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Announcement of Completion of Acquisition by Poseidon Acquisition Corp

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Another 624,000 container newbuild slots booked

"Splash has news of another 624,000 slots of container newbuilds today, combined ship orders split b...

Another blow for Hong Kong, as cross-border trucking comes under pressure again

"Hong Kong faces another reduction in cross-border trucking with mainland China, while port operator...

Another box ship crew scramble for their lives as containers catch fire

“Fire has swept through several containers aboard the APL Le Havre just days after carriers announced they would impose heavy fines on misdeclared dangerous goods.” To learn more, see the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Another Boxship Loses Propulsion Near an Iconic East Coast Bridge

"The container ship APL Qingdao experienced a temporary loss of propulsion as she approached the Ver...

Another cyber attack challenges CMA CGM

“CMA CGM has suffered another cyber attack in less than one year from the previous security breach,...

Another Evergreen’s giant boxship tries its luck through Suez Canal

“Ever Act, the sister vessel of one of the world’s largest containerships Ever Ace owned by Taiwanes...

Another Maersk ship sailing for LA loses containers

“A Maersk spokesman told American Shipper that while en route from Xiamen, China, to Los Angeles on...

Another profitable quarter, but HMM sees 'considerable uncertainties' ahead

"South Korea’s national flagship carrier, HMM, reported a net profit of $2.24bn in the second quarte...

Another rail strike in Germany to add to European freight troubles

"A rail strike in Germany on Monday is expected to cause delays and rail freight disruptions, with f...

Another Shift Record in APM Terminals Poti

“Poti Sea Port, the biggest port in Georgia, serves as a vital link between Europe, the Caucasus and...

Another step to becoming ‘a global integrator’: Maersk in 4PL contract with Syngenta

“Maersk this week took another step in its quest to become “a global integrator of container logistics”, signing a 4PL deal with Swiss agrochemical conglomerate Syngenta.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Another strike at major German ports as pay negotiations break down again

“As the RMT union leads UK rail workers in their second day of walkouts, new industrial action is also under way at German ports.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Another two-week strike starts at Liverpool port

"Liverpool dockworkers are downing tools for another two weeks from today as a bitter pay dispute be...

Another vessel for MPC Container Ships

Splash 24/7 reports that MPC Container Ships has acquired another vessel — a 2,742-TEU boxship currently named Stadt Dresden — for US$7.8m. For more on this, see the original article at Splash 24/7. Source: Splash 24/7 (LF)

Another vessel targeted by pirates in Singapore Strait

“Yet another ship was involved in a piracy incident on Wednesday in the Singapore Strait following f...

Ansheng Shipping dips its toes into long-haul waters in tie-up with CULines

"China’s second-largest domestic liner operator, Quanzhou Ansheng Shipping, has assigned 12 ships of...

Antong auctions ship after government bailout

“Just a day after securing a government bailout, cash-strapped Chinese domestic liner operator Antong Holdings has begun selling assets to raise cash.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Antong completes year-long reorganization

“Chinese domestic liner shipping group Antong Holdings announced on 19 December 2020 that it has completed its year-long restructuring process.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Antong continues recovery with Q1 profit

“Antong Holdings, the parent company of China’s second-largest domestic liner operator Quanzhou Ansh...

Antong gets US$688 million cash injection

“Fujian Zhaohang Logistics, the government-led entity that is restructuring struggling Chinese domes...

Antong Holding expands in container shipping with Guangxi Changrong acquisition

” Fujian-based container logistics service provider Antong Holding plans to purchase 100% equity of...

Antong ships re-employed after CULines termination

"All 12 Panamax ships that China United Lines (CULines) redelivered early to Antong Holdings have fo...

Antwerp and Zeebrugge will merge – creating a superport to rival Rotterdam

“A new superport is set to be created in north-west Europe after the Belgian ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge announced today that they will formally merge.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Antwerp barges continue to operate despite Hapag suspension

“Hapag-Lloyd has suspended its Antwerp barge services until July amidst worsening terminal congestio...

