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ONE Aquila to be out of service for several weeks

“The 2018-built, 14,052 teu, Panama-flagged ONE Aquila, was due to arrive in the Port of Tacoma on 6...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Danaos a big winner as box ship charter rates hit ‘phenomenal’ levels

“With freight rates soaring, ocean carriers are prepared to pay more than double previous daily hire rates for chartered ships to secure tonnage and grab market share.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Port congestion caused by chronic box shortages in Asia, Europe and US

“Equipment shortages in Chinese ports, particularly Qingdao, Lianyungang, Ningbo and Shanghai have i...

by Container News

Ocean Network Express to Launch New Europe – West Africa Service (EWX)

The following release was published by Ocean Network Express:

5th November 2020 – Singapore – Oc...

by ONE

Intra-Asia container rates surge on box, vessel crunch

“Freight rates on some intra-Asia services have soared to five-year highs in the last few weeks amid...

by JOC

Soaring spot rates and demand steer ONE to a profitable second quarter

“Japanese ocean carrier ONE has reported a profit of $515m for its second quarter, between July and September, and said it was on track to be $1bn in the black for the full year.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Wilmington Port Reaches Major Container Ship Milestone, Making History

“The N.C. State Ports Authority welcomed its first-ever 14,000 twenty-foot-equivalent unit cargo vessel, making history at the Port of Wilmington.” See the original story at Wilmington Biz. Source: Wilmington Biz (JK)

by Wilmington Biz

Competition in Russian Far East stymies GRIs

“Carriers’ attempts to implement general rate increases (GRIs) on the South Korea-Russian Far East r...

by Container News

ONE Adds New Service from Asia to Indian Subcontinent

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

Ocean Network Express (ONE) i...

by ONE

Ocean Network Express to Launch New Intra Asia Service

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

Ocean Network Express (ONE)...

by ONE

‘We’re sold out’ says ONE, but we all face new hurdles in ‘this incredible year’

“As container shipping’s rollercoaster year continues a steep climb, one senior carrier executive has declared: “We’re sold out.”” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Shipper anger as THE Alliance adjusts November schedules on higher rates

“Confidence is being “eroded” and the relationship between the shipping lines and their customers is...

by Container News

ONE expands service in West Coast South America

“Container alliance Ocean Network Express (ONE) has added a new service to the West Coast of South America for shippers using the port of Jacksonville.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

ONE introduces low sulphur fuel surcharge for Korean ECA

“Ocean Network Express (ONE) is implementing a low sulphur fuel surcharge (LSF) for the new South Korean Emission Control Areas (ECA).” See the original Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Asia-US spot rates pushed to new highs, despite warnings from China and FMC

“Container spot rates from Asia to the US, including space guarantees and equipment priority fees, have topped $4,000 per 40ft to the US west coast and $5,000 to the east coast.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

ONE’s New JCV Service Offers a Direct Connection from Japan/China to Vietnam

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

Ocean Network Express (ONE)...

by ONE

THE Alliance Announces COVID-19 Response Measures for October 2020

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

The members of THE Alliance...

by ONE

Bigger box ships worsen Japan port jams as terminals struggle to cope

“Bigger container ships deployed on east Asia services are exacerbating congestion at Japanese ports because existing terminals are struggling to cope with the longer vessels, shipping sources said.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

Port of Rotterdam Authority to deepen port basin

“The Port of Rotterdam Authority has announced that it will deepen the Amazonehaven port basin at th...

by Port Technology

MOL Charisma suffers fire off Sri Lanka

“A Bahamas-flagged Post-Panamax containership caught fire approximately 250 miles east from Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 1 September.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

Tiedemann: New wave of containership orders likely

“The outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic has basically put a brake on investments in the shipbuildi...

by Offshore Energy

Carriers, shippers face delays amid East Asia typhoons

“Typhoons and associated bad weather in east Asia are wreaking havoc on carriers’ sailing schedules...

by JOC

HMM in Singapore jv container terminal with PSA

“South Korea’s HMM has become the sixth container line to enter into a joint venture terminal in Singapore with PSA.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Hamburg port to welcome world’s largest containership HMM Hamburg

