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News•Feb 26, 2026
London Gateway Closes in on Post-Brexit UK Port Leadership
London Gateway, DP World’s flagship UK terminal, is on track to become the nation’s leading container port after handling 3 million TEU in 2025 and surpassing Felixstowe in Q3 2025. The port’s rapid growth stems from a £1.5 bn initial outlay followed by more than £2 bn of cumulative investment, including a £1 bn expansion adding two all‑electric berths and a second rail terminal. Enhanced automation now delivers over 90% on‑time reliability, far above the industry average. The adjoining logistics park and new retail distribution centres embed the gateway deeper into the UK supply chain.
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Chinese Ports Are the Next Geoeconomic Battleground
China’s state‑owned and private firms have built a maritime logistics empire spanning 133 ports in 67 countries, turning the global ports network into a new geoeconomic battleground. The United States, European Union and Australia are mounting legal, regulatory and acquisition‑based...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Nearshoring and Logistics Upgrades Position the Caribbean as a New Regional Hub
The Caribbean is repositioning as a regional supply‑chain hub as nearshoring gains traction and governments fund logistics upgrades. High logistics costs—16 to 25 percent of GDP—have spurred port expansions in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Guyana and Belize, backed by investors such as DP World...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Regional Integration Is Buoying the Caribbean Economy
New sectors are emerging in a region navigating global policy and climate shocks
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | Sensirion’s Expansion in Debrecen, Hungary
Swiss sensor specialist Sensirion expanded its Debrecen, Hungary facility, earning the top award for Europe’s most impactful small operational project. The plant, originally opened in 2021, added capacity through a 2023‑24 expansion and is projected to create 200 jobs by...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | Expansion of Natixis’s Centre of Excellence in Porto, Portugal
Natixis’s Centre of Expertise in Porto has surged to more than 2,500 employees, quadrupling its original target. The hub earned second place in fDi Intelligence’s Investment Impact Awards for operational mid‑sized projects, praised for sustainability and inclusive hiring. The expansion...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | SK’s Expansion in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland
South Korean conglomerate SK Group’s battery separator plant in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland, was named the second‑most impactful operational mega project in Europe for 2026. The €4.4 bn investment has created more than 1,200 jobs and strengthens Europe’s battery supply chain amid rising...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | CATL’s Gigafactory in Debrecen, Hungary
Chinese battery giant CATL is investing €7.34 bn to build a gigafactory in Debrecen, Hungary, the country’s largest greenfield project. The company has already assembled over 120,000 battery modules in a rented facility and aims to start lithium‑ion cell production in...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | Harro Höfliger’s Expansion in Debrecen, Hungary
Harro Höfliger, a German machinery maker, is expanding its Debrecen plant with a €15 million investment, creating 100 jobs. The project follows the 2024 acquisition of Manz’s Hungarian operations and was ranked the second most impactful small‑scale FDI in the 2026 Investment...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | Copeland’s Site Expansion in Cookstown, Northern Ireland
US‑based climate‑tech firm Copeland announced a £19 million expansion of its Cookstown, Northern Ireland factory, adding a new production line for heat‑pump compressors. The investment, the most impactful small‑sized project in Europe according to the 2026 Investment Impact Awards, is projected...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | Smart Solar Technologies’ Solar Module Factory in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Smart Solar Technologies, a Turkish cleantech firm, announced a €122 million investment to build a solar cell and module factory in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. The plant will target 1,500 MW of wafer, cell and module output and is expected to generate more than...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)