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Chris Dupin

Chris Dupin has written about trade and transportation and other business subjects for a variety of publications before joining American Shipper and Freightwaves.
Aug - 2018 -
20 August
Chris Dupin

Maersk enters bunker venture

Rotterdam facility will supply about one-fifth of shipping line’s low-sulfur fuel.

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ONE adding 14,000 reefers

Ocean Network Express says lease will boost its fleet to 130,000 refrigerated containers.

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17 August
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Oakland eyes ‘cargo-handling campus’

CenterPoint is expected to begin site preparation for a logistics complex in October and open building in 2020.

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16 August
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Maersk revenue boosted by Hamburg-Süd

Conglomerate reports an $85 million loss from continuing operations, plans to spin off drilling company.

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Vard building autonomous ship

Crewless, electric containership will move products along Norway’s coastline.

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Carver Maritime signs Port Manatee deal

New York-based company will operate a 10-acre aggregate terminal at the Tampa Bay port.

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Hapag-Lloyd adding 11,100 reefers

Company says it is seeing increased demand for transporting refrigerated cargo.

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Eagle Express X arrives in Los Angeles

New APL service offers 11-day transit from Shanghai to California.

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ILA: Contract best ever negotiated

Pact bans equipment “devoid of human interaction,” lays out rules for negotiating use of semiautomated machinery.

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14 August
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Evergreen adding ship charters despite loss

Fellow Taiwan carrier Wan Hai reports sharply lower profit in the second quarter.

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MSC raising rates on U.S. exports

Container freight price increases on Asia-bound cargo will take effect in October.

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Airplane mechanics, UPS reach deal

Teamsters says tentative contract will raise pay 30 percent above current levels.

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13 August
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HMM reports $215 million loss

Hyundai Merchant Marine says it is carrying more containers, but rates were lower and fuel costs were higher.

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Reefer rates rise

Strong volumes, continued migration away from specialized ships result in strengthening market, says Drewry.

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Middle East ports cautioned

Consultant raises concerns about falling utilization, plans for expansion.

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10 August
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Hapag-Lloyd reports $80 million loss

Company sees sharp increase in volumes but lower freight rates and higher fuel costs.

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Container imports strong this summer

But Global Port Tracker report forecasts a downturn in 2019 as tariffs bite.

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09 August
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An epidemic of bad fuel

More than 100 ships, many at Gulf Coast ports, have been affected, and the first lawsuit has been filed.

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Maritime strategy years overdue

Government Accountability Office says a study laying out a national plan still has not been completed despite a 2015 deadline.

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08 August
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COSCO-OOCL as one gets clear path

Companies will have less paperwork and be able to work more closely after merger.

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Port of Virginia July container volume up

“Peak season is clearly upon us,” says executive director.

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07 August
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UK Maritime: Extend Brexit process

Business leaders support maritime sector call for a pragmatic deal that enables frictionless trade.

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Chris Dupin

MOL issuing ‘green bonds’

Proceeds will be used to fund projects such as ballast water treatment systems and scrubbers.

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06 August
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COSCO plans to extend growth with OOCL

As separate brands the combined companies will complement each other but provide economies of scale.

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Chris Dupin

DP World, Djibouti continue to spar over terminal

The government insists it has the right to cancel concession contract.

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03 August
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Outlook for global container port demand positive

Drewry says economic fundamentals are likely to win out over tariffs and trade war fears.

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Chris Dupin

Fresh Del Monte: Transportation costs spoiled Q2

Congestion, delays and bad weather created “a perfect storm” and led to $5.6 million net loss.

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Rhine water levels may force cargo off barges

Hapag-Lloyd says inland transportation severely delayed because of extreme conditions.

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Yilport offer for Taranto port advances

The Italian port concession would be the 21st marine terminal in the Turkish company’s portfolio.

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Djibouti improperly seized container terminal

Arbitrator finds government attempted to evade contractual obligations.

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01 August
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Shippers’ Law: When the cargo is a cat

Delta Air Lines was sued when pricey Savannah kitten landed with a broken hip.

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Japanese shipping companies report lower revenues

Ocean Network Express, formed by NYK, MOL and “K” Line, posts $120 million loss in the quarter.

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National Cargo Bureau will inspect containers

Pilot project with Maersk seeks to uncover problems with improperly stowed or declared cargo.

