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DP World reports strong H1 2025 results

DP World has announced strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, underlining the resilience of its integrated global trade platform amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Revenue grew by 20.4% year-on-year to $11,244 million, driven by strong performance across Ports & Terminals and recent acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA rose 21.4% to $3,033 […]

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DP World signs long term Title Partner extension with the DP World Tour

DP World and the DP World Tour today extended their long-term partnership, reaffirming a shared commitment to growing the game of golf. Under the new agreement, the largest in the Tour’s history, DP World will continue as Title Partner and Official Logistics Partner until 2035. The original agreement, which started in 2022 and saw the European Tour renamed the […]

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DP World unifies marine services brands under one global identity

DP World has announced the unification of its Marine Services brands, Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics, under a single DP World brand, strengthening its position as a fully integrated global logistics provider. The businesses will now operate as: Shipping Solutions (formerly Unifeeder) Multimodal Solutions (formerly P&O Ferrymasters) Maritime Solutions (formerly P&O Maritime Logistics) […]

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DP World’s first Atlas service sets sail from Morocco to the UK and Europe transforming fresh produce trade

DP World’s first Atlas service sets sail from Morocco to the UK and Europe transforming fresh produce trade This maiden service is bound for DP World owned terminals, London Gateway on Sunday 30 November for the UK and, Antwerp Gateway on Monday 1 December serving Europe. This new dedicated sea route will transform the way […]

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DRS’ new service

Direct Rail Services (DRS) has launched a new cross-country service from Daventry to Coatbridge. The service will operate along the 330-mile route, using DRS’s environmentally friendly Class 88 locomotives. Initially launched as a trial, it will be the fourth DRS Anglo Scottish rail service, covering nearly the entire length of England and offering an opportunity […]

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DX acquires HBC Logistics

DX has announced the acquisition of HBC Logistics, a logistics and same day services business based in Bedfordshire. The acquisition comes just six months after the appointment of Ian Truesdale as CEO on 1 July 2025 by DX’s parent company, H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with $70 billion of assets under management. […]

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EES delays must be avoided at all costs, says Logistics UK

This weekend (Sunday, 12 October) sees the implementation of the EU’s long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES). Business group Logistics UK says it is essential the EU sticks to its promise of a phased roll out, to ensure there are no delays and disruption for freight traffic at the Short Straits crossings between the UK and France. […]

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Efret expands e-commerce operation following continued growth

Efret, the pan-European transport specialist, has announced an expansion of its e-commerce operations after achieving significant milestones with global online retailers – including a 99% on-time performance score for Amazon and continued growth with Cainiao. The move follows recognition from Amazon Relay, the programme which named Efret a “pioneer of European transport solutions” in 2024. […]

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Eimskip signs agreement for two new container vessels

The Board of Directors of Eimskipafélag Íslands hf. has approved newbuild contracts for two 2,280 TEU container vessels and a ten-year time-charter through ElbFeeder, a German affiliate of Eimskip. The vessels are intended to provide transportation services between Reykjavík, Iceland and Rotterdam, as well as Teesport in the UK, the Company’s current Blue Line. In […]

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Ellerman City Liners acquires Viasea Shipping

Ellerman City Liners, part of GB Global, has announced the acquisition of Viasea Shipping from ColliCare Holding AS. Viasea, a Norwegian-owned shortsea operator, is renowned for its reliable, sustainable, and customer-focused services across Northern Europe. This strategic move unites two niche players in the shipping industry, combining complementary strengths to deliver seamless end-to-end shipping logistics […]

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