Hamburg looks to Vietnam

Hamburg’s city parliament approved MSC’s entry as a major shareholder in HHLA, despite opposition, with final approval pending from the European Commission.

Mitsui E&S Co has been awarded contracts to supply a total of 30 cranes for Phuoc An Port in Vietnam and Matarbari Port in Bangladesh.

Hoa Phat Container Production JSC (HPCP) has won its second and biggest order from an international owner of maritime containers.

Adani Ports has secured preliminary approval to build a new port in Da Nang, Vietnam, as part of its expansion strategy.

The MSC’s 49.9% purchase of HHLA shares passed the first reading in the Hamburg Parliament, with support from the ruling coalition.

MSC’s bid to become a major shareholder in HHLA is expected to be delayed post-summer pending a Hamburg parliament vote.