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Wan Hai says it may be open to reducing shipping contract rates, 'short-term'

"Wan Hai has become the second liner operator to acknowledge requests from shippers to reduce contra...

by The Loadstar

Ocean carriers step up NY-NJ empty sweeps under threat of new fee

"Ocean carriers are ramping up efforts to sweep thousands of empty containers lingering in and aroun...

by JOC

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

Yang Ming chairman: Market correction is “temporary”

"Yang Ming Marine Transport chairman Cheng Cheng-mount has asserted that the ongoing correction in c...

by Container News

Yang Ming 'under pressure' from shippers demanding contract rate cuts

"Yang Ming chief operating officer Chang Chao-feng has admitted that, as spot rates fall, the carrie...

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming leases 6,000 reefer boxes

"Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp has leased 6,000 units of 40-ft high-cube PrimeLINE® reefers, of wh...

by Container News

Yang Ming denies conflict caused two directors’ departure

"ang Ming Marine Transport has issued a statement to refute media speculation that the departure of...

by Container News

Yang Ming settles one FMC complaint, but faces another shipper’s wrath

"Achim Importing Company, a home furnishings company based in New Jersey, US, had, in March 2022, co...

by Container News

Yang Ming settles FMC complaint with importer

"Yang Ming has agreed to settle a complaint filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) by a Ne...

by JOC

Yang Ming orders nearly 19,000 new containers

"Yang Ming Marine Transport will order 18,600 containers from Dong Fang International Container (Hon...

by Container News

Yang Ming invites bids for 5 LNG-powered boxships

"Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has opened an international tende...

by Offshore Energy

Yang Ming extends charters on five Seaspan containerships

"Yang Ming Marine Transport has extended the charters of five neo-panamax containerships from Seaspa...

by Splash247

Yang Ming profits $4 billion in H1

"Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) has posted its financial report for the first ha...

by Port Technology

Yang Ming welcomes newest 11,000 TEU containership

"Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) has welcomed its newest 11,000 TEU container vessel YM...

by Port Technology

Ocean carriers, port terminals navigate OSRA-22 complexities

"The new federal law regulating per diem fees for ocean containers is forcing carriers and marine te...

by JOC

Yang Ming to Launch Far East-Latin America Service “SA8”

The following release was published by Yang Ming:

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) is...

by Yang Ming

Shipper accuses Yang Ming and HMM of collusion and profiteering

“An Illinois shipper is suing Taiwanese operator Yang Ming and South Korean carrier HMM, claiming th...

by The Loadstar

TIPC cashes in on Yang Ming stocks

“Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) is selling more of its holdings in Yang Ming Marine Transport to cash in on the rising stock price.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Yang Ming enhances its fleet with another 11,000 TEU container ship

“The Taiwanese container line Yang Ming has received another 11,000 TEU container vessel, namely YM Tranquility.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Wait-and-see as Shanghai back into lockdown

“A Covid-19 flare-up in Shanghai just eight days after emerging from a two-month lockdown has return...

by Container News

China Container Terminal Corp. appoints Yang Ming ex-chairman as independent director

“Taiwanese container terminal operator China Container Terminal Corp. (CCTC) has appointed Yang Ming Marine Transport’s ex-chairman Bronson Hsieh as an independent director.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Yang Ming joins The Silk Alliance

“Yang Ming has joined The Silk Alliance aiming to navigate the challenge of net-zero carbon emissions in the shipping industry.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai join Taiwan’s seafarer recruitment drive

“Taiwan’s three largest liner operators, Evergreen Marine Corporation, Yang Ming Marine Transport an...

by Container News

Evergreen enlarges 30 L-class ships, becomes world’s sixth largest box carrier

“All of Evergreen Marine Corporation’s 30 L-class ships are being upsized as the Taiwanese liner operator surpasses its pan-Japanese rival ONE in the capacity rankings.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Yang Ming profits from higher freight rates

“Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) has reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2022, posting revenues of NTD 106.7 billion ($3.5 billion).” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Yang Ming receives another 11,000 TEU container vessel

“Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) has taken delivery of the 11,000 TEU YM Trophy – the latest addition to the carrier’s fleet.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

