Port of Hamburg Throughput Falls 3.1 Percent in First Half of 2026
Hamburg handled 56.1 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, down 3.1 percent, with container volumes of 4.0 million TEU and a marked 13.5 percent fall in cargo handling with the United States.
Volkswagen sells majority stake in Everllence to Bain Capital
Volkswagen has agreed to sell a 75% stake in engine maker Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions) to Bain Capital in a deal valuing the business at EUR7.4bn ($8.4bn).
TKMS drops Kiel yard bid, leaving Rheinmetall alone in race
TKMS has withdrawn from the bidding for German Naval Yards Kiel over price, leaving Rheinmetall as the only remaining bidder.
German industry bodies take calm view of early Rhine low water
Asked whether the current drought points to a recurring climate-driven pattern, both organisations played down the need for alarm.
Carriers swap Hamburg for Wilhelmshaven on NEMX service
Three major carriers have removed Hamburg from their joint North Europe-East Mediterranean container service, replacing it with Wilhelmshaven as the German port of call.
Rheinmetall still weighing next steps on German shipyard after rival withdraws
Rheinmetall says it has not yet decided whether to pursue an acquisition of German Naval Yards Kiel, after rival bidder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems withdrew from the process.
Essberger orders two more chemical tankers in China
German owner Essberger has exercised an option for two more chemical tankers in China, taking its orderbook to eight.
Hamburg's HHLA issues a profit warning
A major German terminal operator has issued a profit warning on higher costs and weaker throughput.
Hapag-Lloyd strengthens terminal network with Hamburg and Tangier Med deals
Hapag-Lloyd's terminal arm HGT is acquiring a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg and doubling its holding in Morocco's TC3 terminal at Tangier Med to 20%.
MPCC moves up in size with $340m boxship buy
MPC Container Ships is buying four 7,000 teu boxships for $340m, moving into a larger segment while selling two older vessels and lifting its backlog to $2.2bn.
RWE takes control position in Amprion
German utility RWE has raised its indirect holding in transmission system operator Amprion to 55%, expanding into grid infrastructure to support Germany's grid build-out.
Lidl-backed carrier switches to German flag as Heilbronn becomes seaport for first time
Lidl's carrier Tailwind Shipping Lines has put its first ship under the German flag, making inland Heilbronn the home port of an oceangoing vessel for the first time.
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