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ADT launches Microsoft pilot study to fully automate container terminal by mid-2023

“ADT, which manages and operates the Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT), has recently partnered...

by Port Technology

Shipping company on the list of EU’s top 10 CO2 emitters

“Swiss container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is among “Europe’s top 10 climate polluters,” according to the Transport & Environment (T&E) report.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

MSC raises prices from Oceania to European ports

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from Australia and New Zealand to Europe.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

ORIENT SERVICE REDUCED FREQUENCY OF OAKLAND CALLS

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

Due to the current c...

by MSC

MSC debunks reports about food and water deficiency onboard MSC Messina

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the owner of MSC Messina, has denied the reports that mention...

by Container News

One seafarer dead after fire breaks out on MSC boxship

“While en route from Colombo to Singapore, MSC Messina, a containership operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), caught fire that left one crew member dead.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

WinGD sees large engines’ orders soar amid boxship spree

“Swiss-based engine developer, WinGD has seen more than 80 orders of its largest engines in 2021 as...

by Container News

MSC linked to another five boxship buys

“Having added around 60 secondhand vessels over the last 10 months, Mediterranean Shipping Company (...

by Splash247

One seafarer reported missing after engine room fire broke out aboard MSC boxship

“MSC Messina has suffered an engine room fire on 25 June, according to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority...

by Container News

MSC and CMA CGM behind purchase of Zhonggu panamaxes

“MSC and CMA CGM have emerged as the buyers of four panamax containerships sold by Chinese liner operator Zhonggu Logistics in April.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Port of Liverpool braces for increased volumes

“The Port of Liverpool will increase capacity and open its gates around the clock until at least Chr...

by Port Technology

MSC sets new charges to Antwerp and Valencia

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced new prices from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Europe, effective from 1 July.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

20 tons of coke = 40+ years in prison for MSC container-ship crew

“Bosko Markovic began working for ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) in 2008. Over the n...

by Freight Waves

MSC and CMA CGM raise charges from European ports

“Two of the largest container lines in the world, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and CMA CGM h...

by Container News

MSC and Hapag-Lloyd push up rates to Europe

“Major shipping lines have announced increased charges to Europe, which are expected to take effect in July.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

After its buying spree, MSC is close to overtaking Maersk in the liner league

“As its fleet capacity edges above 4m teu, MSC is on the cusp of overtaking 2M partner Maersk to become the largest carrier.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MSC and Samsung Heavy Industries select Cavotec’s shore power systems

“The Swiss cleantech company, Cavotec has won a series of orders in the second quarter with a total...

by Container News

Maersk’s Skou suggests US$450/tonne bunker tax, MSC’s Toft backs carbon pricing and decarbonisation R&D fund

“Søren Skou, CEO of AP Moller – Maersk, has proposed a carbon tax on ship fuel of at least US$450 per tonne of fuel, which translates to around US$150 per tonne of CO2.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

MSC continues fleet expansion with orders for four more box ships from China

“MSC has procured more ultra-large containerships, as the second-largest liner operator continues its fleet expansion.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Lines omit Yantian port calls over Covid-19 measures congestion

“Container lines are omitting calls at Yantian port in South China as tighter Covid-19 controls result in congestion.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

MSC takes 1,102 teu sister ships

“Mediterranean Shipping Co’s (MSC) remarkable secondhand tonnage buying spree is not over. Multiple...

by Splash247

MSC limits Europe to Asia reefer bookings

“The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will apply a temporary limitation on reefer container book...

by Container News

Major carriers set new rates and surcharges across the world

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has decided to increase its prices from India, Pakistan and Sr...

by Container News

Lines suspend Buenaventura operations due to Colombia blockades

“A group of shipping companies has suspended operations at the Port of Buenaventura as the port is full and cargoes are trapped.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

MSC buying streak prolonged with PIL ship acquisition

“MSC has continued its ship acquisition streak, purchasing a Panamax vessel from Pacific International Lines, which has been rightsizing its fleet.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

