Europe

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.

Mersin, Turkey – On November 17, 2023, Mersin International Port Management Inc. (MIP), a collaborative venture involving PSA International, Akfen, and IFM, inaugurated the East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Project with an investment of USD 455 million. The event witnessed the presence of notable figures, including Mersin Governor Ali Hamza Pehlivan, Deputy Governor Ibrahim Küçük, Rear Admiral Murat Fırat, Singapore Ambassador to Turkey Kok Li Peng, MIP Chairman Flemming Dalgaard, city officials, sector representatives, and company executives.

Since early November, CMP’s container terminal in Copenhagen has been served by an additional weekly call from a container ship, significantly enhancing connectivity. This service expansion establishes direct links between Copenhagen and three key ports in Germany: Hamburg, served twice a week, and Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven, each visited once a week.

Starting January 1, 2024, there will be a significant reorganization of train traffic in the Antwerp port area, particularly for Single Wagon Load operations. The new operational model, introduced by Railport, is designed to be neutral and accessible to all interested parties. The recent outcome of the tendering process, conducted to streamline this traffic, marks a crucial step in realizing the port’s rail vision, aiming for enhanced efficiency and improved services.

Brau Union Österreich and Spar have opted for an innovative multimodal strategy in collaboration with Rail Cargo Group (RCG) to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of their beverage supply chain. This approach involves both road and rail transport, starting from the Brau Union Österreich production plant in Vienna-Schwechat.

In April 2024, the Den Bosch Max Groen, an innovative inland vessel powered exclusively by ZES (Zero Emission Services) technology, is poised to initiate emission-free journeys across Den Bosch, the Maasvlakte, and Moerdijk in the Netherlands. With electric navigation using ZESpacks, modular energy containers, and a fixed battery package, the vessel is a groundbreaking step towards sustainable shipping.