Mergers & Acquisitions

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II from APM Terminals, deepening the companies’ partnership at one of Rotterdam’s key container terminals.

21st August 2026

Hapag-Lloyd grows Rotterdam terminal stake

21st August 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

A new player in the UK bulk logistics sector has emerged with the launch of PortRail Group, following the integration of rail freight specialist RFS Works Ltd into JST Ports & Logistics.

16th April 2026

PortRail brand unifies UK bulk logistics

16th April 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Maher Terminals has recently secured a 33-year lease extension and the Macquarie Group, who own the controlling interest in the New York container terminal is now understood to be looking at its…

12th March 2026

Maher terminals on the market?

12th March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

A controlling interest in UK-based operator, Associated British Ports (ABP) is also reportedly soon to be offered to the market. 

12th March 2026

ABP sale also on the cards

12th March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Maker of gate solutions for ports, ASE, has been acquired by Vitronic, a technology leader in traffic, tolling and automation.

19th January 2026

Vitronic acquires ASE portfolio

19th January 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

China’s COSCO is strengthening its foothold in northern Europe after tabling a bid to acquire an 80% stake in Hamburg-based stevedore and logistics operator Konrad Zippel.

12th January 2026

COSCO seeks to expand Hamburg footprint

12th January 2026

WORLD

WORLD

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are planning a railroad merger to create a coast-to-coast network covering 50,000 miles and 43 US states. Dean Davison assesses developments to date, project timescales, and potential…

20th November 2025

US$85 billion project – is big better?

20th November 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Digital maritime platform RightShip has announced that global investment firm Permira is set to acquire a strategic minority stake in the company.

4th September 2025

Permira invests in RightShip growth

4th September 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

MacGregor has officially transitioned to new ownership under European mid-market investment firm, Triton.

14th August 2025

Growth for MacGregor as Triton takes over

14th August 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Global Energy Group has announced the sale of three of its key subsidiaries – including the strategically vital Port of Nigg – to long-term partner Mitsui & Co. Europe and Mitsui O.S.K.…

31st July 2025

Mitsui and MOL acquire Port of Nigg

31st July 2025