The MSC-operated container ship MSC Houston V lost 15 boxes in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal on 20 March after encountering severe weather conditions. The Portuguese-flagged vessel had departed from Piraeus, Greece, and was en route to Liverpool, UK, when it was hit by rough seas and wind gusts of up to […]

Hapag-Lloyd announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia to the West Coast of South America, the East Coast of South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. This GRI will apply to cargo transported in 20′ and 40′ dry containers, including high cube equipment and 40′ non-operative reefers. The new rate increase will apply […]

Dockers working on oil leak / Source: Taiwan International Ports Corporation Kanway Global has been leaking bunker fuel in Taiwan’s Keelung port since 16 March, causing seven other ships docked nearby to be tainted. The leak happened shortly after the 1998-built, 1,675 TEU Kanway Global was refueled after 10 pm local time. Local reports suggested […]

MSC Jade / Source: www.vesselfinder.com   Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC has decided to proceed with announced changes to its standalone network of its East/West services. In particular, the company will move the vessel fleet deployed on the Mustang service into the Pacific Northwest. “In response to the current market conditions for Transpacific trade, we have […]

French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced increases in its rates for shipments to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The company has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge, effective from 1 February 2025, for shipments from the South America West Coast to North Europe, including Scandinavia, Poland, and the Baltic region. For shipments […]

French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced new rates and surcharges for shipments destined for the United States. Firstly, CMA CGM will apply a peak season surcharge from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to the US East Coast and US Gulf. Effective from 1 February, the Marseille-based container line will […]

Humboldt Express / Source: www.vesselfinder.com Starting in February 2025, Hapag-Lloyd will introduce the India Asia Express (IAX) service, offering direct connections from Mundra to major Asian ports. This service will integrate with Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Shuttle Network through key hubs, enabling connections to additional destinations across North America and Asia. Specifically, cargo destined for North America […]

Port of New York and New Jersey Strikes at ports on the US East Coast and Gulf Coast, which would have caused an economic and supply chain crisis, have been called off – with ocean container freight rate growth now expected to slow or fall. The strikes were set to begin on 15 January and would have […]

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has launched a new Employer Brand Campaign to attract top talents to its offices in the United States. With the slogan “Hear the Difference. See the Difference. Be the Difference,” ZIM emphasizes the importance of a strong employer brand to connect with skilled professionals. This campaign was crafted using insights from […]

French box carrier CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Montreal low water surcharge, effective from 10 November for all shipments and 1 December for shipments to US & US territories, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Panama & Venezuela. The surcharge from the major Canadian port to all destinations worldwide, except Brazil’s […]