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Dispute over port rights

CK Hutchison warns Maersk over Panama canal terminals

The dispute over two terminals at the Panama canal has intensified after Hong Kong‑based CK Hutchison warned Maersk of legal action if its unit APM Terminals takes over the Balboa and Cristóbal facilities without consent. CK Hutchison has also…
Law enforcement

Unions contest Belgium’s organised‑crime screening in ports

Belgium’s response to rising organised‑crime risks in its ports has led to a legal challenge from trade unions after the introduction of mandatory security screening for port workers. Since 2025, staff have been checked for criminal records or…
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India moves ahead with state container line

Six state-controlled entities have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish Bharat Container Shipping Line, advancing plans for India’s proposed state-backed container carrier first announced last year. The initiative aims to reduce reliance…
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Stronger volumes fail to offset lower rates at Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd ended 2025 with lower earnings but at the upper end of its guidance, according to preliminary figures released this week. Revenue reached 18.6 billion euros, while EBITDA fell to 3.2 billion euros and EBIT to 1 billion euros. Liftings…