Cavotec reported a sharp increase in order intake in the first quarter of 2026, but revenue and profitability declined following weaker market conditions in 2025. Order intake more than doubled, rising 109% to €59.7 million, driven by strong demand in the Ports & Maritime segment. Order backlog also increased by 30% to €151.1 million, reflecting […] The post Cavotec reports strong order intake but weaker Q1 financial performance appeared first on Container News.

When Donald Trump suggested to ABC News that the United States and Iran were ‘thinking of doing it as a joint venture’ on Strait of Hormuz tolls, the remark was characteristically loose a trial balloon, not a policy framework. The post What if a US-Iran ‘Joint Venture’ emerges: Four trajectories for global shipping appeared first on Container News.

Hapag-Lloyd has announced the introduction of an Emergency Operations Charge (EOO/EOD) in response to rising operational costs linked to third-party feeder services in the Middle East. The move follows continued geopolitical developments in the region, which have driven a sharp increase in fuel prices and, in turn, higher costs from external feeder service providers. While […] The post Hapag-Lloyd introduces emergency operations charge for feeder services in Middle East appeared first on Container News.

X-Press Feeders has announced the launch of a new intra-Asia service, the South China Java X-Press (SCJX), aimed at strengthening connectivity between Central China and the Indonesian island of Java. The service will be operated in partnership with Gold Star Line, which will market the route under the name South China Indonesia Express (SIX). OOCL […] The post X-Press Feeders and partners launch South China–Java service appeared first on Container News.

M/MARITIME has announced its entry into the feeder container market through the signing of two newbuilding vessels, marking a strategic expansion of its fleet portfolio. The company has placed an order for two 2,800 TEU container vessels at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea, a shipyard widely recognised for high-specification shipbuilding. The move […] The post M/MARITIME enters feeder container segment appeared first on Container News.