All MSC articles
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NewsMSC transports 390-tonne hammer to Singapore
MSC has transported a 390-tonne hydraulic hammer from Rotterdam to Singapore, the heaviest piece of cargo that the container shipping specialist has handled to date.
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NewsFontana named chief financial officer at Hanseatic Global Terminals
Camillo Fontana has become chief financial officer of Rotterdam-based Hanseatic Global Terminals.
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NewsCadeler’s Wind Maker launched in South Korea
On June 3, South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean launched Wind Maker, the latest wind turbine installation vessel ordered by Danish offshore wind energy specialist Cadeler.
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NewsMSC plans Gram Car Carriers takeover
Container shipping group MSC, through its subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl, has proposed a NOK7.64 billion (USD700 million) takeover of Norwegian ro-ro tonnage provider Gram Car Carriers (GCC).
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News25 companies interested in DB Schenker acquisition
Up to 25 companies are reportedly interested in acquiring DB Schenker, according to HLPFI sister title DVZ. Deutsche Bahn officially launched the sale of its freight forwarding subsidiary in late 2022.
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NewsHapag-Lloyd and Maersk enter Gemini Cooperation
Container lines Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have signed a long-term operational collaboration agreement, which will start in February 2025 and comprise a fleet pool of around 290 vessels.
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NewsAGL bolsters presence in Lobito and São Tomé
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has become the new operator of the port of São Tomé, with modernisation works planned.
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NewsShips rerouted as Red Sea crisis escalates
The hijacking of the Galaxy Leader and subsequent attacks on other vessels underscores the influence of geopolitics in the Middle East Gulf in commercial shipping. A number of the world’s leading container carriers, including Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC are now diverting their ships away from the Red Sea region because of an increased threat of attacks.
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NewsPreparations under way for AntwerpXL
AntwerpXL is returning to the Antwerp Expo in Belgium from November 28-30.
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NewsAGL delivers for oil and gas client
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) – formerly Bolloré Africa Logistics – has delivered oil and gas equipment, measuring 39 m long and weighing 170 tonnes, to a client in Egypt.
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NewsCMA CGM makes Bolloré Logistics offer
Bolloré Group has received an offer from CMA CGM Group for the acquisition of its transport and logistics activities – Bolloré Logistics.
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NewsNWSA inaugurates shore power infrastructure
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) in the USA has commissioned its shore power infrastructure at Terminal 5.
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NewsCMA CGM and Air France-KLM embark on joint venture
CMA CGM Air Cargo and Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo – part of Air France-KLM – have officially launched their 10-year strategic partnership.
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NewsBolloré Africa Logistics rebrands to AGL
Bolloré Africa Logistics has rebranded and will operate as Africa Global Logistics (AGL).
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NewsMaersk to retire Hamburg Süd and Sealand brands
Maersk will retire the brands Hamburg Süd and Sealand as well as more recently acquired brands that have joined the group.
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NewsMSC completes Bolloré Africa Logistics acquisition
MSC Group’s wholly owned subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services has completed the acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics.
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NewsMSC Air Cargo lifts off in Liège
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has launched its cargo operations at Liège Airport in Belgium.
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NewsMSC Air Cargo receives first freighter
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has taken delivery of its first MSC Air Cargo-branded Boeing 777 freighter, which will be operated by Atlas Air.
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NewsXLP members ship to India and South Africa
Seashell Logistics and Langowski Logistics – members of the XLProjects (XLP) network – have completed project moves to India and South Africa, respectively.
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NewsThe costs of decarbonisation
Shipping industry analyst Drewry has published its first industry-wide costings to transition European cargo shipments to greener fuels, with the extra bills running to as much as USD14.5 billion.