Advancing the infrastructure in Matadi 
The Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), is advancing infrastructure projects in 2025 to improve efficiency and strengthen Matadi’s role as the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s leading maritime hub, as the company... more
Providing Eurogate Hamburg with straddle carriers
Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg has ordered 15 hybrid Konecranes Noell straddle carriers with a new modular design, allowing easy powertrain retrofits to reduce fossil fuel reliance. The units will be delivered by July 2026. Eurogate, which handles more than 12 million... more
Working to end deaths in enclosed spaces on ships
InterManager has collaborated with the Nautical Institute and Imarest to launch a survey to understand why seafarers and shore workers continue to die in enclosed spaces onboard ships. It gathers feedback to identify risks and assess safety procedures. Despite... more
HGT takes a majority stake in CNMP LH
Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in CNMP LH from the Seafrigo Group. CNMP LH operates the Atlantique container terminal in Le Havre, a key hub for global trade. The Seafrigo Group retains a 40% share, continuing its focus on... more
French shipping giant investing in US logistics
The CMA CGM Group has announced a USD 20 billion investment scheme over the next four years to strengthen its role in the US maritime economy, expand logistics infrastructure and create 10,000 new jobs. The shipping giant, which operates in 40 US states and employs 15,000... more
Fire risk in port equipment – TT Club urges action
Insurance provider TT Club warns that fire remains a leading cause of damage to port and terminal equipment, accounting for 19% of nearly 1,600 fire-related claims over the past decade. Beyond financial losses and operational disruptions, fires pose a major safety risk to... more
Cosco now links Contecon with Asia
Contecon Guayaquil has received the inaugural call of Cosco Shipping’s WSA5 service, the first direct link between Ecuador and Asia via Peru’s port of Chancay. The new service reduces transit time to Shanghai to 27 days, providing a faster and more reliable route for Ecuadorian... more
Bremen’s ports are methanol-ready
Bremen’s gateways have introduced clear regulations for methanol bunkering, reinforcing their role in alternative marine fuels. While LNG has been in use since 2015, methanol is gaining significance. “LNG bunkering has been possible for years, now Bremen’s ports are... more
LA honours 70th IAPH anniversary
The port of Los Angeles has paid tribute to the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) on its 70th anniversary, recognising its global leadership in addressing key industry challenges. The milestone was marked at a port-hosted networking event during TPM25 in Long... more
Assessing energy-efficiency technologies
DNV has published a report to help shipowners select energy-efficiency measures that reduce fuel consumption and support decarbonisation. The report analyses over 40 solutions, detailing cost, fuel-saving potential and ship-type suitability. DNV Maritime CEO Knut... more