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

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

P&O Maritime Logistics (POML), a subsidiary of DP World, is set to acquire a controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers (NACC), the world’s leading operator of pneumatic cement carriers.

4th July 2025

DP World expands bulk logistics

4th July 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Swissterminal has announced a major milestone in its growth, as it fully integrates into global logistics leader DP World.

20th March 2025

Swissterminal fully integrates into DP World

20th March 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has acquired 60% of CNMP LH shares from Seafrigo Group, enhancing its terminal portfolio.

12th March 2025

HGT acquires 60% of CNMP LH

12th March 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Landside logistics solutions provider Lynxis confirms the acquisition of TEDIVO, the specialist provider of software that visualises and streamlines ship operations at marine terminals.

7th March 2025

Lynxis bags TEDIVO to expand market coverage

7th March 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

A landmark acquisition deal is on the table between TIL/Blackrock and Hutchison Ports. If the deal proceeds, expect waves to be felt in the marketplace. Mike Mundy reports

7th March 2025

Terminal transition time

7th March 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is taking a strategic step to expand its logistics services by taking over the terminal operations in Gothenburg, Sweden.

14th January 2025

Wallenius Wilhelmsen wins terminal contract in Gothenburg

14th January 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Konecranes has completed its takeover of Rotterdam-based Peinemann Port Services and Peinemann Container Handling after receiving approval from the Dutch competition authority.

5th December 2024

Konecranes acquires Peinemann businesses

5th December 2024

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

London-listed Ocean Wilsons Holdings has confirmed it is selling its 56.47% interest in Brazilian port and maritime logistics operator, Wilson Sons, to Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) in a deal worth US$768 million.

22nd November 2024

MSC firms up big Brazilian investment…

22nd November 2024

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

CMA CGM has confirmed that it has taken a stake in Nador West Med container port in Morocco, located about 120 nautical miles from the Strait of Gibraltar.

22nd November 2024

CMA CGM makes Morocco move

22nd November 2024

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Triton has announced its decision to acquire MacGregor, a global leader in maritime cargo handling, from its parent company Cargotec.

21st November 2024

Triton announces MacGregor takeover

21st November 2024