Corporate News

RCL is pleased to advise that it will take over vessel operation on the RBH service from its current partner ONE from 3 April 2019. Replacement in vessel RCL will replace ONE's existing vessel with the M.V. Danu Bhum; followed by the ALS Satsuki Currently, RBH includes calls at Thai Sugar Terminal (TST) – Laem Chabang – Haiphong – Hong Kong – Shekou – Thai Sugar Terminal with 2 X 1,000 TEU nominal-sized vessels. Both RCL and ONE contribute one vessel each to th...

RCL is pleased to join its partners ONE, Xpress Feeders, and COSCO in merging the TCX and TSC services which are currently plying between Thailand and East India into one mega service with 4 x 5,500 TEU vessels calling Thailand and East India. The new and current proformas are: Maiden voyage RCL will continue branding the service as RMB while contributing the M.V. Felixstowe Bridge as its vessel contribution to the service. The maiden voyage on the westbound for the new RMB will commence wit...

RCL is pleased to announce that it will take over CNC's existing vessel operation on the RBC1 come end March 2019. RBC currently rotation RBC currently rotation includes calls at Ningbo – Shanghai – Laem Chabang – Bangkok (PAT) – Laem Chabang in a 3 vessel, 21-day rotation. RCL already employs two of those vessels on the service i.e. M.V. Jitra Bhum and Itha Bhum on the service. RCL will phase in the M.V. Kama Bhum to replace CNC's vessel at Ningbo from 28 March 19, ma...

RCL, with its partners CNC and HMM is pleased to announce the merger of RCL’s current RBC5 with the CSE service from CNC and HMM into a 6 x 1,700 TEU sized vessels covering: Ningbo (Sun) Shanghai (Tue) Ho Chi Minh (Mon) Manila North (Saturday) Shanghai (Thu) Shanghai (Fri) Ningbo (Sat) Laem Chabang (Sun) Bangkok (Pat) Bangkok (Thai Sugar) Laem Chabang (Thu) Manila North (Tue) Multi-country coverage RCL will benefit from a second sailing between Shanghai and Ningbo to Ho C...

RCL is pleased to announce the launch of its new Port Klang (West Port) – Port Klang (North Port) – Calcutta – Port Klang. Branded as ‘RCH8’, the service will deploy two vessels i.e. the Ora Bhum (628 TEU) and the Chana Bhum (750 TEU) in an 18-day rotation on this service. Feeder type ports RCL is already involved in the Indian main port trades through our cooperation with partners" The maiden voyage will commence with the Ora Bhum 411N on the 16 March 2019 from...

Goltens’ Worldwide Green Technologies Division Asia has announced contracts with NYK Bulk & Projects Carrier Ltd. (NBP) and BW LPG for support in retrofitting a total of 37 vessels with ballast water treatment systems (BWT). The NBP order is for 25 of their bulk carriers. NBP is one of the world’s pioneering ocean carriers of project cargo, heavy lift cargo, steel products, and bulk cargo. The company is a subsidiary of NYK, Japan’s largest shipping company. The scope of t...

HMM announced on January 31 that it will develop the cloud-based next-generation IT system under the tentative name “New-GAUS 2020” in 2020. “New-GAUS 2020” is the shipping and logistics system to be independently developed by HMM and is a project that increases efficiency and convenience by rebuilding the existing "GAUS" (Global Advanced &Unified System) as a cloud-based IT system. To this end, HMM will sign the main contract with Oracle and start developing it in e...

On January 30, 2019, HMM announced that it held a signing ceremony for the ‘PSA-Hyundai Pusan New Port (PHPNT) Pier 4’ sales contract. Over 100 participants joined the signing ceremony hosted at the PHPNT office in Pusan, including Young-Choon Kim (Minister of Oceans & Fisheries of Korea), Kichan Nam (President Busan Port Authority), C. K. Yoo (HMM President & CEO), and Roger Tan Keh Chai (PSA Regional CEO Northeast Asia). Sales contract details HMM becomes co-owner of PSA...

HMM held a naming ceremony for a 300,000 dwt Very Large Crude Oil Carrier (VLCC), the ‘Universal Leader’, at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME)’s Okpo shipyard in Geoje, Korea. About 100 distinguished guests attended the ceremony including C.K. Yoo (President & CEO of HMM), Ho Seon Hwang (President of Korea Ocean Business Corporation: KOBC), and Sung Leep Jung (President & CEO of DSME). Delivery of VLCCs All vessels are equipped with a scrubber s...

