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September 8, 2021
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 to several ports in America, which
September 8, 2021
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 Guidance for Studying and Preparing a
September 8, 2021
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 harm of chemical supply chains for
September 7, 2021
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 emitted by vessels. The proposal for
September 7, 2021
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 by slowing consumer demand. Maersk-owned APM
September 6, 2021
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 company will set an HLC of
September 6, 2021
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 shortage of containers powered sales. Sales
September 4, 2021
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 updated prices will be applicable from
September 1, 2021