Zim container ships divert as threat to Israel-linked vessels mounts
HAIFA : Following three attacks on vessels linked to Israel, a container ship operated by Israeli ocean carrier Zim has changed course and is taking the long way around
Wan Hai splashes out US$37 million on new containers
TAIWAN : Wan Hai Lines has embarked on new container orders, after a hiatus of about a year. The Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier announced on 23 November that it
Carriers on India-US Trade attempt higher rate hikes for December
MUMBAI : Container carriers serving India-US Trades seem to have regained some strength to attempt higher rate increases amid promising export trade indications. CMA CGM has doubled the
CMA CGM, new Panama surcharges
MERSEILLE : CMA CGM is the first major carrier to announce a new surcharge on shipments going through the Panama Canal. The shipping company has been forced to
Hapag-Lloyd CEO optimistic that shipping markets will rebalance
HAMBURG : Global shipping markets, which are due to add more capacity than anticipated demand will support, have a good chance of rebalancing within two years, said the
CMA CGM and Maersk boost Far East-West Africa route capacity
COPENHAGEN/MARSEILLE : Shipping giants CMA CGM and Maersk are set to significantly enhance their joint Far East-West Africa shipping route, known as FW1/WAX, beginning December 5. This strategic
Unifeeder launches new weekly container route connecting Copenhagen with three German ports
AARHUS : Unifeeder has announced the launch of a new service connecting Copenhagen port in Denmark with three major German hub ports, Hamburg twice a week, Bremerhaven and
MSC achieves renewal of ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management Systems
GENEVA : MSC is proud to announce that it has successfully achieved the renewal of its ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management Systems, following a thorough audit by
ONE embarks on Wind Propulsion trial for a sustainable maritime future
SINGAPORE : Ocean Network Express (ONE) is proud to announce the launch of a new trial aimed at unlocking the potential of wind propulsion as a sustainable solution
Hapag-Lloyd opens Technology Center in Chennai
CHENNAI : On Wednesday Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center (HLTC) is being launched in Chennai, a port city in eastern India. There, a team of 180 IT professionals will develop