Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Archives

MSC establishes new office building in UK

4 July 2023

MSC expanded its head office in Ipswich in the United Kingdom with an additional office building. The official opening day was on 3 July 2023.

The new 17,500 m² facility is expected to provide additional office space along with a staff restaurant and informal meeting area.

MSC pointed out that this is the fourth office building of the company in the United Kingdom within Ransomes Europark and Suffolk.

Dan Everitt, managing director at MSC UK, commented, “At a time where there is much economic...

https://container-news.com/msc-establishes-new-office-building-in-uk/

Dalian begins works on new MSC LNG-powered 16,000 TEU vessel

5 April 2023

Dalian Shipbuilding (DSIC), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has begun the construction of the 10th LNG-powered 16,000 TEU container ship for the Swiss shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).

Works on the new container vessel, which will be fuelled with liquefied natural gas (LNG), started on 3 April 2023.

The boxship’s overall length will be approximately 366 meters, its breadth will be 51 meters, and it will be able to carry over 16,200 standard...

https://container-news.com/dalian-begins-works-on-new-msc-lng-powered-16000-teu-vessel/

MSC upgrades Indian Ocean Relay Service 4

21 February 2023

MSC announced the extension of its Indian Ocean Relay service 4 to include Moroni the capital city of the Comoros, an independent country made up of three islands in southeastern Africa.

This service aims to connect MSC’s global network to and from Moroni on a fortnightly basis via Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, enhancing the company’s presence in the Indian Ocean market.

From 3 March, the service rotation export Port Louis will be: Port Louis – Nacala – Moroni – Port Louis

MSC has...

https://container-news.com/msc-upgrades-indian-ocean-relay-service-4/

2M alliance announces rotation changes in Transpacific services

20 February 2023

The largest container shipping alliance, the 2M alliance (Maersk and MSC), has decided to proceed with several changes in two Transpacific services.

Firstly, the TP10/Amberjack service will run on the following rotation, effective from May, linking south and central China and South Korea to the east coast of the United States:

Qingdao (China) – Ningbo (China) – Shanghai (China) – Busan (South Korea) – Panama Canal (Panama) – Kingston (US) – Charleston (US) – Savannah (US) – Norfolk (US) –...

https://container-news.com/2m-alliance-announces-rotation-changes-in-transpacific-services/

MSC announces rate increase from India and Pakistan to European major ports

20 February 2023

Swiss/Italian container carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced the following freight rates, which will be effective from 1 March 2023 until 31 March 2023.

Port of loading	Port of discharge	Commodity	*Rate* *20 DV*	*Rate* *40 DV & HC*
Nhava Sheva, India	Antwerp, Belgium	Freight All Kinds (FAK)	US$1,350	US$1,400
Ennore, India	Antwerp, Belgium	Freight All Kinds (FAK)	US$1,400	US$1,450
Kolkata, India	Antwerp, Belgium	Freight All Kinds (FAK)	US$1,450	US$1,700
Port...

https://container-news.com/msc-announces-rate-increase-from-india-and-pakistan-to-european-major-ports/

MSC America, first vessel under port promotion programme calls Colombo

12 February 2023

MSC America, the first container vessel under the business promotion programme to bring new services to the Port of Colombo (POC), arrived on 7 February at the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the major port in Sri Lanka.

MSC America will operate a weekly call to Colombo based on the POC’s renowned repute as a transshipment hub.

The ship brought 1,500 TEUs to Colombo on its first stop on 7 February and is planned to carry 200 TEUs weekly.

The vessel, which is 334 meters in length and has a draft...

https://container-news.com/msc-america-first-vessel-under-port-promotion-programme-calls-colombo/

MSC A Step Ahead In Innovating Towage Services

25 October 2022

MSC acquired 100% share capital of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei which is a leading towage operator across many European cities.
This transaction also confirms MSC’s willingness to further improve towage services.
MSC Group President also spoke about his vision for the company.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, through its wholly owned subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl, has agreed to acquire 100% of the share capital of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A., an international leading...

https://mfame.guru/msc-a-step-ahead-in-innovating-towage-services/

MSC strenghtens intra-Asia network

11 October 2022

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced alterations in its intra-Asia service network, which will include new products and upgraded services that will come into effect by the next month.

As part of this latest revamp of the network, MSC has announced the launch of a new service, named Dolphin, which will offer connection from China to Indonesia and between Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and China.

Dolphin service will have the following port rotation:

Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – Tanjung...

https://container-news.com/msc-strenghtens-intra-asia-network/

MSC commences new West Africa regional service

8 August 2022

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced the launch of a new service to Bissau, the capital city of Guinea-Bissau, on the coast of West Africa, with connections via Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands.

“This fortnightly service will enable import and export to/from Guinea Bissau via our transshipment hub Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, offering connections with the country’s main trade partners in Asia, Europe and South America East Coast,” said MSC...

https://container-news.com/msc-commences-new-west-africa-regional-service/

MSC joins ICHCA International

15 June 2022

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is now a member of the ICHCA International, the global association that represents cargo handling companies, having also representation on the association’s board of directors.

“MSC has determined the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Quality Governance topics (EHSQ) that are most relevant to our business, we have identified our priorities and are building on communication with the maritime stakeholders,” said Dirk Van de Velde, MSC’s chief EHSQ...

https://container-news.com/msc-joins-ichca-international/

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