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Shipping Feb, 17, 2020 0

Carriers levy a surcharge on reefer containers going from ECSA to China

Last Friday (14/02), some carriers issued a statement informing customers of a surcharge on  reefer containers. Maersk said that to maintain the quality of its services, it would apply the Peak…
Shipping Feb, 13, 2020 0

HMM set to receive largest container ship in the world

Carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) should receive, in early May, the largest container ship in the world, HMM Algeciras, the first in a fleet of seven ships. The vessel is…
Shipping Feb, 12, 2020 0

ANTAQ study looks for ways to facilitate cabotage

A study developed by ANTAQ’s Development and Studies Office, part of the entity’s Superintendence of Performance, Development and Sustainability, sought to find ways to increase the short-term supply of container…
Shipping Feb, 11, 2020 0

MSC service linking Chile to Europe returns to Valparaiso with two calls a week

When the MSC Avni calls at Valparaiso’s Terminal Pacífico Sur this Tuesday, February 11, it will mark the return of MSC’s NWC – USA – SAWC service to the terminal.…
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Shipping Feb, 10, 2020 0

Shipping lines report low demand for container vessels amid coronavirus outbreak

Maersk and CMA CGM reported that container ships are in low demand following the coronavirus outbreak in China and the extension of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Both shipping companies…
Shipping Feb, 06, 2020 0

Evergreen to begin operating at TecPlata in Argentina

Container terminal TecPlata, located in Puerto La Plata, Argentina, signed a contract with Evergreen Marine Corp Taiwan Ltd. to start a new service in Asia and the Far East. With…
Shipping Feb, 06, 2020 0

Maersk appoints Brazilian for first time to lead East Coast South American operations

Roberto Rodrigues has been appointed as the first Brazilian to lead up Maersk’s global integrated container logistics service along the East Coast of South America.  With 24 years of experience,…
Shipping Feb, 05, 2020 0

Hapag-Lloyd launches real-time tracking tool for its reefer containers

Hapag-Lloyd is adding an almost real-time monitoring tool for its refrigerated containers to its product portfolio. “Hapag-Lloyd LIVE” increases the transparency of the cold chain, offering customers several sets of…
Shipping Jan, 30, 2020 0

BR do Mar cabotage project expected to be launched by beginning of March

The Infrastructure Minister, Tarcísio de Freitas, the federal government’s BR do Mar program, designed to encourage the cabotage sector, is scheduled to be officially presented by the beginning of March. …
Shipping Jan, 30, 2020 0

The P-70 oil platform arrives at Rio de Janeiro Port

On the 24th of January, the Port of Rio de Janeiro received the FPSO (Floating Production Stock and Oil transfer unit) P-70, which will operate in the Pre-Salt complex of…