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A.P. Moller Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Euroports
Ports & Logistics

A.P. Moller Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Euroports

A.P. Moller Capital secures a majority stake in Euroports Group, a major player in bulk and breakbulk terminal operations.

29 Sep 2026
Durban and Cape Town port updates for 21-22 September 2026 Ports & Logistics

Durban and Cape Town port updates for 21-22 September 2026

Africa Ports provides latest ship movements for Durban, Cape Town, and Saldanha ports - details on ship positions, arrivals, and expected ETAs.

24 Sep 2026
Russia repurposes Baltic and Arctic ports for grain exports Ports & Logistics

Russia repurposes Baltic and Arctic ports for grain exports

Russian companies repurpose fertilizer and coal terminals at Baltic and Arctic ports to handle grain exports after Black Sea disruptions.

23 Sep 2026
Hapag-Lloyd expands DP World partnership to support African growth Ports & Logistics

Hapag-Lloyd expands DP World partnership to support African growth

Hapag-Lloyd and DP World extend their cooperation across key African ports, aiming for increased terminal capacity and infrastructure development.

18 Sep 2026
EIB loans €100 million for Klaipėda port expansion and clean-energy projects
Ports & Logistics

EIB loans €100 million for Klaipėda port expansion and clean-energy projects

The European Investment Bank provides significant funding to transform Lithuania’s largest seaport into a strategic gateway for defence, energy, and trade.

17 Sep 2026
EIB finances Klaipėda port's defence and clean-energy transformation
Ports & Logistics

EIB finances Klaipėda port's defence and clean-energy transformation

The European Investment Bank has committed €100 million to enhance Lithuania’s largest seaport, focusing on military and environmental infrastructure.

17 Sep 2026
ESL Shipping secures long-term transport agreement with Stegra
Ports & Logistics

ESL Shipping secures long-term transport agreement with Stegra

Finnish shipping company agrees to transport raw materials and finished steel products, strengthening ties in Northern Europe logistics.

15 Sep 2026
Middle East crisis disrupts global trade, South Africa copes
Ports & Logistics

Middle East crisis disrupts global trade, South Africa copes

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to significant disruptions in global trade routes and South African ports are adapting to new challenges.

13 Sep 2026
Ust-Luga Port Attacked by Drones; Fire and Damage Reported
Ports & Logistics

Ust-Luga Port Attacked by Drones; Fire and Damage Reported

A Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's critical Ust-Luga port caused a fire and damage, impacting oil exports and refinery operations.

08 Sep 2026
MB Energy Bunkers Cruise Ship Mein Schiff 7 With Methanol at Port of Kiel
Ports & Logistics

MB Energy Bunkers Cruise Ship Mein Schiff 7 With Methanol at Port of Kiel

MB Energy has delivered renewable methanol to TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 7 in a truck-to-ship bunkering trial at the Port of Kiel.

05 Sep 2026
Contecon Manzanillo clears way for ultra‑large container vessels up to 15.5 m draft
Ports & Logistics

Contecon Manzanillo clears way for ultra‑large container vessels up to 15.5 m draft

The article explains how ICTSI’s Mexican unit has obtained approval for ships up to 400 m long and 24 000 TEU, detailing the terminal’s new capability.

31 Aug 2026
Contecon Manzanillo cleared to berth ultra‑large container ships
Ports & Logistics

Contecon Manzanillo cleared to berth ultra‑large container ships

The ICTSI‑operated terminal at Mexico’s Pacific gateway has secured approval for vessels up to 400 m long, 15.

31 Aug 2026
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