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Carriers find ‘silver lining’ in Ukraine crisis, redeploying Baltic tonnage

“Ocean carriers have been quick to redeploy intra-Europe tonnage from Russian services to regions where capacity is in short supply.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MSC CONNECTS THE BALTIC SEA AND THE US EAST COAST

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

MSC Mediterranean Ship...

by MSC

Bullish carriers continue tonnage grab strategies while profits last

“Despite geopolitical tensions, which could dampen longer-term demand, ocean carriers are persisting...

by The Loadstar

MSC partners with Marlink

“Marlink is partnering with MSC to support the shipping company’s digitalisation goals.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

MSC container ship adrift off Canada’s east coast being towed to Nova Scotia

“The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) posted Wednesday evening on Facebook that it was “monitoring the car...

by Splash247

V.Group says in compliance with all financial and operational sanctions

“The world’s largest ship manager V.Group says it is in compliance with all current sanctions as pre...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Port of Antwerp exceeds 1 million TEU reefer boxes in 2021

“The Port of Antwerp recorded an increase of 2.6% year-on-year during 2021 in the total number of re...

by Container News

ISRAEL EXPRESS, LEVANTE EXPRESS REVISED ROTATIONS

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

Further to our [Cust...

by MSC

Massive MSC newbuilding plan presents opportunity for mid-tier shipyards

“As major shipyards are more or less booked till 2025, mid-tier shipbuilders are eyeing a slice of the pie as MSC is seeking to construct two dozen 8,000 TEU container ships.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

MOL continues liner integration strategy with Utoc acquisition

“Japan’s MOL is emulating other liner giants in bringing logistics companies under its umbrella, including domestic operator Utoc Corp.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MSC TEMPORARILY HALTS BOOKINGS TO/FROM RUSSIA

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

MSC Mediterranean Sh...

by MSC

Opinion: Lars Jensen On Ukraine-Russia Crisis

Maersk and MSC joined Hapag-Lloyd and ONE in temporarily suspending booking acceptance to Russia.

T...

by LinkedIn

Update: Box lines suspend Russia bookings

“Container lines including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE and Hapag-Lloyd have suspended bookings to and...

by Seatrade Maritime News

US energy company suing COSCO and MSC over Californian oil spill

“Liner giants COSCO and MSC are being sued by US pipeline operator Amplify Energy Corp. in relation...

by Container News

Box lines skip Ukraine calls as commercial shipping suspended

“Multiple international container lines have announced they will not call Ukraine ports, while Russian services generally remain available.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Box lines skip Ukraine calls as commercial shipping suspended

“Multiple international container lines have announced they will not call Ukraine ports, while Russian services generally remain available.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Carriers struggle to navigate storm delays and continued port congestion

“Storms barrelling in across North Europe last weekend caused container terminals to halt operations for long periods, adding to ocean carrier vessel schedule delays.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

No more with 2M on Transpacific: SM Line downplays impact

“SM Line has downplayed the impact of the non-renewal of its Transpacific slot-sharing agreement wit...

by Container News

MSC Update: UKRAINE SECURITY SITUATION IMPACT ON SHIPPING SERVICES

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

Please be advised t...

by MSC

Italian police seizes 400 kilos of cocaine from MSC container ship

“More than 400 kilograms of cocaine have been seized from the 2013-built container ship MSC Adelaide in Genoa, Italy.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

NWSA’s Terminal 5 handles largest vessel yet

“Terminal 5 in the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) gateway handled its largest vessel yet after the MSC Virgo called at its facilities.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

UPCOMING CHANGES IN RELATION TO STRATEGIC COOPERATION WITH SM LINE

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

MSC would like to anno...

by MSC

Genoa Police Seize 400 Kilos of Cocaine From MSC Shipping Container

“Customs officials in Genoa, Italy have seized more than 400 kilos of cocaine from a shipping container from Brazil, a haul valued at more than $34 million.” See the original story at The Maritime Executive. Source: The Maritime Executive (JK)

by The Maritime Executive

Rising LNG costs haven’t deterred carriers from ordering newbuilds

“Investment in new LNG-fuelled ships has continued at pace, with class society DNV last month record...

