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June expected to be peak for niche carriers in the trans-Pacific: analyst

"Niche container lines are ramping up weekly capacity in the trans-Pacific at a rate similar to the...

by Journal of Commerce

KMTC enters the Transpacific trade in cooperation with SeaLead/TS Line

"KMTC is set to become the 3rd South Korean carrier in the Transpacific trade with the launch of its...

by Linerlytica

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

7 new Asian carriers team up for China-Mexico service

"A partnership involving 7 Asian carriers have teamed up to launch a new Asia-Mexico Express (AMX) s...

by Linerlytica

Taiwan and South Korea lines don't fear US levy on Chinese ships

"Taiwanese and South Korean liner operators are likely to be those least impacted by the US Trade Re...

by The Loadstar

TS Lines revamps services as it reports soaring 2024 earnings

"TS Lines’ earnings surged in the first ten months of 2024.

The Taiwanese operator, which was lis...

by The Loadstar

TS Lines expands Africa services and orders more ships

"Taiwanese regional carrier TS Lines has increased its capacity on its Far East-East Africa services...

by The Loadstar

ESL, GFS, KMTC and TSL to launch new South China-Middle East Gulf Express (SMX) service

"Emirates Shipping Line (ESL), Global Feeder Shipping (GFS), KMTC and TS Lines (TSL) will launch a n...

by Linerlytica

TS Lines tests the water with ad hoc India to US west coast service

"Taiwan’s TS Lines (TSL) — predominant on Asian trades — is looking to raise its market profile in I...

by The Loadstar

TS Lines orders boxship pair from Huangpu Wenchong shipyard

"Taiwan-based feeder service provider TS Lines has ordered two conventional fuelled 4,300 teu contai...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Transpacific rates war breaks out as new arrivals undercut major liners

"A rates war on the Asia-US West Coast tradelane is under way, as newcomer transpacific carriers off...

by The Loadstar

TS Lines sails back into the transpacific trade, boosting SeaLead relaunch

"Taiwanese regional carrier TS Lines will join SeaLead Shipping’s relaunched Asia-US West Coast (AWC...

by The Loadstar

TS Lines eyes 'risky' return to long-haul trade with new ships

"Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines, which withdrew from its long-haul venture after the Covid-in...

by The Loadstar

TS Lines boosts capacity on China-India services with larger newbuilds

"Taiwanese regional carrier TS Lines has deployed its largest containerships on its China-India serv...

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming to Upgrade the PAS Service Route

The following advisory was published by Yang Ming:

In March, Yang Ming will launch the upgraded...

by Yang Ming

Long-haul vision blurred, intra-Asia carriers move into ship-chartering

"Small and mid-sized intra-Asia carriers that ordered large newbuildings to enter long-haul trades d...

by The Loadstar

Russia trade newcomer swoops as TS Lines sells redundant box ships

"Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines has sold nine ships this year, as it continues “to right-size...

by The Loadstar

TS Lines closes Vancouver service and repurposes fleet for intra-Asia

"Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines has sold three containerships as it refocuses resources on it...

by The Loadstar

TS Lines to fit scrubbers on more ships

"Τaiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines will step up scrubber installation on its ships, as the price...

by Container News

PSA Mumbai in India’s Nhava Sheva expands network reach via new intra-Asia service addition

"PSA International-operated flagship Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT) in India’s Nhava Sheva...

by Container News

SeaLead Launches IDEA Service Connecting India and UAE to East Africa

The following release was published by Sea Lead: New Service Provides Fast and Direct Link Between F...

by Sea Lead

TS Lines and BAL parents eye funds for expansion via IPOs

"TS Group and LC Logistics, respective holding entities for Taiwanese liner operators TS Lines and B...

by The Loadstar

TS Lines gets oil spill damage overturned on appeal

"Taiwan’s High Court on 19 October overturned an earlier ruling that obliged TS Lines to pay approxi...

by Container News

Asean Seas Line expands down under with China-Australia service

"China-based intra-Asia carrier Asean Seas Line (ASL) continues to emulate its peers in expanding in...

by The Loadstar

Chinese logistics group De Well eyes a Hong Kong IPO

“Chinese logistics group De Well is seeking a listing of one of its entities on the Hong Kong Stock...

