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(10 articles)C.H. Robinson Acquires RXO Despite Stock Decline Over Cost Concerns
C.H. Robinson announced a major acquisition of RXO while simultaneously reporting growth in trucking volumes and operating margins, yet the market reaction was negative. Investors expressed concern ov
Saudi Ports Drive Regional Trade Recovery as Suez Traffic Rebounds
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a critical hub for global trade resilience by investing heavily in integrated port and logistics infrastructure. The kingdom has added 33 new maritime shipping se
Major terminal concession opportunity emerges at Colombo Port in 2029
Colombo Port is preparing to rebid the South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) concession as its 30-year agreement expires in 2029, attracting significant interest from global terminal operators and conta
Singapore Port Faces Automation Race to Retain Transhipment Lead
Singapore's Port of Singapore faces mounting competitive pressure from rival Asian ports, particularly Shanghai's Yangshan terminal and Chinese gateways that are rapidly advancing in automation and di
APM Terminals loses Salalah concession in 2028: What's next?
Oman's Ministry of Transport has formally notified Salalah Port Service Company that APM Terminals' 30-year operating concession will not be extended beyond November 1, 2028. This decision, described
Hong Kong Port Taps Pinglu Canal to Reclaim Cargo Volume
Hong Kong Port is leveraging the newly opened Pinglu Canal as a strategic asset to reverse declining cargo volumes and deepen its position as a critical regional transhipment hub. The canal connects i
APMT to Develop Badagry Deepwater Container Terminal in Nigeria
APM Terminals has reached a significant milestone in West African port infrastructure by signing a memorandum of understanding with Nigerian officials to develop a new greenfield container terminal at
Singapore Defends Against US 'Shadow Transhipment' Allegations
The United States has accused Singapore of participating in a "shadow transhipment network" that facilitates Chinese exporters' circumvention of American tariffs. In response, Singapore's Prime Minist
MSC launches first integrated multimodal solution in Saudi Arabia
MSC has launched an integrated multimodal transhipment service connecting King Abdullah Port and Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia, representing a first-of-its-kind regional offering developed in co
Red Sea Transhipment Surge Drives Niche Carrier Expansion
Escalating demand for Middle East-bound cargo transhipped via India is catalyzing secondary and niche container operators to establish dedicated Red Sea service loops, even as geopolitical tensions co