DP World signs MoU with ITOCHU to strengthen African supply chains
DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and distribution capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Project Cargo Summit returns to Bilbao
The Project Cargo Summit is returning to Bilbao from September 17-18, 2025, bringing together key players from across the project cargo supply chain.
WR Logistics to open inaugural Spanish office
Project specialist WR Logistics is set to open its first office in Spain next month.
Core invests in Edwards Moving and Rigging
Private equity firm Core Industrial Partners has taken a stake in USA-based Edwards Moving and Rigging.
Harlyn to move into historic port of Blyth site
UK-based Harlyn Solutions is moving its headquarters to the former Blyth Harbour Commissioners office, at the port of Blyth.
Positive H1 2025 for Boskalis
Boskalis reported a strong first half of the year, with all three of its divisions showing substantial increases in their results.
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen delivers strong Q2
Ro-ro shipping specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported total revenue for Q2 2025 of USD1.35 billion, an increase of 4 percent quarter over quarter, thanks to an 8 percent increase in volumes offsetting lower freight rates in the shipping segment. The EBITDA for Q2 2025 of USD472 million was an increase of 2 percent quarter over quarter, mainly driven by the shipping segment.
Pasha Logistics expands in the Pacific Northwest
USA-based Pasha Logistics has acquired assets of MacMillan-Piper and Tacoma Transload to launch operations in the Pacific Northwest.
IMO opens RPO in Fiji
Aiming for deeper engagement with Pacific countries, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened a regional presence office (RPO) in Suva, Fiji.
Hanseatic Global Terminals launches Latin American arm
Hanseatic Global Terminals launched its Latin American arm at the start of August, marking the brand’s first-ever regional expansion.