Red Sea ‘scary’ for ships’ crews, says captain
LONDON : “The situation is quite scary. It’s dangerous actually,” Captain Chirag tells the BBC from on board his ship. Along with his crew, he’s worried about the ongoing
Wan Hai could replace Hapag-Lloyd in THE Alliance: Yang Ming ex-boss
SINGAPORE : Yang Ming Marine Transport’s Ex-Chairman Bronson Hsieh suggested to Taiwanese media that Wan Hai Lines could be a suitable substitute for Hapag-Lloyd in THE Alliance. Wan
NorthStandard adds office in South Korea to its Asian network
SEOUL : NorthStandard has announced plans to open a new office in South Korea, one year after establishing its combined Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore. New base in
AtoB@C Shipping: Third electric hybrid vessel launched in India
GOA : The third plug-in hybrid vessel ordered by AtoB@C Shipping, a Swedish subsidiary of Finland-based shipping company ESL Shipping, has been launched in India. The launching ceremony
Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to Europe and North Africa
HAMBURG : Ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced fresh ocean tariff rates from Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to Europe and North Africa. The German container line will increase
Partnership with Maersk will help Hapag Lloyd double down on its sustainability targets : Rolf Habbe
HAMBURG : Container shipping heavyweights Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk made waves in the liner shipping industry after revealing a groundbreaking operational cooperation deal, leading to Hapag’s withdrawal from THE
ZIM’s Piraeus office in Greece targetted bomb attack
PIRAEUS : In an unfortunate incident on 17 January, ZIM’s office in Greece, fell victim to a bomb planted by pro-Palestinian activists. The explosive event occurred during the
Maersk CEO sees Red Sea Shipping disruption lasting ‘at least a few months’
DAVOS : Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said on Wednesday the disruption to global shipping caused by the attacks on vessels in the Red Sea will probably last at least a few months. Maersk
Shippers welcome the Gemini Alliance
FLORIDA : The new Gemini Cooperation Alliance of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd is seen as positive news by shippers and analysts as the two lines set out their ambitions
Hapag-Lloyd’s departure shakes-up THE Alliance
HAMBURG : Shipping pundits are expecting liner alliances to be redrawn, after Maersk Line and Hapag-Lloyd announced on 17 January that they will form Gemini Cooperation in February 2025. Maersk