Containers
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ONE unveils novel reefer
Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) is trialling the world’s first dual-temperature refrigerated container, a box developed with Pan Pacific…
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FreightWaves: Media versus data
Within the maritime media landscape the big news this week has emanated from Chattanooga on the banks of the Tennessee…
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CMA CGM crews seek dialogue on Red Sea transit policy
Crew working for the global liner company which has stuck the most steadfastly to Red Sea transits are remonstrating with…
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Swire folds Westwood brand
Westwood Shipping Lines, a niche vessel operator specialising in the trade between the Pacific Northwest and Northeast Asia, has changed…
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CMA CGM readies methanol retrofits
CMA CGM has signed up a series of containerships for a methanol dual-fuel revamp in China, joining the likes of…
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Industry heavyweights weigh in on Red Sea security solutions for shipping
Arsenio Dominguez, the new secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has called for a “multi-faceted” solution to the ongoing…
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Alliances: the blatant cartel?
At a time where global alliances are in flux, Alison Cusack, a lawyer from Melbourne-based Cusack & Co, weighs in.…
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Tonne-miles leap as shipping battles peak disruption
Shipping is facing peak disruption at present as it takes evasive action in the Red and Black Seas as well…
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ONE moves ahead with ammonia-powered boxship project
Japanese containerline Ocean Network Express (ONE) is closing in on industry-first orders for ammonia-powered newbuilds. The Jeremy Nixon-led liner has…
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Why globalisation and its enemies matter
Andrew Craig-Bennett channels a former paramount leader of China in reminding readers to seek truth from facts. People like to…
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Red Sea naval forces struggle to contain Houthi attacks
The futility of 22 naval ships trying to patrol 2,200 km of Yemeni coastline were once again exposed yesterday with…
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Iranian boxship converted into drone carrier readies for duty
To add to merchant shipping’s long list of concerns surrounding the security situation in the Middle East, Iran is readying…
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‘Robust cooperation throughout 2024’: THE Alliance members bid to quash speculation
In a bid to quash rampant speculation about its future, the members of THE Alliance have issued a release today…
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Evergreen and Yang Ming in discussions for multiple feeder orders on home soil
Early delivery slots in Asia are rare with one notable exception, Taiwan. CSBC, the island’s top shipbuilder, still has space…
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Covid revisited: Empty container concerns grow as Red Sea shipping crisis drags on
The Houthis traded fire with fire once again yesterday, claiming they had carried out a strike on an American navy…
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Ocean Alliance agreement makes any liner switch unlikely
Lawyers at global liners have been busy poring over the fine print of their alliance set-ups in the week since…
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Hapag-Lloyd acquires UK’s ATL Haulage Contractors
Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd has struck a deal to acquire UK-based ATL Haulage Contractors. The Hamburg-headquartered liner is adding a fleet of…
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Fleet of pure electric boxships lined up to shift containers around Shanghai
The city of Shanghai has ordered up to 20 pure electric zero-carbon containerships that will operate on the Huangpu River…
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‘We need a convoy system past Yemen. Now’
Andrew Craig-Bennett knows how best to resuscitate Suez traffic. A lady I know has reminded me that the best way…
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Appeal launched over fears for crews embroiled in Red Sea shipping crisis
Sailors’ Society has launched an urgent crisis appeal following mounting concern over attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The…
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