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An Houthi missile struck the MSC Sky II container ship
5 Marzo 2024 - The United States Central Command (Centcom) reported on March 4 that one of two missiles launched by the Houthis against the MSC Sky II hit the ship, causing damage. There were no injuries reported among the crew, and the vessel continues to navigate autonomously. Submarine cables for data transfer were severed.
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The sinking of the Rubymar could worsen the Red Sea crisis
4 Marzo 2024 - The sinking of the bulk carrier Rubymar, after drifting for twelve days in the Red Sea, underscores the capability of the Houthi forces to sink a large vessel, potentially exacerbating the crisis in the region. Not only is container transportation at risk, but also the supply of gas.
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Grimaldi enhances truck capacity between Brindisi and Igoumenitsa
4 Marzo 2024 - On February 29th, Grimaldi expanded its service on the Brindisi-Igoumenitsa route by adding the ro-pax Europalink alongside the ro-pax Kydon Palace, thereby increasing the capacity for both industrial vehicles and passengers, with two departures daily from each port.
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Container freight rates exhibit uneven trends across routes
29 Febbraio 2024 - The latest weekly spot freight rate observations for container shipping, released on February 29 by Drewry, display an uneven trend in the last week of the month, with declines observed from Shanghai to Genoa, falling below $5,000, and from Shanghai to Rotterdam, while transatlantic rates have risen.
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MSC nears 20% of global container capacity
28 Febbraio 2024 - According to data from Alphaliner, MSC's container ships have achieved a total capacity of 5.722 million TEU, accounting for 19.9% of the global share. Maersk trails in second place with 4.199 million TEU.
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Ocean Alliance extends agreement until 2032
28 Febbraio 2024 - The Ocean Alliance, a collaboration between four major container shipping companies, has announced the extension of its Euro-Asian vessel-sharing agreement until 2032. Cosco will introduce 20,000 TEU vessels to the Mediterranean.
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New IMO recommendations on sea transport of plastic pellets
28 Febbraio 2024 - Following a spill of plastic pellets on the Spanish shores, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued recommendations on the maritime transport of plastic granules and guidelines on how to act in the event of spills.
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EU Antitrust launches investigation into French maritime transport
23 Febbraio 2024 - The European Commission has initiated a thorough investigation to assess whether the public service compensations granted to Corsica Linea and La Méridionale for the provision of maritime transport services to Corsica comply with EU state aid rules.
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Rotterdam faces continued container decline in 2023
22 Febbraio 2024 - In 2023, the Port of Rotterdam handled 13.4 million TEUs, marking a seven percent decrease from the previous year and continuing a downtrend that began in 2022. Among the factors contributing to this decline were sanctions against Russia. The roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) traffic also saw a decrease.
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Container freight storm abates
22 Febbraio 2024 - Reports released by Drewry on February 22nd confirm the ongoing decline in spot freight rates for container shipping on nearly all routes, with the exception of the route between Rotterdam and New York. The rate between Shanghai and Genoa is nearing $5,000 per container.
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Houthis striked tanker and bulk carrier with missiles
17 Febbraio 2024 - On February 17, a Houthi missile targeted the tanker Pollux, and the day before, another missile hit the bulk carrier Lycavitos. While the damage in both instances was minor, these attacks underscore the persistent high risk to navigation across the region.
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World Shipping Council proposes Gbm to achieve net-zero ship emissions by 2050
15 Febbraio 2024 - The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a goal to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050 for the maritime sector and plans to develop specific regulations by 2025. The World Shipping Council is proposing the Green Balance Mechanism to address this challenge.
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Container freight rates decline mid-February
15 Febbraio 2024 - Mid-February 2024 continues to see a decline in spot freight rates for container shipping, according to the Drewry Container Index. Rates between Shanghai and Genoa dropped by one percent, while only transatlantic freight rates saw an increase.
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For Maersk, military ships alone are insufficient to address the Red Sea crisis
9 Febbraio 2024 - Maersk's CEO, Vincent Clerc, has downplayed the challenges facing container shipping due to the Red Sea crisis but asserts that the current naval deployment is inadequate for ensuring the safety of ships. The company's 2023 financials reveal a significant drop in revenue and profits.
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Panama to maintain current ship transits until April
8 Febbraio 2024 - The Deputy Administrator of the Panama Canal Authority has announced that the current rate of twenty-four ships per day will be maintained at least until April, with expected rainfall in May potentially increasing this number.
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Red Sea crisis slows down the port of Trieste
8 Febbraio 2024 - The Trieste Marine Terminal witnessed a 26.5% annual drop in container throughput in January 2024, attributed to the Red Sea crisis. Meanwhile, progress is made with Molo VIII, and at the Fruit Logistica, the Port Authority introduced the line with Damietta.
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