MSC tops in reefer container rankings too
GENEVA : MSC has developed the largest capacity for refrigerated containers, as the Swiss-Italian liner giant strengthens its status as the largest liner operator. Alphaliner’s report noted that MSC’s fleet has grown nearly 20%
APM Terminals boosts reefer service capabilities at Bahrain Port
BAHRAIN : APM Terminals Bahrain, the facilitator of maritime trade in Bahrain has invested in enhancing reefer service capabilities at Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP). Through its multi-purpose and modern port facilities, APM Terminals
CMA CGM applies new reefer surcharges worldwide
MERSEILLES : The French shipping company CMA CGM has published new rate increases for reefer containers across the world. Firstly, CMA CGM has already set a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) of US$1,000 per reefer
Reefer container freight rates to outgun dry cargo rates in 2022
LONDON : Reefer container freight rates have risen sharply through 2021, but in contrast to dry cargo rates, are forecast to rise further in 2022, driven by catch up on North-South routes, according to
Evergreen to buy 6,000 new reefers
Evergreen Marine Corporation is reported to have ordered 6,000 new reefer containers from the Chinese manufacturers, Guangdong Fuwa Equipment Manufacturing (Fuwa), according to the Taiwan Stock Exchange Inc. & Taipei Exchange. The cost of
CMA CGM stops reefer shipments to Nigeria ports
The ongoing congestion in Nigeria ports has forced the French shipping group, CMA CGM, to suspend a number of shipments to several ports in the country. The Marseille-based line has announced that all reefer
The first export rake with reefer containers has reached at Kolkata Dock System of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
KOLKATA : The first export rake with reefer containers from Siliguri has reached Kolkata Dock System marking the opening up of direct access between Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. Reefer containers are refrigerated units that
MSC limits Europe to Asia reefer bookings
GENEVA : The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will apply a temporary limitation on reefer container bookings from Europe to Asia, starting on 25 May for an indefinite period over coming weeks. The Swiss-based container