MSC to build new transport yard at Port of Liverpool

“Mediterranean Shipping Company UK (MSC) will invest in a new transport yard at the Port of Liverpool to further support the port’s expansion in operations.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

No let-up in West Coast growth as more ports report record volumes

“US West Coast ports continue to see TEU traffic volume increase year-on-year (YoY) with the Northwe...

by Port Technology

Onne Multipurpose Terminal opens for business, handles first container vessel

“In an important milestone for Nigeria’s port industry, Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) has commenc...

by The Nation

Containership time-charter lengths – and daily rates – break new records

“Four-year-plus charter deals are becoming the norm as shipowners ratchet up the pressure on liner companies.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MSC orders more LNG-fuelled box ships, but it’s not green enough for Maersk

“MSC has agreed a long-term charter deal with shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping for eleven 15,300 teu LNG dual-fuelled newbuild vessels.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MSC Boxship Sets Size Records at Port of New York & New Jersey

“The Port of Newark, New Jersey recently received the largest container vessel in its history and th...

by The Maritime Executive

Minsheng books 16,000TEU pair at DSIC

“Minsheng Financial Leasing (MSFL) has ordered a pair of 16,000TEU container ships from Dalian Shipb...

by Container News

MSC rolls out e-Bills of Lading worldwide

“MSC is offering electronic Bills of Lading worldwide on the Wave BL blockchain platform following successful trials.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

NEW TRANSPACIFIC U.S. EAST COAST NETWORK

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

MSC will update its...

by MSC

Giant MSC Boxship Badly Damaged in Allision at Port of Istanbul

“The 19,000 TEU boxship MSC Tina allided with a pier at the Port of Istanbul on Saturday, leaving a deep gash down the side of her hull.” See the original story at The Maritime Executive. Source: The Maritime Executive (JK)

by The Maritime Executive

MSC’S Santana Service New Rotation

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

Due to the current...

by MSC

MSC linked to Awilco boxship pair

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has returned to this week’s broker reports, resuming its incredible secondhand boxship buying spree which begun in the second half of last year. See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

MSC UPDATES ITS INTRA-ASIA NETWORK

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

MSC Mediterranean Shipp...

by MSC

US: MSC Gayane crewman gets 5+ years in prison for smuggling cocaine

“A crew member of containership MSC Gayane was sentenced to more than five years in prison for attem...

by Offshore Energy

Vessel-hungry MSC set to take Maersk’s crown as world’s largest box line

“Based on box ship orderbooks and its aggressive purchasing in the second-hand market, MSC is set to usurp 2M partner Maersk next year to become the world’s largest container line.” See the originals story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Two vessels re-enter service after engine failures

“Following engine failures on both the MSC Ariane and Maersk Eureka the two vessels are back in serv...

by Container News

Q4 20 most profitable in container shipping history, but 2021 will be better

“Ocean carriers enjoyed their best quarter in container shipping history in the final three months o...

by The Loadstar

MSC responds to Covid-19 vaccine transportation need

“MSC has announced it will expand its capacity to meet the growing demand for transport solutions in...

by Container News

Poor quality fuel sees MSC vessel stall in the Pacific

“MSC has reported its 13,000TEU container ship MSC Ariane has suffered an engine failure due to poor...

by Container News

How shipping giant MSC reacted to billion-dollar cocaine bust

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) — which recently surpassed Maersk to become the world’s larges...

by Freight Waves

CSSC collects largest boxship order yet

“China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has won its single largest contract for the construction of large containerships worth over CNY 10 billion ($1.52 billion).” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

MSC reaffirms rejection of Arctic sea routes in wake of Suez Canal closure

“MSC has reaffirmed its stance against long haul Arctic shipping in light of the renewed discussion...

by Seatrade Maritime News

STI in Chile first with dual berthing of neo-Panamax box ships

“For the first time in Chile and on the West Coast of South America (WCSA), San Antonio Terminal Int...

by Seatrade Maritime News