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6 November 2026

Fugro lands German offshore wind survey contract

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Fugro lands German offshore wind survey contract

Dutch marine survey specialist Fugro has secured a multi-year framework agreement with Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) for geotechnical site investigations in the German North Sea. The agreement covers offshore geotechnical data acquisition using drilling vessels and specialist seabed cone penetration testing vessels, along with laboratory analysis at Fugro facilities in Germany, Belgium, …

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Source: Container News

6 November 2026

Hapag-Lloyd completes acquisition of 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam, following unconditional approval from the relevant antitrust authorities. The transaction, initially announced in August 2026, strengthens the German carrier’s terminal portfolio through Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT), its dedicated terminal and infrastructure business. The investment also secures long-term access to container handling capacity at Maasvlakte II, a major European hub for the Gemini Cooperation between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk. “We are very pleased to have completed this transaction and become a shareholder in Maasvlakte II,” said Dheeraj Bhatia, CTIO of Hapag-Lloyd and CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals. “Together with APM Terminals, we look forward to supporting the terminal’s continued growth and development, creating long-term value for our customers and further strengthening Rotterdam’s role as a major European gateway,” Bhatia added.

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6 November 2026

Shipbuilding boom heads for 2028 delivery crunch

The global shipbuilding orderbook has expanded three and a half times since 2020, while yard capacity has grown by just 30%, setting the stage for an extraordinary delivery squeeze over the next two years. The latest Shipping Market Review from Danish Ship Finance reveals that shipbuilding order cover has jumped from 1. 4 years in 2020 …

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6 November 2026

US sanctions five Cuban tankers in fresh crackdown on oil shipping networks

Washington has widened its sanctions campaign against Cuba’s oil shipping network, identifying five tankers as blocked property and targeting companies in Cyprus, Panama and Havana involved in managing the vessels. The US State Department announced the measures yesterday, designating eight companies and two individuals under an executive order targeting the Cuban government’s revenue and military …

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OOCL to launch new FCS4 service connecting Malaysia and East India

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the launch of its new Far East–Chennai Service (FCS4), strengthening container shipping connectivity between Malaysia and the east coast of India. The service is scheduled to begin on 22 November 2026 and will provide direct connections between Port Kelang in Malaysia and the Indian ports of Visakhapatnam (Vizag) and Chennai. According to OOCL, the new service will offer additional routing options for cargo moving between the two markets. It is also designed to improve connectivity and provide greater flexibility for shippers. FCS4 port rotation The new service will operate the following port rotation: Port Kelang (Malaysia) – Vizag (India) – Chennai (India) – Port Kelang (Malaysia).

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