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What shippers should know about ocean carrier alliance changes in 2025

Timing is everything, but as international ocean container lines ready the February launch of reorganized alliances and vessel-sharing agreements, a miasma of global events is sure to put pressure on carefully crafted business plans.

The reshuffle is headlined by a pair of notable carrier groupings.

The Premier Alliance of ONE, Yang Ming and HMM is the newly named version of the former THE Alliance, which Hapag-Lloyd departed to partner with Maersk. 

ONE (Ocean Network Express) was formed in 2016...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-shippers-should-know-about-ocean-carrier-alliance-changes-in-2025

The World’s Largest Container Ships

In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, giants silently glide, carrying the lifeblood of global trade. These colossal container ships, marvels of modern engineering, are the backbone of the interconnected world, transporting goods across continents with staggering efficiency. As global commerce grows, so does the scale of these vessels, each year setting new records in size, capacity, and innovation.

From Asia’s bustling ports to the significant hubs in Europe, the largest container ships are...

https://container-news.com/the-largest-container-ships/

Asia box lines enhance intra-Far East/Australasia network

Significant developments from CNC Line, OOCL, Sinokor and Heung A underscore the need for growing connectivity between key ports in Asia, particularly the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and Northeast Asia.

CMA CGM-owned CNC Line has recently introduced the Luzon Visayas Mindanao Express (LVMX), an intra-Philippines service aiming to enhance trade between key domestic ports. The service will be operated by a 1,000 TEU vessel that connects the ports of Manila, Cagayan de Oro, and Cebu on a weekly...

https://container-news.com/asia-box-lines-enhance-intra-far-east-australasia-network/

OOCL Celebrates Maiden Voyages of New Eco-Friendly Mega Vessels

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) has marked a significant milestone with the maiden voyages of its latest 24,188 TEU mega vessels, “OOCL Finland” and “OOCL Sweden.” These ships are part of a fleet of ten eco-friendly mega containerships, highlighting the company’s commitment to fleet modernization.

New Vessel Details
  • OOCL Finland: Constructed by Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS).
    • Named by Ms. TANG Li, CEO of KEECO Asia Group on April 25, 2024.
    • Maiden arrival in...

https://mfame.guru/oocl-celebrates-maiden-voyages-of-new-eco-friendly-mega-vessels/

OOCL celebrates maiden voyage of two new mega vessels

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is celebrating the maiden voyage of its latest two 24,188 TEU mega vessels, “OOCL Finland” and “OOCL Sweden.”

With these additions, OOCL has now received ten eco-friendly mega containerships of the same model, marking a significant milestone in the company’s fleet upgrade.

The “OOCL Finland” and “OOCL Sweden” were constructed by Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS), respectively.

The two vessels are currently...

https://container-news.com/oocl-celebrates-maiden-voyage-of-two-new-mega-vessels/

Red Sea crisis still leaves alliances short of ships, as newbuildings fully absorbed

The three container shipping alliances are still short of 36 ships, or 10% of the required tonnage, to entirely fulfill their 25 Asia – Europe loops as of 10 May.

Despite record newbuilding deliveries this year, and 1.14 million TEUs delivered so far, the Red Sea crisis has soaked up all available tonnage.

Alphaliner’s report says, “Taking into account that the average vessel size on this trade currently stands at 14,150 TEUs, some 509,400 extra slots are still needed. This represents 9.6% of the...

https://container-news.com/red-sea-crisis-still-leaves-alliances-short-of-ships-as-newbuildings-fully-absorbed/

Box lines start Asia-Mexico services as rates hit 20-month high

Mainline operators have been starting services connecting China with Mexico as freight rates have reached a near two-year high.

Freight rates for containers from Chinese ports to Mexico’s main container port, Manzanillo, are now around US$2,000 per TEU. This has caused CMA CGM, COSCO and MSC to start China-Mexico connections.

On 6 May, COSCO and its subsidiary OOCL started the Transpacific Latin Pacific 5 (TLP5) service, offering transit times of 15 to 20 days between China, South Korea and...

https://container-news.com/box-lines-start-asia-mexico-services-as-rates-hit-20-month-high/

New shipping routes highlight growing Asia-to-Mexico trade

A new sea route from Cosco Shipping Lines became operational on Monday, as several global ocean carriers have initiated services targeting Asia-to-Mexico trade.

In addition to Cosco, global ocean carriers Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM have launched services to tap into soaring container volumes and growing investment in Mexico by Chinese companies.

Cosco Shipping Lines and its subsidiary OOCL’s new Transpacific Latin Pacific 5 (TLP5) line offer direct connections between China, South...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-shipping-routes-highlight-growing-asia-to-mexico-trade

OOCL launches new service for express Asia-Mexico connection

OOCL has introduced a new service, Transpacific Latin Pacific 5 (TLP5), in its Asia–Latin America network to enhance port coverage in the regions.

In addition to OOCL’s existing loops TLP1 / 2 / 3, the new service will provide direct connections between China, Korea, and Mexico, boasting competitive transit times of 15 and 20 days from Qingdao to Ensenada and Manzanillo, respectively.

Port rotation for TLP5: Pusan (South Korea) – Dalian (China) – Ningbo (China) – Shanghai (China) – Qingdao...

https://container-news.com/oocl-launches-new-service-for-express-asia-mexico-connection/

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