Haifa port calls importers to clear containers
Sea Transport
27.10.08
Haifa port calls importers to clear containers
The port issued a request asking importers to clear containers due to heavy backlog at the port's container terminal
YML: new direct container liner service from the Far East to Israel
Sea Transport
12.10.08
YML: new direct container liner service from the Far East to Israel
The new ADX service replaces the Mediterranean Express Service (EMX) which was operated until recently by member lines of CKYH Alliance
Zim to end its weekly Asia/North Europe East West Express Service
Sea Transport
28.09.08
Zim to end its weekly Asia/North Europe East West Express Service
The service is a weekly service deploying nine TEU 4,083 - TEU 4250 vessels. The last EWX voyage is Zim Genova departing Shanghai on Oct. 4th
Zim Integrated Shipping Services opened regular weekly calls at Tampa, USA
Sea Transport
22.09.08
Zim Integrated Shipping Services opened regular weekly calls at Tampa, USA
The M/V Nordwinter, a TEU 3,586 - container ship, is the first of several larger container vessels being integrated into the Asia Gulf Express container service
Global Ship Lease to Charter vessels for Zim
Sea Transport
22.09.08
Global Ship Lease to Charter vessels for Zim
Global Ship Lease Inc. announced agreement to acquire two new TEU 4,250. Vessels to be operated by Zim Integrated Shipping Services
Shippers claim port workers are in contempt of court
Sea Transport
15.09.08
Shippers claim port workers are in contempt of court
The National Labor Court ordered the port workers to get back to work and avoid any sanctions until September 21. Despite the Court’s decision sanctions at the ports continued
Zim to call at the US port of Mobile, Alabama
Sea Transport
15.09.08
Zim to call at the US port of Mobile, Alabama
Zim vessels are expected to begin calling on Oct. 5 and will provide a fixed day, weekly service. The Zim Caribe, the Zim Mexico, and the Zim Houston will service this route
Zim announced bypassing Israeli ports due to severe slow downs
Sea Transport
15.09.08
Zim announced bypassing Israeli ports due to severe slow downs
All ZIM vessels operating in the ZCS, NEC and FMX services will bypass Haifa and Ashdod ports until further notice
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