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Madrid/Copenhagen – Inditex, the parent company of renowned fashion brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, has joined forces with the freight group Maersk to significantly reduce its overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from maritime logistics. This reduction will be achieved by integrating alternative fuels on all inbound routes with the carrier. Through the ECO Delivery Ocean program, Maersk replaces fossil fuels on its ships with green fuels such as green methanol or second-generation biodiesel derived from waste feedstocks. This initiative is anticipated to result in an estimated reduction of over 80% in GHG emissions compared to conventional sources.

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has achieved a significant milestone at its Container Terminal Altenwerder in Hamburg by fully transitioning its Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) fleet to battery power. This move is part of HHLA’s ongoing initiative to systematically replace fossil fuel-dependent vehicles with eco-friendly alternatives.

The Latvian mobile operator and technology company, LMT, in collaboration with SIA “LVR Flote,” the primary company of the Freeport of Riga Authority responsible for port technical services, has successfully conducted trials of 5Gt technology. These trials pave the way for future utilization of 5G benefits on the high seas.

The Port of Gothenburg, along with partners including Stena Line, the Port of Kiel, and the Port of Hamburg, showcased the successful implementation of green transport corridors at the conference titled “Green Transport Corridors – Linking Europe and Scandinavia” in Gothenburg.

Impala Terminals Group has successfully secured the acquisition of the HES Hartel Tank Terminal through a competitive auction process. Renamed as ‘Impala Energy Infrastructure Netherlands,’ this terminal boasts a storage capacity of approximately 1.3 million cubic meters for bulk liquid energy products. In a significant move, Impala commits to investing between 90 and 100 million euros over the next two years to finalize the terminal’s construction, with the transaction anticipated to conclude in the coming days.

Seoul, South Korea – A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kumho Tire, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. The signing took place last week at Kumho Tire’s Headquarters in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has revealed an ambitious project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Germany and the Czech Republic. The proposal involves the construction of Germany’s longest railway tunnel, spanning 30 kilometers from Heidenau (GER) to Ústí nad Labem (CZ) through the Ore Mountains.

Maersk has entered into a commercially viable long-term supply agreement with the Chinese company Goldwind, a global leader in clean energy. The agreement covers annual volumes of 500,000 tons, facilitating low-carbon operations for the first 12 large methanol-enabled Maersk vessels currently on order. The partnership extends into the next decade, marking the first large-scale green methanol supply agreement for the global shipping industry.

Milence, a collaboration between Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, and the TRATON GROUP, has been chosen by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to construct two cutting-edge charging hubs at Truck Parking Goordijk and Ketenis. Emerging as a significant player in developing Europe’s most extensive public charging network for battery-electric heavy-duty trucks, Milence’s hubs in the Antwerp Port area are set to open in May 2024 with an initial 30 charging bays, with plans to expand in a subsequent phase.