Tanker shipping have recently been operating under intense security pressure and regulatory scrutiny. Bulgaria successfully managed the drift of damaged crude carrier Kairos after drone strike destruction in November; Bangladesh provided repatriation of injured crew. Russia-linked tankers were damaged off Dakar, while Iran released Talara, causing oil trades additional geopolitical risk.
APM Terminals announced in November 2025 substantial infrastructure projects across different regions, including a $550 million greenfield terminal in Bangladesh and a $131 million berth expansion in Mobile Alabama that will help support ongoing capacity expansion.
US and China trade officials struck an historic trade deal to suspend port fees to retaliate starting November 10, 2025, to the delight of maritime operators. There appeared some relief after hundreds of massive containers were disrupted spanning months to have reached a turning point recently, as charges could be increased without congressional families.
Most recently Maersk introduced changes in the Asia-Pacific and North America with the recruitment of a new managing director for South Asia, the opening of a ground freight hub in Georgia and joining The Customization Group as partners, while also readying themselves to make a return to Suez Canal transits even as they continue to tackle the supply chain challenges that have persisted.