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CMA CGM and MSC join TradeLens as foundation carriers
CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have joined the Maersk/IBM created TradeLens blockchain platform as so-called foundation carriers. “The…
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Reliance exercises option on Transocean drillship
Offshore driller Transocean has revealed that India’s Reliance has exercised a 180-day option on 2009-built drillship . The drillship has…
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MSC backs hydrogen as future fuel
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s second largest containerline, has given an indication of its future investments as its pursues…
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MSC Ravenna crewmember in LA court over fatal stabbing
A crewmember onboard the 14,000 teu containership could face the death penalty in the US, having been arrested and charged…
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MSC’s secondhand splurge continues
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is busy scouring the market for secondhand tonnage. Brokers Braemar ACM link the Aponte family controlled…
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Giant MSC boxship takes out crane at Valencia
A crane operator was injured yesterday when part of the arm of a crane fell into the waters of the…
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MSC acquires panamax boxship
Switzerland-based shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has taken over a 2001-built panamax containership from UK owner Tufton Oceanic. VesselsValue…
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MSC Gayane crewmember provides details about the largest cocaine bust in US history
A Montenegrin ship’s electrician pled guilty yesterday to narcotics conspiracy charges, becoming the third crewmember from the to admit their…
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MSC seals deal to take 49% stake in Messina
MSC has finally taken a 49% stake in the Ignazio Mesina & C. shipping group, with the deal formally announced…
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Cargill invests in Maersk Tankers spinoff ZeroNorth
Cargill has signed a strategic partnership deal which will see it invest in Maersk Tankers’ digital solutions spinoff ZeroNorth and…
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Hurricane Energy terminates Transocean semi-submersible rig contract
Hurricane Energy has terminated its contract with Transocean for the 1987-built semi-submersible rig . According to Transocean, the company was…
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Transocean to lay off 110 workers as contracts dry up
Offshore driller Transocean is planning to lay off up to 110 workers as it is unable to secure a new…
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MSC responds to damning carbon claims
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has denied accusations by NGO Transport & Environment that it is the seventh largest carbon emitter…
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Transocean settles drilling contract dispute with Eni
Offshore driller Transocean has announced that a subsidiary of the company has entered into a settlement agreement and mutual release…
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MSC debuts Instant Quote
Joining the likes of ZIM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and Evergreen, MSC today unveiled its own instant spot booking system.…
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Dutch Safety Board delivers MSC Zoe verdict
The Dutch Safety Board yesterday urged large containerships to avoid using a shipping channel through an environmentally sensitive, shallow sea…
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Union Marine entrusted with two SAM bulk carriers
Singapore-based Union Marine Management Services has been appointed by DVB Bank as the monitoring agents and crew managers for the…
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MSC debuts carbon neutral offering
MSC, the world’s second largest contanerline, has teamed with a carbon credit specialist to offer clients a new carbon neutral…
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MSC boxship takes out crane in Mumbai
The 14,000 teu severely damaged a gantry crane at a DP World terminal in Mumbai early yesterday morning. The crane…
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Vitol enters bunkering partnership with GTI Statia
Energy and commodity trader Vitol has entered into a long-term strategic relationship with Prostar Capital-backed GTI Statia (GTIS) storage terminal…
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