APL expands intra-Asia network with new SEA loops

Container shipping line APL is launching next month two new intra-Asia lanes,…

Hapag-Lloyd banks on alliance and UASC merger to boost 2017 earnings

After recording a net income of EUR113.9 million in 2015, German box…

Vietnam orders foreign box lines to publicize fees

Global container carriers calling Vietnam will have to publicize freight charges and…

PH carriers, Marina fight exemption of transport from Public Service Act

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and shipping operators in the Philippines are…

Global sulfur cap among Asian shipowners’ biggest worries

Fair competition, anti-trust immunity, and the global sulfur cap are some of…

Hyundai Merchant officially joins 2M

South Korean shipping line Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said it has signed…

IMO approves plan to make Tubbataha Reefs off-limits to ships

The Philippines’ proposal to have the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) in…

Hapag-Lloyd, UASC merger delayed, no impact on THE Alliance

German box carrier Hapag-Lloyd announced that its merger with United Arab Shipping…

THE Alliance announces starting dates for Europe-Asia trade services

The shipping consortium THE Alliance has disclosed the starting dates of its…

China-Europe maritime contract rates up 64%

As the shipping environment appears to grow more conducive, negotiated contract rates…