DB Schenker expands network into Caucasus and Central Asia
PRESS RELEASE – DB Schenker is setting up eight new country organizations in the Caucasus and Central Asia region, foreseeing enormous development prospects in this area. The region is located at the crossroads of major...Read more
Mammoet expands in New York eyeing offshore wind contracts
PRESS RELEASE – Mammoet has expanded its presence in New York in anticipation of upcoming offshore wind contracts. The heavy-lift company has signed a new agreement with Port of Coeymans Marine Terminal in Coeymans, New...Read more
German shipowners warn of difficulties in government’s shore power plans
The German Shipowners’ association welcomes government initiatives for shore power in ports but warns of difficulties for ships that frequently moor at different berths, like bulk carriers and multipurpose vessels. The German federal government is taking...Read more
Spliethoff delivers 107-metre Haliade-X blade for testing
Testing of the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine is in full swing. While GE’s first prototype of the 12MW Haliade-X ha just produced its first kilowatts in Rotterdam, Spliethoff delivered a 107-metre blade in...Read more
Siemens Gamesa won’t rush bigger turbines to market, says CEO
Siemens Gamesa will not be rushing bigger wind turbines to market following GE’s release of the 12MW Haliade-X. Instead, the company will focus on improving its position amidst a period of rapid consolidation that will...Read more
ICHCA 20/20 Cargo Vision conference to discuss future cargo operations
PRESS RELEASE – From 11 to 14 November, ICHCA is hosting its 3-day conference and exhibition 20/20 Cargo Vision in Malta, where delegates from all over the world will discuss the future of cargo operations....Read more
Heerema’s crane vessels to switch to wind power in port of Rotterdam
Heerema’s mighty crane vessels will soon be powered by wind energy when moored in the port of Rotterdam. By switching off the diesel generators, the vessels will reduce their emissions by the equivalent of what...Read more
Rotterdam reports growth across all breakbulk markets
Rotterdam’s breakbulk volume has grown by 4.4% in the first nine months of 2019. The port authority says there was an increase in all traditional markets including aluminium and steel. On the contrary, Port of...Read more
Kalmar develops new heavy-duty forklift
PRESS RELEASE – Kalmar has developed a new forklift solution for heavy loads of up to 54 tons. The Kalmar DCG380-540 is designed to offer the heavy-lifting power typically needed in the stevedoring and metal...Read more
Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge restart merger negotiations
The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge have restarted merger negotiations. Previous talks stranded in April as Antwerp wanted all mandates and boards to be divided proportionally, which would mean Zeebrugge would hardly have a say...Read more
Antwerp’s breakbulk volume severely hit by trade war
The trade war and economic slowdown have negatively impacted breakbulk volumes in Antwerp. Overall breakbulk volumes including ro/ro dropped by 9% in the first nine months of this year. The throughput of conventional breakbulk, which...Read more
Port of Sevilla aims to grow in project cargo
The Port of Sevilla is planning a port expansion that is specifically aimed at attracting more industry and project cargo. The EU backed investment will see the port develop a new dock area of 17,000...Read more
INTERVIEW: “The lack of European cooperation in heavy transport is ridiculous”
The lack of European cooperation for exceptional transports is creating unnecessary costs. Signalisation of abnormal transports is a national hobby and every member state wants to invent the wheel when it comes to digitization. Enough,...Read more
Port of Ostend buys REBO terminal from DEME, PMV and Artes-Group
The Belgian Port of Ostend has announced its largest investment of the past 10 years. It will buy all the shares of the Renewable Energy Base Ostend (REBO) from DEME, PMV and Artes-Group in order...Read more
Wallenius SOL links Wärtsilä directly to Antwerp
Starting November 2019, Wallenius SOL will include the in Finland in its regular liner service between the Baltic Sea and Belgium. The service expansion is made by possible through a long-term co-operation with technology company...Read more
Zeamarine and Rhenus sign agency contract at Project Cargo Summit
Today at the Project Cargo Summit in Rotterdam, multipurpose vessel operator Zeamarine and Rhenus Logistics in Rotterdam have signed a contract on stevedoring and shipping agencies after some successful trial shipments earlier this year. “The Rhenus...Read more
Liebherr opens new subsidiary in Hamburg Port
Liebherr is investing approximately 20 million euros in a new sales and service centre in Hamburg Port. The new subsidiary, comprising an area of 44,000 m² in the Kuhwerder Harbour, was officially opened 6 September...Read more
Sif expects tens of millions in revenue from new marshalling services
Sif is expanding its production facility in the port of Rotterdam with another 20 hectares to provide marshalling space and onshore support services for the offshore wind industry. DEME will be the launching customer of...Read more