Attacks Lead 2M To Rerouting Of Ships

Attacks Lead 2M To Rerouting Of Ships

Attacks Lead 2M To Rerouting Of Ships   Several ships have come under attack in the Middle East recently, which has convinced some carriers to reroute vessels around the Cape of Good Hope. Two cargo ships with Israeli ownership were attacked last week due to the...
Killick Martin Holiday Season Business Hours

Killick Martin Holiday Season Business Hours

Killick Martin Holiday Season Business Hours   It’s that time of year again, so herewith our business hours for operations and customer service during the upcoming holiday season.   Friday 22nd December – Open until 1pmSaturday 23rd December...
Ocean Freight GRI Proposed Again

Ocean Freight GRI Proposed Again

Ocean Freight GRI Proposed Again   We have witnessed several attempts by carriers to raise ocean freight rates this year, which have largely failed. However General Rate Increases (GRI’s) are once more being suggested for December. There are distinct rumblings...
Congestion Causes Delays at South Africa Ports

Congestion Causes Delays at South Africa Ports

Congestion Causes Delays at South Africa Ports   The South African ports of Cape Town and Durban are facing severe congestion, which has led to some carriers dropping port calls from their schedules. This week around 100 vessels were queued outside of the ports...
2M Alliance Seemingly Gearing Up For Split

2M Alliance Seemingly Gearing Up For Split

2M Alliance Seemingly Gearing Up For Split   The Loadstar recently reported that 2M Alliance members – Maersk and MSC – have started to deploy their vessels separately on some service loops. In the report they state that Maersk are now listed as the sole vessel...