Spanish ports begin 2026 with a 4.5% decrease in cargo traffic
The state-owned ports of general interest recorded a movement of 41,197,256 tons during January 2026, a figure that represents a decrease of 4.5%...
Freight Transport
TTI ALGECIRAS implements the first Appointment System for trucks at a container terminal in Spain
TTI ALGECIRAS has begun the implementation of an Appointment System for trucks (TAS), becoming the first container terminal in Spain to adopt a structured digital solution.
CK Hutchison requests negotiations with Panama to relaunch the concession of its terminals in the Canal
The Hong Kong company CK Hutchison has formally requested the Government of Panama to open negotiations regarding the operation of the port terminals...
MSC incorporates the port of Málaga into its weekly service between Northern Europe, Greece, and Turkey
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has incorporated the port of Málaga into the stops of its NWC UK Greece & Türkiye service starting this February.
Egypt plans a high-speed railway network to triple cargo transportation
Egypt will develop a high-speed railway network that will triple its cargo transportation capacity, connecting industries, agriculture, and strategic...
Konecranes launches the new ESP.4 mobile port crane for smaller ports.
Konecranes presents the ESP.4 mobile port crane, a compact model from its Generation 6 series, designed for versatile operations in smaller ports with...
Spanish exports grow by 0.7% in 2025 and reach 387.092 million, the second best historical figure
The Spanish external sector closed 2025 with a year-on-year growth of 0.7% in merchandise exports, which reached 387.092 million euros, the second best annual record of the series
Hapag-Lloyd dismisses massive layoffs at ZIM as strikes intensify at Israeli ports
Hapag-Lloyd has assured that it has no plans to carry out massive layoffs at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, in an attempt to reduce the tension...
APM Terminals acquires a 37.5% stake in the DP World terminal at the port of Jeddah
DP World and APM Terminals have announced a partnership in the Southern Container Terminal of the Islamic Port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. According to the agreement, APM Terminals will acquire a minority stake
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges achieves a historic record in reefer container traffic during 2025
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges closed 2025 with a record year in the reefer container segment. The port handled 1,170,394 TEUs of reefer containers, the...
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This Week's Highlights
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Bremerhaven grows by 5.9% in the first half and handles 34.5 million tons
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K Line will begin operations in September at the KICT terminal in Kobe
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HMM will increase the capacity of Washington United Terminals in Tacoma by almost 50%
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CK Hutchison claims more than 1.5 billion dollars from Panama for the loss of the Canal ports
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CMA CGM completes in Shanghai the largest supply of biomethanol made in a single operation
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Liquid bulk pushes the traffic of the Port of Algeciras in July and balances the accumulated total at 59 million tons
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Hapag-Lloyd acquires 25% of the APM Terminals in Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam
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MSC starts test transits through Suez in the midst of the recovery of the Red Sea corridor
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Spain records an export record in June while the trade deficit reaches 7.686 million
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Evergreen Marine's net profit grows by 46% in the second quarter
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