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(17 articles)Baltic Shipping Expands Shortsea Fleet for EU Capacity
Baltic Shipping Company has announced a strategic fleet expansion focused on shortsea shipping operations, signaling confidence in regional maritime demand and capacity requirements across Northern Eu
Rhine River Low Water Levels Disrupt German Supply Chains
The Rhine River, Europe's busiest inland waterway, is experiencing dangerously low water levels approaching record minimums, creating significant disruption to German transport and broader European su
Rhine River Low Levels Disrupt German Chemical Supply
Persistently low water levels in the Rhine River have emerged as a critical bottleneck for German chemical manufacturers and industrial producers, constraining their ability to transport raw materials
Rhine River Low Water Threatens German Freight Shipping Capacity
Record-low water levels on Germany's Rhine River pose an imminent threat to inland freight operations, potentially halting a critical transportation artery for Central European supply chains. The Rhin
Geopolitical Turmoil Lifts Lufthansa Cargo Q2 Revenue 27%
Lufthansa Cargo delivered strong Q2 financial results, with adjusted EBIT rising 58% year-over-year to €116m and revenues climbing 27% to exceed €1bn, driven primarily by geopolitical uncertainty that
Port of Algeciras Warns EU on ETS Impact
The Port of Algeciras, one of Europe's largest container hubs, has formally communicated to the European Commission its concerns regarding the operational and financial impacts of the EU Emissions Tra
Shipping Chief Criticizes Brussels ETS Changes as Inadequate
Diego Aponte, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, has publicly criticized the European Commission's proposed modifications to the Emissions Trading System (ETS) as insufficient to resolve core operational challenges
MSC Shipping Invests in Odessa: Container Trade Recovery in Ukraine
MSC Shipping, one of the world's largest container shipping operators, has announced a significant investment in Ukraine's Odessa port, marking a strategic commitment to restoring container services o
Antwerp Port Closes After Toxic Gas Leak Hospitalizes 155
A hazardous materials incident at Europe's second-largest container port has triggered a significant operational shutdown with far-reaching implications for transatlantic and intra-European supply cha
Antwerp Port Shipping Halted Over Hydrogen Fluoride Leak
The Port of Antwerp, a critical European logistics hub, has suspended shipping operations following an incident involving hydrogen fluoride evaporation. While the evaporation rate has decreased from i
Rhenus & COSCO Shipping Partner at Cuxhaven Terminal
Rhenus and COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers have formalized a strategic partnership centered at the Cuxhaven terminal in Germany, signaling strengthened cooperation in the specialized and breakbulk
CLdN Assumes Samskip UK-Ireland Shipping Routes
CLdN, a leading European short-sea shipping operator, has assumed operational control of Samskip's UK-Ireland maritime routes. This transaction represents a significant consolidation move in the North
Samskip Completes Regulatory Approvals for UK-Ireland Service Transfer
Samskip has successfully secured all necessary regulatory approvals to transfer its Rotterdam-based services to the United Kingdom and Ireland to CLdN (Containerships Line), marking a significant cons
IRPT Forges New Partnerships at European Summit
IRPT participated in a European Summit where the organization unveiled new strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives aimed at advancing maritime logistics innovation. The event served as a
GEODIS Opens First Multi-Service Hub at Le Havre Port
GEODIS, a leading global supply chain solutions provider, has launched its first dedicated multi-service port hub at Le Havre, France's largest container port. This facility consolidates multiple logi
Maersk Europe Market Update: June 2026 Shipping Trends
Maersk has published its June 2026 market update for European operations, providing logistics professionals with current insights into European shipping conditions and capacity availability. This peri
Baleària Boosts Cargo Transport 10% to 8.4M Linear Meters
Baleària, a major Mediterranean shipping operator, reported a 10% year-over-year increase in cargo transported during 2025, moving 8.4 million linear meters of goods. This growth metric indicates expa