by The Loadstar

TS Lines will be ‘serious competition’ for Asia – Europe carriers

“Taiwanese challenger ocean carrier TS Lines has partnered with CULines on its fortnightly Asia – North Europe AEX loop with the deployment of its own tonnage.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

TS Lines books four more newbuildings at Chinese yards

“Taiwanese liner operator TS Lines has enhanced its fleet again with more newbuilding orders at Chinese shipyards.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Eastern Pacific books three more 7,000TEU ships at New Times

“Eastern Pacific Shipping has returned to New Times Shipbuilding for three more 7,000TEU container ships.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

TS Lines makes good on pledge to launch transpacific service

“Hong Kong registered TS Lines has followed up the announcement it would enter the transpacific trade with the sailing of the 1,808 teu TS Tokyo from Nansha to Canada on Saturday.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

TS Lines waits to launch US west coast service as it readies for IPO

“Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines could relaunch an Asia-US service if the current massive congestion in the US West Coast is resolved.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

TS Lines expands its orderbook to $1bn and re-enters Pacific trades

“Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines has added five more ship orders at the Chinese shipyards and said it would reintroduce Pacific services.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

New shipping capacity may be set to sail into NZ, but it won’t dampen rates

“New Zealand could soon get a much-needed capacity boost, with two new shipping lines rumored to be...

by The Loadstar

TS Lines expects HK IPO next year as returns outperform expectations

“The chairman of Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines, Chen Te-sheng, has confirmed that the carrier plans an IPO, probably in Hong Kong, next year.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

TS Lines recovers investment through record vessel charter

“Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines has recouped the US$6 million it paid to acquire a 2007-built, 2,500TEU ship, after chartering out the vessel for a record amount.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

TS Lines orders six 1,100TEU ships at Fujian Mawei

“Taiwanese feeder operator TS Lines has ordered six 1,100TEU ships at China’s Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding as the company continues to increase its owned fleet.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Briese takes additional feeder ships at Chinese yard

“German tonnage provider Briese Schiffahrts has exercised options for two more 1,800TEU ships at China’s Huanghai Shipbuilding.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

TS Lines orders an additional 1,900TEU boxship

“Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines has ordered another 1,900TEU ship from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong...

by Container News

TS Lines orders four boxships at SWS

“Taiwan-based TS Lines has ordered four containerships from CSSC Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS).” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Briese Schiffahrts adds Huanghai quartet to its newbuilding programme

“German tonnage provider Briese Schiffahrts has added to its orderbook less than two months after commissioning four 1,930 teu ships at Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

TS Lines says IMO rules could cause 2023 vessel shortage

“TS Lines chairman Chen Te-sheng believes that new regulations governing greenhouse gas emissions, due in less than two years could cause a shortage of available tonnage.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

TS Lines buys two more ships

“Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines continued its secondhand ship buying spree, and plans to buy more ships, with the acquisition of two more container ships.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

TS Lines acquires more ships and exercises newbuilding options

“TS Lines has bought another pair of 1,730TEU ships from German tonnage provider Reederei Nord Klaus E Oldendorff.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

PIL upgrades to CPS vessel operator

“Pacific International Lines (PIL) has increased its role in the China Pakistan Service (CPS) from a...

by Container News

Intra-Asia operator TS Lines to further expand fleet as profits triple

“TS Lines’ net profit tripled to TW$6 billion (US$213.6 million), exceeding the Taiwan carrier’s pre...

by Container News

Liner operators suspend bookings for Myanmar cargo

“Several liner operators have suspended calls at Myanmar following the military coup on 1 February 2021, as the disruptions to road traffic have impeded trucking.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

SE Asia connections to Nansha’s cool hub developing fast

“Several intra-Asia carriers have added connections between the Chinese port of Nansha and Southeast...

by Container News

Huangpu Wenchong, TS Lines ink deal for up to 4 feeders

“Taiwanese shipping line TS Line has placed an order for up to four 1,900 TEU containerships at Huangpu Wenchong, a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Corporation.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

TS Lines orders four boxships at Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong

“Taiwan-based TS Lines has inked a newbuilding contract with CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding for two plus two 2,700 teu boxships.” To learn more, see the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News
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