Junta Directiva de HHLA Aprueba Oferta de Adquisición por parte de MSC

La Junta Ejecutiva y la Junta de Supervisión de HHLA han aprobado la oferta de adquisición por parte de la Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), según lo establecido en el acuerdo marco preliminar vinculante firmado también por la Ciudad de Hamburgo.

Esta entrada Junta Directiva de HHLA Aprueba...

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China’s Export Container Shipping Price Index Dips In September

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China’s export container shipping price index slightly fell in September, data from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange showed.

CCFI Records

The average China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) stood at 876.46 last month, edging down 0.5 percent over the previous month, according to the shipping exchange.

The sub-readings for a majority of the 12 shipping routes increased on a monthly basis in September, with the Australia/New Zealand service logging the most notable rise of 15.4...

https://mfame.guru/chinas-export-container-shipping-price-index-dips-in-september/

The Surprising Impact of Ship Age on Carrier Rankings

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In the intricate world of maritime trade, subtle shifts can often bear significant implications. The Far East to Mediterranean trade route has recently witnessed a nuanced yet noteworthy change in its Carrier Efficiency Index (CEI) during Q2 2023. The xenetasource.

  • The Far East to Mediterranean trade’s Q2 2023 CEI witnessed a slight rise due to operational changes, but its impact on overall efficiency remains complex.
  • ONE stands out with its youthful fleet,...

https://mfame.guru/the-surprising-impact-of-ship-age-on-carrier-rankings/

Roman Cargo Ship Discovered in Mediterranean

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Ancient Roman cargo ship found on bottom of Mediterranean, states a Guardian news source.

Archaeologists insight

The vessel, from the first or second century BC, contains hundreds of jars, giving archaeologists insight into ‘ancient maritime trade routes’.

An ancient Roman cargo ship dating back to the first or second century BC has been found at the bottom of the Mediterranean in what has been described as an “exceptional” discovery.

The vessel, which was loaded with...

https://mfame.guru/roman-cargo-ship-discovered-in-mediterranean/

Russian Vessels To No Longer Get Ship Fueling Services In Mediterranean

Bunkering ship

Marine fuel sellers are no longer serving vessels that have a flag of Russia at major European hubs like Malta and Spain in yet another blow to the exports of Moscow. The sudden loss of access to refuelling services in the Mediterranean Sea has posed immense logistical challenges for Russia’s oil tankers, especially those sailing from Baltic ports to Asia. The situation also results in safety concerns over being stuck with flammable cargo at sea.

Russia is currently reeling from economic...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/russian-vessels-to-no-longer-get-ship-fueling-services-in-mediterranean/

DFDS February: Mediterranean freight growth offset by lower Channel volumes

Roro freight: For the last twelve months 2022-21, the total transported freight lane metres increased 6.2% to 43.1m from 40.6m in 2021-20. Total volumes in February 2022 were 2.5% below 2021 (-3.1% adjusted for route changes). The decrease was mainly due to lower English Channel volumes as the...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/dfds-february-mediterranean-freight-growth-offset-by-lower-channel-volumes/

Mediterranean Soon To Become A Sea Of Plastics

plastic marine pollution

According to a recent WWF report, the Mediterranean Sea has become one of the worst plastic-polluted seas on Earth. The massive accumulation of microplastics has a serious impact on the Mediterranean sea, threatening about 134 marine species, including whales, turtles, and seals.

Per the report drafted by the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, the Mediterranean Sea has crossed the concentration limit of microplastics from which “ecological” threats may result.

The long-term...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/mediterranean-soon-to-become-a-sea-of-plastics/

First Major Shipping Line To Re-Route Their Ships For Saving Endangered Whales

whale and ship

MSC is the first major shipping line to re-route their ships on the west coast of Greece to reduce the risk of collision with endangered sperm whales in the Mediterranean. After discussions with four major environmental NGOs, the company decided to take swift action and re-route all of their container vessels in this area to safeguard the critical habitat for the subpopulation of whales. Critical action like this is urgently needed in order to protect the remaining 200 to 300 individuals that...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/first-major-shipping-line-to-re-route-their-ships-for-saving-endangered-whales/

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