Port of Bilbao to electrify docks
The Port Authority of Bilbao is going forward with the BilbOPS project, electrifying its container, cruise and ferry docks. A total of 11 Onshore Power Supply (OPS) connection points will be installed at the Spanish...Read more
KVNR: ‘Greener will be rewarded with Fuel EU Maritime’
‘It is good that the polluter pays, but even better that greening will soon be rewarded,’ states Nick Lurkin of the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KVNR) in response to the European Parliament’s latest green...Read more
Connecting the hinterlands: challenges faced by rail and barge
In addition to being crucial modes of freight transportation, connecting ports and the hinterlands, rail and barge have the lowest greenhouse gas emissions per kilometre and unit transported. Strengthening these industries will therefore be crucial...Read more
RoRo capacity of Antwerp Euroterminal to rise by 25%
The Port of Antwerp’s Euroterminal (AET) will expand its RoRo capacity by one quarter. A six floor car-park and multi-purpose terminal are bringing 148,000 square metres of additional capacity, occupying only 24,000 square metres.Read more
Port of Amsterdam signs MoU with EIH2 and the Port of Cork
The Port of Amsterdam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ireland’s first green hydrogen company, EIH2, and the Port of Cork. This collaboration aims to create an import chain to the Port of Amsterdam...Read more
Green Fuels for Denmark receives IPCEI status
The European Commission granted Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) status to Green Fuels for Denmark, on July 15th, 2022. This project aims to produce large quantities of sustainable green fuels for road, maritime...Read more
Steelwind Nordenham is producing 64 monopiles for He Dreiht offshore wind farm
Steelwind Nordenham, a Dillinger Group company, has signed an agreement to build and deliver 64 steel monopile foundations for the He Dreiht offshore wind farm, under development by Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW). The contract between the...Read more
EU and UK finally reach Brexit deal
BrexitNegotiators from the European Union and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement on their future trade relationship. Both the EU and the British government announced this on Thursday afternoon.Read more
British Columbia creates Project Cargo Corridor to attract more oversize cargo
Heavy haulageThe Canadian province of British Columbia has created a Project Cargo Corridor in order to attract more specialized cargo and save the trucking industry time by simplifying permit procedures. If the new process proves successful,...Read more
EC wants to end tax exemptions for maritime and aviation fuels
Green DealThe European Commission wants to end tax exemptions for maritime and aviation fuels and plans to include the maritime industry in the EU emissions trading scheme. The plans are part of the European Green Deal...Read more
Shipowners loathe Timmerman’s plan to put CO2 quotas on shipping
The future European climate commissioner Frans Timmermans wants to put CO2 quotas on shipping. A plan that has been met with fierce criticism from shipowners. Instead of including shipping in the European Emmission Trading Scheme,...Read more
INTERVIEW: “The lack of European cooperation in heavy transport is ridiculous”
Heavy haulageThe 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
ESTA seeks backing for first marking and lighting report
PRESS RELEASE – ESTA has started lobbying European organisations to support plans for the harmonization of marking and lighting regulations for abnormal road transport. The move follows the completion of the first report from the...Read more
Guest column: “Will ships still take migrants on board after the hijacking of a Turkish vessel?”
Guest columnShipowners worry if they can still guarantee the safety of their crew and vessel when helping people in need, writes Annet Koster, managing director of the Royal Dutch Shipowners Association, in this column for PCJ. WORDS...Read more