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Shipping & Freight
ModerateNov 12, 2026

Boluda Acquires Matrans Terminal in Rotterdam

Boluda has purchased the Matrans terminal in Rotterdam, following a prior deal involving Samskip. This acquisition represents consolidation activity among terminal operators in one of Europe's largest

Trans.INFO#rotterdam-terminal#boluda-acquisition#port-consolidation
Shipping & Freight
ModerateNov 11, 2026

Boluda Acquires Rotterdam's Matrans Terminal in Major Port Consolidation

Boluda has acquired Matrans terminal in Rotterdam, marking a strategic consolidation move in one of Europe's largest ports. This acquisition strengthens Boluda's operational capacity and presence in a

Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International#terminal-acquisition#rotterdam-port#boluda
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactNov 8, 2026

Vietnam Tackles 30% Logistics Costs in Agricultural Supply Chain

Vietnam's Central Highlands agricultural sector is confronting a structural logistics crisis where transportation costs consume up to 30% of product value, compared to the 16% national average. This p

Vietnam.vn#cold-chain-logistics#vietnam-supply-chain#agricultural-exports
Procurement
ModerateNov 3, 2026

ABP Acquires Global Shipping Services to Expand Humber Port Operations

Associated British Ports has completed the acquisition of Global Shipping Services, a major independent port service provider operating across the Humber region's three primary ports: Hull, Goole, and

Cyprus Shipping News#port-consolidation#m-and-a#humber-region
Procurement
ModerateOct 29, 2026

Associated British Ports Acquires Humber Logistics Terminal

Associated British Ports has acquired a logistics player at the Humber port complex, strengthening its footprint in one of the UK's major shipping hubs. This consolidation move enhances the company's

Shipping Telegraph#port-consolidation#supply-chain-m&a#humber-ports
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 28, 2026

Mærsk Acquires Euroports: Oligopoly Concerns Mount

AP Møller-Mærsk's acquisition of Euroports represents a major escalation in the company's stated strategy to become a 'global integrator of container logistics,' moving beyond traditional ocean shippi

The Loadstar#maersk-acquisition#container-terminal-consolidation#vertical-integration
Procurement
ModerateSep 4, 2026

AD Ports Delisting: Abu Dhabi to Acquire Full Control

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth entity, Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding (through ADQ), is pursuing a complete acquisition of AD Ports Group by offering AED6.25 per share for the approximately 24.6% stake

The Loadstar#ad-ports-acquisition#abu-dhabi-delisting#port-consolidation
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 14, 2026

China's Port Giants Sit Out Global M&A Boom

A significant divergence is emerging in the global port consolidation landscape: while Western and Middle Eastern shipping companies aggressively pursue M&A opportunities, China's state-owned port ope

The Loadstar#port-consolidation#maritime-m&a#china-ports