Monthly Supply Chain Report

November 2025

November 2025

This month, we bring together the 14 key events that entered the chronology, in date order.

Logistics Nov 3, 2025

Singapore and South Korea Sign Agreement to Establish Green and Digital Maritime Corridor. Singapore and South Korea Sign Agreement to Establish Green and Digital Maritime Corridor

Logistics Nov 3, 2025

In the same period, Maersk Shekou Collision Reveals Chain of Bridge Communication Failures. Maersk Shekou Collision Reveals Chain of Bridge Communication Failures

Australia's Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has published its final report into the collision between the container ship Maersk Shekou and the sailing vessel Leeuwin II at Fremantle Port. The investigation revealed that poor coordination of the bridge team, communication failures, and inattention played a decisive role in the accident.
Australia's Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has published its final report into the collision between the container ship Maersk Shekou and the sailing vessel Leeuwin II at Fremantle Port. The investigation revealed that poor coordination of the bridge team, communication failures, and inattention played a decisive role in the accident.
Logistics Nov 3, 2025

Elsewhere, 'ATSB: Bridge Team Coordination Failures Found to be Decisive in Leeuwin II Collision. 'ATSB: Bridge Team Coordination Failures Found to be Decisive in Leeuwin II Collision

Logistics Nov 3, 2025

Then, Pirate attack on Stolt tanker off Somalia. Armed clash reported; risk returns to Indian Ocean routes.

Bulgaria and North Macedonia have signed an agreement to create the first railway border crossing in history between the two countries by constructing a railway tunnel that will pass beneath the Deve Bair mountain; the project marks a critical step in completing Corridor VIII.
Bulgaria and North Macedonia have signed an agreement to create the first railway border crossing in history between the two countries by constructing a railway tunnel that will pass beneath the Deve Bair mountain; the project marks a critical step in completing Corridor VIII.
Logistics Nov 10, 2025

Continuing on, Bulgaria and North Macedonia Sign Official Agreement for First Railway Border Crossing. Bulgaria and North Macedonia Sign Official Agreement for First Railway Border Crossing

Supply Chain Nov 10, 2025

Meanwhile, Mitsubishi HI signs Turkmenistan ammonia/urea deal. A major new fertilizer supply source in Central Asia.

Logistics Nov 12, 2025

Shortly after, Houthi attacks pause — risk persists. Tension eases but Red Sea risk perception remains high.

Supply Chain Nov 14, 2025

On another front, Ukrainian strike halts 2% of global oil supply at Novorossiysk. Drone strike on the Russian port cut crude loadings.

Bangladesh has signed a 550 million dollar PPP agreement with APM Terminals and QNS Container Services for the Laldia Container Terminal in Chattogram, opening the way for a low-emission deep-water terminal that will increase the country's annual capacity by 800,000 TEU, accommodate vessels up to 6,000 TEU, and become operational by 2030.
Bangladesh has signed a 550 million dollar PPP agreement with APM Terminals and QNS Container Services for the Laldia Container Terminal in Chattogram, opening the way for a low-emission deep-water terminal that will increase the country's annual capacity by 800,000 TEU, accommodate vessels up to 6,000 TEU, and become operational by 2030.
Logistics Nov 17, 2025

In parallel, Bangladesh Formally Approves 550 Million Dollar Laldia Terminal Concession Agreement. Bangladesh Formally Approves 550 Million Dollar Laldia Terminal Concession Agreement

Supply Chain Nov 17, 2025

Around the same time, Will US–EU Pharma Tariffs Restore Domestic Production?. Will US–EU Pharma Tariffs Restore Domestic Production?

Ukrainian attack on the Sheskharis terminal at Novorossiysk port has damaged Suezmax jetties, causing 2–3 day delays in Russia's crude oil loadings.
Ukrainian attack on the Sheskharis terminal at Novorossiysk port has damaged Suezmax jetties, causing 2–3 day delays in Russia's crude oil loadings.
Logistics Nov 18, 2025

In the same period, Crude Oil Loadings Delayed 2–3 Days at Novorossiysk Following Ukrainian Attack. Crude Oil Loadings Delayed 2–3 Days at Novorossiysk Following Ukrainian Attack

Logistics Nov 18, 2025

Elsewhere, NTSB: a single loose cable caused the Dali collision. Technical report on the Francis Scott Key bridge tragedy is out.

CMA CGM's resumption of food and consumer goods transportation to Russia in compliance with sanctions regulations and a comprehensive overview of the operational, legal and sectoral implications of this process.
CMA CGM's resumption of food and consumer goods transportation to Russia in compliance with sanctions regulations and a comprehensive overview of the operational, legal and sectoral implications of this process.
Logistics Nov 23, 2025

Then, CMA CGM Resumes Limited Commercial Operations in Russia. CMA CGM Resumes Limited Commercial Operations in Russia

Supply Chain Nov 28, 2025

Continuing on, Emergency Response Launched Following Attacks on Two Tankers in the Black Sea. Emergency Response Launched Following Attacks on Two Tankers in the Black Sea