In the presence of Shri Shantanu Thakur - Minister of State at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and the CMA CGM Group’s Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé, the Group today reinforced its long-term commitment to India during a high-level gathering in New Delhi. The event underscored the Group’s continued partnership with India’s maritime sector and its ambition to support the country’s growing role in global trade and logistics.    Deepening Strategic Maritime Partn

APM Terminals, a subsidiary of A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), and Eurogate aim for and are in advanced negotiations for a long-term partnership under which they plan to invest one billion Euro in the modernisation of their joint container terminal North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven (NTB). The one billion Euro investment aims to upgrade NTB into one of the world’s most efficient and resilient container handling facilities, with zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions operations. The p

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways today signed two MoUs for the formation of the Bharat Container Shipping Line and for financing the development of the Outer Harbour Development Project, in New Delhi.   Signed in the presence of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, the MoUs are aimed at strengthening India’s maritime infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign shipping operators.     Add

In the first nine months of 2025, Hapag-Lloyd AG delivered moderate revenue growth and solid transport volume expansion, but experienced significant pressure on profitability as freight rates softened and operating costs remained elevated. Group revenue increased slightly year-on-year to EUR 14.35 billion, supported primarily by higher transport volumes rather than pricing effects. Container volumes rose by 9.1% to 10.2 million TEU, reflecting resilient demand across key trad

MSC has recently unveiled Firehorse, a new standalone service offering direct and fast connections between China, Singapore and Indonesia. In addition to this launch, MSC is upgrading several existing Intra-Asia services, to provide more competitive and comprehensive access to the region’s key trade hubs. These strategic enhancements will deliver seamless transit and stronger connectivity across Asia, helping businesses to thrive in a dynamic market. Designed to provide more

Members of the world’s largest liner shipping operational agreement, OCEAN Alliance, have announced a major upgrade to their global service network with the signing of the “OCEAN Alliance Day 10 Product” in Boao. The agreement, signed by Evergreen Line, COSCO Shipping Line, CMA CGM, and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), will take effect from April 2026, further strengthening Evergreen’s service portfolio within the alliance framework. The Day 10 Product represents one of

MSC is spotlighting its expanded intermodal logistics solutions across Africa, showcasing how integrated rail, road and port services are helping customers move goods more reliably and efficiently beyond the coastline and deep into key inland markets.Intermodal logistics play a critical role in reducing transit times, improving supply chain predictability and linking landlocked economies to global trade routes. With rising demand for dependable inland connectivity across the

Maersk’s new Express service between Italy and Tunisia  arrives at an important time for Mediterranean and European supply chains. Central to its value is a best in class transit time of just 2 days and 7 hours, but chiefly it strengthens cross border industrial and automotive production between the two countries. For the  automotive sector  in particular, this service enhances one of the Mediterranean’s most important component corridors, as Tunisia has become a major centre

The logistics industry has reached a turning point. Operational pressures in 2025 forced companies to distinguish between automation that delivers measurable results and infrastructure concepts that remain theoretical. The mandate became clear: move more goods, faster, with fewer people—while improving resilience, sustainability, and customer experience. This shift has accelerated the adoption of proven automation across ports, warehouses, freight transport, and last-mile del

HGK Shipping is systematically demonstrating its commitment to combat the shortage of specialist workers in inland waterway shipping: Europe’s larg est inland waterway shipping company is the first of its kind to recently receive a one year test permit in Flanders from the responsible licensing authority, De Vlaamse Wa terweg nv (Flemish Waterways PLC), to remotely operate a hazardous goods vessel; this is taking place in conjunction with possibly extending navigation times.

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) and MTI Ltd. (MTI) established a joint venture, “QUAVEO Company Limited” (QUAVEO), in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in December 2025. The new company aims to promote Digital Transformation (DX) of operations and business models by utilizing AI technology. By combining the strengths of both companies, QUAVEO aims to drive DX in the container shipping industry and create new use cases for AI applications. Background and Purpose of Establishmen

MSC is pleased to announce that, to deliver faster transit times from South Africa to NWC for January and February 2026 sailings, the Eastern Cape Express will change its name to the Western Cape Express – featuring a port call at Cape Town instead of Gqeberha. This strategic change will deliver faster and more reliable access to London Gateway and Rotterdam, particularly benefitting the needs of the region’s fresh produce exporters. The first vessel on the new rotation will

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has signed an agreement with Imetame Group to invest in 50% of the shares in Imetame Logística Porto (ILP) – a joint venture focusing on container terminal operations. Under the agreement, both partners will develop and operate the new “Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz” container terminal that will serve as a modern transshipment and gateway port facility. The terminal, located in Aracruz in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, is expected t

Maersk has inaugurated its new depot in Manzanillo, Mexico marking a strategic investment of over USD15 million to reinforce the nation’s logistics network. Situated just 5 km from Manzanillo Port—the country’s busiest gateway handling nearly half of Mexico’s containerized cargo—the facility underscores Maersk’s long-term commitment to driving trade growth and supply chain resilience. Spanning 31,000 square meters, the facility is designed to help reduce first- and last-mile

MSC has announced a significant upgrade to its NWC‑USA‑SAWC service with a new direct call at Bilbao, Spain, providing exporters in the city’s hinterland and northern Spain seamless access to major markets in the Caribbean, Central America, and the West Coast of South America. In addition, MSC is launching the Canada Express Service, a new connection from Northern Spain to Canada, designed to deliver unparalleled transit times and guarantee space and equipment on all departur

MSC has recently announced a significant upgrade to its NWC-USA-SAWC service with a new direct call at Bilbao, Spain. This strategic addition is designed to give exporters in the city’s hinterland and northern Spain seamless access to major markets in the Caribbean, Central America and the West Coast of South America. Supporting a variety of sectors – in particular plywood, raw materials, food and beverages and many others – the enhanced service is unique to the market and ma

The establishment of ONE Greece marks the next phase in ONE's ongoing investment in the Greek market. As one of the world's most significant maritime hubs, Greece plays an essential role in global shipping and the opening of the new branch reflects ONE' s continued commitment to supporting customers and strengthening its presence in the Mediterranean region. ONE Greece brings all commercial and operational activities under direct ONE management, creating a fully integrated st

MEDLOG, the global logistics operator and part of the MSC Group of companies, has signed an important concession agreement to operate the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (PICT). This strategic project will enhance inland supply chain connectivity, ease cargo flows, and support both the communities and broader industrial growth of Bangladesh. The PICT near the capital Dhaka is strategically located on the Buriganga River, and close to the high-speed Dhaka–Mawa–Bhanga Express

MSC is delighted to announce an upgrade to its Iroko service with a new direct call at Cape Town. This strategic enhancement provides a direct connection between Cape Town and Asia, offering faster transit times and improved service for both dry and reefer cargo. Designed to deliver more comprehensive port coverage, MSC continues to strengthen its network and support the growing trade between South Africa and key Asian markets, providing efficient, dependable and customer-foc

Ellerman City Liners, part of GB Global, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Viasea Shipping from ColliCare Holding AS. Viasea, a Norwegian-owned shortsea operator, is renowned for its reliable, sustainable, and customer-focused services across Northern Europe. This strategic move unites two niche players in the shipping industry, combining complementary strengths to deliver seamless end-to-end shipping logistics solutions as one partnership. Founded in 2016, Viasea has