A major international shipping company says a ransomware attack disrupted cargo tracking and terminal operations across several continents, interrupting key logistics services used by ports and shippers worldwide. The company confirmed the intrusion after systems tied to container movement and scheduling were affected.

According to the report, the attackers demanded payment in cryptocurrency, a common tactic in ransomware cases that can complicate recovery efforts and pressure victims into negotiations. The company has not publicly detailed the full scope of the breach, but the operational impact has already rippled through parts of its global network.

The incident underscores how dependent modern trade has become on digital systems. When shipping software is taken offline, delays can spread quickly from terminals to warehouses and ultimately to businesses waiting on goods. For now, the focus remains on restoring services and assessing the damage to data and operations.

Cybersecurity experts have long warned that large logistics firms are attractive targets because a successful intrusion can cause immediate disruption across supply chains. The latest attack adds to growing concern over ransomware’s ability to interrupt essential commercial infrastructure far beyond the initial victim.