“Another of HMM’s series of 24,000 teu mega containership is set to call at Germany’s HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai in Hamburg port on 3 September.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

PSA Marine launches carbon cutting digital solution

“PSA Marine has unveiled Vessel Pilot Communication (VPC), a digital solution to cut the carbon footprint during maritime operations.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Container lines learning to make money in adversity

“The second quarter financial reporting season is in full swing and container lines results rather t...

by Seatrade Maritime News

K Line and Airseas win approval for kite-based propulsion system

“Classification Society ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and Airseas SAS for their automated kite system ‘Seawing’.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

ONE, Maersk and MSC to keep China – Australia service suspension to end 2020

“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)

by Seatrade Maritime News

HMM warns of uncertain second half after H1 rebound

“HMM is the latest carrier to report strong improvement in financial performance despite plunging vo...

by JOC

ONE Q1 profit soars 3,000% on 2019, thanks to cheaper fuel and higher rates

“Japanese carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) has kicked off the quarterly financial results reporting season with a $167m net profit for April-June.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

MOL sees profits crash as ONE begins its recovery

“Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) saw its profits fall by 47.5% in the first quarter of the financial year 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hurt operations and trade.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

COVID-19 outbreak disrupts Asia-South Africa container service

“Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) say Asia-South Africa services are disrupted by an outb...

by JOC

ONE launches new vessel self-inspection challenges

“As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched new self-inspection challenges for its vessels.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Navis StowMan helps break second ONE lift record

“Navis has announced that Ocean Network Express (ONE) recorded its highest lift for a 20,000 TEU class vessel – utilising 97% of the MOL Tribute’s 20,100 TEU capacity.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

ONE to increase direct sailings from China to Southeast Asia

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

Ocean Network Express (ONE)...

by ONE

HMM changes western US rail partner to gain alliance efficiencies

“HMM has switched its western US rail business to Union Pacific Railroad, a move that allows it to g...

by JOC

Maersk SAECS service to give Cape Town a miss as port congestion builds

“Severe port congestion in Cape Town Container Terminal is forcing container lines serving South Afr...

by The Loadstar

ONE ‘caught on the hop’ when Hapag-Lloyd ended Baltic feeder cooperation

“The much-hyped feeder cooperation agreement between THE Alliance members Hapag-Lloyd and ONE has fallen victim to Covid-19.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

ONE offering alternative Baltic and Scandinavia with Xpress feeders

“Container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) is offering alternative coverage with Xpress Feeders in...

by Seatrade Maritime News

PSA and One Network Enterprises launch supply chain partnership platform

“One Network Enterprises (ONE) and PSA Cargo Solutions, a unit of PSA International (PSA), have laun...

by Port Technology

Container shipping could be facing a $10bn-plus loss for 2020

“Ocean carriers generally managed to navigate the supply-disrupted first three months of the year qu...

by The Loadstar

ONE’s Nixon sees signs of June recovery

“A mid-May uptick in manufacturing in China, seasonal demand for summer products, and a need to repl...

by JOC

Ocean Network Express (ONE) to extend the suspension of ChinaAustralia (CAE) service

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

Ocean Network Express would l...

by ONE

ONE adds 3,000 units to reefer fleet to meet demand

“Ocean Network Express (ONE) recently added 3,000 Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE units to its refriger...

by Port Technology

Gloomy outlook for MPCC as feeder market collapses and charter rates plunge

“Oslo-listed feedership owner MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has posted a net loss of $10.7m for the fir...

by The Loadstar

World’s biggest container ship approaches Rotterdam

“The HMM Algeciras, the biggest container ship in the world, will arrive at the Port of Rotterdam on...

by Port Technology

‘No hope’ of bounce-back in demand for container shipping this year

“Cold water is being poured on any optimistic outlook by some ocean carriers for a speedy recovery of the container industry from the impact of Covid-19.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Container lines take tentative steps to restore capacity

“Carriers are starting to make the first slight adjustments to their mid-June networks on some trade...

by JOC