Liner alliances show mixed reliability in February 2026
Global container liners saw schedule reliability fall to 59 per cent in February 2026, as Sea‑Intelligence reported rising delays across major trade lanes and uneven performance among top carriers. Sea‑Intelligence...
Shadow fleet dominates Strait of Hormuz transits in March
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly dominated by shadow fleet activity, as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape vessel movements and raise concerns across global shipping markets. These insights...
Hapag-Lloyd 2025 EBITDA €3.2bn despite freight drop
Hapag-Lloyd AG reported a Group EBITDA of €3.2 billion ($3.6 billion) and Group EBIT of €1.0 billion ($1.1 billion) for 2025, with net profit at €0.9 billion ($1.0 billion). Results...
Saudi eases maritime rules as Gulf risks escalate
Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has suspended the requirement for valid certificates and documents needed to issue or renew navigation licences, and work permits for marine units for 30...
CMA CGM expands PANAMA DIRECT with new Cork call
CMA CGM has announced a new port call in Cork, Ireland, as part of its strategy to expand transatlantic coverage and strengthen service options for the Irish market. This addition...
Wan Hai Lines implements rate restoration on Asia trades
Wan Hai Lines has announced a targeted rate adjustment across its Asia trades following a review of recent developments in the Middle East and their impact on operating conditions. Effective...
IMO urges coordinated action to safeguard Gulf shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has issued a strong condemnation of recent attacks on merchant vessels and the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz trade corridor. In his...
Hapag-Lloyd signs LOI to support India’s maritime growth
Hapag-Lloyd and the Government of India have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deepen maritime cooperation and support the growth of India’s shipping and logistics sector. The agreement identifies...
Iran establishes controlled shipping corridor in Hormuz
Iran has introduced a controlled shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple industry reports and vessel tracking data, as regional tensions continue to affect maritime traffic in...
CMA CGM updates Türkiye PSS as PCRF XL service launches
CMA CGM Group has issued a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), covering shipments from Türkiye to a range of destinations across Latin America and the Caribbean. The updated...
LR report highlights urgent need for data governance
According to research from Lloyd’s Register (LR) and OneOcean, shipping companies must actively harness and standardise operational data to stay competitive in a rapidly digitalising and regulated industry. The report,...
OCEAN Alliance grows share as Gemini keeps capacity fixed
In issue 756 of Sea‑Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, Sea‑Intelligence highlighted Gemini’s declining capacity market share on the Transpacific and Asia–North Europe trade lanes. The rolling eight‑week average shows a steady downward...
