Marine News

1. Maersk's reorganization signals increased focus on logistics

   According to analysts, new management changes underscore Maersk’s desire to accelerate its logistics business, which, according to the CEO, is developing too slowly.

2. Jany was Clerc's close ally at the very top of Maersk

   The departing CFO has been through the turbulent years of the coronavirus pandemic, the Red Sea crisis, alliance changes and a strengthened focus on logistics.

3. CMA CGM to increase Red Sea voyages

   Container lines are considering resuming the shorter route through Suez after the Houthi militia signaled an end to attacks.

4. Cement major in deal to launch methanol bulker

   Heidelberg Materials invests in the new ship in cooperation with Hartmann Group as part pf efforts to take long-term climate action.

5. Introducing Vincent Clerc's new regional managers

   Maersk chief exec emphasizes the importance of strong regional leaders who can drive growth and secure the company’s position.

6. Crackdown on Venezuelan tankers seen as positive for compliant fleet

   Nobel peace price laureate and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado believes the seizure of tankers is a necessary step, she said in Oslo.

7. Maersk's executive team is scaled down after management reshuffle

   The company’s top management team has previously been criticized for being too large.

8. Container freight rates increase markedly this week

   The increase comes after a slight decline last week.

9. Analyst on Maersk’s new CFO: Positive to bring in a logistics expert

   The new finance chief, Robert Erni, has more than 20 years of experience in the logistics industry.

10. US plans to seize more tankers off the coast of Venezuela

    The US is attempting to curb Venezuela’s oil exports – the country’s main source of income – in order to put pressure on the Maduro government’s revenues.

11. Taylor Maritime considers future direction of company

    The London-listed bulker owner is returning about GBP 150 million to shareholders as it reviews options. 

12. Dry bulk sector boosted by Africa's demand for cement

    Cement imports to Africa have grown significantly in 2025. Economic growth is driving demand.

13. New Maersk CFO has many years of experience in logistics

    The new chief financial officer and member of the executive board has worked at Kuehne+Nagel for 20 years. 

14. Empty voyages highlight shortage of supertankers

    Supertankers are sailing empty on maiden voyages to pick up crude oil to a much greater extent, highlighting the shortage of oil tankers.

15. DEME signs large contract for project in Poland

    Norway’s Subsea7 and Denmark’s Cadeler have signed contracts for the same project.