All-cargo airlines expand capacity on Europe-Asia routes to start 2025

Several freighter operators in the first week of the year introduced new air services connecting European cities to markets in Asia and the Middle East, giving shippers more options for moving freight on strong trade lanes.

The most robust capacity addition comes from Maersk Air Cargo, the cargo airline of ocean shipping logistics integrator A.P. Moller Maersk, which has begun operating Boeing 767 freighters six times per week between its home base in Billund, Denmark, and Zhengzhou, the capital...

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Maersk revises peak season surcharge from Far East to East Coast of South America

Danish ocean carrier Maersk has announced an update on its peak season surcharge (PSS) for dry containers from Far East Asia, excluding Taiwan and China, to the East Coast of South America.

These changes will take effect starting 20 January 2025. The revised tariff levels will be as follows:

Origin Destination Effective Date All 20 dry All 40 dry 45HDRY

Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, South Korea, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand,...

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Maersk revises reefer surcharge from India to Iraq

Maersk is revising the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from India’s ports of Jawaharlal Nehru, Mundra and Pipavav to Iraq.

The following updated surcharge will be effective from 16 January for all reefer containers for the commodity group CHILLED – MEAT and FROZEN – MEAT only for non-shipper owned containers.

Origin Port of Load Destination New Tariff
Aligarh, India
Gautam Budhh Nagar, India
Greater Noida, India
Sahibabad, India
Panki, India
Noida, India
Gurgaon, Haryana, India

https://container-news.com/maersk-revises-reefer-surcharge-from-india-to-iraq/

Container Lines Orderbook Rankings

In the dynamic world of global shipping, understanding the capacity and fleet size of major container line operators is crucial.

The latest orderbook rankings, sourced from Alphaliner and presented by Container News, offer a clear snapshot of where the industry giants stand in terms of TEU and the number of ships on order.

At the forefront of this ranking, we find MSC leading with an impressive orderbook of 2,065,069 TEUs across 136 ships. This significant investment in new capacity underscores...

https://container-news.com/container-lines-orderbook-rankings/

Weekly Market Review: Container Shipping Stocks

The container shipping sector faced a turbulent week, with most major players witnessing a decline in their stock prices. This downturn could be indicative of broader economic concerns, shifts in global trade patterns, or specific challenges within the shipping industry itself.

Let’s delve into the performance of each company:

  • SITC International Holdings Co Ltd (1308)

SITC International Holdings Co Ltd experienced a notable decline over the week, starting at 21.5 HK$ and ending at 19.84 HK$....

https://container-news.com/weekly-market-review-container-shipping-stocks/

Gemini unveils intra-Far East feeder service network

Gemini Cooperation of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd has announced a set of joint intra-Far East feeder services centered on Maersk’s hub of Tanjung Pelepas and Singapore.

The rotations of the announced services will be as follows:

  • China Philippines Feeder (CPF) – Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia), Singapore, Batangas (Philippines), Manila (Philippines), Subic Bay (Philippines), Guangzhou (Nansha, China), Tanjung Pelepas
  • Jakarta Feeder (JKF) – Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia), Jakarta (Indonesia),...

https://container-news.com/gemini-unveils-intra-far-east-feeder-service-network/

Maersk changes MECL service rotation

Danish ocean carrier Maersk has announced that it will introduce a stop at the Indian port of Mundra on the MECL service aiming to enhance product delivery from India to North America. Simultaneously, the service will discontinue its westbound call at the port of Algeciras in Spain.

This adjustment will result in an average reduction of five days in transit times from India, Pakistan, and the Middle East to the US East Coast, according to Maersk’s announcement.

The updated MECL rotation will be...

https://container-news.com/maersk-changes-mecl-service-rotation/

Gemini Cooperation to partner with DP World in Canada operations

DP World and Gemini Cooperation, the new alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, will launch a new partnership to enhance cargo operations throughout Canada.

Beginning in February 2025, DP World will introduce several new container services at its terminals at the Port of Vancouver, Port of Prince Rupert and Port Saint John. The agreement with the new Gemini Cooperation will allow DP World to present additional options for cargo loading and discharge in the three Canadian regions.

This...

https://container-news.com/gemini-dp-world-canada/

What a difference a year makes

Red Sea diversions were in their infancy in January last year and followed a series of major industry challenges, including the pandemic, the Ever Given crisis, the US/China trade dispute, the Panama Canal drought and, last but not least, the Ukrainian war.

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What Lies Behind COSCO’s Inclusion on the US Department of Defense List?

COSCO is included among several Chinese companies involved in the shipping sector that have been added to a list by the United States Department of Defense, identified for their connections to the People’s Liberation Army.

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