Indonesia charts shipping path to relevance amid US-China clash
With geopolitical tension rising between the United States and China, Indonesia is quietly but ambitiously stepping up its game in the shipping world. Port upgrades, shipbuilding plans, and rising connectivity figures signal the country’s bid to secure a more strategic role, both in Southeast Asian trade and in the contested waters of the South China […]
Far East–East Coast South America trade sees capacity surge
As of June, the Far East–East Coast South America trade corridor is served by nine regular services, up from six a year ago, according to DynaLiners. This growth follows the launch of three new services: Carioca by MSC, ASAS2/SEAS3 operated jointly by CMA CGM and Maersk, and FL2/SX2, a collaboration between HMM and Ocean Network […]
ICS announces new leadership and strategic focus amid global maritime challenges
At its Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, Greece, opened by Vassilis Kikilias, Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) unveiled a series of leadership changes and strategic updates that signal a pivotal moment for the global shipping industry. During the session, the ICS Board unanimously […]
Feederlines DMCC adjusts intra-Asia service
Feederlines DMCC has revised the port coverage of its FAX service, which connects Southeast Asia with the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent on a bi-monthly basis, deploying two vessels of 2,100 TEU, according to Alphaliner. The updated service replaces Belawan with Jakarta and Surabaya in its Indonesian leg, enhancing connectivity to major cargo hubs in […]
ZIM updates Far East–Mediterranean service
ZIM has announced a revision to its Mediterranean Premium Service, which connects the Far East with the Mediterranean. The Israeli ocean carrier has removed the port of Valencia, replacing it with the port of Aliaga, according to DynaLiners. The updated port rotation is now as follows: Busan (South Korea) – Qingdao (China) – Shanghai (China) […]
Ocean Alliance adds Yangpu port to East-West route
The ECX1/AWE4 service, operated by CMA CGM, Evregreen, COSCO and OOCL, as part of the Ocean Alliance’s network, has been expanded with the addition of the Yangpu port. This update further strengthens the service’s profile as a de facto eastbound round-the-world loop, enhancing regional connectivity in southern China and Southeast Asia. The revised rotation is […]
MSC removes Dammam from New Falcon service
Swiss/Italian container line MSC has revised its New Falcon service, removing Dammam from the port rotation. The updated service now focuses on key regional hubs across East Asia and the Arabian Gulf, according to DynaLiners. The revised rotation is as follows: Tianjin (China) – Busan (South Korea) – Qingdao (China) – Shanghai (China) – Ningbo […]
Wan Hai invests US$150 million in 48,000-container order
Wan Hai Lines has ordered a total of 48,000 containers for around US$150 million in two tranches, according to DynaLiners. The Taiwanese ocean carrier has ordered 30,000 boxes from CIMC at around US$100 million and 18,000 containers from Singamas at approximately US$50 million. If you liked this post, please consider donating5€10€20€50€ The post Wan Hai […]
Niche box carriers seizing Transpacific opportunity again: Sea-Intelligence analysis
Niche carriers accounted for 7%-10% of the total weekly capacity deployed on Asia-North America West Coast (NAWC) throughout 2019, according to Sea-Intelligence’s report. The Danish analysts explain that during the height of the pandemic, the Asia-NAWC trade lane saw a slew of new entrants – carriers which had no previous footprint on Asia-NAWC and were […]
MSC, MSC Elsa 3 crew accused of negligence
MSC and the crew of MSC Elsa 3 have been charged with negligence by Indian police, which has alleged that the company and crew operated the ship without due care despite hazardous cargoes being on board. The 1997-built, 1,730 TEU MSC Elsa 3 sank off Kerala on 24 May, after listing severely. All its 24 […]