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Dalian cuts steel for MSC’s LNG-powered 16,000 TEU boxship

"Dalian Shipbuilding (DSIC), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has kicked...

by Offshore Energy

MSC’s megaship newbuilds will be soaked up by slow-steaming

"Last week’s announcement by the 2M Alliance partners that they intend to inject nine additional ves...

by The Loadstar

MSC to Explore Ammonia Fuel for Newbuilds

"As MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company’s fleet capacity swells past the 5 million TEU mark for the f...

by gCaptain

MSC becomes first carrier to have a 5m slot fleet

"Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is ready to surpass another milestone in its rapid growth spurt tha...

by Splash247

Changes on Asia Europe Network

The following release was published by Maersk:

Global trade dynamics are shifting. The major d...

by Maersk

MSC’s eco-friendly 16,000 TEU boxship aces sea trials

"The 16,000 TEU boxship is the first Neo Panamax the Chinese shipbuilder constructed for MSC. The sh...

by Offshore Energy

Alliance Rivals Ready to Cash In if 2M Divorce Gets Messy

"THE Alliance and Ocean Alliance vessel-sharing partners are taking full advantage of the 2M’s poten...

by gCaptain

MSC Enhances Intra-Asia Network

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC continues to expand and enhance its Intra-Asia...

by MSC

Sentosa Service adds Direct Call at Haiphong

The following release was published by MSC:

To provide direct and streamlined access between So...

by MSC

MSC Boosts Support for Asia-India Trade with New Shikra Service

The following release was published by MSC:

To meet growing global demand, and strengthen Asian...

by MSC

GULF to SAEC String 1 Service - Mobile Added to Port Rotation

The following release was published by MSC:

As we aim to continuously improve network reliabili...

by MSC

MSC Enhances Connections Between Africa, Middle East and India

The following release was published by MSC:

As part of MSCs ongoing commitment to enhancing ser...

by MSC

As its fleet grows, MSC maps out its post-2M standalone network

"MSC is preparing its network for a standalone operation after its exits the 2M east-west vessel-sha...

by The Loadstar

Boxship demolition sales disappoint analysts as charter market booms

"The number of ageing containerships being sold for scrap this year is well below analysts’ predicti...

by The Loadstar

Colossal 24K TEU MSC Loreto sets sail from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding

"The vessel was built by Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group f...

by Offshore Energy

Major Carriers Continue Hunt for Tonnage to Boost Market Share

"Led by MSC and CMA CGM, ocean carriers are again scouring the charter and sales and purchase market...

by gCaptain

Australia Express Service adds India port calls

The following release was published by MSC:

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

by MSC

MSC’s secondhand boxship buying spree passes 300 mark

"Mediterranean Shipping Co’s (MSC) secondhand buying spree has hit the 300-vessel threshold accordin...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Sharp Increase in Containership Schedule Reliability

"Coming back from the depths of the shipping surge experienced in 2021 and early 2022, the container...

by The Maritime Executive

Dalian starts construction of MSC’s 10th LNG-powered 16,000 TEU boxship

"Dalian Shipbuilding (DSIC), part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has started the co...

by Offshore Energy

Fourth 24,000 TEU behemoth joins MSC’s fleet

"China’s shipbuilding major Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation,...

by Offshore Energy

CMA CGM dominating the container charter scene this year

"While Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) continues to dominate the container sale and purchase scene,...

by Splash247

Breaking records: Another 24,000+TEU sea giant handed over to MSC

"A 24,116 TEU ultra-large containership was named and delivered on Thursday, March 23, at China Stat...

by Offshore Energy

Maersk idles more ships while NOOs see a rebound in demand

"Maersk is leading the way in laying-up surplus tonnage while demand remains weak across the main ea...

by The Loadstar

MSC Upgrades ScanBaltic to USA Service

The following release was published by MSC:

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

by MSC

Egypt signs major port deals

"Egypt has mapped out its next generation of ports across the country, signing deals yesterday worth...

by Splash247

MSC Teams Up with GCMD to Accelerate Industry Efforts to Decarbonize

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisat...

by MSC

Shogun Service - Temporary Suspension

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC will temporarily suspend its Shogun service un...

by MSC

MSC shatters records with delivery of 24,346 TEU MSC Irina

"The world’s largest container shipping company MSC is delivering on its promise to inject massive v...

by Offshore Energy

Panda Goes to Busan with New Direct Call

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce an expansion of the PAND...

by MSC

MSC Takes Delivery of MSC Tessa, One of the World’s Largest Containerships

"Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group has delivered one of the world’s largest containerships to MSC M...

by gCaptain

Falcon Service adds Asia Port Calls

The following release was published by MSC:

To provide direct and streamlined access between As...

by MSC

MSC boxship spills 45 containers

"Merchant Vessel, MSC SHRISTI, has lost overboard a total of 45 empty shipping containers as a resul...

by Port Technology

Busy week for boxship sales

"Signs that the container sector is getting towards a market bottom can be seen in the sale and purc...

by Splash247

Container Ship Refloated In Suez Canal After Breakdown

"A container ship that broke down in Egypt’s Suez Canal on Sunday causing some traffic to be diverte...

by gCaptain

Two Shipping Services to Connect Saudi Arabia with East Africa

The following release was published by Mawani:

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced...

by Mawani

2M split highlighted with Maersk idling more ships

"Maersk Line continues to lose ground to MSC with the highest number of ships idled at the moment wh...

by Container News

Port of Pointe-Noire welcomes 15,000 TEU MSC ship

"The Port of Pointe-Noire in Congo-Brazzaville has received a 15,000 TEU container vessel owned by M...

by Port Technology

New capacity enters ‘thriving’ Russian container sector

"While much has been written about how oil, gas, coal and grain trades have changed in the year sinc...

by Splash24

Australia Bans MSC Containership for 90 Days: AMSA Calls Out Operator Over Repeat Offenses

"The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) c...

by gCaptain

MSC Updates Indian Ocean Relay Service 4

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce the extension of our...

by MSC

Transpacific Services Update - Amberjack & Emerald

The following release was published by MSC:

Starting in May, the Amberjack service will operate...

by MSC

MSC announces rate increase from India and Pakistan to European major ports

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company announces the fo...

by MSC

CIMC confirms MSC’s order for 10 LNG-fuelled boxships

"China International Marine Containers (CIMC) has revealed more details for 10 LNG dual-fuelled cont...

by Seatrade Maritime News

MSC Belgium Launches Pioneering Technology: ID-Based Container Pick-

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is the first shi...

by MSC

MSC joins ship-scrapping spree, but overcapacity still a prospect

"MSC is to scrap a containership for the first time in nearly four years, as demolitions in the sect...

by The Loadstar

MSC Reintroduces Dragon Service from Asia to Mediterranean Trade

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to reintroduce our DRAGON service t...

by MSC

MSC America calls at the Port of Colombo for first time

"The Port of Colombo (POC) has announced that MSC America has successfully called at its East Contai...

by Port Technology