On 20 January 2019 PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines officially opened a new route Jakarta- Padang- Bengkulu to make it easier and more satisfying for customers in the once-a-week departure period. In the future, other new routes will be launched in order to achieve the vision of the shipping company which has been established since 1970.

In view of the growth potential in Latin American trade, Evergreen Marine Corp. (Evergreen Line) is continuing to establish its own offices at main service locations in the region. The move will strengthen the effectiveness of the line’s operations, improve its capability to react to market opportunities, optimise the efficiency of its network routing and enhance its competitiveness in the area. Trade expansion in Latin America Evergreen confirms its continued commitment to serving the t...

The launching ceremony of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC) and COSCO SHIPPING “Hainan-ASEAN (Singapore)” Liner Route, co-hosted by Hainan Provincial People’s Government and COSCO SHIPPING, was held at Hainan Yangpu Xiaochantan Terminal owned by Hainan Harbor & Shipping Holding Co., Ltd. Attendees at ceremony Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) Xiao Yaqing, Governor and Vice Governor...

PIL informed that Pacific Selatan Agency Sdn Bhd Kuching Branch has relocated to a new office and has begun operations at the new premises with effect from 3 December 2018. Kindly refer to the below for the new address and contact numbers: Address CITY SQUARE1st Floor, Sublot No. 71 & 72 (Survey Lot No. 11195 & 11196)Kwong Lee Bank Road, Kuching 93450 KUCHING Contact numbers 082-266178 082-266179 082-266180 082-266181 (FAX) Please continue to extend support to Pacific Selatan...

Xeneta is utilising its database of over 85 million contracted freight rates to deliver a unique monthly snapshot of long-term rate developments in the container industry. The new Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI™) Public Indices report, provides a detailed overview of the busiest global trade corridors, allowing users to gauge regional developments and track trends for key markets. In June this year Oslo-headquartered Xeneta, the ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform...

PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines (SPIL), a national shipping company and Toll Group, an international logistics company, have entered into a new partnership to provide broader supply chain services including Contract logistics, International freight forwarding and Domestic distribution. With 130 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, Toll has significant capabilities in Contract logistics and International freight forwarding along with expertise in mining, energy and remote logistic...

The Aphrodite Leader, a Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) is the first vessel under Wallem Ship Management (Wallen Group) to come under the Japanese Flag. The Aphrodite Leader PCTC vessel completed the various inspections, audits and surveys, in accordance with the Japanese Flag requirements. The vessel then officially changed over to the Japanese Flag, upon receipt of the statutory certificates from the Japanese Government and Class NK. Managing Japanese Flag vessels This marks a positive...

On September 28th, HMM signed the formal contracts for its twenty eco-friendly mega containerships with three shipyards - Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). DSME and SHI will build seven and five 23,000 TEU containerships, respectively, which are expected for delivery in the second quarter of 2020. HHI will construct eight 15,000 TEU containerships to be delivered in the second quarter of 2021. The Ceremonies...

The directors and shareholders of Wallem Group are very pleased to announce that Frank Coles has agreed to join Wallem as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Frank brings with him a wealth of experience, which spans across the sector and includes maritime law, shipping services and maritime communications. Maritime industry veteran Frank Coles will replace outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Simon Doughty, who announced his decision to step down earlier this year. The handover will take place...

RCL is pleased to announce the separation of its RSZ service (currently Singapore – Sihanoukville – Songkhla – Singapore with the Nanta Bhum) into two separate weekly loops with rotation and branding as: RCX – Singapore (Tue/Wed) – Sihanoukville (Fri/Sun) – Singapore. RSE – Singapore (Tue/Wed) – Songkhla (Sat/Mon) – Singapore. More relaxed schedule RCL will deploy the Bani Bhum (993 TEU) in the RCX service, while the Nanta Bhum (1036...

HMM announced that its cargo processing at Busan Port for January to July 2018, has hit a new record. Processed cargo during the first seven months of this year reached 1,157,980 TEU, an increase of 14.3 percent year-over-year. Increased service The transit cargo volume increased from 473,341 TEU to 541,926 TEU, up 14.5% year-over-year The volume of exports and imports has recorded 608,872 TEU, a soaring 14.1% year-over-year. Also, the transit cargo volume increased from 473,341 TEU to 541,9...

