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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

MSC pushes up rates to American ports

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced the implementation of new Freight All Kinds (FAK...

by Container News

Maersk hands the baton to MSC at top of the liner rankings

“The changing of the guard at the top of the liner rankings is underway. Alphaliner data shows there...

by Splash247

Container lines double down on second-hand ship buying

“Carriers have continued a second-hand ship-buying spree this year to offset capacity lost to conges...

by JOC

MSC starts new in-transit cargo service to Gulf countries

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced a new overland service that will provide a short...

by Container News

MSC continues growth with addition of four ships via the secondhand market

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has shown no sign of slowing down its rapid fleet growth, linked this week to the acquisition of another four ships.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Container alliances’ market domination alarms White House

“The White House has raised concerns about the lack of competition in global container shipping, caused by the domination of the market by the three container alliances.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container New

US EPA fines MSC container ship over Vessel General Permit violations

“On 15 November, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has assessed penalties totaling US$81,...

by Container News

MSC in trial of Wartsila ‘easy’ convertible two-stroke engine

“Wartsila is partnering with MSC to trial a two-stroke engine that will be easy to convert for running clean fuels.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Average port call waiting time up by almost 60%

“The average waiting time for a port call has increased by 59% in the first nine months of this year, compared with the same period in 2019, according to MSC.” See the original story at Container Management. Source: Container Management (JK)

by Container Management

MSC container vessel troubled in South African waters

“Maltese flagged MSC Trieste had been adrift since the morning of 10 November. The incident came to...

by Container News

Engine room fire hits MSC boxship in Gulf of Finland

“MSC Shannon reported a ‘potentially dangerous’ engine room fire to the Finnish Coast Guard close to 2am on Sunday, 7 November.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

MSC announces new surcharges from Europe to America

“The Swiss box carrier MSC will apply new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS), which will take effect by the end of November, for cargoes transferred from Europe to America.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Port Saint John achieves volume growth for fifth year in a row

“Canada’s Port Saint John has reported the fifth consecutive year of container volume growth during the first nine months of 2021.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Russian navy thwarts pirate attack on MSC ship

“The Russian navy has foiled a pirate attack on one of Mediterranean Shipping Company’s container vessels.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

‘Mayhem’ as alliances offer different schedules for the same containership

“Shippers from Asia to North Europe are being given conflicting information on vessel ETAs by carriers in the same alliance, and for the same ship.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MSC box ship under attack by armed gang in the Gulf of Guinea

“As The Loadstar went to press there were reports that an MSC containership was under attack in the...

by The Loadstar

Carriers talking to their customers again, but European service delays remain

“Shippers visiting the Multimodal event in Birmingham this week were anxious to access the three ocean carrier stands to discuss ways to better secure their supply chains.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Doun Kisen to finance two Neo-Panamax ships for MSC

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is financing two 16,000TEU container ship orders through leasing arrangements with Japanese tonnage provider Doun Kisen.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

MSC Asya calls at Port Botany

“Port Botany has seen a record-breaking berth with the safe arrival of the MSC Asya, the deepest and heaviest container ship to ever dock at the port.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Port Sudan terminals halt operations – MSC stops voyages at King Abdullah Port

“The terminals at Port Sudan have ceased operations, according to MSC’s announcement, creating uncer...

by Container News

MSC containership boarded by US investigators into California pipeline spill

“An MSC containership, which dragged anchor back in January in San Pedro Bay, is been investigated b...

by Seatrade Maritime News

MSC becomes first major carrier to fully adopt standardised depot codes

“MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has fully adopted BIC Facility Codes (BFC) for all depots globally.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Log-In Logistica books boxship pair at Zhoushan Changhong

“Brazil’s Log-In Logistica Intermodal has placed an order at China’s Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard for the construction of two 3,158 TEU containerships.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

MSC diminishes reefer bookings acceptance from Europe to Middle East & Asia

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will limit reefer bookings acceptance from European ports to Middle East and Asia for the next weeks.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Rosatom to deploy 1st Arctic boxship on Northern Sea Route in 2025

“Russian state-owned nuclear power company Rosatom State Corporation revealed plans to send its first Arctic containership to the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in 2025.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

MSC most recent carrier sued under US law on Cuban trade

“Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) has been sued in a US court for violating the Helms-Burton Act. Th...

by Splash247

Hamad Port achieves six million containers milestone

“Hamad Port, Qatar’s gateway to the world, yesterday achieved a milestone by hitting handling of six million containers mark.” See the original story at Hellenic Shipping News. Source: Hellenic Shipping News (JK)

by Hellenic Shipping News