News
eeSea publications only

MSC - Eastern Cape Express Service Update

The following advisory was published by MSC:

We are pleased to announce the launch of our impro...

by MSC

China Says CK Hutchison’s Ports Deal Must Not Avoid Antitrust Review

"China’s top market regulator said on Sunday it was paying close attention to CK Hutchison’s 0001.HK...

by gCaptain

MSC adds three new LNG-fueled boxships to roster

"Chinese shipbuilder New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) has held a christening ceremony for three dual-fue...

by Offshore Energy

MSC in for more Hengli megamaxes

"Gianluigi Aponte’s Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has returned to Hengli Heavy Industry for a new...

by Splash247

MSC fleet now 900 vessels-strong

"After taking delivery of the 16,000 teu MSC Germany this week, Swiss-headquartered carrier MSC brok...

by The Loadstar

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal welcomes inaugural call of MSC’s new HADRIA service

The following release was published by ICTSI:

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), Internat...

by ICTSI

MSC enhances Europe – Far East – USWC service

"Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC has added the ports of Gothenburg and Aarhus to its Europe – Far Ea...

by Container News

Premier Alliance, MSC, and TS Lines reveal early action against US tariffs

Carriers show early signs of capacity cuts on the Transpacific trade in face of new tariffs.

by Destine Ozuygur

Gemini leads 2025 Q1 reliability while Premier faces heavy competition

2025 Q1 alliance benchmarking characterized by the reshuffling of alliances

by Pernille Skanderup

MSC's standalone Phoenix service continues to perplex with delays

MSC’s new Phoenix service faces delays and uncertainty over its vessel lineup.

by Destine Ozuygur

Could Panama Throw a New Wrench Into BlackRock’s Ports Deal?

"BlackRock could hit another roadblock in its attempt to secure control of two flagship ports near t...

by gCaptain

CK Hutchison to not sell strategic ports at Panama Cana this week, SCMP reports

"Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, led by tycoon Li Ka-shing, will not sign a deal next week to s...

by AJOT

Transpacific sees first major MSC blanks as rates fall and volumes falter

"Following nine weeks of consecutive declines in spot freight rates on the transpacific, carriers ar...

by The Loadstar

Hong Kong’s Chief Says Hutchison’s Port Sale Requires “Serious Attention"

"The Chinese government continues to apply pressure after the news of CK Hutchison’s planned sale of...

by The Maritime Executive

China hits out at Hutchison plan to sell Panama port holdings to MSC

"China has slammed CK Hutchison’s plans to sell some 80% of its port holdings to MSC, including its...

by The Loadstar

eeSea North America update - March 2025

Our February update was dedicated to a detailed two-part analysis of how the [Far East - West Coast]...

by Destine Ozuygur

Stunning Hutchison ports sale will usher in prolonged period of liner network changes

"The announcement this week that CK Hutchison is selling its 80% stake in Hutchison Ports Holding to...

by Splash247

MSC port arm to buy Hutchison ports including Panama and Felixstowe

"MSC’s port operating arm Terminal Investment Ltd (TiL) is set to assume full control of the UK’s la...

by The Loadstar

US Chinese ship penalties will hit transatlantic trade hardest – Soren Toft

"The transatlantic container trade could be the most severely impacted if the US goes ahead with the...

by The Loadstar

MSC pivots capacity to Mediterranean & West African trades

Mustang suspended

MSC revealed a major [update](https://app.eesea.com/news/msc-revises-its-as...

by Destine Ozuygur

Russian Missile Attack Damages MSC Boxship at Port of Odesa

"On Saturday, a Russian ballistic missile strike damaged a foreign-flag boxship at the port of Odesa...

by The Maritime Executive

MSC revises its Asia to North America West Coast Network

The following release was published by MSC:

In November 2024 we announced amendments to MSC’s s...

by MSC

MSC books up to eight megamaxes at Changhong International

"Gianluigi Aponte’s Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has returned to Zhoushan Changhong International...

by The Loadstar

MSC moves into Nador West Med, as TiL takes minority stake in box terminal

"MSC has become the latest carrier to seek to expand its west Mediterranean port capacity after stat...

