The National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC) to the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has met and adopted two recommendations that will be forwarded to the FMC for consideration. First, regarding dwell fees, the NSAC recommends that the FMC “codify regulation … that prohibits any unreasonable...
The three global ocean carrier alliances – 2M, Ocean and THE – and each of their member companies will now be required to provide enhanced pricing and capacity information, providing the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) with uniform data to use in assessing ocean carrier behaviour and...
Freight forwarder DB Schenker, a division of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn, plans to run a fully-electric autonomous coastal container feeder between Ikornnes quay and the Port of Ålesund in Norway. DB Schenker and its cooperation partners, the furniture giant Ekornes and vessel designers...
https://splash247.com/db-schenker-unveils-plans-for-autonomous-coastal-container-feeder-in-norway/
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has overtaken 2M partner Maersk as the largest carrier on the Asia-Europe tradelane in terms of tonnage deployed according to new analysis from Alphaliner. The Soren Toft-led carrier last month deployed 1.02m teu of capacity on the tradelane, representing 18.7% of...
https://splash247.com/msc-outmuscles-maersk-on-the-asia-europe-tradelane/
A new study commissioned by the Pacific Maritime Association, which represents the shipping lines and terminal operators at US West Coast ports, says that automation at maritime terminals actually increases paid hours for employees, drawing criticism from the International Longshore and Warehouse...
Nasdaq-listed Greek boxship owner Euroseas has agreed to acquire the 4,250 teu Seaspan Manila and Seaspan Melbourne for $37m. Both ships will be initially financed with the company’s funds and come with charter agreements attached. The 2007-built panamax Seaspan Manila is expected to deliver in...
https://splash247.com/euroseas-snaps-up-seaspan-boxship-pair-in-37m-deal/
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As Beijing talks up stimulus packages, official data published over the weekend shows just how sharply the rolling municipal lockdowns are tanking the Chinese economy, making the stated goal of 5.5% GDP growth in 2022 a huge challenge. China’s manufacturing activity slumped to its lowest level...
https://splash247.com/chinas-april-pmi-stats-foreshadow-challenges-ahead/
The northern port of Qinhuangdao in Hebei province is the latest Chinese commodities hub to get hit by virus-related lockdowns as China’s top politicians discuss urgent stimulus measures to pump-prime the national economy. The city has locked down its Haigang district, which includes the giant coal...
https://splash247.com/qinhuangdao-port-enters-lockdown-as-beijing-readies-stimulus-package/
Fast-growing Chinese containerline SITC has inked orders for ten 1,800 teu vessels at Huanghai Shipbuilding in Weihai in northeast China. No price has been indicated for this latest deal. SITC, currently the 15th largest containerline, is on track to leapfrog both IRISL and KMTC in Alphaliner’s top...
