CMA CGM has launched a container service connecting Gothenburg in Sweden to Hamburg, Germany.
The Scandinavian Shuttle Service will call at the port of Gothenburg every Friday, initially using the 1,000 teu vessel Aries J.
“The launch of this new service will enhance the potential for Sweden to link into our extensive global service network,” said Linus Ljungmark, general manager at CMA CGM Scandinavia.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a contract to operate the port of Gothenburg’s car terminal.
Shipping sector analyst Esgian’s August 2025 ro-ro market report indicates a continued softening in rates for large PCTCs.
Port agency and maritime services company Inchcape Shipping Services has opened an office in Las Palmas, Spain as it looks to expand its global footprint.
Shipowners have been advised to ready themselves for extensive port state control (PSC) inspections after a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on ballast water management came into effect on September 1, 2025.
Heavy transport specialist Roll Group has added the wide deck carrier Bigroll KMC Beamont on a long-term charter from its partner KMC Bluewhale. The vessel was delivered in Singapore and will begin operations immediately.
AAL Shipping has opted for Seaber’s AI-assisted planning and scheduling platform as the multipurpose carrier aims to enhance its fleet efficiency and increase time charter equivalent (TCE).
