Cornelissen acquires electric trucks – Chiggiato transports to Egypt – Refrigerated warehouses at Interporto Vespucci – Mondial appointed cargo agent for Aegean in Germany – Hydrogen at Porto Marghera – Evergreen orders six 24,000-TEU container ships

The French dockworkers’ union Fnpd Cgt has suspended the 72-hour strike planned in ports across France from 18 to 20 March 2025, following a meeting with the government and employers’ associations. The future of the mobilisation will be decided on 25 March.

In mid-March 2025, weapons once again took centre stage in the Red Sea. The United States launched attacks on Yemen’s capital and Houthi positions, prompting a swift response as the group resumed launching projectiles at ships.

The United States Federal Maritime Commission has launched an inquiry into potential restrictions on the passage of vessels through the world’s major straits. The investigation aims to assess the impact of regulations and practices enforced by foreign governments.

A Chinese newspaper close to the government has strongly criticised the sale of the terminal operator Hutchison Ports to the consortium formed by BlackRock and MSC, arguing that it could harm China’s national interests.