“Mediterranean Shipping Co. has launched an independent, direct service between India and the US Eas...

“Oman’s Salalah port continues to see significant growth as key lines consolidate operations around...

“Ocean carriers are scrambling to charter larger containerships to take advantage of skyrocketing freight rates caused by a spike in demand across major tradelanes.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“The Russian government is examining the possibility of building a new cargo and container port on the Arctic coast.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“Some 90 containerships, equating to over 600,000 teu of capacity, have found employment in the past...

The following release was published by Mediterranean Shipping Company:

In anticipation of continu...

“The Maryland Port Authority has announced that the Port of Baltimore has broken a record as longsho...

“Leading international maritime shipping companies Maersk and MSC have chosen King Abdullah Port as...

“Ocean Network Express (ONE), Maersk Line and MSC have further extended the suspension of their China – Australia (CAE) service till year end.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

“During H1, 2020, the Port of Salalah handled 2,199,000 TEU’s compared to 1,941,000 TEU’s during the same period in 2019, which is an increase of 13%.” See the original story at Oman News Agency (AMO). Source: Oman News Agency (JK)

“Hutchison Ports Sohar, the operator of the container terminal at the Port of Sohar, reached another...

“Oman’s Port of Duqm has received its first containers on behalf of Cosco Shipping Line. The shipmen...

“PSA Panama has broken its record for the highest number of moves in a single call following the arrival of MSC Anchorage.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“The 2M Alliance has upgraded its fortnightly Asia-Europe sweeper service to weekly, as demand and freight rates continue to rise on the trade lane.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Transatlantic demand continues to be hit by the pandemic, obliging carriers to extend voyage-blanking programme and putting rates under pressure.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Montreal longshore workers have issued a 72-hour notice that they will begin another 96-hour strike...

“Ligentia has warned customers that Chittagong port is experiencing a high volume of shipments before the Eid holiday begins tomorrow.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Montreal longshore workers began a 72-hour strike Monday, upping their pressure on employers amid c...

“The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has released from detention MSC Palak, a 9,411...

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

MSC Mediterranean S...

“Cyberattacks on the maritime industry’s operational technology systems have increased by 900% over...

“Earlier this week, a containership operated by Swiss shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company...

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) voiced its disapproval of the recent findings from a report is...

“A.P. Moeller-Maersk (Maersk) has urged the EU to coordinate any and all measures to cut carbon emis...

“In support of digitalization of the shipping industry MSC has joined the Smart Maritime Network, an...

“Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT), the managers and operators of Khalifa Port Container Terminal, recently...

“MSC is the quickest carrier to take advantage of the depressed charter market, agreeing to snap up eleven 8,000-8,800 teu utility vessels on long-term charters at discounted rates.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has upgraded its e-business platform myMSC with the addition of a new online Instant Quote function.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

“The Dutch Safety Board has revealed that the shipping routes above the Wadden Islands during northwestern storms form a risk for large, wide container ships.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“2M partners Maersk and MSC have extended the suspension of their TA4/NEUATL4 transatlantic loop through to September.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“2M partners Maersk and MSC began loading their inducement Asia-North Europe loop service in China this week, as bookings and freight rates stay steady on the route.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles set a new world record for the terminal and the Port of Los Ange...

“The green shoots keep coming. Fewer trans-Pacific sailings will be “blanked” (canceled) in the thir...

“The impact of Covid-19 on the containership charter market has been significant with daily hire rates falling by up to 50%, according to an Alphaliner analysis.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“A Montenegrin seafarer has pleaded guilty to charges of cocaine smuggling in connection with the giant drug seizure aboard the boxship MSC Gayane last year.” See the original story at The Maritime Executive. Source: The Maritime Executive (JK)

“MSC is set to roll-out a customer carbon offsetting programme it has been trialling since last year.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“The Port of Long Beach has announced that Total Terminals International (TTI) has set a North Ameri...

“Transatlantic shippers are set to be hit by another wave of blank sailings this month after 2M part...

“2M partners Maersk and MSC are to extend the suspension of their AE2/Swan Asia-North Europe and AE20/Dragon Asia-Mediterranean loops into the peak season.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“The inactive container shipping fleet has reached an all time high of 11.6% of the fleet in capacity terms at the end of May, according to analyst Alphaliner.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

The following release was published by Ocean Network Express (ONE):

Ocean Network Express would l...

“APM Terminals’ Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) welcomed the maiden call of the TP17 service d...

“Itajai is finally entering a new era with a deeper draft and expanded turning basin that will allow...

“Today the Port of Barcelona received the first port call of the MSC Sixin, the second largest conta...

“The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released 1.2 of the Track and Trace Interface Standards and added a push model for data distribution.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“CMA CGM has announced a $300 increase in FAK rates from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean, to $2,000 per 40ft, from 1 June.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

The following advisory was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

In response to the current situation and cha...

Closing of a deal which will make MSC a 49% shareholder of Messina Group will be postponed again since the deal will not be finalised by April 30, sources tell Splash. See the original story at Splash 246. Source: Splash 247 (JK)