Mosaco Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Alerts Customers: EU ETS Surcharge Set to Surge by 100%

Hapag-Lloyd has informed its customers that the existing EU ETS surcharges are expected to “roughly double” starting January 1st, as the scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) expands. The company explained that this increase will be driven by the higher emissions costs resulting from the EU ETS’ expansion, as well as the […]

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DP World Boosts Capacity and Customer Experience with Acquisition of 47,000 TEU

DP World has announced the acquisition of 47,000 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) that are now registered and branded under the company. This strategic move significantly enhances DP World’s cargo capacity, allowing for a more agile response to customer needs. The addition of these containers ensures seamless access to vital container capacity, empowering customers to maintain […]

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Alexandra Maersk Named as Maersk’s Fifth Large Methanol Containership

A.P. Moller – Maersk celebrated the naming of its latest dual-fuel methanol container vessel, Alexandra Maersk, today at the Port of Felixstowe, England. This 16,000 TEU vessel is the fifth in a series of innovative ships, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable shipping. Mike Kane, the UK’s Maritime Minister, highlighted the significance of this vessel […]

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Florida Ports Brace for “Extremely Life-Threatening” Hurricane Milton as Authorities Issue Evacuation Orders and Prepare for Destructive Impact

Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico, now classified as a high-Category 5 storm, with sustained winds reaching 155 knots and a dangerously low central pressure of 897 mb. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), conditions could allow for further intensification overnight due to the warm waters of […]

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U.S. Strikes Looming: Carriers Brace For Impact

Carriers are ramping up preparations for a potential strike at U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, with the situation between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance showing no signs of resolution. In response, shipping companies are introducing surcharges to mitigate anticipated disruptions while maintaining expectations of strong demand during the peak […]

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Highest Monthly Container Record For Jebel Ali Port

DP World’s Jebel Ali Port achieved a remarkable milestone in July 2024, setting a new monthly container throughput record of 1.4 million TEU, surpassing its previous high from 2015. This achievement builds on a robust performance in the first half of the year, during which the port handled 7.3 million TEU, marking a 3.9% increase […]

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