Thai-based RCL is pleased to announce the launch of its new service between Central China and Thailand. The port rotation will include Shanghai – Ningbo – Laem Chabang – Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) – Thai Sugar Terminal (TST) - Laem Chabang – Manila (North) – Shanghai. RBC5 and Jaru Bhum RCL will contribute 2 Bangkok maxed vessels, with another vessel from Cosco Shipping in a 21-day rotation Starting 16 August from Shanghai, the service is being brande...

HMM has signed its letter of intent for its mega containership orders with three shipyards – Hyundai Heavy Industries, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), and Samsung Heavy Industries. Since HMM sent out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to shipbuilding companies on April 10, HMM has considered all the conditions for newbuilding including delivery date and price of new ships suggested by shipbuilders, and finally selected three shipbuilders to sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) for...

Pacific International Lines (PIL) hosted a vessel visit of the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Chan Chun Sing and NTUC President and Singapore Maritime Officers' Union head MaryLiew onboard Kota Pekarang on 2 April 2018. Latest vessel equipment Kota Pekarang is a new 11,923-TEU container vessel plying the Red Sea service from Asia to the Middle East. PIL Executive Chairman & Managing Director Mr. SS Teo,...

Regional Container Lines (RCL) is pleased to announce a new service called Panjang. The Straits – Indonesia service (RSI) is offered via slots on the Wanhai Lines operated service wef 27th April sailing from Port Klang. The service will call Port Klang West (Fri/Fri), Port Klang North (Fri/Sat), Singapore (Sun/ Mon), Jakarta (Tue/Wed), Surabaya (Fri/Sat), Panjang (Sun/Mon), Jakarta (Tue/Tue), with two vessels of 2100 teus capacity. Both SOC and COC services will be offered. Panjang will...

Regional Container Lines (RCL) is pleased to announce an additional sailing weekly from Laem Chabang to Jakarta, following a new deployment and slot arrangement on this corridor in partnership with Ocean Network Express (ONE) & Samudera Shipping Lines (SSL). RTI The maiden voyage under this arrangement will call Laem Chabang on 11th April and Jakarta on 18th of April The current RTI will continue to run Laem Chabang (Wed/Thu), Port Klang (W) (Sun/Sun), Singapore (Mon/Tue), Jakarta (WED/...

HMM announces that it is adopting a cloud-based next-generation system. Cloud system is an information technology that is actively embraced in various industries, but concerns persisted as to various risks such as data security and leakage. However, as to the enhanced level of security, stability and cost-saving effects of cloud systems compared to the on-premise systems – where the user owns and voluntarily manages the server, data center, and resources – cloud adoption has been gr...

HMM announces that it launches a new Asia-North Europe Express (AEX) service in April. HMM opens a new Asia-North Europe loop in accordance with the increased demand for Express Service. AEX is an independent service operated by HMM outside of the strategic cooperation with 2M. In the meantime, HMM has utilised 2M’s vessel space in Europe trade. Last year, HMM’s handling volume dramatically increased to 4.03 million TEU, up more than 30% y.o.y mainly in Asia, US and Europe trades....

Wattentaxi is equipped with an environmentally-friendly COBRA battery system from Becker Marine Systems Innovative ideas for the Wadden Sea - with the new Wattentaxi, locals and visitors to the region have recently been able to make their individual travel arrangements for the first time. The modern ship operated by Watten Fährlinien GmbH impresses with its high level of environmental friendliness, to which the COBRA maritime battery system from ship supplier Becker Marine Systems makes a...

HMM has announced that its handling volume of US Premium Service has reached over 10,000 TEU, as of the end of January 2018. Since May 2017, HMM has provided US Premium Service in PS1, PS2, and PN2 routes, connecting Asia’s main ports with the US west coast, including Los Angeles and Tacoma. US Premium service With the Asia-US West Coast Premium service, customers can secure reliable cargo loading space, even in the peak season and have priority to discharge their cargoes, at the destina...

Goltens and Yara Marine Technologies have entered into a non-exclusive global engineering and installation pact for Yara’s SOx Scrubber System from 2018, including sales representation in North America, the Middle East, and Singapore. “Yara Marine is a leader in exhaust gas cleaning systems,” says Goltens COO Roy Strand. “The addition of their well-proven SOx Scrubber System to our Green Technologies sales and service offerings is a real win for Goltens, and an added adv...