Hong Kong

Seacon Shipping Group Accelerates Fleet Expansion and Compliance Initiatives in 2025

Seacon Shipping Group of Hong Kong has demonstrated its aggressive expansion plans for 2025 with acquisition of seven multi-purpose vessels from Baltic Shipping, divesting product tankers to Union Maritime, placing an order for an electric research container ship and creating China's first FuelEU Maritime Compliance Pool to meet EU emission rules - all moves that enhance fleet optimization, liquidity, and sustainability during global shipping recovery.

NYK Line

NYK Line Accelerates Decarbonization Strategy with Ammonia Focus and Strategic Partnerships

In November 2022, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha reinforced its net zero carbon emissions by 2025 commitment by developing ammonia vessels, issuing transition bonds, and rejoining 2020. The company delivered its fourth PCTC powered by LNG dual fuel engines and set ammonia as its preferred pathway for decarbonization by 2050.

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.

Shadow Fleet

US and EU Reinforce Russia Energy Sanctions as Shadow Fleet Crackdown Increases

Between November 15 and 22 2025 both the US and EU use sanctions on Russian energy exports tripling down on energy sanctions and OFAC designating Rosneft and Lukoil whilst adding 557 vessels to its shadow fleet listings. These were carried out together and perhaps signal a shift away from the vessel by vessel sanctions strategy and moving more towards disrupting energy rather than vessels.