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Minister says UK supported French operation on board sanctioned Russian vessel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2026

John Healey, UK Defence Minister, said that Britain had provided tracking and?monitoring?support to a French operation to a board a sanctioned Russian oil tanker to choke off?the funds which fuel Russia's incursion into Ukraine. Healey stated…

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Panama Canal Ports Contract ruling

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison announced on Wednesday that its Panama Ports Company has begun international arbitration proceedings against Panama, after the country’s top court annulled their licences to run two Panama?Canal port. This case could take many years to resolve.

Stonepeak and CMA CGM form joint port venture

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 29, 2026

The French shipping company CMA CGM has partnered with U.S. investment group Stonepeak to form a joint-venture valued at almost $10 billion. This venture will 'operate and develop port terminals in the United States, among others,' the companies announced on Wednesday.

In January, diesel exports to Russia from Primorsk could reach a record high.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2026

Data from traders LSEG, and calculations revealed a Tuesday that ultra-low-sulphur-diesel loadings in the Russian 'port of Primorsk could rise by 'about one-third - from December to January and may exceed 2.2 million metric tonnes, due to higher fuel production and a seasonally -weaker demand.

Maersk uses Red Sea route once again to transport Gaza ceasefire.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 12, 2026

Maersk, a Danish shipping company, announced on Monday that one of its vessels had successfully navigated the Red Sea and Bab El-Mandeb Strait. This comes weeks after the firm tested the route in anticipation of normal shipping traffic following the Gaza ceasefire.

Brazil sets the starting bid at $93 Million for Santos Port Terminal Auction

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 12, 2026

The 'Ports and Airports Ministry' announced on Monday that Brazil has set a'minimum concession fee' of '500 million reais (92.96 million dollars) for the massive Tecon 10-container terminal auction at the port of 'Santos', which is expected to happen in the second half of March.

Hapag-Lloyd CEO: The return of the shipping industry to Suez is gradual

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 4, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd's chief executive, who is the fifth-largest container company in the world, said that there was no set date for the return of shipping through the Suez Canal. In an online chat with customers, CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said that no date has been set for a return to normal operations.

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO: Return to Suez Route not yet in Sight but Looking Closely

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd, a German container shipping firm, said on Thursday that it has noted calmer conditions around the Suez Canal following a ceasefire during the Gaza conflict. However it will not reopen sailings until the canal is safe. In a conference call with analysts…

Maersk raises its full-year profit range and posts a Q3 profit that is above forecast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk reported a third-quarter operating result above expectations on Thursday and increased its lower end of the full-year profit outlook. Maersk reported that its underlying earnings, before interest, taxes, depreciation…

CEVA Logistics completes Borusan Tedarik purchase for $383 Million

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 5, 2025

The Turkish conglomerate Borusan Yatirim announced in a Wednesday stock exchange filing that France's CEVA Logistics had completed the acquisition of Turkish logistic provider Borusan Tedarik for $383m from Borusan Yatirim. CEVA of Marseille…

Antwerp-Bruges shipping disrupted by industrial action of harbour pilots

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

The port authorities in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium reported that the four-day strike by Flemish harbour captains against federal pension reforms has severely affected marine traffic. The port of Antwerp, which normally processes 60-80 ships per day…

ADNOC to pay out $43 billion as dividends by 2030

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced on Wednesday that six of its publicly listed subsidiaries would distribute 158 billion AED (43.02 billion dollars) in dividends before 2030. ADNOC Gas signed a contract worth 146,9 billion AED (40 billion dollars) for the Ruwais project.

Molgas, a Spanish company, has acquired Titan LNG Bunker Supplier.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 7, 2025

The company announced on Tuesday that Spain's Molgas had acquired the Dutch liquefied gas bunker supplier Titan after acquiring a 45% share in 2023. The demand for LNG bunkering has increased in recent years, with the introduction hundreds of ships which can run on this fuel.

Maersk's oil trading CEO is concerned about the risk of falling oil prices

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

An executive from shipping company Maersk said that there is a very high risk that oil prices will fall due to a slight increase in demand, and an increased OPEC+ output. This was his message at the APPEC Conference in Singapore. Emma Mazhari…

Maersk shipping company temporarily suspends Haifa port visits

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Maersk, a container shipping company, announced on Friday that it temporarily suspended vessel calls to Israel's Haifa Port due to regional tensions. The Danish company stated that it had not experienced any other disruptions in its planned operations in the area.

Poland checks for explosive devices near underwater power cables, PM says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

Poland is investigating whether explosive devices have been planted after a Russian "shadow fleet's" ship was seen suspiciously moving near a cable connecting Poland and Sweden on Wednesday. According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Poland will be looking into the matter.

Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Trade truce between U.S. and China gives Hapag-Lloyd a boost

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 14, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said on Wednesday that the company is experiencing a higher demand this week for freight traffic between China and the United States, following the detente reached in the trade dispute between the two countries.

Shipping group Maersk: US-China agreement is a positive step; shares soar

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 12, 2025

Maersk, a Danish shipping company, said that on Monday the agreement between China & the United States on a 90-day suspension of tariffs & reciprocal duties is a positive step. At 0948 GMT, shares of Maersk were trading 12.9% higher. In an email…

Maersk keeps 2025 outlook unchanged; Q1 profits beat forecast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2025

Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk reported a first-quarter operating income that was above expectations on Thursday and maintained its profit forecast for the full year. In a press release, CEO Vincent Clerc stated that "we delivered strong results in comparison to the same quarter of last year.

French CMA CGM acquires Turkish Borusan Logistics subsidiary for $440 million

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 27, 2025

According to a Turkish filing, CEVA Corporate Services, a subsidiary of French shipping giant CMA CGM, has agreed to buy Borusan Tedarik Zinciri Cozumleri ve Teknoloji's logistics division for $440m. Borusan Yatirim stated in the filing on the…

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