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Container lines enhance intra-Europe services

Several box carriers have announced updates on their intra-Europe routes, aiming to optimize and strengthen their service networks.

Later in February, Ocean Network Express (ONE) will launch the new Polish Shuttle (PLS), which will link Northwest Europe with Poland. The company will deploy one 1,100 TEU ship on the service that will call Hamburg (Germany), Rotterdam (the Netherlands), Gdynia (Poland), Gdansk (Poland) and back to Hamburg.

Additionally, Turkish ocean carrier Medkon Lines will...

https://container-news.com/container-lines-enhance-intra-europe-services/

Weekly Update: Stock Performance of Container Shipping Sector

The container shipping industry continues to navigate a complex and ever-evolving landscape, shaped by shifting economic conditions, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions. Over the past week, stock prices across major shipping companies have reflected a mix of resilience and volatility, influenced by factors ranging from Red Sea security threats to fluctuating global trade demand.

As freight rates remain elevated and rerouted shipping lanes reshape the industry’s cost structures,...

https://container-news.com/weekly-update-stock-performance-of-container-shipping-sector/

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

December Schedule Reliability Slips, with Maersk Leading Ahead of Alliance Reshuffle

Danish maritime data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence has published the latest Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, presenting schedule reliability data through December 2024. This summary highlights the key global trends from the report, which covers performance metrics across 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers.

In December 2024, global schedule reliability declined by 0.9 percentage points month-over-month (M/M), settling at 53.8%. Throughout the year, schedule reliability fluctuated within a...

https://container-news.com/december-schedule-reliability-slips-with-maersk-leading-ahead-of-alliance-reshuffle/

Container Shipping Stocks: Weekly Performance Overview

Container shipping has long been a critical pillar of global trade, facilitating the transport of goods across continents and powering economies. In the past week, the stock prices of major container shipping companies have been influenced by a variety of factors, including geopolitical tensions, trade dynamics, economic trends, fuel costs, and regulatory changes.

This article delves into the stock performance of key players in the container shipping industry, analyzing their market position and...

https://container-news.com/container-shipping-stocks-weekly-performance-overview/

Shippers target contract innovations as ZIM isolated by Suez revival

Yemen’s Houthis announced the end of their Red Sea blockade all except Israeli shipping, ZIM isolated, as shippers call for contract innovation to meet the new situation in the region.

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https://container-news.com/shippers-target-contract-innovations-as-zim-isolated-by-suez-revival/

Stock Market Moves: Weekly Performance of Major Ocean Carriers

The container shipping industry experienced a dynamic week, shaped by macroeconomic trends, geopolitical events, and trade dynamics. Volatility in fuel prices, shifts in demand patterns, and global supply chain adjustments all played significant roles in influencing the stock prices of major players.

While some companies faced declining stock values, others demonstrated resilience, reflecting their strategic positioning and operational strengths. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights and...

https://container-news.com/container-shipping-stock-market/

ZIM joins “Move to -15” coalition

ZIM announced its participation in the “Move to -15” coalition, a cross-industry alliance aiming to cut emissions in the cold chain sector by raising standard temperature of frozen cargo from -18°C to -15°C.

This small change could prevent an estimated 17.7 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually, according to the Israeli shipping company.

With a fleet of advanced reefer containers and its exclusive ZIMonitor service, the ocean carrier provides real-time monitoring to ensure optimal cold...

https://container-news.com/zim-joins-move-to-15-coalition/

Weekly Market Review: Container Shipping Stocks

The container shipping sector faced a turbulent week, with most major players witnessing a decline in their stock prices. This downturn could be indicative of broader economic concerns, shifts in global trade patterns, or specific challenges within the shipping industry itself.

Let’s delve into the performance of each company:

  • SITC International Holdings Co Ltd (1308)

SITC International Holdings Co Ltd experienced a notable decline over the week, starting at 21.5 HK$ and ending at 19.84 HK$....

https://container-news.com/weekly-market-review-container-shipping-stocks/

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/

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