The sale of CK Hutchison Group’s port terminals to the MSC–BlackRock consortium remains stalled and is becoming more complicated, as China is demanding not only Cosco’s entry but also a dominant role. The proposal has been rejected by both MSC–BlackRock and Washington.

Renault Trucks’ Italian subsidiary ends 2025 with rising market share in heavy and medium-duty trucks and a strong position in electric vehicles. It is aiming for further growth in 2026.

MSC has entered the race to acquire Israeli shipping company Zim, where Hapag-Lloyd is already a contender. Meanwhile, Zim’s board has rejected the proposal put forward by its CEO Eli Glickman and entrepreneur Rami Ungar.

After a 2025 marked by tariffs and geopolitical tensions, customs management is evolving into a strategic lever for supply chain resilience. Customs Support Group identifies five operational directions set to shape the year ahead for companies and international trade operators.

Italian transport company Smet has unveiled Smet Gpt, an artificial intelligence tool that allows customers to access operational data, sustainability metrics, punctuality, claims and delivery progress in real time, including intermodal rail and maritime services.