CMA CGM launches new Indian Ocean feeder in Comoros
The French shipping company, CMA CGM will launch a new Indian Ocean feeder service to and from Comoros, an independent state comprising three of...
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...
Ever Given forced to omit Hamburg port call
The most famous container ship in 2020, Ever Given has returned to its sailing towards European destinations, but it is forced to drop the...
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...
Maersk reforms West & Central Asia ocean network
Maersk has decided to redesign its ocean network in West & Central Asia, which connects countries including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, United Arab...
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...
THE Alliance removes Halifax call from EC5 service until September
THE Alliance, a container alliance comprising Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express (ONE), Yang Ming and HMM, has decided to omit the Halifax Westbound call on...
CULines launches Transpacific service to support foreign trade SMEs
The Shanghai-based container line, China United Lines (CULines) has announced the start of its first Transpacific service (TPX) aiming to provide solutions to major...
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...
2M Alliance revises services schedule worldwide
2M Alliance is forced to apply several changes in its services schedule due to the challenging global market situation, which has caused port congestion...
2M Alliance announces blank sailing in Shanghai
2M Alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will implement a blank sailing in its AE55/Griffin service due to the current challenging...
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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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Taking the personal view for crew working on container shipping
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