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MSC’s Post-Panamax-Plus sized Elma welcomed at Moín Container Terminal
The Moín Container Terminal (TCM) in Costa Rica has achieved a new milestone with the arrival of its third largest vessel to date, MSC Elma, operated by Shipping Line MSC. The TCM, which began operations in February 2019, has invested in …
Mar 29, 2023 / Curious
Naming and Delivery of Two Ultra-large Container Vessels Ordered by Bocom Leasing for MSC Completed on Same Day, Breaking World Record in Succession
On March 9, the naming and delivery of MSC TESSA and MSC IRINA, the world’s largest container vessels ordered by the Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (“Bocom Leasing”) for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), was successfully …
Mar 16, 2023 / Vessels
MSC Teams Up with GCMD to Accelerate Industry Efforts to Decarbonize
MSC and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have announced the signing of a five-year Impact Partnership agreement. This agreement sees MSC, the world’s largest shipping line combine forces and industry expertise with GCMD. GCMD, …
Mar 16, 2023 / Curious
Bloom Energy Fuel Cells Demonstrate Effectiveness in First Major Marine Deployment Aboard Cruise Ship Built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique
In their first major marine deployment, Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) fuel cells demonstrated a significant increase in electrical efficiency on a luxury cruise ship built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA). Bloom and CdA have also announced that they have …
Mar 2, 2023 / Curious
Australia bans container ship MSC Kymea II for 90 days
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued on Monday (Feb27) a refusal of access direction notice the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC Kymea II from Australian ports for 90 days. AMSA issued the notice following months of sub-standard …
Mar 1, 2023 / Vessels
DB Schenker and MSC seal important biofuel deal to help reduce supply chain emissions
First-of-its-kind agreement between a freight forwarder and a shipping line At least 30,000 standard containers (TEU) will be transported on the world's oceans with net-zero emissions in 2023 Certified sustainable, second-generation biofuels are …
Feb 15, 2023 / Curious
Maersk and MSC to discontinue 2M alliance in 2025
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk A/S, an entity under A.P. Moller - Maersk, have mutually agreed to terminate, effective in January 2025, the present 2M alliance. In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A. P. Moller - Maersk, …
Jan 25, 2023 / Curious
Dammam’s King Abdulaziz Port makes history, welcomes its first cruise ship
MSC World Europa will make weekly calls at the port on its seven-day round trip Saudi Arabia authorities welcomed the inaugural visit of the first cruise ship to enter Dammam’s King Abdulaziz Port, as the MSC World Europa (CruiseMapper) arrived with …
Jan 13, 2023 / Cruise
MSC Cruises Marks Industry First As Two World Cruises Depart For Unforgettable Round-The-World Voyages
Two MSC Cruises’ ships depart on world cruise itineraries today – an industry first Cruise Line welcomes over 5,000 guests for a journey around the world on board MSC Magnifica and MSC Poesia Cruise Line also reveals culinary highlight with …
Jan 6, 2023 / Cruise
New Shipping Service to Connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 Global Ports
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of Jubail Commercial Port to the India to East Med shipping service by MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company). With the arrival of container vessel MSC ELLEN, the Saudi ports sector is set …
Jan 4, 2023 / Vessels