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Jul - 2018 -
31 July
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Singapore’s PSA buying part of Canadian terminal

Government-owned company’s CEO says Ashcroft Terminal offers an entry point into North American market and opportunity to increase intermodal and inland container depot operations.

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ONE reports $120 million loss in first quarter

New Japanese container carrier still expects to achieve profit of $110 million in current fiscal year.

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30 July
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Turkon joins INTTRA carrier network

More than 800,000 container orders are initiated through the ocean shipping information portal each week.

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27 July
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Port of New York and New Jersey has record high

Raising of Bayonne Bridge helped drive increase in container volumes.

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APL, FESCO offering Japan-Russia service

Cargoes may be moved to Europe via the Trans-Siberian Railway.

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26 July
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FMC gives consent to new chassis pool

Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina Ports Authority say their goal is to increase supply and quality of chassis.

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Chris Dupin

LOG-NET prevails in DHL lawsuit

Supply chain software company awarded damages of $14.4 million.

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NYK issues profit warning

Costs related to shutting down stand-alone container liner operation, grounding air cargo fleet cited.

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24 July
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DP World reports higher container volumes

CEO says company is well positioned despite uncertainties from “geopolitical headwinds and recent changes in trade policies.”

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Dublin Port speeding up expansion

Irish port reports volumes increased by 5.2 percent in the first half of the year.

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23 July
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Wilhelmsen abandons Drew Marine acquisition

Decision comes after U.S. District Court grants Federal Trade Commission’s motion for an injunction to block deal.

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Crowley takes delivery of ConRo ship

Built by VT Halter Marine, El Coquí can carry containers and roll-on, roll-off cargo and is fueled with liquefied natural gas.

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22 July
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Fewer ships declared total losses

Allianz review of shipping safety says “over the past decade, total losses of ships have declined by more than a third.”

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20 July
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Court dismisses Matson challenge of Guam service

Company had questioned decision to allow APL to put ships into trade.

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CMA CGM takes stake in Zeebrugge Terminal

French carrier acquires a 10 percent interest in terminal in Belgian port from China Shipping Ports.

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18 July
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Carriers set low-water surcharges for Montreal

Low water in St. Lawrence River means ships can carry fewer containers.

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Oakland ‘committed to eliminating emissions’

Port asks for comments on draft of strategy to tackle diesel exhaust, greenhouse gases.

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17 July
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Vehicle terminal in works in Southampton

Associated British Ports plans a multistory facility with room for 3,000 vehicles.

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Study says Jones Act does not raise costs in Puerto Rico

American Maritime Partnership-sponsored report shows Walmart prices the same in San Juan and Jacksonville.

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16 July
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Containership charter rates may have peaked

Carriers may trim hire fleet if profits fall, but demand could grow with more slow steaming, says Drewry.

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13 July
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Imports peak at Port of Oakland in June

Ports says volume could be a sign of strong peak season or shippers may be getting jump on tariffs.

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Yilport seeks port concession in Taranto

The fast-growing Turkish port operator seeks to handle multipurpose terminals in southern Italy port.

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Jamaica creates Special Economic Zone Authority

Prime minister wants to “show off our prowess in business, finance, trade and commerce” and logistics.

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12 July
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Impact of trade war expected to grow over time

Briefings by Drewry and Port of Long Beach say effect this year may be mild but become a bigger issue if tariffs become more widespread.

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Envirotainer getting new private equity owner

Cinven will acquire supplier of temperature containers used to move pharmaceuticals by air.

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11 July
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Chassis lessor group opposes Southeast pool

IICL claims South Carolina and Georgia port authorities’ chassis pool would reduce competition.

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Rich Products’ topping idea

Food company uses ingredients from its early days to mold ROAR Logistics unit.

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10 July
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Longshoremen reach deals in New York, Halifax

ILA and employers have a tentative contract in the Port of New York and New Jersey and finalize new agreement in Halifax.

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NEWS FLASH: Longshoremen reach tentative deal in New York

International Longshoremen’s Association and employer group said Tuesday they have agreement on a six-year contract covering local issues in the Port of New York and New Jersey.

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Hapag-Lloyd does not see major mergers ahead

CEO says there are no current talks with CMA CGM; major shareholder Kühne does not want company to be taken over by French carrier.

