Jobs at risk in Dsv-Schenker merger
Dsv has announced that its merger with DB Schenker could lead to the loss of around 13,000 jobs. Chief executive Jens Lund said the reduction would represent between 6 and 8 per cent of the new entity’s total workforce. The news, reported by Danish media, has raised concerns among analysts and trade unions, particularly Germany’s Ver.di, who fear significant job losses in overlapping functions. Previous Dsv acquisitions, such as Panalpina in 2019, had already resulted in major cuts aimed at eliminating operational duplication.
Construction of the first container ship powered by renewable ammonia
The Steel Cutting Ceremony was held for the Yara Eyde, the world’s first container ship powered by renewable ammonia. The initiative is led by Yara Clean Ammonia, Yara International, Cmb.Tech and North Sea Container Line, with the aim of reducing emissions in short-sea shipping. The vessel, which will enter service on the Oslo–Porsgrunn–Bremerhaven–Rotterdam route, will connect industrial hubs, providing sustainable logistics solutions and contributing to the sector’s decarbonisation.
Mumbai inaugurates India’s largest container terminal
On 4 September, Mumbai hosted the completion ceremony for Phase 2 of the expansion of the JN Port-Psa Mumbai Terminal, which has doubled its annual capacity to 4.8 million teu, making it the largest container terminal in the country. The prime ministers of India and Singapore attended the event virtually, underlining that it represents the largest-ever foreign direct investment by Singapore in India. Built on 200 hectares, the terminal features a 2,000-metre quay able to accommodate large container vessels, multimodal infrastructure and the use of electric equipment. “Capacity, connectivity and sustainability come together in this project, a catalyst for India’s trade ambitions,” said Ong Kim Pong, chief executive of Psa International. The chief minister of Maharashtra described the development as a decisive step in the Modi government’s Port-led Development strategy, estimating that Mumbai could join the world’s top ten ports, handling more than 10 million containers each year. The 1.3 billion dollar investment is part of the public-private partnership launched by Psa in India as far back as 1998.
Sicilian ports in EU consultation on sustainable transport
The Western Sicily Port Authority has taken part in the public consultation launched by the European Union to define the investment plan for sustainable transport, with a focus on ports and airports. Continuing the work carried out within the Scan-Med Corridor and in collaboration with industry associations such as the European Sea Ports, the authority submitted a document supporting EU policies. The text, prepared together with Assoporti, stresses the need to accelerate the implementation of existing regulations, such as FuelEU Maritime and Afir, avoiding additional regulatory burdens, and to direct investment towards flexible infrastructure and a diversified mix of fuels, including LNG, bio-LNG, methanol, e-fuels, ammonia and hydrogen.
High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants in the Mediterranean
The tanker High Fidelity, owned by d’Amico Tankers and operated by d’Amico Ship Management, rescued 38 migrants south of Crete, in Greek Sar waters. The vessel, bound for the Suez Canal, spotted a dinghy in distress and, despite adverse weather conditions, the crew managed to bring the people on board to safety. Following international procedures and the instructions of the Greek Mrcc, the ship headed towards Cyprus, where the migrants were transferred onto a Greek Coast Guard patrol boat. The operation also involved the Italian Coast Guard’s Mrcc and the Guardia di Finanza vessel P.04 Osum, which escorted the High Fidelity until the intervention was completed.
Hasenkamp takes stake in Mtab in Scandinavia
Cologne-based Hasenkamp Group has acquired a minority stake in Scandinavian logistics company Mtab, effective retroactively from July 2025. The deal aims to strengthen their decades-long collaboration and consolidate their presence in Northern Europe. Founded in 1968, Mtab operates in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland and is a leader in the logistics of artworks, cultural assets and high-tech goods. Owners Simon and Stefan Fors will retain the majority shareholding and management responsibility. With Hasenkamp’s entry, chief executive Thomas Schneider will join the Mtab board of directors. Both companies plan to develop synergies and expand their offering in the logistics of sensitive cargo.
