December feeder suspension in China ahead of Lunar New Year

The feeder service suspension is caused by the COVID-19 quarantine requirement for…

PortCalls Dec 22, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_December 22, 2021). Stories include: Shipping lines offer free…

MSC offers $6.4B for Bollore’s logistics assets in Africa

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has put up an offer to acquire 100%…

Shipowners, seafarer unions launch quarantine program vs Omicron crew crunch

Shipowners, seafarers’ unions and maritime employer groups are establishing their own approved…

Shippers face tough year as 2022 contracts expected to break records

Carriers plan to fix long-term contract rates at a much higher level…

Maersk inks deal to manage Unilever’s international logistics

The strategic partnership will have Maersk managing and consolidating Unilever’s ocean and…

Four potential supply chain disruptors for shippers in 2022

The new dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the…

PortCalls Dec 15, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_December 15, 2021). Stories include: Domestic shipping group seeks…

Maersk unveils design of next-gen methanol container ships

The container shipping liner company has introduced the design of its eight…

CMA CGM in $3B deal to acquire portion of Ingram Micro

Acquiring US-based Ingram Micro CLS will accelerate CMA CGM’s supply chain capabilities…