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Challenging common concepts of congestion
by Destine Ozuygur
CMA CGM to strengthen its BIGEX Lines Network connecting the Indian Subcontinent, Gulf & Red Sea
The following release was published by CMA CGM:
CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of it...
by CMA CGM
12-vessel deal sets up Bangladesh Shipping for relaunch into box sector
"Bangladesh Shipping Corp(BSC) is set to buy 12 containerships, ranging from 2,500 to 3,000 teu, as...
by The Loadstar
MSC, Maersk and CMA CGM invited to join India’s ambitious shipyard project
"The world’s three largest containerlines have set their sights on India as the country readies mass...
by Splash247
Supersized MSC well placed in new liner constellation
"Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is about to stretch its lead over its nearest rival to 2m teu with...
by Splash247
SeaLead Announces Transatlantic Coverage with New Mediterranean to USA (MEDUS) Service
The following release was published by SeaLead:
SeaLead, a fast-growing global shipping line, t...
by SeaLead
Restricted in the West, Russia Expands Trade Links in Southeast Asia
"The Russian container line FESCO is further expanding its Intra-Asia service to include a new port...
by The Maritime Executive
ONE - Intra Europe Trade - PLS (Poland Shuttle) Launch
The following release was published by ONE:
We are pleased to announce the launch of our PLS (P...
by ONE
Marsa Ocean Shipping extends coverage to Asia-Med trade
"Marsa Ocean Shipping has become the latest carrier to join the Asia-Med trade with the introduction...
by Linerlytica
20 Rescued After Cargo Ship ‘MSC Baltic III’ Runs Aground Off Newfoundland Coast
"The MSC Baltic III issued a MAYDAY call on Saturday morning after experiencing power failure approx...
by gCaptain
eeSea Trade Lane Review: Far East - Europe
Introduction
Welcome back to part three of our E/W trade review, where we invite you to explo...
by Destine Ozuygur
CMA CGM to reshuffle BMS, its service linking Türkiye, Adriatic ports, Malta hub & East Mediterranean
The following release was published by CMA CGM:
CMA CGM – Short Sea Lines Division is pleased t...
by CMA CGM
CMA CGM to launch Alexandria Express (ALYEX), its service linking Spain, Italy and Egypt
The following release was published by CMA CGM:
CMA CGM – Short Sea Lines Division is pleased t...
by CMA CGM
Brunswick now the nation’s top port for autos, heavy equipment
The following release was published by GA Ports:
At the Brunswick State of the Port event, Geor...
by GA Ports
ONE Marks Significant Milestone With Naming of First Owned Newbuilding Vessel “One Sparkle”
Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its corporate histor...
by ONE
Valenciaport concentrates 34% of its traffic on the world’s two economic powers – the USA and China – 34% of its traffic
- Data from the Statistical Bulletin of the Port Authority of València (PAV) show that China is once...
by Valenciaport
Port of Rotterdam braces for more disruption as industrial dispute heats up
"The port of Rotterdam is braced for further disruption from the ongoing stand-off between labour un...
by The Loadstar
Carriers need to cut more capacity for March GRIs to hold
"Container freight spot rates on the major trades continued to slide this week, forcing carriers to...
by The Loadstar
HHIT welcomes first commercial ship
"Hateco Hai Phong International Container Port (HHIT) has welcomed its first commercial ship, the 21...
by Port Technology
ONE - New Service Vietnam China Express (VCX)
The following release was published by ONE:
Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce...
by ONE
MSC Enhances Two Transatlantic Services with Industry Leading 9-Day Genoa to New York Transit Time
The following release was published by MSC:
As part of our newly launched standalone East/West...
by MSC
Chaos at Chittagong as port workers' strike creates vessel and box backlogs
"Congestion at Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port is mounting, following a wave of strikes last week, with...
by The Loadstar
Maersk skips call at Rotterdam as labour issues bring delay
"Labour unrest at the port of Rotterdam has exposed long-standing issues and diminishing hopes of a...
by The Laodstar
'Hands on triggers' over Gaza a threat to early Red Sea return
"There have been “notable increases” in maritime insurance premiums, as ceasefire uncertainty clouds...