Antwerp braces for further strike action on Monday

“The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of Europe’s largest ports, is braced for another strike, coming at a time where the Belgian facility is suffering from unseasonably high congestion.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

Antwerp continues to outstrip rivals

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Antwerp is the new European pinch point as 2M shifts service calls

“Antwerp is the latest North European box port to suffer from the knock-on effect of terminal and qu...

Antwerp launches initiative to achieve fossil-free shipping

“The Port of Antwerp has launched the FASTWATER consortium, an initiative designed to demonstrate how methanol can be used to achieve fossil-free commercial shipping.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

Antwerp on alert after bomb threat on MSC boxship

"The Port Authority of Antwerp has received a bomb threat related to a ship headed towards the port....

Antwerp Port Authority, FPIM Buy Stake in NxtPort

“The Antwerp Port Authority and Belgian Federal Participation & Investment Company (FPIM) are to joi...

Antwerp Port to sustainably grow box capacity with EU funds

“The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), a European funding program, has announced that it will award...

Antwerp posts record annual volume despite COVID-19

“The port of Antwerp handled record container throughput in 2020, with sharply recovering demand through the second half driving volume to 12 million TEU for the first time.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

Antwerp prepares for landmark mega-ship call

“The Port of Antwerp has said the scheduled arrival of one of the largest container ships in the world demonstrates its ability to succeed as an international trade hub.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

Antwerp Strikes Nigeria Partnership

“The Port of Antwerp and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have agreed to a partnership to increase trade and investment.” To learn more, see the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

Antwerp terminals receive new cranes

**PSA Antwerp’s Noordzee Terminal and MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) have received two quay cranes...

Antwerp to launch new digital Vessel Traffic Service

“The Port of Antwerp will launch a new Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) to make its operations safer and more efficient.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

Antwerp traffic returns to one million TEU

“The Port of Antwerp handled more than a million TEU in one month for the first time since April as it continues to slowly recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

Antwerp unveils major supply chain collaboration project

“The Port of Antwerp has launched the ePICenter, a project meant to research and develop solutions to global supply chain challenges.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

Antwerp-Bruges launches port management drone network

"The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has launched a drone network to aid security and management of its facil...

Antwerp-Zeebrugge port merger gets green light in Belgium

“The Competition College of the Belgian Competition Authority (BMA) has approved the merger between the Port of Antwerp and the Port of Zeebrugge.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

Antwerp, Dakar Ports Strengthen Ties

“Antwerp and Dakar port authorities plan to collaborate more closely in the next few years as they s...

Antwerp, Porto do Açu Expand Ties with Inaugural Trans-Atlantic Ship Transit

“General cargo vessel BBC Amethyst anchored in Porto do Açu, Brazil, last week, becoming the first s...

Antwerp, Zeebrugge Ports Kick Off Merger Talks

“Belgian Port of Antwerp and Port of Zeebrugge have given the green light for starting negotiations regarding a possible merger.” To learn more, see the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

Antwerp’s box terminals to be enhanced with 34 Kalmar staddle carriers

“The Finnish cargo handling equipment manufacturer Kalmar has signed an agreement with MSC PSA Europ...

Antwerp’s port sees a rise in container ship traffic in January

“Port congestion was rising in Western Europe early Friday as the combined anchorage areas for Antwe...

Antwerp’s quarterly figures underscore extra container capacity urgency

“The Port of Antwerp has highlighted the urgency of extra container capacity after the drop in its container volumes during the first quarter of the year.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

AP Moller Maersk halts buying of ships without zero carbon capability

“One of the world’s largest shipping companies by fleet size, AP Moller Maersk, has halted purchase...

AP Moller Removes MD over Apapa Port Congestion, Gridlock

“AP Moller’s parent company in The Hague, Netherlands, has fired the Managing Director of its Nigeri...

AP Moller-Maersk inks $545m deal to acquire US warehousing firm

“AP Moller-Maersk announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire US-based warehousing and dis...