Thursday’s board election at tanker operator Euronav may determine the fate of the large-scale merger with Frontline. The newly elected board will have to reconfirm the merger, states Euronav CEO to ShippingWatch.

Shanghai, which has been shut down for weeks and caused chaos in logistics chains, is heading for a gradual return to normal. But it could take significantly longer before container traffic sees stability return, says shipping analyst.

The technology available for carriers currently fits freight ships better than ferries, according to DFDS. The carrier thus expects to launch ’green’ freight vessels first and will soon choose which fuel to bank on, says top exec.

The EU Parliament wants to establish a major fund compensating shipping’s carbon quota expenses, but Danish Shipping warns against forgetting those who have already invested in green solutions.

South Korean container line HMM follows the trend of European competitors, which have already presented their first-quarter financials. Revenue doubled in a significant surge.