Maersk rebrands Hamburg Süd and several other well-known subsidiaries

Hamburg Süd will lose its company name and gradually be integrated into the Maersk brand. A number of other subsidiaries face rebranding as well.

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”To understand the reasoning behind our decision, it’s important to understand how our current strategy is very different compared to 2015. We now have an integrator strategy,” says Johan Sigsgaard, Chief Product Officer - Ocean at Maersk. | Foto: Maersk

Johan Sigsgaard: Maersk has no ambitions of entering new major alliance

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Hapag-Lloyd denies further alliance disintegration

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Hapag-Lloyd buys significant stake in Indian port operator

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Carrier alliances shaped by decade of crises, price war and major acquisitions
The origins of the current collaborations between major container liners go ten years back. A new wave of fundamental alterations could be underway following Maersk and MSC’s ended partnership.
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Hapag-Lloyd to examine options for ammonia bunkering
In collaboration with supplier Mabanaft, the German container major will evaluate the options for supply of ammonia for its ships in Hamburg and Houston.
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End of 2M alliance could trigger a domino effect
A new reality on freight markets and a need for fewer ties could be main reasons behind MSC and Maersk terminating their partnership. More alliance dissolutions could be coming, according to shipping analyst.
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Søren Toft on terminated partnership: "The 2M alliance played a key role"
Joining forces with Maersk was a necessary move to pour oil on troubled waters for container carriers, says MSC chief exec. He stresses that the carrier will continue its current fleet expansion.
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Container demolition to bounce back from weakest levels since 2005
Carriers’ demolition sales fell to lowest level in many years, but dwindling interest rates and low demand are sure to set scrapping soaring, writes Alphaliner.
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Maersk and MSC dissolve 2M alliance
The two container majors have agreed to terminate their current partnership effective January 2025.
Dissolution of major box alliances could be underway
Market fundamentals have changed in the wake of the pandemic, and this could lead to new and surprising alliance constellations among leading carriers, says one analyst.
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New carrier was launched during downturn: "That keeps us motivated"
A mere seven months after being established, Norwegian carrier Arctic Container Line can boast of some prominent customers to its belt. The company aims for growth in spite of plunging freight rates.
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Only eight box vessels sold for demolition in 2022: "We are sure to see a backlog"
After three years with increasing shipbreaking, levels declined in 2022. Only few container ships were retired, increasing the need for demolition of older, fossil-fueled tonnage, according to one analyst.
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Collapse in freight prices makes life easier for European consumers
Inflation has waned for two consecutive months in Europe, partly because freight prices have fallen from the historically high level of the pandemic.
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Carriers have pulled the brakes – order half as many newbuilds
With the container market facing a hard landing, carriers have reduced the number of orders for new vessels. Overcapacity could lead to price war, says one analyst.
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Fredriksen snags up additional Euronav shares
John Fredriksen’s appetite for Euronav shares is growing following the Belgian carrier’s announced call for arbitration on account of the terminated Frontline merger plans.
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Container rates continue down for third consecutive week
With the recent development, the SCFI is 79.6 percent lower than a year ago.
Opinion: Nine carriers operate 82 percent of all vessels. That does not mean they control the market
It is a widespread misconception that the nine largest carriers also control over 80 percent of global freight. Conversely, their collaborations might very well benefit customers in a time with many blank sailings, writes Lars Jensen.
Maersk wants new metro line rerouted to suit headquarters
Maersk wants a stop on the new metro line by its headquarters in Copenhagen, even though a current stop is only 700 meters away, writes Finans.
CEO confirms: Carriers affected by crowded inventories and concerned consumers
Companies struggle with overloaded inventories, and consumers are holding on to their money, ultimately adding pressure on carriers, says CEO of Matson.
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MSC to pay reparations to furniture maker in the US
Despite several warnings, MSC has failed to provide necessary documents in a pending complaint case, prompting FMC to issue a ”default decision” in favor of complainant. MSC will appeal the decision. Updated.
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Companies to bring down inventories sooner or later: "It’s uncertain exactly when this will occur"
While companies are expected to reduce their much elevated inventory levels at some point, shipping major Maersk is not sure when.
Carriers blank unusual amount of Asia-Europe sailings
World-leading container liners are making numerous cancellations on routes from Asia to Europe to control capacity and thereby set a bottom level for freight rates.
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APM Terminals warns companies against overstocked inventories
Companies need to find the right balance between not binding too much capital to inventories and still having a solid buffer of goods, says market analyst at APM Terminals. Many have increased their inventories during the pandemic.
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Maersk rebrands Hamburg Süd and several other well-known subsidiaries

Maersk settles in sexual harassment case between captain and cook

Robust reefer market beginning to show signs of weakness

Johan Sigsgaard: Maersk has no ambitions of entering new major alliance

Hapag-Lloyd denies further alliance disintegration

Hapag-Lloyd buys significant stake in Indian port operator

Carrier alliances shaped by decade of crises, price war and major acquisitions

Hapag-Lloyd to examine options for ammonia bunkering

End of 2M alliance could trigger a domino effect

Søren Toft on terminated partnership: "The 2M alliance played a key role"

Container demolition to bounce back from weakest levels since 2005

Maersk and MSC dissolve 2M alliance

Dissolution of major box alliances could be underway

New carrier was launched during downturn: "That keeps us motivated"

Only eight box vessels sold for demolition in 2022: "We are sure to see a backlog"

Collapse in freight prices makes life easier for European consumers

Carriers have pulled the brakes – order half as many newbuilds

Fredriksen snags up additional Euronav shares

Container rates continue down for third consecutive week

Opinion: Nine carriers operate 82 percent of all vessels. That does not mean they control the market

Maersk wants new metro line rerouted to suit headquarters

CEO confirms: Carriers affected by crowded inventories and concerned consumers

MSC to pay reparations to furniture maker in the US

Companies to bring down inventories sooner or later: "It’s uncertain exactly when this will occur"

Carriers blank unusual amount of Asia-Europe sailings

APM Terminals warns companies against overstocked inventories

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