The Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 65.5 million tonnes of maritime cargo in the first quarter of 2026, a 3.2% decrease compared to the same period in 2025. The result reflects a combination of adverse weather conditions, industrial action, geopolitical tensions and structural weakness in European industrial output. After a difficult January and February, volumes recovered […] The post Port of Antwerp-Bruges first quarter throughput declines appeared first on Container News.

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.