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Orders by MSC and Seaspan revive K Shipbuilding

“K Shipbuilding has been given a new lease of life with orders from Seaspan Corporation and MSC for a total of eight 8,000 TEU container ships.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

MSC Launches Pertiwi Service on the Intra-Asia Trade

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

MSC is pleased to launc...

by MSC

MSC calls out Panama Ports Company for disrupting its operations

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has criticised Panama Ports Company (PPC) for obstructing its...

by Splash247

Revamped Hong Kong–Shenzhen pilot rules to speed Yantian ship arrivals

“Carriers will see improved transit times between Hong Kong and Shenzhen after marine pilots agreed...

by JOC

Schedule Update – North West Continent – USA – South America West Coast

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

Due to the current chal...

by MSC

South Korean shipbuilder seals $1bn worth of newbuilding contracts

“Seaspan and MSC have each booked four LNG dual-fuel newbuildings with the South Korean shipyard.” See the original story at TradeWinds. Source: TradeWinds (JK)

by TradeWinds

Zim to hand back transpacific workhorse as carriers review expensive charters

“Containership owners are playing hardball with ocean carriers on fixture extensions for larger tonnage they have locked into deployment on alliance network loops.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Lack of free tonnage keeps charter market insulated against freight rate falls

“While a softening in consumer demand has weakened global freight rates, the containership charter m...

by The Loadstar

New container hub in Aktau eyes investments from MSC, Maersk and PSA

“Kazakhstan’s Aktau port, a strategic part of China’s Belt and Road initiative, will establish a con...

by Container News

MSC, Hapag-Lloyd to skip some US, Canada port calls in June

“Ocean carriers are skipping some calls to Canada and the US East Coast and shifting arrival dates in June as North American port congestion and delays force liners to rework schedules.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

Booking cancellation charges hit Indian shippers as rate levels stabilise

“Container lines covering Indian trades have begun to penalise customers, and more severely spot customers, for failing to fulfill their bookings as committed.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

MSC’s historic S&P splurge nears 200th ship

“In August 2020 Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) embarked on an epic fleet build-up plan that is expe...

by Splash247

India seeks new bids for east coast transshipment terminal

“The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tuticorin), a major government port on the Indian coast, has...

by Container News

Evergreen enlarges 30 L-class ships, becomes world’s sixth largest box carrier

“All of Evergreen Marine Corporation’s 30 L-class ships are being upsized as the Taiwanese liner operator surpasses its pan-Japanese rival ONE in the capacity rankings.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

MSC, Notarc to complete construction of terminal at Panama Colon Container Port

“In 2016, a consortium of Chinese companies led by Landbridge Group purchased the Panama Colon Container Port (PCCP) and committed to invest $900m in a new terminal.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by eeSea News

Montreal relaunches search process for Contrecoeur terminal operator

“The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is one step closer to choosing the group that will build and operate a new container terminal at Canada’s second-largest port.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

MSC “bets” on Green Maré Services platform

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is expected to be benefitted from the Ship Review platform developed by Green Maré Services (GMS) and German’s Scope Group.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Port of Colombo resumes operations after 20-hour labour strike

“Operations at the port of Colombo resumed this afternoon following the end of a strike by port staf...

by The Loadstar

Seaspan orders eight LNG-fuelled boxships in South Korea

“Seaspan Corporation has placed an order at South Korea’s K Shipbuilding for eight 8,000 teu newbuild containerships powered by liquified natural gas (LNG).” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Carriers ramp up blank sailings as China lockdowns persist

“Ocean carrier alliances are preparing to blank more than a third of their sailings from Asia over t...

by The Loadstar

Box ship charter market – heated for so long – shows signs of cooling

“The impact of reduced volumes from China and weakening demand forecasts from the US and Europe is c...

by The Loadstar

New Romania terminal will become Europe-China intermodal gateway

“DP World is going ahead with plans announced last year for a new road-rail intermodal terminal in Aiud, Romania, to be operational in the first half of next year.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MSC outmuscles Maersk on the Asia-Europe tradelane

“Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has overtaken 2M partner Maersk as the largest carrier on the Asia-Europe tradelane in terms of tonnage deployed according to new analysis from Alphaliner.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Kalmar receives repeat order from French container terminal operator

“Kalmar has received an order from Terminaux de Normandie to supply 12 diesel-electric straddle carriers for use at the Port of Le Havre.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Challenger carriers and retailer-chartered services hit by China lockdowns

“The combination of Covid lockdown cargo delays in China and congestion at US east coast ports has p...

by The Loadstar

MSC, Maersk crowned the world’s largest container carriers

“MSC and A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) have been crowned as the two largest container carriers in the world, according to recent data from Alphaliner.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MSC Thailand adopts digital approach for deliveries

“Mediterranean Shipping Company Thailand (MSC) has implemented the CODEX Electronic Delivery Order (e-DO) Service for the digitalisation of deliveries.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Shanghai holds strong as blank sailing fears continue

“The Port of Shanghai has remained operational despite its ongoing lockdown – however continued disr...

by Port Technology

Carriers roll out more blank sailings in a bid to underpin slide in spot rates

“The 2M alliance is preparing to blank three Asia-North Europe sailings next month, as export demand from China plummets and container spot rates come under increased pressure.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MSC orders 20 boxships in Asia

“In its latest weekly report, Clarkson Research Services carries news of a bumper set of orders in Asia by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world’s largest containerline.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Bolloré deal helps MSC anchor off India’s east coast amid Colombo disruption

“A €5.7bn ($6.2bn) deal inked last month by MSC to acquire Bolloré Africa Logistics has helped the G...

by The Loadstar

MSC stretches orderbook with fourteen 7,000 TEU ship commisions at New TImes

“Swiss-Italian liner giant MSC continues to build on its rise to the top of the liner operator ranki...

by Container News

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 the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

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

Beira port replaces berths’ fenders at the container terminal

“The Beira Port Authority has informed all shipping lines calling at the port of Beira in Mozambique...

by Container News

IMPACT OF COVID RESTRICTIONS ON REEFER BOX OPERATIONS IN SHANGHAI

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

Due to the impact of...

by MSC

Port of Liverpool sets a number of records across its terminals

“Since the start of 2022, the Port of Liverpool, operated by Peel Ports, has set a number of record-breaking achievements across its container terminal division.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

MSC ENHANCES ITS SEAGULL SERVICE

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

MSC is pleased to an...

by MSC

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

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

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

Valenciaport removes congestion-easing measures as strike winds down

“The container terminals at Valenciaport have now resumed ordinary activity – removing the congestio...

by Port Technology

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

VIMC eyes transshipment project with MSC

“Vietnam Maritime Corporation’s (formerly Vinalines) subsidiary Saigon Port plans to work with Medit...

by Container News

Port of Valencia takes next step on new 5 million TEU container terminal

“The Port of Valencia has received a favourable report on the construction project for container terminal expansion in the port’s northern area.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology