Covid-19 outbreak on Maersk ship off Tauranga

A Maersk Line's vessel has been anchored off Tauranga port in New Zealand after 11 of its 21 crew members tested positive for Covid-19. New Zealand's Health Ministry stated on 9 August that the crew on the 2...

TS Lines orders six 1,100TEU ships at Fujian Mawei

Taiwanese feeder operator TS Lines has ordered six 1,100TEU ships at China's Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding as the company continues to increase its owned fleet. The ships will be delivered in March 2023, while t...

Ever Given arrives in UK’s Port of Felixstowe

Ever Given has arrived in the Port of Felixstowe after approximately four months from its initial schedule due to its famous Suez Canal incident, which caused global supply chain disruption. The 20,3...

CMA CGM sets new Asia rates

CMA CGM has announced fresh prices from Asia, which will take effect in the middle of August. In particular, the French shipping company will impose a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of US$1,500 per dry containe...

CMA CGM applies new charges from Europe to America

CMA CGM has announced new surcharges from European ports to several American destinations that will be effective from 1 September. In particular, the French carrier will impose a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) ...

Hapag-Lloyd opens new office in Senegal

Hapag-Lloyd has announced the opening of a new office in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal, enhancing its presence in Africa. The German carrier mainly transports nuts, fish, cotton and minerals out of Sene...

CMA CGM implements new surcharges in Latin America

CMA CGM has announced several new peak season surcharges (PSS), which will take effect in late August and September. Firstly, the French carrier will impose a surcharge of US$178 (€150) per TEU for dry cargo...

BIFA sees no end in container line surcharges

The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, has been monitoring conditions in the global container market for some ...

TS Lines orders an additional 1,900TEU boxship

Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines has ordered another 1,900TEU ship from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, adding to the four similar units that it has already ordered at the yard. The newbuilding cont...