French carrier orders 22 container ships

CMA CGM has ordered 12 LNG powered vessels and a further 10 conventionally powered ships from China’s state-run China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). The carrier announced today that it has ordere...

Contship New escapes pirates but threat still high

An attack on the 1,080TEU vessel Contship New on 23 April was foiled when security forces arrived with the crew secure in the citadel according to security firm Dryad Global. The vessel continued on its ...

MSC changes Santana service rotation

MSC has announced an updated rotation of the Santana service due to the ongoing congestion in California. MSC Nerissa / Source: https://www.vesselfinder.com Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has decided t...
Covid-19 vaccine transportation

MSC responds to Covid-19 vaccine transportation need

MSC has announced it will expand its capacity to meet the growing demand for transport solutions in the pharmaceutical sector because of the increasing need for Covid-19 vaccinations around the world. The Sw...

Evergreen orders ships and boxes as spree continues

Evergreen Marine Corporation has embarked on another round of new container orders and has confirmed that the 20 vessels recently ordered will all be built at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). After announcing...
USEC service

Zim, Maersk and MSC launch USEC service

Capacity constraints in the Pacific trades as well as Southern California’s ports at Los Angeles and Long Beach has seen substantial delays for cargo, but Maersk’s latest service, in partnership with Zim and MS...

OOIL sees its profits skyrocket during 2020

Orient Overseas (International) Limited has announced increased 2020 full year results. Orient Overseas International Limited (OOIL) has achieved significant increases both in its 2020 revenues...