Schavemaker’s fleet in Poland has officially welcomed its first SCANIA electric tractor unit, marking a significant milestone. This SCANIA 45R model, powered by 450 KW from three electric motors, represents the first zero-emission Scania tractor introduced in the country. The electric vehicle will transport containers between customer loading locations in Kalisz and Leszno and the Schavemaker railway terminal in Kąty Wrocławskie.
On June 16, Maersk’s second large vessel capable of running on green methanol, Astrid Maersk, made its first stop at the port of Koper in Slovenia. Following on from the Ane Maersk, which launched earlier this year, the Astrid Maersk is an example of Maersk’s commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The vessel operates on route AE12, connecting Asia and Europe, arriving in Koper from Port Said, Egypt, before continuing on to Trieste, Tangier and Singapore.
JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan completed the first stage of modernization of data networks by introducing SD-WAN technology. This technology connects the main office in Astana with 16 of the largest railway departments in Kazakhstan, providing centralized monitoring of the status of network devices and communication channels, high performance and optimal routing of services.
HHLA Sky, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), showcased its advanced drone operation solutions at the grand opening of dronePORT Hamburg. This new facility, inaugurated by the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), Hamburg Police, and Hamburg Aviation, marks Europe’s first ground infrastructure dedicated to unmanned aviation and mobile sensor technology. HHLA Sky’s offerings include drones for inspecting the Port of Hamburg and shipping lanes, supported by their Integrated Control Center, a sophisticated software enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights for infrastructure inspections.
Ctirad Klimanek, Managing Partner of RAILVIS.com, shared the idea that in the field of European rail logistics, several exemplary models and innovative approaches set benchmarks for the development of the industry. For example, Italy stands out for its regional policy requiring rail connections for warehouses, thereby significantly increasing intermodal transport volumes.
Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group, has launched its largest charging hub to date at the port of Antwerp-Bruges. Strategically located at the Ketenis truck yard, the hub takes advantage of the port’s central location, extensive connections and excellent infrastructure, strengthening its role in the international transport network. This marks an important milestone for Milence as it is their first hub in Belgium and the largest in Europe, equipped with ten Combined Charging System (CCS) chargers delivering up to 400 kW of power per each of the twenty bays.
Pavel Lagov, Director of Product Management (CIS), Rail Solutions International, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany, shared that the company’s initial attempts to use the Middle Corridor were not very successful. They were trying to transport cargo from China to Europe for one of the world’s largest OEM suppliers, but their expectations for transit time and financial results were significantly lower than realistic. Many companies that have tried this route have encountered serious problems. The main reasons were bottlenecks and insufficient infrastructure in key locations such as Baku and Aktau, which seriously complicated logistics.
KTZ Express, a subsidiary of NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC, and the Romanian company CFR Marfa entered into a Memorandum of Cooperation. A meeting of representatives of the two companies took place in Astana, where joint projects in the transport and logistics sector were discussed.
Increasing traffic density in the Antwerp port area is causing increasing problems. Lineas’ LORO (Left Bank – Right Bank) line offers a turnkey solution to current congestion problems.
Rashad Shakarov, Founder and CEO of Azerbaijan Maritime Engineering and Construction Group of Companies, emphasized that Azerbaijan is located in the heart of the Middle Corridor, which is an important part of the 11,000-kilometer China-Europe route. This route passes through the Caspian Sea and Azerbaijan, connecting directly with Europe. AMEC therefore seeks to locate its vessels in the Caspian Sea for transport from Kazakhstan to the port of Baku.
