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CU Lines adds China???Indonesia service through slot agreement

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (78+ words) China United Lines (CU Lines) will launch its new CN1 service between China and Indonesia in mid-September 2026. The new product will operate through slots on the joint CHN1/SIS1/CIP1 service of CNC Line, COSCO Shipping Lines and OOCL. CNC Line operates as CMA…...

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Centrofin places first containership order

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (71+ words) Container News Greek shipowner and manager Centrofin Management has reportedly entered the container shipping sector with its first containership order. According to shipbrokers, the company placed an order in July 2026 for two 6,000 TEU vessels at China’s Hengli Heavy Industry. The…...

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Hapag-Lloyd appoints Anders Boenaes as new COO

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (238+ words) Hapag-Lloyd has appointed Anders Boenaes as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 October 2026. The company’s Supervisory Board has also extended the contract of Dheeraj Bhatia, Chief Terminal & Infrastructure Officer (CTIO), until 31 December 2029. Boenaes currently serves as Senior Managing Director…...

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Maersk introduces container storage charge in Sierra Leone

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (139+ words) Maersk will introduce a new Depot Full Container Storage – Origin charge for shipments from Sierra Leone to worldwide destinations. The new charge will take effect on 10 October 2026 and remain in place until further notice. Maersk will charge US$35 for 20-foot…...

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HMM signs $3.4 billion long-term shipping contract with Vale

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (203+ words) HMM has signed a 25-year shipping contract with Vale worth approximately KRW 4.7 trillion (US$3.4 billion). Under the agreement, HMM will transport iron ore for the Brazilian mining company from 2030. The latest deal is HMM’s third major long-term contract with Vale....

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Maersk introduces new Mediterranean peak season surcharges

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (211+ words) Maersk will introduce new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on cargo moving from the Mediterranean to the United States and Canada. The new charges will take effect on 7 October 2026 and will remain in place until further notice. For cargo moving from…...

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Damen unveils 1,100 TEU container feeder design

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (385+ words) Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a new 1,100 TEU container feeder, targeting regional and international feeder operations. The new Container Feeder (CFe) 1100 combines a fuel-efficient hull with hybrid technology and preparations for future methanol and battery propulsion. The vessel joins Damen’s…...

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Vessel delays hit major US container gateways

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (389+ words) Container terminals at several major US gateways are facing vessel delays, with waiting times reaching up to 18 hours at Charleston and 12 hours at Los Angeles, according to Hapag-Lloyd’s latest North America operational update. The German carrier’s Week 36 data shows varying…...

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CMA CGM and CCCC sign cooperation agreement on ports and logistics

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (167+ words) CMA CGM and China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their cooperation across several markets, according to DynaLiners. The companies plan to explore opportunities in Africa, China, Latin America and Southeast Asia. Under the…...

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Maersk introduces new surcharges across Mediterranean and Durban trades

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (243+ words) Maersk has announced new surcharge measures covering Mediterranean exports to North America and cargo moving from Asia and the Middle East to Durban. The changes include a US$250 Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from the Mediterranean to the United States and…...