TIPC cashes in with Yang Ming share sale after learning investment lesson

“Yang Ming’s third-largest shareholder, state-owned Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), is to retain at least 150 million shares in the liner operator.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming to receive five new 11,000 TEU vessels

“Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp (陽明海運) is to take delivery of five new 11,000 twenty-foot-equiv...

by Taipei Times

Yang Ming plans to order more 15,000 teu ships and some feeders

“Taiwanese liner operator Yang Ming plans to order more 15,000 teu ships and feeder vessels, in expectation of the strong demand for container shipping continuing.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming breaks annual profit record in 2021

“Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced strong financial results for 2021, following the record figures of the liner industry.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Liner operators downplay impact of South Korean fine

“The liner operators which have been hit by a fine of nearly US$81 million by the Korea Fair Trade C...

by Container News

Yang Ming finally places order for five 15,000 teu newbuildings

“Yang Ming is to finally make a long-awaited order for neo-panamax newbuildings, more than a year after its peers began fleet expansion amid rocketing freight rates.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Taiwan’s major liner operators increase slots ahead of Chinese New Year

“The Taiwanese government is following its South Korean counterpart by calling on domestic ocean liners to ensure sufficient container shipping slots for local exporters.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming boss Cheng attempts to calm employee anger over bonus disparity

“Yang Ming management is urging staff not to compare their bonuses with those of fellow Taiwanese line Evergreen, some of whom received cash equivalent to 40 months wages.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming boss claims Taiwanese carriers could earn more than banks in 2021

“Yang Ming chairman Cheng Cheng-mount said at a media briefing that with the liner industry heading...

by Container News

Taiwan carriers eschew multi-year contracts in favour of ‘customer choice’

“Evergreen and Yang Ming are not following the contractual stance of rival operators, including Maersk and Cosco which are locking-in customers to multi-year contracts” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming’s new 11,000TEU vessel enhances Transpacific network

“Yang Ming has announced the official completion and delivery of YM Together, a new 11,000TEU contai...

by Container News

Yang Ming keen to expand its fleet, but remains cautious on newbuilds

“Yang Ming chairman Cheng Cheng-mount said that the company would “definitely order” newbuildings to maintain its position in THE Alliance, but pricing had to be considered.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming set to make huge profit from sub-letting charter to Maersk

“The red-hot containership charter market has spawned an unusual sub-let deal between alliance rivals Yang Ming and Maersk.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming to upgrade South-America service with 11,000TEU newbuilding

“Yang Ming will add one new 11,000TEU container vessel, named YM Trust, chartered from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Yang Ming lets out ship to Maersk for a year

“Τaiwanese liner operator Yang Ming Marine Transport has agreed to charter one of its container ships to Maersk Line for a year at nearly US$63 million.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

RCL’s 12,000 teu newbuild duo look set for Persian Gulf service

“Thai liner operator Regional Container Lines’ foray into the neo-panamax segment will be through th...

by The Loadstar

Taiwan government cashed in on high-flying Yang Ming shares

“The Taiwanese government has sold shares in Yang Ming this year after the liner operator achieved profits amid a historically firm market.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming set to give company-wide increments

“After years of losses, Taiwanese liner operator Yang Ming Marine Transport is set to give company-w...

by Container News

Yang Ming completes purchase of 10 Feedermax vessels

“Yang Ming has completed the addition of ten 2,800TEU full vessels in its fleet, with the last container ship delivered being the ‘YM Cooperation’.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Yang Ming and Evergreen join Taiwan’s first finance blockchain group

“Taiwanese liner operators Yang Ming Marine Transport and Evergreen Marine Corporation have joined their country’s first financial blockchain platform.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Yang Ming’s ad hoc sailing puts focus on ME Gulf vessel redeployment

“Yang Ming Marine Transport will launch a Persian Gulf extra loader service on 1 October, to meet demand from Taiwanese shippers, as redeployment of vessels has reduced capacity.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming enhances Transpacific network with 11,000TEU newbuilding

“Yang Ming will add another 11,000TEU container vessel, named “YM Topmost”, which chartered from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News