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(34 articles)Stegra Builds Three-Hub European Steel Distribution Network
Stegra, a Sweden-based green steel producer, has formalized partnerships with three port and logistics operators to create a coordinated European distribution network serving customers from its Boden
AP Moller Capital Acquires Portek's 7 Global Port Terminals
AP Moller Capital has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Singapore-based Portek International from Mitsui and Co. Portek operates as a feeder terminal operator with interests in seven port
Durban Port Congestion Worsens as Minister Demands Backlog Clearance
Durban port terminal is experiencing prolonged operational delays that continue to strain the cargo handling system and disrupt supply chains across Southern Africa. Government officials, including th
Why TEU Capacity Matters for Modern Port Operations
TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity has become a critical performance metric for ports worldwide as container vessels continue to grow in size. Modern mega-ships now carry 20,000+ TEUs, pushing
APSEZ Reports Strong Cargo Growth in Latest Operational Update
APSEZ (Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone) has released an operational performance update demonstrating growth in both cargo throughput and logistics service offerings. This positive development in
Maersk Investment Arm Acquires Majority Stake in Euroports
Maersk's investment arm has acquired a majority stake in Euroports, marking a significant consolidation move within European port and terminal operations. This acquisition represents Maersk's strategi
Hapag-Lloyd & DP World Expand African Port Partnership
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, has expanded its partnership with DP World, a leading global port operator, to strengthen port operations across African markets. This
Western Carriers Opens General Cargo Terminal at Kolkata Dock
Western Carriers has opened a new General Cargo Terminal at the Kolkata Dock System, marking a strategic expansion of cargo handling capacity in one of India's major ports. This development represents
Port Efficiency Critical as Global Shipping Disruptions Mount
Global shipping disruptions continue to test supply chain resilience, placing renewed focus on port efficiency as a critical operational lever. Ports serve as vital chokepoints in end-to-end supply ch
DP World Expands Brazil Operations, Joins AmCham
DP World, a leading global port operator and logistics provider, has joined the American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil (AmCham Brazil), marking a strategic commitment to expand its ports and logistics
Mundra Port Empty Container Dispute Causes Backlog Crisis
A dispute over empty container handling procedures at Mundra port in India has intensified, with containers accumulating at the terminal and creating operational bottlenecks. The conflict appears to c
MPS Terminal Congestion Threatens Cargo Clearance in West Africa
Congestion at the MPS (Meridian Port Services) terminal in Ghana has emerged as a significant operational challenge, creating bottlenecks that threaten timely cargo clearance and regional trade compet
Port Capacity Now Critical: Why Terminal Control Beats Ship Size
The maritime freight market is undergoing a fundamental shift in competitive advantage, with terminal and inland logistics capacity emerging as more strategically valuable than vessel ownership. AD Po
K Line Launches KICT Terminal Operations in Kobe This September
K Line, a major Japanese shipping company, is commencing operations at the KICT (Kobe International Container Terminal) in September, marking an operational expansion for the carrier at one of Asia's
Billionaire Family Defends Port Logistics Empire Amid Buyer Interest
Tzaneros ACFS Port Logistics, a significant player in Australia's port terminal operations, is experiencing ownership transition pressure as external buyers show interest in acquiring the business. Th
Gulftainer Targets 10M TEU Capacity at Khorfakkan Terminal
Gulftainer has announced an ambitious capacity expansion target of 10 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually at its Khorfakkan terminal in the UAE. This represents a significant infrastru
Empty Container Glut Strains Global Ports and Shipping Lines
Global container trade is performing unexpectedly well in 2026, yet this strength masks a critical inefficiency: surging empty container repositioning driven by widening East-West trade imbalances. Ac
EJMT and ICTSI Partner to Unlock Indonesia Trade Growth
EJMT and International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) are jointly exploring strategic opportunities to expand trade facilitation and port operations within Indonesia. This partnership repres
Tuna Terminal Handles First Dolomite Cargo in Operational Expansion
Tuna Terminal has successfully processed its first-ever dolomite cargo, marking a significant operational milestone that demonstrates the facility's expanding capabilities and commodity diversity. Thi
Intermodal Terminals Weekly Review: August 5–11, 2026
This weekly review from Railway Supply provides operational intelligence on intermodal terminal performance during the week of August 5–11, 2026. While the specific details are not accessible in the p
Australia's ACFS Port Logistics Enters Administration: Supply Chain Impact
ACFS Port Logistics, a significant player in Australian port operations, has entered administration, creating immediate uncertainty for cargo handlers and freight forwarders relying on its services. T
CMA CGM and Stonepeak Launch United Ports JV
CMA CGM and infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak have finalized the creation of United Ports LLC, a strategically significant joint venture that consolidates operational control of 9 major port te
Noáin Freight Terminal Quadruples Capacity in Spain
The Noáin Freight Terminal has commenced operations with a significant expansion, quadrupling its previous capacity. This infrastructure upgrade represents a meaningful investment in rail-based logist
Conrail CEO Brian Gorton Retiring; Successor Search Underway
Brian Gorton, who has served as president and chief executive of Conrail since 2021, is retiring effective November 1, 2026. Gorton, a former Union Pacific general manager, has led the terminal and sw
HHLA Cuts 2026 Forecasts Amid Hamburg Port Infrastructure Works
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik-Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA), a major European container terminal operator, has revised its 2026 performance expectations downward due to scheduled infrastructure works at th
Terminal Tractor Market Projected to Reach $2.39B by 2033
MarketsandMarkets released a forward-looking market analysis projecting the global terminal tractor market to reach $2.39 billion by 2033. This represents significant growth potential in the port equi
Antwerp Port Partially Reopens After Toxic Gas Leak
On Tuesday night, a hydrofluoric acid toxic gas leak at Antwerp's Deurganckdok port area forced a complete operational shutdown and resulted in 155 hospitalizations. Emergency response teams worked th
Berlin Port Handles 4.5M Tonnes Annually via Inland Waterways
Berlin's port facility operates as a significant but underappreciated logistics node in continental Europe, processing 4.5 million tonnes of cargo annually through inland waterway connections. This in
Adani Pushes Mundra's Fifth Terminal Launch as Port Competition Intensifies
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is accelerating completion of its fifth container terminal (CT5) at Mundra, India's largest box port, with operations expected to commence in October and
World's Largest Port Operators 2026: Strategic Rankings
GetTransport.com's analysis of the world's largest port operators in 2026 provides supply chain professionals with essential competitive intelligence on the global maritime infrastructure landscape. T
Xiamen Port Leads Container Terminal Automation in China
Xiamen Container Port is establishing itself as a regional leader in automated terminal operations, demonstrating the viability of advanced automation technologies for container handling. This develop
Georgia Ports Authority Names Kevin Price as New President
The Georgia Ports Authority has promoted Kevin Price to president effective July 1, 2026, following a succession plan announced in February. Price, a 30-year industry veteran who previously served as
Hapag-Lloyd's 20% Eurogate Stake Signals Major Terminal Shift
Hapag-Lloyd's acquisition of a 20% stake in Eurogate's flagship Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH) represents a pivotal strategic maneuver in European port infrastructure consolidation. This deal, orche
South Carolina Ports Closes Terminal to Cut Costs, Shifts Operations
The South Carolina Ports Authority is implementing a cost-containment strategy by temporarily suspending operations at its Leatherman Terminal, which currently serves MSC container operations. Beginni