»70-ton rig, 40-ton power unit moved from Southampton to Mundra2014-06-09

BDP International UK and Unique Global Logistics (UGL), its Indian project logistics unit, has moved a 70-ton rig trailer, 40-ton hydraulic power unit and equipment from Southampton to Mundra in Rajasthan, India, according to Shipping Gazette

»Baltimore port authority wins presidential 'E Star' for exports2014-06-06

The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) that runs the Port of Baltimore, has won the Presidential "E Star" Award for excellence in export service at a ceremony at the US Department of Commerce in Washington.

»European Commission competition cops won't block P3 and G6 alliances2014-06-06

The European Commission competition authorities have informed members of the P3 and G6 mega alliances that they will not challenge their operations in Europe for the time being.

»Shipbrokers expect rush of 18,000-TEU orders to match P3 slot costs2014-06-06

Shipbroking sources say fresh 18,000-TEU newbuilding orders are in the works for the third quarter with deliveries expected in 2017 and beyond, reports Lloyd's List.

»United Nations hatches new rules for ships operating in polar seas2014-06-06

The UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has approved new rules covering ship design, construction, equipment, training, search and rescue and environmental matters relevant for vessels in polar waters.

»The ITF and JNG met to conclude negotiations2014-06-06

The ITF and JNG met in Indonesia between 4-5 June 2014 to conclude negotiations for the creation of the new IBF Framework Agreement. The round of negotiations initially commenced in October 2013, when both parties met in St. Petersburg, to exchange their list of demands for the negotiation

»CKYHE lines broaden terms of their vessel-sharing alliance before FMC2014-06-05

The recently reconstituted CKYHE alliance of Cosco, "K" Line, Yang Ming, Hanjin and now Evergreen, is now pleading its case before the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) just as the P3 and G6 networks did before.

»Zim ends role in Asia-Europe trade, but builds on Asia-South America2014-06-05

Israeli flag carrier Zim has decided to exit from the Asia-North Europe trade because it lacks the mega ships it needs to participate, but is determined to ply Asia-South America routes with greater vigour, according to Shipping Gazette.

»France orders Maersk to locate 500 lost containers in Bay of Biscay2014-06-05

France has warned Denmark's Maersk Line that the shipping line has until the end of the summer to find 517 containers that fell from the 7,226-TEU Svendborg Maersk during a storm in the Bay of Biscay in February, according to Shipping Gazete.

»Shanghai April container volume increases 6.9pc2014-06-04

Shanghai, the world's busiest container port, posted a 6.9 per cent increase in container volume in April to 3.02 million TEU year on year, setting a monthly record, reports Xinhua.

»Charter rates expected to continue to rise2014-06-04

Charter rates are expected to continue strengthening in the short term as activity has picked up in the overpanamax sector with Ship Finance International fixing four 8,700-TEU newbuildings for seven years.

»P3 mega alliance to miss peak season this year2014-06-04

The big three P3 mega alliance will miss the July and August peak season as its members prefer not to move when a postponement would give them a smooth start, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Wärtsilä launches new Aframax tanker design at Posidonia 2014 exhibiti2014-06-04

A new, highly efficient, Aframax tanker design offering practical and viable solutions that meet current and forthcoming emissions legislation is today launched by Wärtsilä at the Posidonia 2014 exhibition in Athens, Greece.

»World ports association applauds IMO mandatory box weigh-in vote2014-06-04

The International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) has welcomed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for its adoption of changes to UN convention by its safety committee on mandatory weighing of containers, according to Shipping Gazette.

»MOL ups dry box rates2014-06-03

Japanese shipping giant MOL Line will increase rates US$750 per TEU and $1,500 per FEU from June 15, and will also levy a $1,000 hike on reefer FEUs on all cargo from Asia to the east coast South America.

»CMA CGM upgrades east coast South America-West Africa SAMWAF service2014-06-03

French shipping giant CMA CGM has announced an upgrade on its SAMWAF service with direct calls at South America east coast and West African ports from the end of May, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Profitability is in sight with today's rates2014-06-03

Hard as times are, they are not that bad for container shipping and profitability is within reach given current rates, says TK Konishi, senior vice president at Mitsui OSK Lines.

»Seaspan accepts delivery of second 10000 TEU SAVER containership2014-06-03

Seaspan Corporation accepted delivery of a 10000 TEU containership, the Hanjin Namu.

»Hamburg Sud hikes rate from N America to NZ-Oz2014-06-03

German shipping giant Hamburg Sud has announced a general rate increase of US$250 per TEU and $500 per FEU from North America and to Australia and New Zealand from July 1.

»China-wide port container volume increases 5.3pc2014-05-30

China's ports posted a 5.3 per cent year-on-year increase in container throughput nationwide to 16.7 million TEU in April this year, but growth was 1.1 per cent slower than in March, reports Xinhua.