by The Loadstar
Maersk - Upcoming Wind Stoppages : Cape Town
The following advisory was published by Maersk:
Please note that as per latest weather forecast...
by Maersk
Evergreen and CMA CGM up next swelling record global boxship orderbook
"France’s CMA CGM and Taiwan’s Evergreen are reported up next as global liners swell the record boxs...
by Splash247
Hapag-Lloyd back at Hanwha Ocean for next series of dual-fuel ships
"Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd is lining up more dual-fuel containership newbuilds. The Hamburg-based global...
by Splash247
HMM reports 500% rise in operating profit, and eyes fleet and route expansion
"South Korean container line HMM is yet another major carrier to enjoy a bumper 2024, today reportin...
by The Loadstar
Ambitious Turkon Line sails into India trades 'dogfight'
"Turkey’s Turkon Line is the latest carrier to target trades out of India as its emerging economy ga...
by The Loadstar
Maersk - Middle East to Europe Services - ME2, Service change announcement
The following release was published by Maersk:
We appreciate your continued partnership with Ma...
by Maersk
Red Sea Ship Traffic Is Yet to Pick Up as Ceasefire Risks Swirl
"Ship traffic through the Red Sea has remained slow in recent weeks despite a prolonged period witho...
by gCaptain
US box imports soar ahead of new tariffs
"US box imports reached a record high in January with deliveries from China up for a second month, a...
by Splash247
Yang Ming Enhances JKX Service with Haiphong Extension
The following release was published by Yang Ming:
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation ("Yang...
by Yang Ming
Hapag-Lloyd - Launching IAM America Shuttle 2 (GUF)
The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:
Good news are coming your way! In addition...
by Hapag-Lloyd
Container trades ended 2024 robustly, but eyes will now be on Far East exports
"Global container traffic in 2024 amounted to 183,158,193 teu, according to new data released by Con...
by The Loadstar
Suez Canal Chief Expects Traffic Recovery to Start by End-March
"Suez Canal Authority chief Osama Rabie said he expects traffic through the Egyptian waterway to gra...
by gCaptain
End of sanction waiver for Iran port a threat to growing India-Russia trade
"US president Donald Trump’s recent move to revoke a sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port has c...
by The Loadstar
DP World’s Container Handling Hits Record High in 2024, up 8.3%
DP World’s ports and terminals handled a record 88.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in...
by DP World
India eyes dedicated container line to wean shippers off foreign carriers
"India’s government is considering setting up a dedicated container shipping line to ease local ship...
by The Loadstar
Soaring charter rates means more orders for newbuild box ships
"Non-operating shipowners and liner operators continue to order newbuildings as charter rates contin...
by The Loadstar
Federal Maritime Commission okays Premier Alliance agreement
"The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the US has given its blessing to the formation of the Asia...
by Splash247
‘Strategic’ sailing cuts offset switch to new Asia-Europe networks: eeSea
"Ocean carriers are employing 'strategic blanked sailings' on the Asia-Europe trade lane as they man...
by S&P Journal of Commerce
Shanghai handles more than 5m teu in just one month
"Evidence of just how busy China has been pumping products to consumers ahead of Donald Trump’s tari...
by Splash247
US warehouse space will be at a premium this year, cargo owners warned
"Prologis ended 2024 on a high note. The commercial real estate behemoth leased 61m sq ft of warehou...
by The Loadstar
AD Ports Group partners with the CMA CGM Group to Develop and Operate New East Mole Multipurpose Terminal in Pointe Noire in The Republic of the Congo
The following release was published by CMA CGM:
AD Ports Group (ADPORTS:ADX), an enabler of int...
by CMA CGM
Hapag-Lloyd adds ninth LNG dual-fuel 23,600 TEU giant to the fleet
"Pressing ahead with fleet expansion, German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd has christened the...
by Offshore Eneregy
As part of the “Gemini” Cooperation: Mawani Adds Five New Shipping Services by Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk to Three Saudi Ports
The Saudi Ports Authority, “Mawani,” has announced the addition of five new shipping services by Hap...
by Mawani
Maersk reports third-best financial year
A.P. Moller - Maersk reports strong financial results for 2024 with growth across all segments and s...
by Maersk