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Comment: Why abolish surcharges now?

Shippers will question MSC’s decision to drop separate bunker charges

Wan Hai posts first-quarter net profit

Non-operating gains see intra-Asia specialist outpace its compatriots
Small box lines abandon east-west trade lane
Los Angeles and Long Beach make shore-power pledge

All international terminals at California ports will offer cold ironing by year-end

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Supply and demand data for the container industry

"Race to buy panamax bulker highlights positive sentiment for asset values " Liz McCarthy

A model launch
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New Zealand taxpayers face $7.5m bill for Rena
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Valskov moves on
Maersk Line branding supremo joins London agency

Protests drive Bahrain to cement its ties with neighbouring Arab states

Paragon secures $69m loan from CDB

Funds will finance two 4,800 teu containerships for Greek owner

Drewry: rate increases will not stick

Carriers need to cut capacity on Asia-Europe trade, says analyst

Shippers and carriers shun contract renewals

Falling spot rates sap confidence in annual benchmark deals

Go west, government trade body tells UK exporters

Latin American ports’ billion-dollar expansion drive seen as key opportunity

MOL and PIL collaborate between Asia and East Africa

Weekly Indian Ocean Islands Express service to be launched

Should shipowners take more responsibility for design innovation?

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Shipper Sentiment survey: Asia

Ocean carriers’ scores have shifted dramatically. Meanwhile, Asian shippers’ concerns include voided sailings and capacity constraints
Data Hub: Shipper Sentiment Survey, Europe

European shippers highlight the difficulties they had in container availability on the Asia trade routes over the Chinese New Year period, as well as poor ocean carrier communication with customers. Sarah Bennett reports
Shipper sentiment survey: How US shippers feel

OOCL scored highly, while China Shipping languished in bottom place for nearly all categories, with consultation on schedule changes being the main complaint among North American shippers