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09 July
08 July
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COSCO selling Long Beach Container Terminal

Divestiture to “suitable, unrelated third party” part of OOCL acquisition plan.

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06 July
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CK Hutchison eyes small stake in OOIL

Cosco selling shares in parent company of OOCL in order to keep listing on Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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Shippers’ Law: Hard knocks

Court of Appeals upholds cargo suit dismissal in case of damaged plywood shipped from Malaysia and Indonesia to New Jersey in 2013.

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05 July
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Yang Ming charters 10 new ships

Taiwan carrier to charter five 11,000-TEU and five 12,000-TEU ships starting in 2020.

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04 July
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Trade hit to shipping ‘potentially very damaging’

Drewry warns worst-case scenario is that nearly 1 percent of world loaded traffic could be lost.

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03 July
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Largest U.S.-flag containership christened

Matson will deploy the 3,600-TEU Daniel K. Inouye in the Hawaii trade.

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Evergreen adds reefer containers to fleet

The new refrigerated containers are cooled with 3,000 of Carrier Transicold’s PrimeLINE refrigeration units.

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02 July
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Tariff hikes cast U.S. ports into murky waters

“The livelihoods of all these people are at risk,” says international trade adviser.

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Gulftainer-Delaware deal gets OK

Plan for Gulftainer to take over Port of Wilmington passes CFIUS review.

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Jun - 2018 -
29 June
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Ports call for national freight policy

“Why does it take 18 years to build a bridge?” asks Long Beach executive director.

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Chassis pool plan draws praise

Shippers write to FMC in support of Georgia and South Carolina port authority proposal.

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28 June
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COSCO-OOCL deal gets green light

In 11th-hour decision, Chinese antitrust agency allows deal that will create third-largest container carrier.

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27 June
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Funds available for marine highway projects

Maritime Administration accepting applications for piece — or all — of $6.79 million.

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26 June
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‘PierPass 2.0’ pushed back to fourth quarter

Los Angeles/Long Beach terminals expect reforms to fees, appointments to be delayed.

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Chris Dupin

Maersk ship rescues 113 migrants

Containership Alexander Maersk reportedly had to wait days before receiving permission to put the rescued people ashore in Sicily.

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25 June
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Waterway maintenance could move to DOT

Office of Management and Budget report also proposes privatizing St. Lawrence Seaway.

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Long Beach funding terminal electrification project

Goal is to demonstrate viability of fast-charging yard tractors at Pier T.

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Fulcrum acquires Canada’s National Logistics Services

Ontario-headquartered firm focuses on fashion, footwear and action wear.

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22 June
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N.Y.-N.J. rail barge service expansion possible

Environmental study also will look at pros and cons of building a freight tunnel to connect New Jersey and Brooklyn.

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U.K. logistics industry sounds Brexit alarm

Freight Transport Association tells government: Give us the tools to keep Britain trading

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ONE signs U.K. intermodal rail contract

Freightliner cites environmental benefits of deal with Japanese carrier.

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21 June
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Uncertain outlook for container shipping

Study says physical infrastructure of container shipping is unlikely to change.

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Ports plan Southern States Chassis Pool Agreement

Georgia and South Carolina ports authorities say their goal is to improve the supply and condition of chassis.

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20 June
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Shipping organizations air sulfur cap concerns

International Maritime Organization called on to address safety and penalties.

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Savannah Port Logistics Center construction begins

New warehouse campus will feature two buildings with more than 2.3 million square feet of space.

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Chris Dupin

Navios Containers growing fleet

The company announces plans to acquire up to nine ships and an initial public offering to raise up to $100 million.

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19 June
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Logistics costs rose 6.2 percent in 2017

State of the industry report sees a “steep grade ahead” with carriers in control as transportation demand outstrips supply.

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18 June
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Container industry ’18 forecast ‘breakeven at best’

Drewry says emergency bunker charges won’t fully compensate carriers for rising fuel costs.

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15 June
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Maersk closes Chile reefer factory

Maersk Container Industries will consolidate production of refrigerated and dry containers in China.

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14 June
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European shippers protest bunker surcharges

Council’s letter asserts “unjustified” fees violate agreement to end price signaling.

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APL offers Eagle GO Guaranteed from Asia to Europe

Premium service pioneered on routes to U.S. will be offered on cargo bound for Europe.

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