MSC takes delivery of World’s Largest Box Ship
The world’s largest container shipping line, MSC, has taken delivery of the new world’s largest box ship, in terms of capacity, the 24,346 teu scrubber-fitted MSC Irina, according to The…
CMA CGM Eyes Booming Car Carrier Market
The Loadstar is reporting that French container carrier CMA CGM, already spreading its wings by entering the air cargo and logistics markets, is looking to charter four vessels, in an attempt…
Crew Assaulted by Armed Boarders in Apparent Drug Smuggling Incident
Belgian prosecutors are confirming that they are investigating an armed assault that took place aboard a bulker arriving in port last week, according to The Maritime Executive (TME). Details are…
FEC Approves Cargo Tracking Note for Nigerian Port Operations
The Federal Executive Council yesterday approved the Electronic Cargo Tracking System for use in all Nigerian commercial ports as a device to monitor vessel movements and curtail oil theft. The Minister of…