Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and global asset manager BlackRock are seeking an investment stake in Maher Terminals, according to industry sources familiar with the matter.
The move signals growing interest from shipping lines and financial investors in strategic port and terminal assets, amid expectations of long-term growth in global container trade. Maher Terminals operates key container terminals, primarily in the United States, and is regarded as a critical gateway operator on major trade routes.
Sources said discussions are at an early stage and could involve a minority or strategic stake, though transaction details and valuations remain undisclosed. Any deal would be subject to regulatory approvals and customary clearances.
For MSC, the potential investment would align with its broader strategy of strengthening control over terminal infrastructure to enhance network efficiency and service reliability. BlackRock’s involvement underscores continued institutional investor appetite for transport and logistics assets offering stable, long-term returns.
Market participants said the outcome of the talks could have wider implications for port ownership trends, as liner operators increasingly partner with financial investors to secure terminal capacity.