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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

Wan Hai stays in the black, but Evergreen and Yang Ming’s red ink raises merger talk

“Niche carrier Wan Hai was the only Taiwanese container line to post a net profit in the first quart...

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming christens two new container ships

“Yang Ming Marine Transport held the naming ceremony for two of its 2,800 TEU class full container v...

by Port Technology

Yang Ming fleet gets smart ship status

“Yang Ming’s ten 2,800 TEU class container vessels, currently being constructed by CSBC Corporation,...

by Port Technology

HMM, Yang Ming report first quarter losses

“Asian carriers Yang Ming and HMM continued their run of quarterly losses, with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) impact on Chinese volumes dragging down their first quarter results.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

USCG medevacs injured seafarer from Yang Ming containership

“The US Coast Guard (USCG) evacuated an injured seafarer by helicopter from the containership Yang Ming Unanimity offshore San Francisco on Friday evening.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Returning chartered ships early puts an expensive dampener on Yang Ming results

“Yang Ming today posted a net loss of $139m for 2019, as a 4% increase in volumes was wiped out by one-off hits from redelivering chartered vessels early.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

HMM takes 100,000 teu of capacity from the 2M to its new alliance

“HMM is to receive nine ships back that Maersk and MSC sub-chartered March 2017 as part of the carrier’s slot charter agreement with the 2M.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Major carrier coalition releases cyber-security guide

“The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), the initiative established to increase digitalis...

by Port Technology

THE Alliance Announces Details of 2020 Middle East Service Network

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

New product package of three...

by Ocean Network Network

YM Efficiency Investigation: Effective Container Stowage Planning Crucial to Prevent Accidents

“The loss of 81 containers overboard from the Liberia-flagged containership YM Efficiency highlights...

by World Maritime News

Yang Ming box ship released by Australia after ‘unnecessary’ arrest

“Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming has said normal cargo operations had resumed on the YM Eternity, which had been arrested in Sydney on Sunday.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

OOCL, COSCO Shipping Lines, Ocean Network Express, and Yang Ming to launch new East Mediterranean – America Service (EMA)

The following release was published by Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL):

OOCL, COSCO Shipping...

by OOCL

YM Efficiency sister ship ‘arrested’ over shipping container clean-up debt

“The sister ship of a cargo vessel which lost 81 shipping containers off the Hunter Coast in 2018 is being held in Sydney over a multi-million-dollar pollution debt.” See the original story at ABC News. Source: ABC News (JK)

by ABC News

NileDutch takes on its largest ship

NileDutch has taken up its largest ship ever. The Danaos’ owned YM Utopia was formerly operated by Yang Ming. NileDutch has chartered the 8,236 TEUs vessel for a period of 24 months. See the original story at Splash 24/7. Source: Splash 24/7 (JK)

by Splash 24/7

HMM Sets Sights on 25 Pct Higher Revenue in 2020

“Korean shipping giant Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) roughly anticipates a 25% improvement in its re...

by World Maritime News

HMM Sets Sights on 25 Pct Higher Revenue in 2020

“Korean shipping giant Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) roughly anticipates a 25% improvement in its re...

by World Maritime News

THE Alliance to ship more from Southeast Asia to West Coast

“Major container shipping lines will offer more capacity between Southeast Asia and the U.S. West Co...

by Freight Waves

THE Alliance Upgrades Service Network as It Welcomes HMM

“THE Alliance has unveiled an expanded service network for 2020 as it is welcoming South Korea’s shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) as a new full member.” See the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

by World Maritime News

HMM’s 24,000 TEU Mega Ships to Start Delivery in April

“Korean shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is set to join the elite club of megaship owners in a few months.” See the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

by World Maritime News

Yang Ming to Launch Taiwan – Japan Service

The following release was published by Yang Ming:

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

by Yang Ming

THE Alliance formally adopts HMM as a new member and boosts ‘contingency fund’

“THE Alliance members have filed an amended version of their vessel-sharing agreement (VSA), to inco...

