‘Abandoned’ exporters scrambling for space prompt more ad hoc charters

Asian exporters “abandoned” by Maersk are scrambling for deals with rival carriers, inspiring a fresh wave of ad hoc charters to North European ports for next month.
The “strategic transformation” of its ocean business, announced by Maersk earlier this year, has resulted in many smaller forwarders and NVOCCs finding that  after 1 January, the carrier will no longer accept their bookings – other than through the Maersk Spot platform.
But, with short-term …

The post ‘Abandoned’ exporters...

https://theloadstar.com/abandoned-exporters-scrambling-for-space-prompt-more-ad-hoc-charters/

2M and Zim Set to Increase Asia-US East Coast Capacity With New Service

The 2M partners Maersk and MSC, and their transpacific partner Zim are set to increase Asia-US east coast capacity with a new service in May, reports The Loadstar.

Dubbed the TP23/Palmetto service, it will deploy 10 6,500 teu vessels, with eight provided by Maersk and two from Zim.

Address the Capacity and Scheduling Issues

The service, which will transit the Panama Canal, has a proforma rotation of Vung Tau-Yantian-Savannah-Charelston-New York, although the carrier said that initially the calls...

https://mfame.guru/2m-and-zim-set-to-increase-asia-us-east-coast-capacity-with-new-service/

Join Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of shipping news.
icon