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Maersk Tops Reefers Global Rankings Ahead Of MSC
Even as Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) continues to stretch its lead over Maersk line in the containership total capacity stakes, the Danish carrier remains at the top of the rankings in terms of reefer space.
According…
UKRAINE INVASION: Spain Seizes Russian Oligarch’s Superyacht On Behalf Of United States
Spanish authorities have seized a luxury yacht owned by sanctioned Russia oligarch Viktor Vekselberg at the request of the United States.
The seizure marks the first instance of the United States seizing an asset belonging to a…
Russian Ship Owners Switch Flag Registry , As 18 Merchant Vessels Dump Flag In March
Sequel to the increasing regulatory barriers and public-relations challenges, some Russian shipowners appear to be switching away from the Russian flag registry.
According to Reuters, multiple bunkering firms are no longer…
MSC Acquires Bolloré Africa Logistics For $6.3bn
Sequel to over three months of negotiation and discussions exclusively, Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC has stated that it had agreed with Bolloré SE to buy 100% of Bolloré Africa Logistics.
The acquisition sees MSC…
BLACK SEA: 100 Foreign Flag Ships, 1,000 Seafarers Trapped , As IMO Seeks Safe Maritime Corridor
With more than 1,000 seafarers stranded on ships in Ukrainian ports and food supplies running low, the United Nations is pressing for their safe passage out of danger but security risks and disagreements are hobbling those efforts, maritime…
Five Tugboats Deployed To Refloat MV Ever Forward
The first attempt to refloat MV Ever Forward will take place on Tuesday, March 29, using configuration of five tugs; including two pushing on the port side, two pulling on the starboard side, one long pull from stern.
The attempt to…
Ukraine Troops Destroy Russian Ship At Sea Of Azov
Ukraine said on Thursday it had destroyed a large Russian landing support ship, the Orsk, at the Russian-occupied port of Berdiansk on the Sea of Azov.
Video footage, which Reuters was able to confirm was filmed from inside…
Iran Rescues 29 Crew From Sinking Car Carrier Vessel In Persian Gulf
Iranian officials have disclosed that an ongoing search and rescue operations saved 29 crewmembers from a UAE-registered Roll On Roll Off (RoRo) cargo ship that sunk earlier today Thursday 17th 2022 in heavy weather.
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50,000 Containers Trapped , As Maersk Line Runs Back To Russia For Empty Boxes
At least 50000 boxes belonging to Maesrk Line are currently trapped in some Russian seaports , management of the Danish liner has indicated.
The Shipping giant said it still has vessels calling at Russian ports to deliver containers…
MV EVER FORWARD: Evergreen Containership Aground In US
A 334-meter containership owned by Evergreen Marine has ran aground in Chesapeake Bay on Sunday shortly after departing the Port of Baltimore on the U.S. East Coast.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard’s 5th District confirmed that…