The Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA) and the Port of Le Havre have signed a partnership agreement with a view to setting up a maritime container shuttle service, reported Factiva Press Release Service. The agreement will pave the way for a strengthening of the co-operation in the Baie de Seine...

Zim will try to collect a general rate increase from its Asia-South America East Coast trade customers of US$500 for all types of TEU and $1,000 per FEU, including hi-cubes, from July 1. The rate increase is necessary in view of market conditions and current unsustainable rate levels, and in...

Mediterranean Shipping Company says ships on four services out of North Europe to Asia are fully booked with export cargo. MSC said booking acceptance "for cargoes ex NWC and Scandinavia to Far East and Middle East on Silk, Lion, Swan and Condor Services are closed as all vessels are fully...