Monthly Supply Chain Report
December 2025
This month, we bring together the 11 key events that entered the chronology, in date order.
MIDVOLGA-2 tanker attacked off Türkiye coast. Attacks on commercial shipping spread across the Black Sea.
In the same period, U.K. Bans Nike–Superdry–Lacoste's. U.K. Bans Nike–Superdry–Lacoste's
Elsewhere, EU approves MSC-NYK joint venture. A new alliance takes shape in African logistics.
Then, 'Black Sea War Insurance Premiums Surge 250%: Ship Attacks Escalate Regional Risks. 'Black Sea War Insurance Premiums Surge 250%: Ship Attacks Escalate Regional Risks
Continuing on, Afghanistan Signs Framework Agreement with DP World to Modernize Hairatan and Torkham Border Gates. Afghanistan Signs Framework Agreement with DP World to Modernize Hairatan and Torkham Border Gates
Meanwhile, IKEA Ramps Up U.S. Manufacturing in Response to Tariffs. IKEA Ramps Up U.S. Manufacturing in Response to Tariffs
Shortly after, Ukraine hits Russian shadow-fleet tanker Dashan with Sea Baby drones. Attacks targeting the shadow fleet escalate.
On another front, Hapag-Lloyd Wins ZEMBA E-Methanol Shipping Tender: Zero-Emission Transport With E-Methanol From 2027. Hapag-Lloyd Wins ZEMBA E-Methanol Shipping Tender: Zero-Emission Transport With E-Methanol From 2027
In parallel, The Supply Chain Attack Hiding in Your Supplier Portal. The Supply Chain Attack Hiding in Your Supplier Portal
Around the same time, How to Stop the Domino Effect of Supply Chain Cyber Attacks. How to Stop the Domino Effect of Supply Chain Cyber Attacks
In the same period, FCC bans import of new foreign-made drones. DJI and Autel blocked from shipping new products into the US.
