CMA CGM to set new rates from Asia to North Europe and Med
CMA CGM has announced several rate increases from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean that will be effective from August. Firstly, the French carrier...
Maersk stops calling Brisbane in Southern Star service
Maersk has announced the removal of Brisbane call in its Southern Star service due to the "continued schedule disruption and terminal congestion across Oceania". "As...
Maersk updates Canadian rail network
Maersk has announced changes in its Canadian intermodal network, which will take effect later in July. The Danish carrier will proceed with shifting cargo flows,...
CMA CGM suspends bookings to Tunisian ports
CMA CGM has decided to stop accepting bookings for the ports of Tunis and Rades in Tunisia "with immediate effect and until further notice"...
Union Pacific confirms rail shipments suspension from US West Coast
The US rail company, Union Pacific has confirmed the suspension of rail shipments from the US West Coast, which starts today, on 18 July. In...
CMA CGM introduces new intermodal services in Asia and Africa
The French carrier, CMA CGM has announced the launch of two new intermodal solutions in Asia and Africa. Firstly, CMA CGM has introduced its new rail...
Evergreen to buy 6,000 new reefers
Evergreen Marine Corporation is reported to have ordered 6,000 new reefer containers from the Chinese manufacturers, Guangdong Fuwa Equipment Manufacturing (Fuwa), according to the...
Updated: MSC sets increased prices from Asia to Antwerp and Valencia
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced new rates from Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) to two of the most important...
Four new container vessels in Chittagong-Colombo route to lessen export backlog
The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has approved plying of four new feeder vessels in Chittagong-Colombo route in a bid to lessen the mounting export...
Maersk said to be eyeing up to a dozen 15,000TEU ships
Maersk Line is said to be discussing orders for up to a dozen 15,000TEU methanol-fuelled container ships at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), according to...
Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates from Asia
Hapag-Lloyd has announced several new charges from Asia ports that will take effect from late July and August. Firstly, the German liner operator has applied...
Space limitations force Hapag-Lloyd to suspend Bahrain bookings
Hapag-Lloyd has announced that it will not accept bookings to and from Bahrain for the following countries with the decision taking immediate effect. Bahrain for...
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Chinese shipyards win giant container ship order
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MSC Rosa M damages Mumbai crane
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