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An oil spill at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges shuts a MSC container terminal and halted shipping traffic, with vessels backed up as cleanup continues.

Carriers remain cautious about the fragile state of the Strait of Hormuz, with Hapag-Lloyd saying it would six to eight weeks to resume normal traffic if the ceasefire holds.
PANAMA CITY, April 7 : Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison's Panama unit has launched an arbitration against Maersk after the takeover of two strategic ports near the Panama Canal which are at the center of a legal battle that has embroiled Beijing and …

First Western-Owned Ship Clears Strait of Hormuz
A single container ship may be testing whether Europe can inch back into one of the world's most sensitive waterways. The Kribi, a Maltese-flagged vessel owned by French shipping giant CMA CGM, has passed out of the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz—a…

A CMA CGM container ship transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first time a Western cargo vessel passed through since the Iran war began.

French-owned container ship safely passes through Strait of Hormuz as Iran’s chokehold continues
The Kribi vessel, which is operated by French shipping company CMA CGM and was sailing under a Malta flag, had set off from Dubai on Thursday, according to the MarineTraffic vessel tracking website.
Yemen's Houthis join Iran war, fire missiles at Israel
Yemen's Houthi rebels have entered the West Asia war. They launched a ballistic missile towards Israel. This action raises concerns about Red Sea shipping. Trade through the Strait of Hormuz is already affected. Danish shipping giant Maersk suspended operatio…

China's Top Shipper Resumes Middle East Trips Amid Iran Ceasefire Talks
COSCO Shipping Lines, China's largest shipping company, has officially resumed new booking services for container shipments from the Far East to several key Middle Eastern destinations, with the United States and Iran currently engaged in ceasefire talks, des…

Disruptions Hit Shipping, Air Travel as Fighting Continues in Middle East - Barron's
Disruptions Hit Shipping, Air Travel as Fighting Continues in Middle EastBarron's Shipping companies divert vessels around Cape of Good Hope after strikes on IranReuters Top Shippers Cut Mideast Bookings Amid Dubai Port SuspensionBloomberg.com Maersk suspends…

Rerouting of ME11 and MECL Service around The Cape of Good Hope - Maersk
Rerouting of ME11 and MECL Service around The Cape of Good HopeMaersk Maersk reroutes some sailings around Africa due to 'unforeseen constraints' in Red SeaReuters Update on Red Sea Transit and Temporary Route AdjustmentsHapag-Lloyd Maersk Temporarily Retreat…

Red Sea Comeback Falters as Maersk Diverts Ships Back Around Cape
Less than a month after restarting limited Red Sea transits, Maersk is once again rerouting select services around the Cape of Good Hope, underscoring how fragile the industry’s return to the Suez corridor remains.

Brief Red Sea return ends as Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd reroute ships via Cape of Good Hope
The ME11 service connects the Middle East and India with the Mediterranean, while MECL links the Middle East and India with the US East Coast

Gianni Onorato to newmoney: MSC Cruises sees steady growth and invests in Greece
The CEO of one of the global cruise industry’s giants speaks to newmoney about the shipbuilding program, investments in port infrastructure, and the outlook for 2026 The post Gianni Onorato to newmoney: MSC Cruises sees steady growth and invests in Greece app…

This 1,516-Piece LEGO Maersk Vessel celebrates the future of sustainable shipping
This 1,516-Piece LEGO Maersk Vessel celebrates the future of sustainable shippingFor decades, the LEGO Group has demonstrated an unusual ability to translate real-world engineering into tactile storytelling. From architectural landmarks to Technic supercars, …
CK Hutchison warns of legal action if Maersk takes over Panama's Balboa, Cristobal terminals
CK Hutchison has warned it may take legal action after Panama’s top court cancelled its port contracts, and Maersk signalled it could temporarily take over the two key Panama Canal terminals.

LEGO reveals first Maersk set in 12 years with the 40955 Dual-Fuel Container Vessel
So far this month, LEGO has given us a few vehicle-related reveals, with the Icons Project Hail Mary set and the Icons Ford Model T set, and now we’re getting the next big unveiling following this trend with the upcoming 40955 Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vesse…
LEGO 40955 Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel official images!
As fellow Danish companies, The LEGO Group and Maersk have partnered often and several licensed Maersk sets have been released since 1974. Another has been announced today! 40955 Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel Rated 12+, 1,516 pieces $149.99 / £139.99 / €…
Red Sea torpedoes Hapag-Lloyd rates
Hapag-Lloyd container volumes increased on robust trade growth but diverted voyages away from the Red Sea hurt average freight rates. The post Red Sea...

India's container sops draw interest from global shipping behemoths: Sonowal
Indian in talks with global giants Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM and domestic companies including JSW and Concor. The push will be anchored by the ₹10,000-crore five-year container manufacturing programme announced in the Union Budget, and the government is open to o…

Maersk Posts Q4 Ocean Loss as Red Sea Reopening Tests Cost Discipline
Maersk slipped into a rare quarterly loss in its Ocean division as freight rates weakened and the container giant began a cautious return to Red Sea and Suez Canal transits. The setback underscores the financial strain facing carriers as overcapacity collides…
NEW YORK/ LONDON, Feb 3 : MSCI's global equities gauge lost ground on Tuesday as technology stocks pushed Wall Street lower in contrast with an oil rally on fears of U.S.-Iran tensions while precious metal prices rose sharply, regaining some lost ground follo…

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Cosco expects a return to normalcy in Suez
In an environment of intense geopolitical developments and changing cargo flows, the port of Piraeus remains at the heart of global trade. The gradual normalization of the passage of containerships… Cosco expects a return to normalcy in Suez - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

Maersk shifts India–US East Coast services back to trans-Suez route
Maersk shifts MECL services linking India, Middle East and US East Coast back to the trans-Suez route, cutting transit time by a week.
