Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc has warned that ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz closure due to the Iran war, risks creating regional marine fuel shortages for shipping operations. In recent interviews (including with CNN, BBC, and Le Monde), Clerc stated there is sufficient global oil supply overall, but “not enough oil everywhere in the world,” leading to dwindling stocks in key bunkering areas like Asia and the

This ultra-large container vessel departed from the dock on Sunday for its initial trial voyage, marking a key milestone in its construction and testing phase. The ship measures 399.9 meters in length and boasts a capacity of 24,212 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), making it the largest dual-fuel containership constructed in China to date. It is designed to operate on LNG (liquefied natural gas) as a primary alternative fuel alongside conventional marine fuels, supporting reduced emissions

Multiple cruise lines have canceled scheduled stops at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in late February 2026, following a surge in violence triggered by the killing of a high-profile cartel leader in the state of Jalisco. The disruptions began after Mexican authorities killed a top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, leading to retaliatory actions including road blockades, vehicle burnings, fires, and civil unrest spilling into the popular tourist port city. The U.S. State Department issued

The U.S. Navy has selected Fincantieri Marinette Marine, its Wisconsin-based shipyard, to construct the first four Medium Landing Ships (LSM) as part of the Landing Ship Medium program, announced on February 18, 2026. This decision follows the Navy’s issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to oversee the acquisition, accelerating delivery through commercial practices, enhancing cost control, and expanding the domestic shipbuilding industrial base. The contract award for the

The Royal Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine HMS Anson has docked at HMAS Stirling near Perth, Western Australia, on February 22, 2026, in what officials describe as a historic visit strengthening Indo-Pacific security ties. This marks the first-ever maintenance activity conducted on a United Kingdom nuclear-powered submarine in Australia, as part of the trilateral AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Astute-class submarine, crewed by approximately 100 personnel and equipped with torpedoes

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – In a significant move for Red Sea container shipping, APM Terminals, the independent port operating subsidiary of A.P. Moller–Maersk, has acquired a 37.5% minority stake in the Southern Container Terminal (SCT) at Jeddah Islamic Port. DP World will retain a 62.5% majority shareholding and continue to lead day-to-day operations at the facility. The strategic partnership, announced on February 18, 2026, deepens collaboration between two of the world’s leading terminal operators. It