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COSCO starts new China-Thailand service

Chinese container shipping giant COSCO will launch a new service connecting major ports in China with Thailand.

COSCO’s Qinzhou-Thailand Service (QTS) will call at Laem Chabang (Thailand), Qinzhou (China), Nansha (China), Shekou (China), Laem Chabang.

The service will turn in two weeks and will be operated by two Bangkokmax container vessels.

COSCO’s service commenced on 23 April with the 1,717 TEU Olympia from the port of Laem Chabang.


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MSC begins new shuttle service between Asia and Mexico

MSC announced the launch of a new loop shuttle service, linking Asia and the West Coast of Mexico.

This new service is expected to enhance MSC’s network by providing increased coverage and frequency between these two regions, complementing the company’s existing services Andes, Aztec, Inca and Santana.

The complete rotation includes stops at Qingdao (China), Ningbo (China), Shanghai (China), Busan (South Korea), Manzanillo (Mexico), Lazaro Cardenas (Mexico), and finally back to Qingdao (China).

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https://container-news.com/msc-begins-new-shuttle-service-between-asia-and-mexico/

CMA CGM applies new peak season surcharges from Asia to West Africa

In an ongoing commitment to enhance service reliability and efficiency, CMA CGM has announced the implementation of two Peak Season Surcharges (PSS).

The first PSS will take effect from 29 April 2024 (loading date) until further notice. It applies to shipments originating from China to the West Africa Central Range, encompassing destinations such as Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Ghana, Togo, and Equatorial Guinea. This surcharge applies to dry cargo and amounts to US$900 per TEU.

Additionally,...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-applies-new-peak-season-surcharges-from-asia-to-west-africa/

Bahrain Steel and APM Terminals Bahrain conduct study to boost safety and efficiency

Bahrain Steel, a major producer and global supplier of iron-ore pellets, along with APM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, have concluded an innovative study aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency standards, with the ultimate goal of increasing volumes at Bahrain Steel’s Port Terminal, which is presently operating at maximum capacity.

Over two years, under the guidance of Captain Adel AlMaskati, the Harbour & Marine Services Manager at APM Terminal Bahrain, the study...

https://container-news.com/bahrain-steel-and-apm-terminals-bahrain-conduct-study-to-boost-safety-and-efficiency/

Kuehne+Nagel opens new automotive spare parts center in Germany

Kuehne+Nagel, a leading logistics provider for the automotive sector, now operates a 170,000m² spare parts fulfilment and delivery centre in Wallersdorf, Germany.

From this location, spare parts are distributed to BMW markets globally. Kuehne+Nagel handles the physical receipt of goods, pre-packaging, management of packaging materials and empties, and loading goods onto shuttles for dispatch to BMW parts distribution locations worldwide.

Additionally, at the Dingolfing and Bruckberg sites,...

https://container-news.com/kuehnenagel-opens-new-automotive-spare-parts-center-in-germany/

Port of Oakland handles over 200,000 TEUs in March

In the previous month, the Port of Oakland saw a significant uptick in container volume, with 202,816 TEUs passing through its facilities, marking a 19.1% increase compared to March 2023.

Import activity at the Oakland Seaport continued its upward trajectory for the fifth consecutive month, with a notable 38.4% surge compared to March 2023. Port operators handled 83,483 full inbound TEUs in March 2024, the highest volume recorded since August 2022. This growth is attributed to increasing incomes...

https://container-news.com/port-of-oakland-handles-over-200000-teus-in-march/

MSC strengthens UK west coast – East Med service

Swiss/Italian box carrier MSC has extended its UK west coast – East Mediterranean service to the port of Greenock in Scotland.

The service connecting Turkey with the UK West Coast and the Mediterranean will have the following rotation:

Liverpool (UK) – Greenock (Scotland) – Liverpool (UK) – Portbury (UK) – Le Havre (France) – Izmir (Turkey) – Gemlik (Turkey) – Gebze (Turkey) – Tekirdag (Turkey) – Nemrut Bay (Turkey) – Valencia (Spain) – Sines (Portugal) – Le Havre (France) – Liverpool (UK)

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https://container-news.com/msc-strengthens-uk-west-coast-east-med-service/

CMA CGM expires congestion surcharge in Congo

CMA CGM is expiring the Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for cargo originating from North America and destined for the port of Matadi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The surcharge was applied to both dry and reefer cargo and amounted to US$200 per TEU.

“This move should positively impact trade and shipping operations in the region,” said CMA CGM in a statement.


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WinGD to install new X-S short-stroke engine design

Swiss marine power company WinGD is set to mark a significant milestone with the upcoming installation of its latest X-S short-stroke engine design. This achievement follows the successful completion of factory acceptance tests in March in collaboration with engine builder Dalian Marine Diesel.

The installation will involve the six-cylinder, 62cm-bore 6X62-S2.0 engine, which will be fitted onto a pulp carrier currently under construction for a Chinese owner at the COSCO Dalian shipyard.

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https://container-news.com/wingd-to-install-new-x-s-short-stroke-engine-design/

Maersk Edmonton marks debut call at Sri Lanka’s East Container Terminal

On 5 April 2024, Maersk Edmonton, a vessel operating within West Africa Xpress Service (WAX Service) of Maersk and CMA CGM, made its inaugural call at the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA).

This milestone marks Maersk’s first visit to the ECT but also signifies the beginning of a promising partnership between the Danish container giant and SLPA.

The launch of this new service was initiated by CMA CGM Sri Lanka and was formally established during a delegation...

https://container-news.com/maersk-edmonton-marks-debut-call-at-sri-lankas-east-container-terminal/

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