Global container shipping leader MSC is investing in the Indian port of Vizhinjam, acquiring a 49% stake in the key Adani Ports project. This partnership will enable the port’s container throughput to nearly quadruple by 2028 and strengthen its position as a leading hub in the Indian Ocean.
DP World will build two new terminals on the eastern coast of the UAE, increasing the country's container capacity and enhancing the resilience of logistics outside the Strait of Hormuz. The project is planned as a 50-year concession and aims to develop modern port infrastructure.
Shipping rates between South and North America have increased, despite a decline in trade volumes and stricter U.S. tariff policies toward Brazil. Exporters are seeking new markets, while carriers report improved schedule reliability.