Breakbulk News

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth Island, the artificial structure meant to become Europe’s first offshore energy hub, completed its 2025 construction campaign in mid September with the …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Union Pacific makes competition case Union Pacific has argued that its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern would strengthen rail competition by giving shippers a single …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Heads of state put port infrastructure in focus The Port of Rotterdam became a stage for Dutch German cooperation on 10 June, as German Federal …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The first anniversary of the offshore installation vessel Boreas has highlighted the role of engineering and equipment design in supporting the next generation of offshore …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes AAL marks 30 years with focus on long term capacity AAL Shipping is marking 30 years of operations with a renewed push into fleet renewal, …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy and Radia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing the development of the WindRunner …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Rhenus Road Freight has begun construction of an 11,000-square-metre cross-dock terminal in Dortmund, Germany, the first facility the logistics company has planned and developed entirely …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The delivery of a new generation vehicle carrier has marked another step in the maritime industry’s transition toward lower emission shipping, with Grimaldi Group adding …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes DAMEN SHIPYARDS GROUP has marked two significant milestones in its offshore wind vessel programme, officially naming the commissioning service operation vessel Windcat Antwerpen while simultaneously …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The Port of Hamburg has expanded its dedicated aircraft component handling capacity at the Tollerort Terminal, strengthening its role in supporting the movement of oversized …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Core Power launched a feasibility study on Monday to evaluate BWX Technologies’ mPower small modular reactor for integration into floating nuclear power plants built in …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Larger ships move into shorter trades Container lines are putting larger ships into intra Europe services, with the Mediterranean seeing a sharp rise in vessels …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Deal brings together Canadian and U.S. terminal assets Enstructure has agreed to acquire the marine terminal operations of LOGISTEC, in a deal that would combine …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes BARSTOW, Calif. — The Barstow city council has approved BNSF Railway‘s proposed Barstow International Gateway, a $4 billion intermodal hub in the California high desert …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes A panel of senior executives at Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam warned on 16 of June that the multipurpose and breakbulk vessel market is operating with …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes What does the U.S.-Iran deal mean for oil markets, the Strait of Hormuz and the wider region? Oil falls as U.S.-Iran deal eases Hormuz supply …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Germany’s inland waterway sector has taken a coordinated step to strengthen political support for one of Europe’s most important freight transport networks. Rhenus Logistics, alongside …

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes DUBAI / LONDON, June 18, 2026 — The United States and Iran have formally signed a ceasefire memorandum that commits both sides to reopening the …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes TOKYO, June 18 — Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed a long term time charter agreement with JERA Co., Inc. for two very large gas …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The Port of Rijeka has strengthened its position on the Asia Europe trade lane following the launch of Mediterranean Shipping Company’s Phoenix service at Adriatic …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes AD Ports Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dajin Heavy Industry to explore cooperation across offshore wind logistics, port infrastructure, fabrication support and …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The global shipping industry welcomed a U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but warned that commercial traffic may take weeks to return to …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Gebrüder Weiss has completed the multimodal transport of more than 60 containers carrying cable car components for Doppelmayr’s new Penang Hill gondola project, highlighting the …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Azane Infrastructure AS said in Sandefjord on June 16 that it will continue all three Enova-supported ammonia bunkering terminal projects in Norway, keeping Florø, Stavanger …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The Trump Administration has withdrawn its appeal of a federal court ruling that struck down its nationwide pause on federal wind leasing and permitting, clearing …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Tecon Suape has deployed a new high energy container scanner at Brazil’s Suape Industrial Port Complex, a move aimed at accelerating cargo inspections, strengthening supply …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Port signs agreement for cold chain infrastructure Port of Rotterdam Authority, Necron Group and PTP Group have signed an issuance agreement to develop 38 hectares …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes SBB Cargo has presented its new Stadler EURO DuFour mainline freight locomotive, setting out a fleet renewal plan aimed at lowering energy use, reducing track …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Belgian and Libyan port partners set long-term cooperation Port of Antwerp-Bruges International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Misurata Port & Free Zone in …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Vertom B.V. and Universal Africa Lines B.V. said on June 11 they intend to combine operations in the Netherlands, a move that would link Vertom’s …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Private 5G targets port automation Omantel will deploy a managed private 5G Standalone network for the Port of Salalah, giving the Omani gateway dedicated connectivity …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes CMA CGM has announced a broad increase in Freight All Kinds (FAK) container rates across several key trade lanes linking Asia, North Europe, the Mediterranean, …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Siemens adds software layer to Vectron platform Siemens Mobility has unveiled the Vectron X locomotive in Munich-Allach, adding app-based functions, near real-time connectivity and a …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes German operator Eckship plans to add up to six 15,200 dwt heavy lift vessels, strengthening its project cargo, heavy lift and breakbulk position as owners …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Cartagena adds high-capacity mobile harbour crane Liebherr Maritime Cranes has commissioned an LHM 600 mobile harbour crane at Compas Cartagena, giving the Colombian terminal more …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Gulf disruption moves from vessel delays to container equipment The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is now feeding into one of container shipping’s most …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Varamar is entering ship ownership for the first time, acquiring four modern 5,200 DWT multipurpose vessels in a move that positions the logistics and shipping …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes A temporary closure of Kuwait’s airspace following Iranian attacks has underscored the fragility of Gulf aviation networks, exposing renewed risks for air cargo operators, freight …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Port performance moves to center of disruption risk A new World Bank Group and S&P Global Market Intelligence report says container ports are no longer …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes GEODIS has appointed Eric Gerbi as Executive Vice President of its Global Freight Forwarding business and a member of the group’s Executive Board, a move …

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Two senior Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to clarify its plans for port fees on Chinese built and Chinese operated vessels, bringing renewed …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The UK flagged research vessel Prince Madog has received Lloyd’s Register certification for a hydrogen fuel cell retrofit, marking a practical step for maritime projects …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Port resilience moves up the Danube agenda The Port of Linz is moving ahead with flood protection works designed to keep one of Austria’s key …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Stock build gives Carmet short lead time Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Carmet Tug Company for a Damen Multi Cat 2309, giving …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Cooperation targets coastal logistics and market access Africa Global Logistics Namibia and Kelp Blue have formalised a strategic cooperation framework aimed at building an integrated …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Certification work targets 2030 operations Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has joined Japan Airlines, Lloyd’s Register and REGENT Craft to develop certification and operational approval processes for …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Cold chain checks move on terminal U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin operating a new 4,000 square foot refrigerated inspection space at the Port …

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Federal Express Corporation pilots have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association, clearing a long running labor issue at one …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Terminal Marítima Mazatlán (Tmaz) has strengthened its leadership team with two senior appointments aimed at supporting business growth and improving operational performance at the Mexican …

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Direct lane targets healthcare cargo DSV has launched a direct Air ThermoDirect connection between Luxembourg and Indianapolis, expanding its temperature controlled air freight network for …