the global container shipping industry — MSC, Maersk, and CMA CGM — seem to have sol...

by The Loadstar

MSC crosses the 7m teu mark

"The records continue to tumble for Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world’s largest container c...

by Splash247

MSC Enhances Origami Service with Direct Asia-East Africa Link

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce that it is integrating i...

by MSC

MSC - Port Rotation Changes Trade Far East - NWC

The following advisory was published by MSC:

Please be advised that MSC is planning to adjust t...

by MSC

MSC and Maersk join CMA CGM in moving tonnage to India

'The world’s three largest containerlines are reflagging ships to the Indian register to take advant...

by Splash247

MSC Launches New Cheetah Service Connecting Directly Asia and Mozambique

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce the launch of a new stan...

by MSC

MSC scoops up more feeder ships in its 'quest for global dominance'

"MSC is flexing its ability to handle “the bigger balls” as it continues its box ship purchasing spr...

by The Loadstar

MSC Launches Sambar Service, Enhances Pertiwi and Orchid Services

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce a new standalone service...

by MSC

Trade Asia to Europe – MSC Reaffirms Commitment to Avoid “Arctic” Northern Sea Route

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company informs you that...

by MSC

MSC eyes $400m investment in Bangladesh's Pangaon Inland Container Terminal

"MSC looks set to pump some $400m into Bangladesh’s logistics scene before the end of the year, pend...

by The Loadstar

Houthi claim attack on MSC Aby

"The Houthi claim to have launched a successful attack on containership MSC Aby using “two drones an...

by Seatrade Maritime News

CK Hutchison Rules Out Ports Deal Being Completed This Year

"CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. ruled out the likelihood of the controversial sale of its global ports t...

by gCaptain

MSC Introduces New Standalone Service Connecting USA and Africa

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce a new enhanced standalon...

by MSC

CK Hutchison sees “reasonable chance” of $22.8 billion ports sale going through

"CK Hutchison said on Thursday its $22.8 billion ports business sale had a "reasonable chance" of go...

by AJOT

MSC reshapes two more major E/W services into RTW offerings

In an confident move, MSC has begun reshaping two additional major E/W strings into RTW services. Wh...

by Destine Ozuygur

MSC - Iroko, a New Direct Service Connecting Asia and West Africa

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce a new standalone service...

by MSC

MSC Launches Fast New Alpaca Service for Trade Far East to South America West Coast

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to unveil its new Alpaca service, la...

by MSC

More carrier services in danger of attack after new Houthi announcement

"Carriers have been warned to proceed 'with extreme caution' following the major widening of the Hou...

by The Loadstar

CMA CGM eyes HPH sale after Ceva shines in a 'stable' second quarter

"CMA CGM has expressed interest in the Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) sale in a bid to expand its glo...

by The Loadstar

MSC Aims to Deepen Relationship with China Despite Looming U.S. Fees

"MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is expanding its relationship with China on multiple fronts as t...

by The Maritime Executive

MSC plans historic renewal of ageing feeder fleet

"Broker Braemar is reporting a “megaproject” is in the works for Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) wit...

by Splash247

Path now clear for Cosco to join consortium to buy HPH port terminals

"The expiry of yesterday’s 145-day deadline for exclusive negotiations between Hutchison Port Holdin...

by The Loadstar

The post-tariff evolution of MSC's transpacific network

"Since the shift in alliances earlier this year, Gemini duo Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have been given t...

by The Loadstar

Port Rotation Change - EMUSA Service

The following release was published by MSC:

In order to maintain schedule reliability, MSC will...

by MSC

MSC Launches Enhanced Standalone Direct Service from Australia/New Zealand to USA East Coast

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is excited to announce that it will launch an e...

by MSC

Egypt's First Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal Opens

The following release was published by NYK Line:

The Suez Canal Automotive Terminal (SCAT) — a...

by NYK Line

MSC’s boxship binge rolls on with 10 more giants ordered across China

"Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has once again underlined its seemingly insatiable appetite fo...

by Splash247

China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless COSCO Gets a Stake

" China is threatening to block the sale of more than 40 ports, owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchiso...

by gCaptain

MSC switches two more Asia-Europe port calls from congested Antwerp

"MSC has decided to switch two more calls out of Antwerp on its Asia-North Europe services, as conge...

by The Loadstar

MSC - Asia to USWC Network Update

The following release was published by MSC:

In response to the current transpacific market cond...

by MSC

MSC withdraws transpacific Pearl service

"MSC has made the first move to withdraw excess capacity on the transpacific route with the suspensi...

by Linerlytica

Maersk - UCLA Service Adjustment

The following release was published by Maersk:

We are pleased to announce a key enhancement to...

by Maersk

MSC ramps up megamax expansion with $1.2bn shipbuilding deal in China

"Gianluigi Aponte’s Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is pressing ahead with megamax containership fle...

by Splash247

Reliability remains stable in a chaotic world - Schedule Reliability Scorecard June 2025

Highlights

  • Global reliability for Q2 2025 is at its best since Q1 2024
  • Gemini shows best...
by Pernille Skanderup

MSC defies Trump port fee threat, amid a flurry of orders for new feeder vessels

"With long lead times at major shipbuilders, other yards that lack a track record in containership c...

by The Loadstar

MSC propels West Africa higher up the container ladder

"Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world’s largest containerline, has single-handedly catapulted...

by Splash247

MSC Hutchison deal in stormy waters

"The deadline for exclusive negotiations between CK Hutchison and a consortium of MSC subsidiary Ter...

by Seatrade Maritime News
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