MSC becomes first major carrier to fully adopt standardised Depot Codes
All MSC depots globally can now be easily referenced with a standardised 9-character code; The codes are the BIC Facility Codes (BFC), which were recently harmonised in a
MSC and Chinese Research Institute ink decarbonisation agreement
GENEVA : MSC, the second-largest shipping line in the world and the China Waterborne Transport Research Institute, an agency under China’s Ministry of Transport, have signed a Memorandum
MSC Spain speaks at Mediterranean Ports and shipping conference
GENEVA : Ignacio Ballester, Branch Manager of MSC’s head office in Spain, spoke at the eighth annual Mediterranean Ports and Shipping Conference, which took place in Valencia from
MSC moves into fruit packing
Medlog, the logistics arm of shipping group MSC, has opened a US$20m fresh fruit packing plant in Peru, marking MSC’s first foray into fruit packing. The facility is
MSC raises prices from Europe to America
GENEVA : The Swiss shipping company MSC will implement fresh Freight All Kind (FAK) rate increases for shipments from Europe to America that will take effect on 25
MSC boxship quarantined off Chile due to Covid outbreak onboard
GENEVA : The latest container vessel that has reported Covid-19 cases onboard is the 12,500TEU MSC Lauren, which suffered an outbreak and was quarantined off Chile. It has
MSC invests in new efficiency solution to reduce emissions from fleet
GENEVA : To further improve efficiency of its fleet, MSC will be deploying an air lubrication solution, the Silverstream System, on a substantial portion of its newbuild pipeline.
2M Alliance announces Transatlantic network changes
COPENHAGEN : 2M Alliance, the largest container alliance of Maersk and MSC, will enhance its TA2/NEUATL2 service, which connects Europe with the United States. The two container shipping
MSC launches new shuttle transpacific services connecting China and LongBeach
GENEVA : In response to the continued strong Transpacific market demand and to further support the challenging service schedules for North America West Coast, MSC is pleased to
Shipping is a“FORCE FOR GOOD” for Global Trade, MSC CEO tells London Shipping Week Conference
LONDON : In his keynote speech at the London International Shipping Week (LISW21) conference, held at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Soren Toft, CEO, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company,