Ocean Freight’s Collaborative Horizon Unveiled At Xeneta Summit

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The Xeneta Summit in Amsterdam provided a platform for industry leaders to address the pressing challenges confronting the ocean freight shipping sector. Stanley Smulders, Director of Marketing & Commercial at Ocean Network Express (ONE), engaged in a keynote Q&A session, shedding light on the industry’s dynamic landscape and the essential elements for its future success. Amidst market volatility, the discussion revolved around strategies to ensure growth and...

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Last Minute Vessel Cancellation From Asia to North Europe, Surprising

  • The 2M alliance announces a further blank sailing this week from Asia to North Europe to use the vessel on another service.
  • The last-minute cancellation of the sailing of the 19,224 teuMSC Erica from Shanghai on 21 February is surprising.
  • The ship is due at the port at 4am on Sunday in ballast and, according to a local report, is fully booked.

A recent Loadstar article written by Mike Wackett reveals that shipper credulity strained after 2M’s last-minute Asia-Europe blanking.

Omission of its...

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