MSC ULCV call adds to congestion at 'unprepared' port of Karachi
A recent record-setting call from the 19,368-teu containership MSC Anna has created heavy landside pressure ...
RXO: RIGHTS ISSUEGXO: DEFENSIVEMAERSK: MSC RIVALRY INTENSIFIESWTC: REMARKABLY STRONG BA: LABOUR DEALFDX: NEW PARTNERATSG: RIVAL IPODSV: 'AHEAD IN BIDDING FOR SCHENKER'DSV: UNLUCKY FRIDAYSMAERSK: WEAK AGAINWMT: NEW PARTNERSHIPXPO: HAMMEREDKNIN: LEGAL FIGHTF: UPDATEMAERSK: CROSS-BORDER BOOST
RXO: RIGHTS ISSUEGXO: DEFENSIVEMAERSK: MSC RIVALRY INTENSIFIESWTC: REMARKABLY STRONG BA: LABOUR DEALFDX: NEW PARTNERATSG: RIVAL IPODSV: 'AHEAD IN BIDDING FOR SCHENKER'DSV: UNLUCKY FRIDAYSMAERSK: WEAK AGAINWMT: NEW PARTNERSHIPXPO: HAMMEREDKNIN: LEGAL FIGHTF: UPDATEMAERSK: CROSS-BORDER BOOST
Hutchison is further expanding its facilities in Yantian, Shenzhen. It has already opened a new berth there this year, and in the second half plans to operate another – for mega-ships. The company predicts that the number of mega-vessels worldwide will grow from 150 to 250 in two years. The CEO spoke to Bloomberg, which has come out with an interesting article on the Pearl River Delta ports, and how Hong Kong stands to lose out.
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