by The Loadstar

Second-hand box ship market still red hot, with profit to be made – for now

“In an extremely tight tonnage market, the purchase price paid for many second-hand containerships is higher than their newbuild cost.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

ZIM Provides Update on Operational Cooperation Agreement with the 2M Partners

The following release was published by ZIM Integrated Services:

The Parties Have agreed to Extend...

by ZIM

MSC adds Subic port call in intra-Asia service

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

MSC would like to i...

by MSC

Boxship charter rates hit new highs

“Containership charter rates are storming to new record highs with demand for tonnage described as frantic.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

MSC mum on 16,000 TEU sextet order at DSIC

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has declined to confirm whether it is behind an order for six...

by Container News

MSC aims to acquire majority stake in ITA Airways

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group has expressed its interest to the Italian Government in acquiring a majority stake in the state-owned ITA Airways.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

NWSA reports increased container traffic in 2021

“The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), comprising the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, has moved more than 3,736,200 TEU in 2021, representing a year-on-year growth of 12.5%.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

MSC’s secondhand charge continues with Danaos acquisitions

“MSC continues to snap up secondhand tonnage, with brokers linking the line to the acquisition of a pair of 6,178 teu boxships from Greece’s Danaos.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

SIPG and MSC in empty container centre joint venture

“China’s busiest port operator SIPG and the world’s largest container line MSC have inked a joint ve...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Drug cartels force MSC to suspend intermodal operations in Brazil with Santos labelled cocaine’s ‘world trade center’

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest containerline, has put some land operatio...

by Splash247

Port Saint John container handling up 10% in 2021

“Port Saint John in Canada saw container handling figures in 2021 rise 10%, marking its fifth consecutive year of growth in the sector.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Port of Felixstowe breaks European vessel container handling record

“Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has handled what is believed to be the largest number of containers ever on a single ship in Europe.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Container lines get closer to customers with logistics, but may not suit all

“Top container lines are investing in logistics and the supply chain companies to get closer to their customers, but it may not be a good fit for all.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

MSC announces new congestion surcharge from Scotland to Canada and Mexico

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will apply a congestion surcharge (CGS) for cargo from Scotland to Canada and Mexico due to the congestion in the Scottish ports.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

MSC overtakes Maersk as world’s largest ocean carrier

“Swiss container shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is now the world’s largest oc...

by Container News

Covid-19 hits MSC Branka crew

“The 9,400 TEU MSC Branka remains at anchorage after its arrival at the Chilean port of San Antonio...

by Container News

Log-In Logistica board approves MSC takeover bid

“The board of directors of Brazilian regional container shipping operator Log-In Logistica has given...

by Splash247

MSC makes $6.4bn offer for Bolloré Africa Logistics

“As cash rich container lines continue to ramp up their presence in the logistics sector Mediterrane...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Wan Hai inks berth deal to ease carrier’s LA-LB vessel backlog

“Wan Hai Lines has signed a new terminal services agreement with SSA Marine at the Port of Long Beac...

by JOC

MSC ENHANCES ASIA TO US EAST COAST CONNECTIONS

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

Following the succe...

by MSC

MUSTANG SERVICE – NEW ROTATION

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

MSC would like to i...

by MSC

MSC ADDS NEW CALL ON CHINOOK SERVICE

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

MSC is pleased to a...

by MSC

‘Tramp’ ships coming to NY-NJ port, hoping for berth space

“An increased number of ad hoc vessels and “tramp” ships operated by small, Asia-based operators are...

by JOC

Port of Hamburg added to MSC’s Baltic Loop 3 feeder service

“The Port of Hamburg has been integrated into MSC’s feeder service operating between the United Kingdom and several Baltic Sea ports.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology