Topic “ocean freight” — Exporter Magazine

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping line, has told shippers they now face extra charges for cargo that does not show up, but at the same time, the company also said it will also compensate shippers for cargo that is not loaded, according to the Shipping Gazette. Containership owners have placed orders for a total of 1.6 million TEU of new capacity since June 2010, surpassing deliveries recorded in the same period which hit 1.4 million TEU, according to the Shipping gazette citing Alphaliner data.