Kocaeli crane accident occurred while the ship named YM Witness belonging to Hong Kong-based Yang Ming company was docking in Evyap Port. As a result of the ship’s inability to stop and maneuver sufficiently while docking, it dropped three cranes. Containers also fell overboard during the incident.

Certainly, we are aware that the incident was very risky, and the health of the people working in the port was at risk. We feel their pain deeply.

Another impact of the incident is the disruption of transportation and organizational processes due to overturned cranes and containers falling into the sea. The accident may affect shipments in the port (Gate-In Status) and shipments scheduled for loading (Booked Status). Some disruptions may occur due to a possible increase in time, possible damage to containers, and other operational delays.

What is the approach of ShipsGo to the Kocaeli Crane accident?

As ShipsGo, we are closely monitoring the terrible accident at the port. Our expert operations team is monitoring affected and potentially affected shipments. We are notifying our customers of the affected or potentially affected shipments identified by our team.

The process poses some challenges not only for the ship involved in the accident but also for other vessels. The operational processes have slowed down considerably in the part where the cranes collapsed, which will affect the estimated voyage times of other vessels.

Our expert operation team is inspecting and transferring your Gate-In and Booked shipments to you in the fastest way possible and will continue to do so throughout the process. In addition, it may also affect ships that still need to be in port (Gate-In is empty), and our team is informing you about such potential delays.

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Why MSC Select the Name ‘Türkiye’ for New Container Ship

MSC’s business relations with Türkiye are at a very advanced stage. The company, which has a critical position in the region, also gives sponsorships within the country. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye, the company named the ship “Türkiye.”

MSC Container Tracking at ShipsGo

The Mediterranean Shipping Company, or MSC, is a world-famous and privately-owned shipping line that has been operating for over 40 years. Established in 1970, MSC has grown to become one of the largest container shipping companies in the world, with a fleet of over 500 vessels and operations in over 200 countries. MSC is dedicated to providing its customers with efficient, reliable, cost-effective services.

Suppose you use the MSC shipping line for your import and export needs. ShipsGo offers a comprehensive container tracking system to help you stay on top of your shipments. Here’s everything you need to know about MSC container tracking with ShipsGo.

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On Friday, June 2, the ILWU began a series of work slowdowns and other actions to protest the PMA’s contract proposals. These actions have resulted in significant disruptions at the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle, and Tacoma Wash Ports. Some terminals are entirely closed, and others are operating at reduced capacity. The disruptions are expected to continue until a new contract is reached.

The disruption at the West Coast ports is significantly impacting the U.S. economy. The ports handle about 40% of all U.S. imports, and the disruptions are causing delays in delivering goods to businesses and consumers. This is leading to higher prices for goods and is disrupting supply chains.

Potential Results for Port Disruption

Here are some of the possible results of a prolonged port disruption.

Higher Prices for Goods

The disruption is causing delays in delivering goods to businesses and consumers. This is leading to higher costs for goods.

Disrupted Supply Chains

The disruption disrupts supply chains, making it difficult for businesses to get the necessary goods. This could lead to shortages of goods and higher prices. ShipsGo services will help you to protect your supply chain and manage your processes easily.

Job losses

The disruption can cause job losses at the ports and surrounding areas.

Economic Impact

The disruption can harm the economies of California and Washington, which are home to the ports.

The disruption is a significant concern for businesses and consumers across the US. The two sides need to sign a new contract as soon as possible.

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The first things that come to mind when thinking about shipping internationally are MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk A/S carriers. These two giant brands are the world’s largest container shipping lines and grew upon their names even more with an alliance called 2M.

İt’s between MSC and Maersk began in 2015 and included the terms regarding sharing vessels, also known as vessel sharing agreement (VSA), which allows them to manage capacity better by pooling the containers. Also, it allowed them to offer more frequent and direct services while optimizing their fleet deployment to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

The company authorities announced that the 2M alliance ends in 2025.

The CEO of A. P. Moller – Maersk, Vincent Clerc and the CEO of MSC, Soren Toft stated that:

“MSC and Maersk recognize that much has changed since the two companies signed the 10-year agreement in 2015. Discontinuing the 2M alliance paves the way for both companies to continue to pursue their individual strategies.”

In 2015, the sides agreed on a minimum term of 10 years for this alliance with a 2-year notice period of termination. In a recent statement, Maersk and MSC announced that they mutually agreed to dissolve the existing 2M alliance in January 2025.

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What Does Maersk’s IMEA Cover?

This combined region “IMEA” will cover the primary areas of the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as several other markets, including India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal, and Ghana, among others.

Maersk Tracking by ShipsGo

Maersk IMEA Managing Director Richard Morgan stated that Maersk IMEA’s main goal is to create value for the supply chains of its customers. In order to meet customer expectations and have a flawless supply chain, it’s essential to evolve and organize according to the global trade’s changing needs, in the same way that most of Maersk’s customers are organized geographically. Morgan also stated that this unified region will not only let Maersk harvest synergy in these markets. But also pave the way to better serve customers with enhanced offerings and resilient solutions.

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We look forward to John’s insight and contribution to the fast-growing ShipsGo business which is now serving customers in 160 countries and continues to go from strength to strength.

Welcome to the ShipsGo family John.

About Shipsgo

ShipsGo’s vision is to make people happy with the information. Since the beginning of our journey in the container transportation business, we have been trying to organize the shipping industry’s information and make it accessible universally. We have developed our well-known two products in the digital container transportation market; container tracking and route finder. These two products were developed for “visibility” in container transport. We provide information on the current position of containers and carriers’ route performances (transit time and reliability). We have reached 5,000 daily searches on our website from 70+ countries and plan to reach 30,000 daily searches worldwide.

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