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Ocean freight rates to drop in February after ceasefire

AJOT | January 31, 2025 | Maritime | By The Numbers

Latest data from Xeneta – the leading ocean and air freight intelligence platform – shows average spot rates from the Far East stand at USD 3 795 per FEU (40ft container) into North Europe and USD 5 085 per FEU into the Mediterranean – down 22% and 13% respectively since 1 January.

Norway police arrest ship on suspicion of Baltic Sea cable damage

Reuters | January 31, 2025 | Maritime

InterManager elects Sebastian von Hardenberg as president

AJOT | January 31, 2025 | Maritime | People | Appointments

InterManager, the international association for the ship management sector, has elected Sebastian von Hardenberg as President.

Greek shipping magnates top tanker newbuild order rankings in 2024

AJOT | January 31, 2025 | Maritime

The report, compiled by Veson’s data and intelligence arm VesselsValue, states that the growth in the tanker newbuilding sector was driven by high demand, fleet renewal, and a focus on compliance with green regulations as well as continued elevated ton- demand for this sector and strong resale values.

Cadeler expands fleet with delivery of another next-generation wind installation vessel

AJOT | January 31, 2025 | Maritime

Today, Cadeler announces the successful delivery of its latest jack-upwind turbine installation vessel, Wind Maker, marking another significant milestone in the company's strategic fleet expansion.

Gemini Cooperation launches operations

AJOT | January 31, 2025 | Maritime

Gemini Cooperation, which has been jointly planned and implemented by Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) and Maersk A/S (Maersk), an A.P. Moller-Maersk company, will start operations on February 1, 2025. The ambition is to deliver a fast, flexible and interconnected ocean network with industry-leading reliability of over 90% once fully phased in. By June 2025, all vessels are expected to operate according to the new schedule.

MSC Announcement: CUSTOMER ADVISORY

AJOT | January 31, 2025 | Maritime

Please take note of the announcements below containing the following scopes...

Drewry World Container Index - 30 Jan

AJOT | January 30, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 2% to $3,364 per 40ft container this week.

CMA CGM PSS - From North Europe to the USA, Canada & Mexico

AJOT | January 30, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

MSC BRC - scope: Turkey, East Med (except Israel), North Africa (except Agadir), Black Sea excluding EEA countries to USA NATL/SATL, Gulf, Pacific & San Juan, Puerto Rico

AJOT | January 30, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The new monthly MSC BRC - Bunker Recovery charge as of March 1st 2025, last container gate in date.

MSC BRC - scope: East Africa and Red Sea to USA and San Juan Puerto Rico

AJOT | January 30, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The monthly MSC BRC - Bunker Recovery charge as of March 1st, 2025, last container gate in date.

MSC BRC - scope: South Africa and Indian Ocean to USA and San Juan, Puerto Rico

AJOT | January 30, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

There is no change in the monthly MSC BRC - Bunker Recovery Charge as of March 1st, 2025 (last container gate in date) from:

Veson Nautical’s Top 10 Shipowning Nations 2025

AJOT | January 30, 2025 | Maritime

Annual league table of global shipping giants sees China overtake Japan

Hapag-Lloyd sees earnings quadruple in fourth quarter

Reuters | January 30, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd saw its earnings quadruple in the fourth quarter, contributing to a slight rise in full-year figures due to higher transport volumes combined with a stable average freight, the company said on Thursday.

EU vessel sanctions weigh on Russian grain exports, central bank says

Reuters | January 30, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk

ADNOC L&S selects REGENT Seagliders for offshore energy logistics in the UAE

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

• ADNOC Logistics and Services plc, a global energy maritime logistics company, has signed a time charter agreement with a local operator to use REGENT seagliders in the UAE for offshore energy logistics services. • The seagliders will provide high-speed, zero-emission transport of passengers to and from offshore energy infrastructure. • Seaglider technology represents an innovative solution to increase efficiency in maritime transportation and advance the energy transition.

MSC BRC - scope: Import ISC/ME - Indian Subcontinent/Middle East to USA

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Effective March 1, 2025, the MSC BRC quantum for the month of March 2025 to be considered for the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East will be as follows.

MSC PSS - scope: Turkey to USA and San Juan Puerto Rico

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Effective January 29, 2025, MSC informs of the PSS - Peak Season Surcharge decreased quantum and effective date.

Salvors needed to put Red Sea’s long-term environmental impact first amid Sounion disaster, says Ambipar Response

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Bulk

The long-term environmental impact of the Sounion vessel disaster, both of the vessel and the Red Sea, were at the forefront of the critical salvage operation, noted Ambipar Response, the emergency response division of Ambipar Group, who led the spill response and pollution prevention effort for the stricken 164,000 dwt tanker (IMO: 9312145) in August 2024.

TO Group expands cooperation with Polaris Autoliners

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

The Transport Overseas Group (TO Group) and Polaris Autoliners are intensifying their collaboration.

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