At its Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, Greece, opened by Vassilis Kikilias, Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) unveiled a series of leadership changes and strategic updates that signal a pivotal moment for the global shipping industry. During the session, the ICS Board unanimously […] The post ICS announces new leadership and strategic focus amid global maritime challenges appeared first on Container News.

ZIM has announced a revision to its Mediterranean Premium Service, which connects the Far East with the Mediterranean. The Israeli ocean carrier has removed the port of Valencia, replacing it with the port of Aliaga, according to DynaLiners. The updated port rotation is now as follows: Busan (South Korea) – Qingdao (China) – Shanghai (China) […] The post ZIM updates Far East–Mediterranean service appeared first on Container News.

Wan Hai Lines has ordered a total of 48,000 containers for around US$150 million in two tranches, according to DynaLiners. The Taiwanese ocean carrier has ordered 30,000 boxes from CIMC at around US$100 million and 18,000 containers from Singamas at approximately US$50 million. If you liked this post, please consider donating5€10€20€50€ The post Wan Hai invests US$150 million in 48,000-container order appeared first on Container News.

MSC and the crew of MSC Elsa 3 have been charged with negligence by Indian police, which has alleged that the company and crew operated the ship without due care despite hazardous cargoes being on board. The 1997-built, 1,730 TEU MSC Elsa 3 sank off Kerala on 24 May, after listing severely. All its 24 […] The post MSC, MSC Elsa 3 crew accused of negligence appeared first on Container News.

Silmar Group has revised the port rotation of its Indian Subcontinent–Middle East–Black Sea (IXS) service, replacing Iskenderun with Mersin as the Turkish port of call. The updated rotation is: Jebel Ali (UAE) – Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) – Novorossiysk (Russia) – Mersin (Turkey) – Jeddah – Karachi (Pakistan) – Nhava Sheva (India) – Mundra (India) – […] The post Silmar Group switches Turkish port of call on IXS Service appeared first on Container News.