The criteria used to determine the largest shippers in the world is typically based on their total container shipping capacity, which is measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Container shipping capacity is a key metric in the shipping industry, as it represents the number of containers that a company’s fleet can carry at any given […]
As we know recently Maersk unveiled the design of their much anticipated future ships which will be duel fuel operated primarily operating on Methanol. Earlier they ordered 8 ships from Hyundai Heavy Industries (somewhere august last year) in their mission to go carbon neutral. Looking at the future, now they have ordered 4 more ships, […]
Past week has been quite record breaking one. Maersk Line (Largest Shipping Company) is no more the largest as its competitor MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) took over the No 1 slot. Recently MSC CEO said their target and priority was never being to be biggest, but rather Growth, profitability and supporting customers. With the current […]
Last year around same time, shipping giant decided to give 1000$ to each of its seafarer as part of thanks to seafarers. It was an exceptional recognition for seafarers about their sacrifices and contribution in Covid times by keeping the trade moving. Again this year, Maersk has announced similar bonus for all of its seafarers. […]
Maersk have planned to divest its container manufacturing business to China International Marine Containers Ltd. (CIMC). Maersk Container Industry (MCI) is expert when it comes to making reefer containers and was making the same for so many for Maersk and other business. Since Denmark based is now shifting its goal to fully focus on only […]
The container shipping giant, Maersk have stepped up the cargo shipping to another level. They have started a weekly service of cargo train from Xi’an, China to Izmit, Turkey. This is part of Maersk Intercontinental Rail (ICR) network. Earlier they have started this kind of service from china to Europe. This service comes after customer […]
One of the Maersk container vessel, MAERSK VILINIUS reported to have fire in the engine room. The fire was brought under control by the crew, after hours of struggle. Fire seemed to have damaged the propulsion system of the as Ship cannot use the engine. Master of the ship asked for towing assistance from the […]
As we are surrounded by the mostly deadly pandemic of all times, most of us are at home. But still there are some people out there who are working, so that essential things do not stop. Mostly we have essential workers and health staff in that line. This includes seafarers as well. Maersk container terminal […]
In the recent events that have unfolded in the oil industry, Maersk has decided not to sell its supply service business. Although in the past few years, group planned to sell of the supply services as part of focusing on the container business only. Since group was not able to find a suitable buyer for […]