
Maersk reshuffles leadership in North America
A.P. Moller – Maersk has named Ditlev Blicher as North America regional president from 1 January 2026, while Charles van der Steene moves to lead the India, Middle East and Africa business.

A.P. Moller – Maersk has named Ditlev Blicher as North America regional president from 1 January 2026, while Charles van der Steene moves to lead the India, Middle East and Africa business.

India has launched Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCL), its first national container carrier, under the Maritime India Vision 2047 strategy. Backed by $6.9 billion in funding, the initiative aims to reduce foreign dependence, strengthen domestic shipping, and modernize logistics across ports, rail, and road.

Swire Projects transported 22 dismantled offshore crane components totaling 6,620 CBM from Ulsan, South Korea, to Seatrium shipyard in Singapore.

Jeju Port in South Korea has welcomed its first dedicated containership in 57 years with the launch of a new direct shipping route from Qingdao, China — a major step in boosting regional trade and logistics efficiency.

China’s Ministry of Commerce sanctioned five U.S.-linked subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean under the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, escalating tensions in shipbuilding and logistics.

Scan Global Logistics has officially launched operations in Egypt to enhance MENAT regional connectivity and strengthen its logistics network.

Mammoet-Giant has completed the marshalling of 66 jacket foundations for Ørsted’s 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4a offshore wind farms, using SK350 ring crane at Taichung Port.

ForestWave has acquired Noordriver Shipping to expand its capabilities in project cargo, dry bulk, and port agency operations across Europe.

Harren Group announces a leadership change at its subsidiary KestrelMare, appointing Guglielmo Viola as CEO to strengthen project cargo and heavy-lift operations in the Mediterranean region.
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