Msc News
Chinese Officials Investigate COVID-19 During Crew Change on MSC ShipOfficials in Hong Kong and Mainland China are investing a cluster of COVID-19 cases aboard the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) container ship MSC Flavia.04 July 2020 Saturday 10:50
More Transatlantic Blankings Unveiled as New Trade War Threatens2M partners Maersk and MSC have extended the suspension of their TA4/NEUATL4 transatlantic loop through to September.27 June 2020 Saturday 11:00
MSC’s eco-friendly containership sets new world record at Port of LAThis new all-time world record — equal to 34,263 TEUs — is 1,385 containers more than the previously held record.22 June 2020 Monday 14:40
MSC Gayane Crewmember Pleads Guilty to Smuggling ChargesA Montenegrin seafarer has pleaded guilty to charges of cocaine smuggling in connection with the giant drug seizure aboard the boxship MSC Gayane last year.17 June 2020 Wednesday 09:57
Hutchison Ports BEST hosts 23K+TEU behemothHutchison Ports BEST container terminal in the Port of Barcelona has become the port’s first terminal to welcome a 23K+ TEU vessel.03 June 2020 Wednesday 17:00
MSC confirms malware attackMediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has confirmed that some of its digital tools and its website were down due to a malware attack.17 April 2020 Friday 10:20
MSC: Terminals, cargo operations not impacted by network outageThe network outage that hit one of Mediterranean Shipping Company’s servers in Geneva last week is not affecting the company’s cargo operations, the company said on Monday.14 April 2020 Tuesday 14:48
MSC hit by network outage, cyber-attack not ruled outSwiss-based container shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has been targeted by what is suspected to be a cyber attack.11 April 2020 Saturday 09:53
MSC OPERA with some 3,000 people faces nightmarish quarantine, Greece. UPDATEAccording to Greek officials and Health authorities, news published by British tabloids are not confirmed and at the very least, can be considered as exaggerated.05 March 2020 Thursday 11:48
MSC Cruises: Our Ship Was Turned Away Based on Fears, not FactsAfter MSC Meraviglia was denied port access Jamaica and Cayman Islands earlier this week, MSC Cruises, owner and operator of the vessel, said the ship was effectively turned away simply based on fears, not facts.27 February 2020 Thursday 11:23
Cruise Ship Denied Entry to Jamaica, Cayman Islands amid Coronavirus FearsA cruise ship with over 4,500 passengers on board and over 1,600 crew members has been denied port access to Jamaica and Cayman Islands amid coronavirus precaution measures.26 February 2020 Wednesday 14:16
DNV GL Grants MSC New Boxship Fire Safety NotationClassification society DNV GL has awarded a new class notation to Swiss shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to mitigate fire risks on containerships.25 February 2020 Tuesday 14:41
Abu Dhabi Ports Signs Long-Term Berthing Deal with MSC CruisesPort operator Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a long-term agreement with Switzerland-based MSC Cruises under which it would give the cruise line berthing rights at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal and Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach.13 February 2020 Thursday 10:10
Cruse Liners Dropping Shanghai Sailings over CoronavirusWorld’s major cruise liner companies have pulled their planned sailings from Shanghai amid efforts to mitigate the potential spread of the coronavirus.27 January 2020 Monday 17:12
Hapag-Lloyd Inks Space Charter Deal with Maersk and MSCGerman shipping major Hapag-Lloyd has signed a space charter agreement with the members of the 2M Alliance – Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).17 January 2020 Friday 17:01
MSC Cruises’ LNG-Powered Newbuilds to Feature Wärtsilä EquipmentFinnish technology group Wärtsilä will supply French shipbuilder Chantiers de l‘Atlantique with a comprehensive package of integrated solutions for MSC Cruises’ two new LNG-powered ships.17 January 2020 Friday 16:53
MSC increases rates from Europe to AmericaMSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. announces the following freight rates as from February 1st, 2020 until further notice but not beyond February 29th 2020.03 January 2020 Friday 15:31
MSC announces new rates from India and PakistanMSC announces the following freight rates as from January 6th, 2020 until further notice but not beyond January 31st, 2020.02 January 2020 Thursday 15:46
MSC to Use 30 Pct Biofuel Blends on Its ShipsThe world’s second-largest container shipping company MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has committed to the usage of 30% biofuel blends, the company announced on Saturday, December 7.09 December 2019 Monday 14:41
MSC announces fresh prices from EuropeMSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. announces the following freight rates as from Jan 1st, 2020 until further notice, but not beyond January 31st 2020.03 December 2019 Tuesday 12:17
MSC: LNG Not a Feasible Option due to Lack of Bunkering FacilitiesLiquefied natural gas (LNG) is not a viable option for container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) due to the limited LNG bunkering facilities available at ports.27 November 2019 Wednesday 12:22
