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MSC christens world’s largest container ship

MSC Michel Cappellini, the world’s largest container ship, was christened in the German port city of Bremerhaven on July 17, a day after arriving from its maiden voyage that began in Ningbo, China in late May, the port said in a press statement. The …
Jul 18, 2023 / Vessels

Containership Mumbai Maersk grounded outside Bremerhaven, Germany

Germany’s Central Command for Maritime Emergencies said on Thursday that the 400-metre-long Mumbai Maersk ran aground at 11.00 pm local time on 2 February. Caption: Mumbai Maersk after grounding. A first attempt to free the vessel was unsuccessful, …
Feb 3, 2022 / Accidents

Hyundai Glovis secures exclusive shipping space in Bremerhaven port on Germany’s North Sea coast

Hyundai Glovis, the logistics wing of South Korea’s Hyundai auto group, secured an exclusive shipping space in Bremerhaven, a port city on Germany’s North Sea coast, to enhance maritime transportation competitiveness and expand its operation for …
Dec 20, 2021 / Curious

Höegh Autoliners shipped 100 breakbulk units simultaneously from Germany and India for a cement plant project in Kenya

When one hundred breakbulk pieces should reach Mombasa simultaneously from two locations as vast apart as Bremerhaven and Mumbai, a lot can go wrong. Then it is important to choose a reliable liner service with high-quality cargo operations.Recently …
Aug 21, 2019 / Vessels

Ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven sign up to Arctic Commitment

The ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven, Germany, have joined an ambitious campaign to a ban on heavy fuel oil (HFO) from Arctic shipping – along with more than 80 companies, organisations, politicians, NGOs and explorers.Bremenports GmbH & Co. KG, …
Mar 11, 2019 / Curious