There are no signs that the congestion issues affecting major container ports near Los Angeles and Long Beach are on the verge of resolution. On a global level, the time spent in port for vessels has increased by 11 percent in the last six months, according to analyst firm.

CMA CGM has been hit by another cyberattack, resulting in a "data leak of limited customer information", informs the French carrier. A year ago, hackers brought down CMA CGM's website.

Nothing seems to indicate that the crew change crisis is nearing a resolution, according to Bjørn Højgaard. He calls the treatment of seafarers "absolutely shameful".

By way of a cease-and-desist letter, German environmental group DUH demands that the German oil and gas company halts its production, but the energy company has rejected the demand. DUH has targeted the automotive industry with similar demands.

By 2030 at the latest, Stena Line plans to deploy two electric ferries on the route between Sweden and Denmark. The ferries will be battery-driven, approximately 200 meters long and be able to fit 1,000-1,500 passengers.