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  • June 17, 2024

EAIL24: duisport – intermodal hub for intercontinental logistics activities.

Guanzhe Cao, Head of Asia, duisport Group, duisport – Duisburger Hafen AG, began his speech by saying that Duisburg is significantly different from traditional seaports such as Hamburg or Cologne. In contrast to these vast isolated port areas dedicated exclusively to port traffic, the Port of Duisburg operates as a river port located in the very center of the city. This unique integration into the urban landscape covers 1,550 hectares, including several logistics areas, highlighting the port’s vital role as a land and port authority. Duisburg is not just a landlord, but a comprehensive service provider for its clients and partners.

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  • June 17, 2024

HHLA puts the first electric trucks into operation at the Port of Hamburg.

At the beginning of June, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) put the first two electric trucks into operation at its Container-Transport-Dienst GmbH (CTD). These green trucks are part of HHLA’s sustainability strategy to accelerate the decarbonization of supply chains and provide customers with greener transportation solutions.

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  • June 17, 2024

EAIL24: Integration of short sea shipping with rail and road transport. Role of short sea shipping in resilient supply chains.

Kyra Lemmens, Commercial Logistics Manager at the Port of Moerdijk, said that their port stands out as a multimodal hub focused primarily on maritime transport. Strategically located between the major ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, the port boasts seamless connectivity by road, rail and water transport, facilitating maritime and inland barging operations without interference from congestion, locks or tidal movements.

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  • June 17, 2024

CRAISS Group launches a new 6,000 km route to Portugal via Germany.

CRAISS Group is making strides in international logistics by introducing innovative vehicle configurations for more economical route planning. Among these innovations is the double-decker megatrailer with closure rails, designed to efficiently transport non-stackable goods. This advancement aligns with CRAISS’s commitment to maximizing capacity and efficiency in its transport services.

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  • June 14, 2024

EAIL24: Where the New Silk Route will lead us.

Oleg Kostyuk, CEO of GTI’n’FORMAG FORWARDING, said that the company, founded in 1992 in Odessa, Ukraine, Global Transport Investment (GTI) has grown into a conglomerate of 24 companies employing over 600 people and boasting a diverse portfolio in the transport and logistics sector. Among its subsidiaries, Formag Forwarding stands out as a renowned brand with operations spanning Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Uzbekistan and Vietnam, and is also present in Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova, strategically connecting Europe and Central Asia.

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  • June 14, 2024

OOCL introduces two new megaships with a capacity of 24,188 TEU.

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) proudly announces the maiden voyage of its two newest 24,188 TEU mega vessels, “OOCL Finland” and “OOCL Sweden.” These additions bring OOCL’s fleet of eco-friendly mega containerships to a total of ten, marking a significant advancement in the company’s fleet modernization efforts. Built by Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS) and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS), these vessels embody the latest in sustainable maritime technology.

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  • June 14, 2024

EAIL24: Intermodal in the actual political and economic context.

Ralf-Charley Schultze, President of UIRR, spoke about the Intercontinental Cooperation Platform, aimed at developing cooperation between stakeholders and aligning efforts to achieve common goals, such as infrastructure development and digitalization. And even despite delays in the first meeting, cooperation with representatives of the European Commission underscores the association’s desire to involve politicians in their endeavors.