Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

PIL launches direct service in China-Chittagong route amid capacity competition

A vessel of Singaporean shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) berthed at Chittagong port jetty on Monday (16 September), only eight days after it left the Chinese port of Shekou in Shenzhen, under a direct service from China to Chittagong to provide fast service to Bangladeshi shippers.

The vessel came with 935 TEUs, mainly carrying raw materials for Bangladesh’s export-oriented garment industry. Importers are very happy to get raw materials within a short period of time compared to...

https://container-news.com/pil-launches-direct-service-in-china-chittagong-route-amid-capacity-competition/

MSC buys all four of Safetrans’ ships

Safetrans Line, the China-based Russia-focused liner operator, has cashed out on all four
container ships.

The Panamax vessels, SFT Egypt, SFT China, SFT Saudi and SFT Turkey, have all been sold to the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which continues to build its lead over its peers.

The sales price of the ships was not disclosed, although Linerlytica stated in its report this
week that Safetrans will realise a profit of US$20 million on each vessel.

MSC has taken delivery of SFT Egypt and...

https://container-news.com/msc-buys-all-four-of-safetrans-ships/

MSC establishes new office building in UK

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

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

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

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

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 loadingPort of dischargeCommodityRate

20 DV

Rate

40 DV & HC

Nhava Sheva, IndiaAntwerp, BelgiumFreight All

Kinds (FAK)

US$1,350US$1,400

Ennore, India

Antwerp, BelgiumFreight All

Kinds (FAK)

US$1,400US$1,450

Kolkata, India

Antwerp, Belgium

Freight All

Kinds (FAK)

US$1,450US$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

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

  • 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

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/

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