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Port Operations

Global Port Disruptions Prevade Operations from 5-11 December 2025

Port operations across the world were severely disrupted from 5-11 December 2025 by weather-related suspensions in South Africa, protests in Durban, flooding in Indonesia and congestion in Tanzania. Average vessel waiting times at some effected facilities, classed in the regional heavily disrupted portfolio as having been out of operation for 3 days or more due to labour shortages, maintenance needs or regional unrest, exceeded four days.

Tankers

Black Sea Drone Strike Repercussions and Tanker Incidents Will Restructure Trade Routes

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.

Black Sea

MSC Reaches 7 Million TEU Fleet Milestone Amid Strategic Expansion and Operational Challenges

Mediterranean Shipping Company hit unprecedented milestone in November 2025, with capacity of 7 million TEU, first carrier to reach this mark. Expansion followed acquisition of 470 pre-owned vessels but, due to security issues and fuel shortages suspended Mali services temporarily; December freight rates show significant increases across all major base trade lanes.

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