India

Maersk Advances Sustainability and Capacity with Mega Vessel Call in Ghana and Reefer Rail Expansion in India

Maersk achieved numerous milestones during December 2025, such as the historic call of its 17,480 TEU methanol vessel Beijing Maersk at Ghana's Tema Port, launch of new reefer rail services in India, appointment of new North America president, and signalling plans to resume Red Sea transits in response to resilient market conditions across regions. All these achievements reflect Maersk's dedication to sustainability, capacity, and supply chain reliability.

NYK Line

Mitsui OSK Lines Celebrates Key Milestones for Decarbonization and Innovation This December

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines celebrated December 2025 with strategic announcements such as AiP for subsea cable vessels, low-carbon ammonia transportation deal with JERA and carbon removal partnership as well as their India manning arm's 30th anniversary celebrations and Jotaro Tamura's anticipated takeover as CEO during Blue Action 2035 Phase 2. A leadership transition date of April 2026 is planned under this initiative.

Fincantieri

Fincantieri Caps 2025 achieved Strategic Plan Approval, Key Contract Signing Agreements and Milestone Deliveries

Fincantieri finished 2025 strong by approving its 2026-2030 business plan which seeks to achieve 40% revenue growth and EUR500M net profit by 2030. They secured major torpedo contracts from Indian Navy, launched first Saudi MMSC in Wisconsin state, delivered Italian Navy LSS Atlante ship, formed joint venture for subsea telecom acquisition as well as extended a Virgin Cruises loan loan agreement.

Black Sea

OFAC and European Allies Tighten the Net on Russian Oil Trade

In the last several weeks, U.S. and European regulators moved to tighten enforcement of maritime sanctions on Russian oil exports, blacklisting additional companies, vessels and individuals while regional governments scrubbed each other’s lists. Overall market data showed Russian crude exports reacting negatively to the latest of these measures; an incident involving one of those tankers in the Black Sea underscored how their operational and security risks were rising.

DP World

DP World Expands Global Operations With India Investment, Morocco Fresh Produce Service and Syria Port Launch

Already this week, DP World announced a $5 billion investment in India; launched its Atlas Fresh Produce Service from Morocco to UK and Europe; and began operations at Tartus Port in Syria. All strategic expansion in key trade lanes and with an eye on responsible logistics.

Suez Canal

US-China Trade Truce Will Transform Maritime Logistics as Tariff Tensions Ease

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.

Teekay Corporation

Teekay Experiences Outstanding Q3 2025 Results Amid Strategic Fleet Renewal

Teekay Corporation and Teekay Tankers both surprised with extremely strong Q3 2025 earnings results. Teekay Tankers (TNK) reported net income of $92.1 million and adjusted EPS of $1.54, easily beating analyst estimates. The fleet was expanded by $158.5 million in gross acquisitions during the quarter while returning cash to shareholders through quarterly dividends.

Red Sea

CMA CGM Plots Strategic Course Through Q3 Volatility While Resuming Suez Operations

CMA CGM moved 6.17 million TEU in Q3 2025 despite geopolitical disruption, with a new agreement reached to re-start Suez Canal transits in December. Mediterranean-South America services were enhanced and stakes in major ports expanded at the same time that freight rates fell sharply and competition for capacity mounted.

Red Sea

Maersk Strengthens Regional Operations and Supply Chain Resilience from November-2025

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.

Black Sea

Maritime Training Sector Achies Success with Digital Transformation and Global Collaboration

November 2025 saw developments such as NATO’s MET Workshop more focused on digitalization than ever, Philippines’ MET conference first time ever held paperless, U.S. Navy Reserve prepares for wider responsibilities with readiness exercises, Singapore launches new energy training facility.

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.

Red Sea

EU Shipping Emissions Hit Record High as Implementation of an IMO Net Zero Framework Is Delayed

Europe's shipping emissions in 2024 climbed 13% year-on-year to a new record high since mandatory reporting began in 2018, driven primarily by container ships taking longer routes via the Red Sea and moving cargo more frequently through disruption zones. At the IMOs 2024 Spring meeting in London, the US government successfully convinced those present to delay a vote on their landmark Net-Zero Framework Framework until October 2026, raising the risk of a derailment in the maritime decarbonization efforts.