Container News Team
Kenya, Nomination of cargo to Container Freight Stations (CFS)
We would like to inform you of a change to all cargo consigned to local Kenyan receivers. Previously, Kenya Ports Authority allowed pre-nomination of...
New milestone for Port of New York & New Jersey
Continuing the streak, the Port of New York and New Jersey hit another monthly record in May. Total volume for May 2018 was 593,625...
OOCL, Service Update – Asia-Europe Trade
In response to the expected low demand in the West Mediterranean during the summer holiday period, OOCL would like to inform you of the...
Port of Oakland terminal wants clean hybrid cargo-handlers
Oakland’s largest marine terminal operator plans to clear the air using hybrid cargo-handling technology. SSA Terminals said today it will retrofit 13 diesel-powered cranes...
ONE STORK makes her maiden call at Singapore
ONE announces that the ONE STORK, first newly built 14,000 TEU-class magenta coloured containership, made her first call at PSA Singapore (Pasir Panjang Container...
Maersk, Issuance of Tax Invoice & Bill of Supply
Maersk Line's announcement:
Section 31 of GST Act requires that a registered service provider should issue separate tax invoice, which could be issued by a...
Shippers are concerned about Emergency Bunker Surcharge
The European Shippers’ Council is concerned about the introduction of the Emergency Bunker Surcharge by carriers that took effect 1 June 2018. The surcharge...
Thailand – Plastic Scrap, Electronic Waste & Hazardous Waste Import Regulation
In conjunction with measures taken by government agencies concerned to strictly inspect and control illegal importation of plastic scrap, electronic waste and hazardous waste...
Hamburg Süd, Service Update
Hamburg Süd:
Please be advised of the following port call changes and updated port rotations which will be in place until further notice.
String 1:
New port...
U.N. Ro-Ro, Opening of new Patras Service in Greece
Patras stopovers; one of the most important ports at the southern east of Greece, commences with the first sailing which would depart from Pendik...
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Hapag-Lloyd applies GRI on Pakistan–Middle East trade lanes
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Pakistan to the Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia (Eastern and Western Provinces), Jordan and Yemen, and...
Wan Hai Lines debuts new Vietnam–Thailand–India direct route
Wan Hai Lines has announced a new direct service, the Tamil Nadu–Thailand Express (TTX) service, with the first vessel arriving at India's Chennai and...
Red Sea Eases, but Carriers Wary as Suez Canal Pushes for Return
As the haze begins to lift over the troubled waters of the Red Sea, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is carefully balancing reassurance with...
MSC and ZIM downsize joint Far East-US East Coast service network
In response to the recent changes in demand for cargo transport from Asia to the United States, MSC and ZIM have decided to adjust...