Pacific International Lines (PIL)

PIL names third 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessel

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has taken delivery of its third 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, named Kota Ebony. The naming ceremony was held at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, with Giselle Kastrup, wife of PIL CEO Lars Kastrup, officiating the event.

Part of a series of 14,000 TEU vessels, Kota Ebony boasts an optimized hull design and substantial reefer capacity, making it well-suited for the Latin American trade. The vessel also features advanced technologies, including...

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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...

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Major operators upped fleet size in 2024

Fleet growth among mainline operators was relatively even in 2024, as all the top 12 carriers increased their capacity by more than 6.9% last year, according to Alphaliner’s report.

Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL), the 12th largest liner operator, increased its fleet by nearly 30% year-on-year, to 383,016 TEUs as of 1 January, after taking delivery of several LNG-propelled post-Panamax newbuildings.

ZIM Line posted the second-highest fleet growth, with a 26% increase in capacity, to...

https://container-news.com/major-operators-upped-fleet-size-in-2024/

PIL strengthens South West Africa service

Singaporean box carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) will enhance its flagship South West Africa Container Service (SWS).

The SWS will include a weekly direct calling at Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with PIL aiming to strengthen its network coverage of West Africa. The enhanced SWS commences today (9 December) with Kota Sydney departing the port of Xingang in China.

The enhancement follows the company’s earlier upgrade of SWS in April, in which PIL introduced 7,000 TEU vessels to this independent...

https://container-news.com/pil-strengthens-south-west-africa-service/

PIL introduces new service connecting UAE with Iraq

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is set to launch a new weekly feeder service connecting Jebel Ali in the UAE to Umm Qasr in Iraq.

This service, named the Iraq Feeder Service (IQF), aims to bolster the company’s coverage and connectivity within the Middle East region and is designed to complement PIL’s primary Middle East offering, the Gulf China Service (GCS).

As a specialized feeder service, the IQF is expected to enhance regional connectivity and strengthen links between the Middle East and...

https://container-news.com/pil-introduces-new-service-connecting-uae-with-iraq/

PIL on newbuilding spree: Another LNG dual-fuel boxship order

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is accelerating its fleet renewal with an order for another five 9,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container ships.

The vessels will be built by one of China’s leading shipbuilders, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co. (Hudong-Zhonghua), with delivery expected in 2027 and 2028.

The newbuildings are designed with highly-optimised cargo stowage features which are expected to significantly enhance PIL’s service capabilities. They will also be built...

https://container-news.com/pil-on-newbuilding-spree-another-lng-dual-fuel-boxship-order/

Schedule Reliability Report: Maersk Leads the Pack, Wan Hai Lags Behind

In September, ocean carriers’ global schedule reliability declined by 1.2%, compared to August levels, falling to 51.4%, according to the latest Sea-Intelligence’s Global Liner Performance (GLP) report.

Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 158

“While schedule reliability in 2024 has stabilised within the 50%-55% range, it’s been on a slight downward trend since the May peak,” noted the Danish maritime data analysis firm. “The low levels of volatility in schedule reliability in 2024 do...

https://container-news.com/schedule-reliability-report-maersk-leads-the-pack-wan-hai-lags-behind/

PIL unveils first 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel boxships with new brand identity

Pacific International Lines (PIL) names its first two 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels. The ships are the first two of four of the largest vessels in PIL’s fleet to be delivered as part of the company’s fleet renewal programme.

The ocean carrier named its vessels in a ceremony at Jiangnan Shipyard in China on 15 October.

Kota Eagle was named by Chan Su-Shan, the wife of Dilhan Pillay, CEO of Temasek Holdings, while Kota Emerald was named by Liza Teo, the wife of S.S. Teo, Executive...

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PIL unveils sustainability report for 2023

Pacific International Lines (PIL) published the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for 2023, underscoring a robust commitment to pioneering greener shipping solutions, enhancing community engagement, and fortifying governance and ethical standards.

Amid the global push towards decarbonization, PIL has anchored its environmental efforts in the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2023 GHG Strategy.

The shipping company has embarked on constructing LNG dual-fuel vessels, with...

https://container-news.com/pil-unveils-sustainability-report-for-2023/

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/

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