The world’s second and third largest container lines MSC and CMA CGM are joining the blockchain digital shipping platform TradeLens developed by the biggest box line AP Moller – Maersk and IBM.

Five lines are joining the Digital Container Shipping Association giving the group that aims pave the way for digitalisation and standardisation of box shipping some 70% of the market as members.

As CMA CGM takes over full control at CEVA Logistics current deputy ceo Nicolas Sartini is take over as ceo and Rodolphe Saadé has been elected as chairman of the board.

The Colombian government has signed a 30-year-concession-contract for the construction of the long-awaited new port on the Caribbean Sea, in Turbo, in the department of Antioquia.

CMA CGM has approached China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) to build ten new 15,000-teu containerships, including five LNG-powered and five fitted with hybrid scrubbers.

CEVA Logistics is expected to apply for a delisting from Switzerland’s stock exchange, following CMA CGM completing the acquisition of 89.47% shares in the Swiss freight forwarder.

CMA CGM has penned letters of intent to establish a new joint venture with Ethiopian company MACCFA and to manage Ethiopia’s Modjo Dry Port.

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will be upgrading its Australia Express service between Europe/Indian Ocean and Australia under a new partnership with CMA CGM.

CMA CGM has joined hands with IKEA Transport & Logistics Services, the GoodShipping Program, and the Port of Rotterdam to test and scale the use of sustainable marine bio-fuel oil.

APL is launching a new service Australia and Southeast Asian ports. The Australia Asia Express 2 (AAX2) service will connect ports in Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia with the Australian cities of Brisbane and Sydney.