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Seatrade Maritime

ports February 13, 2026

MSC's TIL Acquires Terminal in Peru for $200 Million

Terminal Investment Limited, a subsidiary of MSC, is purchasing Terminal Portuario de Paracas in Peru for $200 million, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This acquisition marks a significant expansion in TIL's operations within the region.

Terminal Portuario de Paracas (PE)

Seatrade Maritime

Seatrade Maritime

market February 13, 2026

Key Maritime Developments: Tanker Orders and Container Line Challenges

Seatrade Maritime reports that a Chinese shipbuilder has seen a surge in tanker orders, while a container line faces difficulties due to its connections with Iran. Additionally, Hutchison has issued a warning to APM Terminals.

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

fleet February 12, 2026

LEGO to Launch Collector's Set of Maersk's Dual-Fuel Containership

LEGO is set to release a new collector’s set featuring Maersk’s methanol-powered flagship, Ane Maersk, according to gCaptain. The Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel (40955) will be available from March 1, celebrating the world’s first dual-fuel containership.

Ane Maersk (container)

gCaptain

Seatrade Maritime

technology February 12, 2026

Oceanbird Secures First Commercial Order for Wind Propulsion

Oceanbird, a joint venture between Alfa Laval and Wallenius Lines, has secured its first commercial order to retrofit two sails in Europe early next year, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

operations February 12, 2026

Mexican Ships Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Amid U.S. Tensions

Two Mexican-flagged ships delivered 814 tons of humanitarian aid to Havana Harbor, defying U.S. pressure as reported by gCaptain. This move comes after Mexico stopped oil shipments to Cuba in January but committed to providing food assistance.

Havana Harbor (CU)

gCaptain

gCaptain

operations February 12, 2026

CK Hutchison Intensifies Legal Dispute Over Panama Ports

CK Hutchison, based in Hong Kong, has intensified its legal dispute over Panama Canal port concessions by initiating treaty arbitration, as reported by gCaptain. This move raises uncertainty over operations at the Balboa and Cristobal terminals amid Panama's plans for a forced transition.

Balboa (PA) Cristobal (PA)

gCaptain

gCaptain

accidents February 12, 2026

MAIB: German Bight Collision That Sank Verity Was Preventable

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has concluded that the fatal collision in the German Bight, which resulted in the sinking of the cargo ship Verity and the death of five sailors, was entirely preventable. As reported by gCaptain, the investigation found that basic collision rules were ignored and crucial maneuvers were delayed, with shore-side intervention arriving too late to avert the tragedy.

Verity (cargo)

gCaptain

gCaptain

accidents February 12, 2026

USS Truxtun and USNS Supply Collide During At-Sea Replenishment

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun and the fast combat support ship USNS Supply collided during a replenishment-at-sea operation in the Caribbean, as reported by U.S. Southern Command via gCaptain. The incident highlights the complexities involved in at-sea operations.

USS Truxtun (guided missile destroyer) USNS Supply (fast combat support ship)

gCaptain

gCaptain

market February 12, 2026

HMM Maintains Profitability Amid 2025 Freight Rate Decline

South Korea's HMM reported a 13.4% operating margin in 2025, despite a significant drop in global freight rates, as highlighted by gCaptain. This performance contrasts with several global competitors who faced losses during the same period.

gCaptain

Splash247

fleet February 12, 2026

Maran Dry Orders New Capesize Bulk Carriers at Hengli

Maran Dry Management, part of the Angelicoussis Shipping Group, has contracted four capesize bulk carriers at Hengli Heavy Industry's Dalian yard, with potential for two additional ships, as reported by Splash247.

Splash247