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We're still attending the Annual Sino-WCA International Freight Forwarders Conference! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with Jason Wong, our Business Development expert. He’s ready to discuss how we can support your freight forwarding needs and explore partnership opportunities. #GLC #Networking ##SinoWCA2024 #FreightForwarders #GlobalLogistics #BusinessConnections #SupplyChainSolutions #InternationalTrade #LogisticsNetworking #FreightIndustry #BusinessDevelopment #GlobalTrade

CMA CGM's Ultimatum: End PAD Service or Face 5-Year Non-Compete in Polynesia? The Autorité Polynésienne de la Concurrence, a regulatory body established to oversee and promote fair competition within Polynesia for both businesses and consumers, has raised serious monopoly concerns over CMA CGM's acquisition of Bolloré Logistics. This development highlights a critical point in the shipping industry, highlighting the delicate balance between corporate expansion and market competition. The core of the Polynesian Competition Authority (APC) concern lies in CMA CGM's Panama Direct Line (PAD) service, suggesting a potential monopolistic edge in the region if the acquisition proceeds without adjustments. To mitigate these concerns, the APC has proposed strict conditions: either terminate the PAD service or instate a five-year non-compete clause in Polynesia. This acquisition, set to be CMA CGM's largest deal since acquiring Ceva Logistics in 2019, showcases the company's strategy to diversify beyond container shipping amidst a volatile maritime market. However, the APC's intervention serves as a reminder of the regulatory hurdles that major corporate deals face, particularly when they threaten to disrupt competitive equilibrium. Follow us to stay updated on this developing story and share your thoughts on the balance between corporate growth and maintaining a healthy, competitive market. #competitive #healthycompetion #shippingIndustry #monopoly #cma #bollere #logistics

In January 2025, the FuelEU maritime regulation kicks in. Ships over a certain size visiting EU ports will need to report their fuel’s carbon intensity. Fall short of the target? You’ll need to buy or borrow compliance balances. That’s where Hecla Emissions Management, the Wilhelmsen Ship Management joint venture comes in. They’ve just launched the FuelEU Marketplace – a secure platform to trade compliance balances, aligning with existing contractual frameworks. Hugo Wilson at Hecla, on behalf of the team, explains: Affinity (Shipping) LLP #maritime #euets #fueleu #shipping #maritime

Ports are key players in international trade and the 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 of goods worldwide. 🌍 They act as key connection points in the global trade network. In fact, a 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 percentage of #InternationalTrade is conducted through maritime transport, and ports are the points of transshipment and distribution of cargo between ships. 🚢 In other words, they are crucial logistics hubs: ✓ They provide facilities for the temporary 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 of goods. ✓ They enable cargo consolidation and distribution. 📦 ✓ They offer value-added services, such as packaging and labeling. 𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁, ports are vital elements for connectivity and efficiency in international trade, playing an important role in economic development and international collaboration.🙌🏼 #AuxemaStemmann #IndustrialOperations #PortSector #Port #ContainerTerminal

#SNSInstitutions #SNSDesignThinkers #SNSDesignThinking (CMA CGM) Shipping The name is an acronym of two predecessor companies, Compagnie Maritime d'Affrètement (CMA) and Compagnie Générale Maritime (CGM), translating as "Maritime Freighting Company" and "General Maritime Company", respectively. The company is headquartered at the CMA CGM Tower in Marseille, France, and is the third largest container shipping company in the world. The company's 2023 annual revenue was US$47 billion. CMA CGM business activities include shipping, port operation, supply chain management and warehousing, with a presence in 160 countries through 400 offices, 750 warehouses, 155,000 employees and a wide fleet of 593 vessels. CMA CGM serves 420 of the world’s 521 commercial ports and operates 257 shipping lines.The history of CMA CGM can be traced back to the middle of the 19th century, when two major French shipping lines were created, respectively Messageries Maritimes (MM) in 1851 and Compagnie Générale Maritime (CGM) in 1855, soon renamed Compagnie Générale Transatlantique in 1861. Both companies were created partly with the backing of the French State, through the award of mail contracts to various destinations, French colonies and overseas territories as well as foreign countries. After the two World Wars, the two companies became "State owned corporations of the competitive sector" (Entreprise publique du secteur concurrentiel), i.e., companies that, while owned by the State, were run as private for-profit businesses operating in competitive markets. The French government, under President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing and Prime Minister Jacques Chirac, progressively merged the two companies between 1974 and 1977 to form Compagnie Générale Maritime, which was still owned by the French government and still run as a competitive business, although sometimes subject to political pressure, for instance on the selection of shipyards to build new ships.

The extended OCEAN Alliance cooperation strengthens its global dominance, while Maersk's partnership with Hapag-Lloyd enhances market presence. MSC's collaboration with ZIM adds to the alliance's strength. In contrast, THE Alliance faces challenges as the smallest global carrier alliance, lacking a major replacement for Hapag-Lloyd. The need for smaller carriers to fill the gap may impact its competitiveness. The evolving dynamics highlight the strategic positioning of major shipping alliances, with OCEAN Alliance solidifying its lead and THE Alliance facing complexities in maintaining strength without a key player. Written by: Antonis Karamalegkos #freightnews #oceanfreight #alliances #maritime #maritimenews #forwarder #globalsupllychain #supplychain #logistics https://lnkd.in/dsCnhjwh

Countdown begins for the Africa CEO Forum on May 16 and 17! I’m honored to reconnect, forge new connections and engage in discussions that will shape Africa’s outlook. Join A.P. Moller - Maersk as we discuss some key topics that will advance trade in Africa including. - Maritime Single Window: Accelerating Digitization of African Ports - Scaling Intra-African Trade in a Decisive Decade - Decarbonizing the Shipping Value Chain #MaerskAfrica #GlobalTrade #IntergratedLogistics

AD Ports Group completes Tbilisi Dry Port acquisition to become majority owner The completion of the Tbilisi Dry Port acquisition makes AD Ports Group the majority stakeholder, owning 60%, and strengthens the Group’s role in the Middle Trade Corridor connecting Asia to

Explore the compelling reasons why countries invest in upgrading their ports with our insightful guide. From 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 to 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, delve into the strategic decisions that propel nations towards modernizing their maritime infrastructure. Gain valuable insights into the pivotal role of ports in shaping𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eg7Tzyn7 #GLA #GLALogistics #Logistics #Ports #TradeEfficiency #PortGuide #Ports

Explore the compelling reasons why countries invest in upgrading their ports with our insightful guide. From 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 to 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, delve into the strategic decisions that propel nations towards modernizing their maritime infrastructure. Gain valuable insights into the pivotal role of ports in shaping 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eg7Tzyn7 #GLA #GLALogistics #Logistics #Ports #TradeEfficiency #PortGuide #Ports