New alliance formation intensifies battle between major lines
SINGAPORE : With the container shipping alliance landscape expected to change in less than five months, it is worth examining the current dynamics of the alliances and how
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announce two ocean network options with equal industry leading schedule relia
COPENHAGEN/HAMBURG : In February 2025, Maersk A/S (Maersk), an entity under A.P. Moller – Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) launch their operational collaboration Gemini Cooperation. The ambition is
MSC unveils future standalone East/West network
GENEVA : The world’s largest container shipping company MSC has announced its independent service network for East/West trades, which will be effective from February 2025, when the 2M
Maersk appoints new Managing Director for UAE
QATAR : Maersk has appointed Lisa Park as the new Managing Director for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), effective from 1 October 2024. In her expanded role, she
Maersk : Red Sea reroutings will continue as attacks intensify
COPENHAGEN : Shipping giant Maersk, the world’s second-largest liner operator, says it will continue to avoid trade routes through the Red Sea until safety of its seafarers and vessels can
Maersk says global trade ‘Resilient’ amid economic challenges
COPENHAGEN : Maersk’s latest Asia Pacific Market Update paints a picture of resilient global trade despite economic challenges. The report highlights a robust global economy with 2.6% projected GDP growth
MSC’s market share now nearly 20%, Maersk under pressure
GENEVA : MSC now has a market share of nearly 20% in the container the shipping industry, an all-time high for any liner operator. According to Alphaliner, MSC
APMT bets on terminal development in Pakistan as subcontinent trade expands
KARACHI : Growing trade volumes out of the Indian subcontinent amid the trade diversification in Asia are driving global maritime investors to pour more money into the market.
Maersk joins study to explore potential of nuclear powered container-shipping
COPENHAGEN : Maersk, Lloyd’s Register and Core Power will explore the regulatory feasibility and frameworks that will be required for a container ship using a fourth-generation nuclear reactor
Maersk continues with fleet renewal plan
COPENHAGEN : In continuation of its fleet renewal programme initiated in 2021, A.P. Moller – Maersk is in the process of signing newbuilding orders and time-charter contracts for