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German container shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has raised its earnings outlook for 2026, according to Reuters. The Hamburg-based carrier, one of the world's largest container lines, lifted its guidance despite ongoing pressure on freight rates and uncertainty in global trade. The upgrade signals the company expects stronger profitability than previously forecast, and investors and analysts are watching how the shipping sector navigates the coming year.
- 2Israeli minister shifts stance on $4.2 billion Hapag-Lloyd–ZIM deal●Israeli economy minister shifts position on $4.2 billion Hapag-Lloyd–ZIM deal
Israel's economy minister has changed his position on the proposed $4.2 billion acquisition involving German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd and Israeli carrier ZIM. The reversal matters because the minister's office holds approval authority over the deal, and his earlier objections had cast doubt on whether the transaction could proceed. Details of what prompted the shift and the conditions attached remain limited.