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In a new incident, ship blocks passage in the Suez Canal

A ship flying under the Panama flag blocked the passage of vessels in the Suez Canal in Egypt for a few hours on Thursday (Sept. 8), informed the Al Arabiya…
Shipping Sep, 09, 2021 0

CMA CGM makes the decision to stop all spot rate increases

Since the beginning of 2021, container shipping spot freight rates have continued to rise due to port congestion and the major imbalance between demand and maritime container transport effective capacity.…
port of itapoa expansion project
Ports and Terminals Sep, 09, 2021 0

Porto Itapoá to offer double call on ASAS service

Maersk – Hamburg Süd will now perform a Double Call in Itapoá on its ASAS service, thus offering direct export shipments to the main ports in Asia. The service guarantees…
Shipping Sep, 08, 2021 0

COSCO could surpass CMA CGM as third largest container line

China’s COSCO group could overtake French carrier CMA CGM as the third-biggest container line if the latter does not acquire more ships. COSCO now has 2.97 million TEU of total…
Shipping Sep, 06, 2021 0

High freight costs and container shortage affecting agro exports

The lack of containers and the high cost of freight is causing Brazil to struggle to export several agribusiness products. Because of the pandemic, shipping companies changed routes and canceled…
Shipping Sep, 06, 2021 0

Bureau Veritas sets guidelines for containers transportation in bulk carriers

The French specialist in testing, inspection and certification, Bureau Veritas (BV) has developed in-depth technical guidance to provide safe and practical pathways for operators carrying containerised cargo in bulk carriers.…
HMM to join the Alliance
Shipping Sep, 03, 2021 0

K-Alliance starts operations

Five South Korean liner operators began their code-sharing arrangement on intra-Asia routes on 1 September. HMM, SM Line Corporation, Pan Ocean, Sinokor Merchant Marine and Heung-A Line have started joint…
Shipping Sep, 03, 2021 0

Asian dry bulk owners take the lead in accepting containers on deck

Swire Bulk is among the confirmed first dry bulk owners to be actively moving containers on its dedicated fleet of bulk carriers, with a host of other well known names…
Shipping Sep, 02, 2021 0

World’s Largest Container Ship Successfully Passes Through the Suez Canal

On August 28, the Ever Ace container ship made waves and turned heads with its unusual appearance. This monstrous floating box was built by Samsung Heavy Industries for Evergreen Marine…
Shipping Sep, 01, 2021 0

Brazil’s waterways remained uninterrupted in August, but with restrictions

Hidrovias do Brasil has announced that there were no interruptions in the Southern Corridor in August, even during a scenario of major operational restrictions due to the water crisis. “The…