Hapag Lloyd and MSC apply new Asia – America rates
HAMBURG : The European container shipping companies Hapag Lloyd and MSC have announced the implementation of fresh increases in rates from the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent
Bureau Veritas issues new Guidelines for the Carriage of Containers in Bulk Carriers
Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), has developed a formalized approach to support the safe carriage of containers in bulk carriers. BV’s
FMC Commissioner ‘Troubled’ by reports of Ocean Carriers refusing Hazardous Import Cargoes
WASHINGTON : The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the United States has been alerted to reports that ocean carriers are refusing import cargoes of hazardous materials, to the
Shipping Trade Groups Submit Plan for Global Carbon Tax
The International Chamber of Shipping, which represents more than 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, submitted a plan to the industry’s global regulator for a charge on carbon dioxide
Consumer demand must ease to end supply chain crisis, says Maersk executive
One of the world’s largest port and terminal operators warns that the global shipping and supply chain crisis that leaves high street shelves empty can only be resolved
Hapag Lloyd announces heavy lift charges worldwide
HAMBURG : The German carrier Hapag Lloyd has introduced several heavy lift charges (HLC) in shipments worldwide for containers exceeding a specific amount of tones. Firstly, the shipping
CIMC’s first half container sales up 220%
SHANGHAI : China International Marine Containers (CIMC), the world’s largest container manufacturer, achieved a net profit of US$654.49 million in the first six months of 2021, as the
Hapag Lloyd increases rates to Latin America
HAMBURG : The German container shipping company Hapag Lloyd has announced the implementation of several ocean tariff rate increases for sailings destined to ports of Latin America. The
2M Alliance reschedules Asia to US and Canada services
SINGAPORE : 2M Alliance comprising the largest shipping lines in the world, Maersk and MSC, will implement changes for services between Asia, the United States (US) and Canada.
CMA CGM introduces new surcharges in Africa
MERSEILLES : The French carrier CMA CGM has published new surcharges for shipments destined to Africa, applicable from mid-September, aiming to provide its customers with “reliable and efficient