Copenhagen, Aug. 13, 2025 — It wasn’t the kind of announcement many in the shipping sector were expecting. Maersk, usually careful with its forecasts, told investors this morning it now sees container volumes climbing between 2 and 4 percent in 2025. Only a few months ago, the upper end of...
Doha, Aug. 13, 2025 — The air on the ramp felt heavy enough to press against your skin. Somewhere in the glare, a wide-body freighter eased into position, its tires squealing faintly as it stopped. Forklifts darted in, engines whining, hauling stacks of seafood packed in melting ice, car parts...
Madrid, Aug. 13, 2025 — The platform smelled faintly of oil and warm metal. A high-speed train — the kind usually packed with business travelers — eased into Atocha station just after sunrise. This time, no passengers. Inside, straps held stacks of fruit crates, medical supplies, and boxes of electronics....
By Maria Kalamatas | August 12, 2025 Copenhagen — Maersk has increased its earnings forecast for 2025.The change follows stronger container volumes in the second quarter.Growth came mainly from Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Quarterly revenue reached 13.1 billion dollars.Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization were 2.3 billion dollars. Executives said the...
By Maria Kalamatas | August 12, 2025 Los Angeles — The Port of Los Angeles handled 960,597 TEUs in August.This is a 16 percent increase compared to last year. Officials said imports were strong.Exports also rose.Tariffs and new infrastructure helped boost activity. “The port is moving more goods with greater efficiency,” said a...
By Maria Kalamatas | August 12, 2025 Geneva — The cold chain management market will grow next year.Value is set to rise from 9.1 billion dollars in 2024 to 11.5 billion in 2025. Demand is rising in food, pharmaceuticals, and chemical industries.More goods need controlled temperatures during transport. “Monitoring is now a requirement,...
By Maria Kalamatas | August 12, 2025 Riyadh — Container traffic in Saudi Arabia rose 12% in July.The increase is compared to the same month last year. Officials said the growth came from more imports and exports.New cranes and storage areas improved port operations. Jeddah Islamic Port handled the largest share.King Abdulaziz Port...
By Maria Kalamatas | August 12, 2025 Hanoi — Vietnam has introduced its first online B2B platform for trade with the United States.The service connects exporters and U.S. buyers directly.It supports industries such as textiles, electronics, and agriculture. Officials said the goal is to cut transaction time.The platform offers secure payments and...
By Maria Kalamatas | August 8, 2025 New York — FTAI Infrastructure has completed a deal to buy The Wheeling Corporation. The value of the transaction is 1.05 billion dollars. Wheeling owns about 300 miles of freight rail lines. The network is located in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. It serves industrial...
By Maria Kalamatas | August 8, 2025 Riga — The Freeport of Riga has launched a private 5G network to keep cargo ships and sea drones connected well offshore. The upgrade replaces older Wi‑Fi and 4G systems and covers distances of more than 100 miles. “Our port now talks to ships in...
