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Ningbo Meishan terminal may re-open on 1 September
Ningbo Meishan terminal may re-open on 1 September

Staff at Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT), which has been closed for the seventh straight day as of 17 August, told Container News that they hope the terminal can resume normal operations on 1 September.

Fishing vessel sinks after collision with Vietnamese feeder; two crew members missing
Fishing vessel sinks after collision with Vietnamese feeder; two crew members missing

PSA Mumbai has received the inaugural call of Maersk Line’s ME2 service with the arrival of the 10,100TEU vessel, Maersk Gibraltar, on 12 August 2021.

Rising delays in China’s container trade jeopardise global supply chains
Rising delays in China’s container trade jeopardise global supply chains

As China fights Covid outbreaks in key industrial centers, increasing delays on the country's main trade routes threaten the supply chain.

Hapag-Lloyd suspends India – Bangladesh bookings
Hapag-Lloyd suspends India – Bangladesh bookings

The German carrier, Hapag-Lloyd has announced it will temporarily stop accepting bookings from/to Krishnapatnam in India to/from Chittagong in Bangladesh with immediate effect and until further notice.

Louisiana Port moves forward with new box terminal and integrated rail logistics
Louisiana Port moves forward with new box terminal and integrated rail logistics

Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District authorities in Louisiana made major announcements on 11 August with the proposed new container terminal inching closer to reality, as the development partners LA23 Development Co. secure land along the Mississippi river for the terminal.

TS Lines recovers investment through record vessel charter
TS Lines recovers investment through record vessel charter

Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines has recouped the US$6 million it paid to acquire a 2007-built, 2,500TEU ship, after chartering out the vessel for a record amount.

Major container lines push up Europe and Med rates
Major container lines push up Europe and Med rates

Three of the largest container shipping companies in the world, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and CMA CGM have announced new rates from/to Europe and the Meditteranean, which will be effective from August and September.

Covid-19 hits Ningbo, fears of “the next Yantian”
Covid-19 hits Ningbo, fears of “the next Yantian”

Liner operators have advised customers to expect delays following the closure of Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT) after a worker there tested positive for Covid-19.


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