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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

MSC Standalone East/West Network Service Update - November 2024

The following release was published by MSC:

We are delighted to announce that our standalone Ea...

by MSC

MSC vessel acquisition spree takes out 17% of charter fleet

"MSC’s sweep of second-hand containership tonnage since 2020 has brought its total resale vessel acq...

by Linerlytica

MSC 'to offer feeder vessel' to get stranded Canadian cargo to its destination

"MSC appears to have decided against leaving Montreal-destined shipments at the port of Halifax, and...

by The Loadstar

MSC Launches New Direct Service with improved connectivity to Angola, Congo and DR Congo

The following release was published by MSC:

We are delighted to announce that our NWC-Morocco t...

by MSC

MSC gets the green light to press ahead with Hamburg port entry

"All closing conditions of the voluntary public takeover offer have been fulfilled for Mediterranean...

by Splash247

MSC Launches A New Direct Service From Eastern Cape Region to Northern Europe

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce the launch of Eastern Ca...

by MSC

eeSea North America update - November 2024

North America - Pre-Peak Troubles

Introduction

Welcome to our November update, whe...

by Destine Ozuygur

MSC books 8+4 LNG dual-fuel containerships at Chinese yard

"Swiss shipping major MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has signed a deal with a Chinese shipyard f...

by Offshore Energy

Port Rotation Change - USA to SAEC Service

The following release was published by MSC:

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

by MSC

MSC ship first in line for delays with Montreal dockers set for Sunday strike

"Strike action is set to resume at Canada’s largest container gateway, Montreal, after the Maritime...

by The Loadstar

Victoria International Container Terminal welcomes enhanced Wallaby Service

"Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), a fully automated container terminal and Internat...

by AJOT

MSC welcomes new 16,000 TEU boxship fitted with ‘world’s largest’ type B LNG tank

"China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (...

by Offshore Energy

MSC to take over Wilson Sons in $768m deal

"Swiss-based liner giant Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has struck a deal via its subsidiary Shippi...

by Splash247

MSC revive China-Western Australia Koala service

"MSC will restart the Koala service from 30 October 2024 to provide connections between Shanghai, Ho...

by Linerlytica

MSC’s direct connection strategy in contrast to Gemini hub heavy network

"Speaking at the International Association of Ports and Harbour (IAPH) World Port Conference in Hamb...

by Container News

MSC Is Reinforcing Vietnam – North America Trade By Enhancing Its Chinook Service

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce the enhancement of its C...

by MSC

Shippers to opt for direct port calls over speed of service, predicts MSC's Soren Toft

"MSC chief executive Soren Toft has predicted that global supply chains will increasingly fragment i...

by The Loadstar

EU Clears MSC for Hamburg Port and French Freight Forwarder Acquisitions

"European Union merger regulators cleared two of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company’s proposed acqui...

by The Maritime Executive

MSC container ship loses boxes overboard off South Africa

"An MSC operated vessel is the latest to lose containers overboard off South Africa while transiting...

by Seatrade Maritime News

MSC vessel to omit US east coast calls for Halifax on inducement

"As the clock ticks down to the midnight expiration of the current ILA-USMX master contract, The Loa...

by The Loadstar

MSC orders ten LNG/dual fuel ULCVs from Chinese shipyard

"The world’s largest container shipping company MSC has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for ten LNG/...

by Container News

MSC plans to develop new box terminal at Aarhus angers APMT

"MSC’s port operating subsidiary, Terminal Investment Ltd (TIL), has signed a deal with the port aut...

by The Loadstar