“DIGITALISATION NEEDS TO HAPPEN”: MSC’s ANDRÉ SIMHA
GENEVA : There are millions of paper bills of lading sent around the world every year. But physically moving these important trade documents between exporters, shipping agents, banks, importers and more is a complex
MSC to impose rate increases from Italy to America
GENEVA : MSC, the second-largest shipping line in the world, will apply new Freight All Kinds (FAK) increases for sailings travelling from Italy to America. More specifically, the Swiss carrier will increase its rates
Maersk, MSC and Zim omit Seattle calls due to congestion
SEATTLE : With congestion spreading to other ports across the United States, Maersk, MSC, and Zim announced that they will be omitting calls in Seattle due to the mounting delays at the port. Starting
MSC won ‘best Shipping Line, Asia – Europe’ at 2021 Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Awards
GENEVA : MSC has been declared the ‘Best Shipping Line, Asia – Europe’ at the 2021 Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) ceremony, held last week in Hong Kong. This is the
MSC increases freight rates from Africa to Europe
GENEVA : Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has published new Freight All Kinds (FAK) increases for cargoes travelling from Africa to Europe. The updated prices will be effective from 11 November. Firstly, the Swiss carrier
2M Alliance reschedules European services due to congestion issues
The largest container alliance in the world, 2M Alliance has decided to change the rotation of several services in Europe, due to port congestions and supply chain issues. In particular, the alliance, which comprises
Port Sudan terminals halt operations – MSC stops voyages at King Abdullah Port
The terminals at Port Sudan have ceased operations, according to MSC’s announcement, creating uncertainty on the berthing prospects of the company’s vessels and causing important delays. “This unfortunate situation makes it unreasonable to continue
SCI in a spot over box ships
MUMBAI : Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI) is looking to charter at least five container ships of varying capacities, in a market where such ships are being let out by the owners at