by The Loadstar

MSC, Maersk and CMA CGM invited to join India’s ambitious shipyard project

"The world’s three largest containerlines have set their sights on India as the country readies mass...

by Splash247

Supersized MSC well placed in new liner constellation

"Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is about to stretch its lead over its nearest rival to 2m teu with...

by Splash247

20 Rescued After Cargo Ship ‘MSC Baltic III’ Runs Aground Off Newfoundland Coast

"The MSC Baltic III issued a MAYDAY call on Saturday morning after experiencing power failure approx...

by gCaptain

MSC Enhances Two Transatlantic Services with Industry Leading 9-Day Genoa to New York Transit Time

The following release was published by MSC:

As part of our newly launched standalone East/West...

by MSC

‘Strategic’ sailing cuts offset switch to new Asia-Europe networks: eeSea

"Ocean carriers are employing 'strategic blanked sailings' on the Asia-Europe trade lane as they man...

by S&P Journal of Commerce

MSC Kicks Off Melon Season with Fresh Routes from Senegal and Mauritania to the West Med

As the melon season is kicking off in Senegal and Mauritania. MSC, to support the export of this com...

by MSC

Shipping Giant MSC Says It Will Keep Avoiding Red Sea for Now

"Container liner MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. SA said it will continue to send its ships around Af...

by gCaptain

MSC expresses interest in new Italian terminal

"MSC, together with local Fratelli Neri and Lorenzini & C, has officially expressed its interest in...

by Container News

MSC & Maersk Line Announce Capacity Changes for Lunar New Year 2025

MSC and Maersk Line jointly announced upcoming cpaacity changes reflecting the early Lunar New Year...

by Destine Ozuygur

MSC adds new unit to its 16,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel fleet

"Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), h...

by Offshore Energy

MSC restarts Sunrise service after dropping Vostochny call on Golden Horn

"MSC has restarted the Sunrise service connecting Busan, Vostochny, Busan from 6 January 2025 deploy...

by Linerlytica

Maersk and MSC fire first shots in new freight rate war on Asia-Europe trades

"Deepsea container carriers, led by Maersk and MSC, have started cutting Asia-Europe rates in the ho...

by The Loadstar

MSC Enhances Connectivity in South Africa

The following release was published by MSC:

As committed to offer you the best solutions from p...

by MSC

MSC orders additional 10 LNG dual-fuel boxships

"Switzerland-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the world’s largest container shipping compan...

by Offshore Energy

World Shipping Council Enters 2025 with New Team Led by MSC’s Toft

"As liner shipping continues to face a growing list of challenges, the industry’s leading lobbyist g...

by The Maritime Executive

Carriers unveil Panama Canal transit surcharges for new year

Two major carriers have announced new Panama Canal surcharges on Asia-US east coast transits in resp...

by The Loadstar

MSC Asia Services Update – December 2024

The following release was published by MSC:

Further to the initial communication regarding the...

by MSC

Zim aims to strengthen Indian trades with deepsea VSA with MSC

"Israeli carrier Zim is attempting to raise its sagging service profile on Indian trades with a new...

by The Loadstar

MSC Offers Direct Connection to Adelaide on its Koala Service

The following release was published by MSC:

As part of our efforts to meet customer needs, MSC...

by MSC

MSC Adds Eastbound Call in Cape Town on IAS India-Africa Service

The following release was published by MSC:

We are delighted to announce that our IAS India-Afr...

by MSC

MSC takes orderbook above 2m teu with Hengli megamax orders

"Alphaliner is reporting another big order from the world’s largest containerline, taking the orderb...

by Splash247

Opening for MSC as CMA CGM pulls out of Hamburg terminal project?

"A potential deal that would have seen CMA CGM and German port operator Eurogate jointly develop a n...

by The Loadstar

MSC Group completes acquisition of minority stake in Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft

The following release was published by MSC:

Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft SE, a subs...

by MSC

MSC - Port Rotation Change USA to SAEC Service

The following release was published by MSC:

In order to maintain schedule reliability, MSC will...

by MSC