Global container shipping lines are advancing a series of port investments across key regions, with new stakes, partnerships and terminal developments announced in India, Europe and Oman.
MSC Group has agreed to acquire a 49% stake in Adani’s Vazhinjam port in India for approximately $1.4bn through its terminal arm, Terminal Investment Limited.
The transaction values the port at around $2.85bn and remains subject to regulatory approvals. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone will retain a 51% share and continue to manage the asset.
The investment will be implemented in two phases, combining an initial equity payment with additional funding linked to the terminal’s expansion programme. Vizhinjam began operations in December 2024 and is undergoing development works scheduled for completion by the end of 2028.
In Europe, Hapag-Lloyd’s subsidiary Hanseatic Global Terminals has signed a term sheet outlining conditions to acquire a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal in Hamburg Port. The agreement remains dependent on final contracts and regulatory clearance.
Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg is one of the main handling facilities at the Port of Hamburg, with annual capacity of 2.5 million TEU. Planned upgrades include expansion projects and increased automation aimed at raising capacity and improving operational efficiency.
Dheeraj Bhatia, chief executive of Hanseatic Global Terminals, said: “The agreement marks another important step in strengthening our Terminal Portfolio in Europe. Together with our partners, we aim to support the further development of efficient, future-ready terminal infrastructure that benefits customers, ports, and global trade.”
CMA CGM has entered into a framework agreement to develop, manage and operate a multipurpose logistics terminal at Sohar port, with the project valued at $400m. According to the company, the planned facility will support inland access to key trade corridors and enhance service efficiency.
Rodolphe Saadé, chairman and chief executive of CMA CGM, stated it will provide “reliable inland access to key trade corridors” and deliver “greater resilience and efficiency for our customers’ supply chains.”
