Air Freight News

MSC Seasonal Blank Sailing Programme for Transatlantic Network

Apr 10, 2020

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company announced that in order to adapt the capacity to current market demands amidst the evolving COVID-19 situation, MSC will implement a seasonal blanking programme. 

MSDC will temporarily suspend the NEUTL4 service for 5 weeks, effective end of April. 

The programme will start with the followed omissions: 

  • Week 18 omission – Blanking vessel ORCA I voyage 018W - ETD Antwerp 27.04.2020  
  • Week 19 omission – Blanking vessel CONTI LYON voyage NV019W - ETD Antwerp 04.05.2020  
  • Week 20 omission – Blanking vessel MSC LEIGH voyage NV020W - ETD Antwerp 11.05.2020  
  • Week 21 omission – Blanking vessel WIDE BRAVO voyage 021W - ETD Antwerp 18.05.2020  
  • Week 22 omission – Blanking vessel SPYROS voyage 022W - ETD Antwerp 25.05.2020 

Customers may continue to place bookings with limited disruption as we are arranging a contingency plan with alternative services.

Similar Stories

Danica strengthens its representation in Athens

Danica Crewing Specialists is delighted to announce it now has an in-person presence in Athens, strengthening its representation in Greece. Seasoned crewing expert Dimitris Liolios has taken office as Danica’s…

View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/WEC-new-barge-service_Moerdijk-Duisburg.png
WEC Lines launches new barge service between Moerdijk and Duisburg
View Article
Indian Register of Shipping strengthens role in major defense projects

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international classification society, is proud of its growing role in advancing India's defense capabilities through its participation in major new construction projects for…

View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/MSCvessel.jpg
MSC Announcement: Trade update
View Article
World Shipping Council: Shipping carriers move to prevent deadly charcoal fires 

The shipping industry is taking proactive steps to implement improved safety measures for transporting charcoal, ahead of mandatory IMO regulations in 2026. 

View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/MSCvessel.jpg
MSC Announcement: GRI - General Rate Increase Feb 2025
View Article