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming reports lower revenue, larger loss in third quarter

“Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (TWSE:2609) said it had lower revenue and a larger loss in the third quarter of 2019 than in the same period last year.” To learn more, see the original story at Freight Waves. Source: Freight Waves (JK)

by Freight Waves

Yang Ming to Launch China – Vietnam- Cambodia Service

The following release was published by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation:

In light of the st...

by eeSea News

Yang Ming Posts Loss Despite Growing Revenues

“Driven by market challenges in container shipping, Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Tran...

by World Maritime News

Yang Ming reports operating profit in second quarter

“Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation reported a gross profit from operations of 1.16 billion new...

by Freight Waves

Hapag-Lloyd announces the new South East India – Europe Express (IEX)

The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

In order to further strengthen and optimize our...

by eeSea News

Yang Ming installing Sperry Marine’s VisionMaster Net on 10 feederships

“Taiwanese container line Yang Ming has opted for Sperry Marine’s VisionMaster Net for digital navig...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Navis to Roll Out Performance Tools on Newbuild Vessels

“Navis, a provider of software solutions for optimal vessel performance, has announced a new partner...

by Port Technology

Yang Ming Forms Subsidiary in Indonesia

“Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has decided to establish a new subsidiary in Indonesia.” To learn more, see the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

by World Maritime News

Five more major container carriers join DCSA push for standardized digitization

“Efforts to standardize shipping’s march towards digitization are continuing apace, with five more c...

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming New-build Fleet Continues to Grow

“Major ocean carrier Yang Ming has completed charter agreements with Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd. for four 11,000 TEU container ships.” To learn more, see the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Yang Ming Reports Financial Results for 2018 Yang Ming Reports Financial Results for 2018

The following release was published by Yang Ming:

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Mi...

by Yang Ming

Yang Ming Launches Final Megaships in New-Build Series

“Shipping company Yang Ming has announced the launch of two new ultra-large container vessels (UCLVs...

by Port Technology

Container shipping demand to outpace supply in 2019: Yang Ming

“The global container shipping market is expected to stay on a recovery course this year with demand...

by Seatrade Maritime News

U.S. West Coast Ports Hit by Congestion ahead of Tariff Deadline

“The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are being overwhelmed with unprecedented import volumes as...

by World Maritime News

Yang Ming Lifts Options for 11,000 TEU Quartet, Eyes Four More Boxships

” Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transportation has exercised an option for the long-te...

by World Maritime News

Yang Ming Provides New China-Malaysia Direct Service

The following customer advisory was published by Yang Ming:

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

by Yang Ming

Container lines prepare for new capacity via new ULCVs and ‘ship-jumboisation’

” MSC is set to receive some 330,000 teu of newbuild tonnage this year and will close the gap on its...

by The Loadstar

Yang Ming Launches Two Ultra Large Container Vessels

The following release was published by Yang Ming:

Two new 14,000 TEU full-container vessels built...

by Yang Ming

Yang Ming Optimizing Fleet with 14,000 TEU Quartet

” Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation will introduce four 14,000 TEU chartered vessels to optimiz...

by World Maritime News

Imabari dominates container orderbook

Japanese shipbuilding company – Imabari secured the most number of containership orders with 42 vessels in line totalling 501,894 TEUs, according to Alphaliner. To learn more, see the original story at Splash 24/7. Source: Splash 24/7 (JB)

by Splash 24/7

Yang Ming: Tender for Selling 2,301 Units Used Reefer Containers

The following release was published by Yang Ming:

Tender for selling 2,301 units used reefer cont...

by Yang Ming

Yang Ming Orders Ten 2,800 TEU Containerships

The following release was published by Yang Ming:

On 15th August, 2018 Yang Ming Marine Transport...

by Yang Ming

Yang Ming Honored for Providing Excellent Service

The following release was published by Yang Ming:

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming), w...

by Yang Ming

Yang Ming sinks deeper into red

“Yang Ming’s net loss sank deeper into the red in the second quarter and first half of 2018 compared...

by American Shipper

Taiwan’ Top Lines plan feeder frenzy

Construction of up to 50 feeder vessels are in the process of contracting by the 3 largest container...

by Splash 24/7

YM to Upgrade China-Indonesia Service

The following customer advisory was published by Yang Ming:

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

by Yang Ming