The China Shipowners Association (CSA) has officially opened its London office, strengthening the country’s international presence in the shipping industry. The opening ceremony was attended by Chinese representatives based in the UK and key industry figures including Cosco Shipping’s Zhang Yong and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secretary General Guy Platten.
Mersin International Port (MIP), a joint venture between PSA International, IFM and Akfen, has completed the first phase of its $455 million East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) project. The key milestone was the delivery of a new 880-metre-long berth with a draft of 17.5 metres, which will be able to service next-generation vessels.
From week 26, Finnlines will include the Polish port of Gdynia in its regular North Sea service, expanding its connections to key European markets – Belgium, France, the UK, Spain and Finland. The new route will provide Polish shippers with direct access to the global Grimaldi Group network.
At the international exhibition Transport Logistic – 2025 in Munich, KTZ Express signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Chinese logistics operator Shenzhen Neptune Logistics. The parties agreed to work together to develop multimodal routes between China, Central Asia and Europe, as well as to implement digital solutions in cargo transportation management.
Swedish ferry operator Stena Line has completed the expansion of its 12 Quays terminal in Birkenhead, increasing unaccompanied trailer capacity by almost 30%. The addition of 200 new truck parking spaces will reduce congestion and improve logistics as traffic volumes increase following the launch of the Liverpool to Dublin freight service in February 2024.
Cargo and cruise operator MSC is showing interest in acquiring the Romanian shipyard Mangalia, previously controlled by a consortium of Damen and the state. According to local media, MSC has already held talks with the Romanian government, considering the site for the construction of cruise ships, Ro-Pax vessels and tugs.
METRANS has begun a large-scale modernization of its terminal in Gądki, which will significantly increase throughput, improve operational efficiency and better meet the growing demands of customers. Completion of the project is scheduled for the second half of 2026.
Pacific International Lines (PIL) held a naming ceremony for its new 8,200 TEU vessel ‘Kota Ocean’ at PSA Terminal in Singapore as part of the SG60 celebrations. The vessel is the sixth in the company’s fleet to be powered by LNG, highlighting PIL’s commitment to sustainable shipping.
A round table discussion on the potential for interaction between Belgian businesses and the transport and logistics sector of Kazakhstan was held in the port of Antwerp-Bruges. On behalf of KTZ Express, Deputy Director General for Logistics Kapar A.I. took part in the discussion, presenting the company’s strategic vision for the development of routes via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR).
Raben Group has opened a new branch in Istanbul, strengthening the transport routes between Turkey and the European Union. The new branch provides direct transportation to Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Romania. The connection to Poland stands out in particular, as Raben already has a well-developed operational infrastructure there.
