Ares intensifies: new member of the Port Koper tug fleet
On October 12, 2023, Adria Tow d.o.o. celebrated the official christening of its latest addition, the tugboat Ares, at Berth I of the Port of Koper.
Poland’s Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) advances key rail project with high-speed connection between Warsaw and Łódź
A substantial advancement has taken place in Poland’s major infrastructure endeavor, Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), with the establishment of a high-speed railway connecting Warsaw and Łódź, pivotal rail freight hubs in the country. The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is set to finance this crucial railway, with CPK and the Polish Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy signing a 64 million euros agreement with the Centre for EU Transport Projects. This funding, covering approximately 85 percent of the total project costs amounting to 75 million euros, will support comprehensive project documentation, including construction plans, and facilitate the necessary permits and location decisions.
Rhenus Maritime Services Readies Coastal Vessel with Methanol Capability
Rhenus Maritime Services (RMS) is expanding its fleet with the addition of a new coastal vessel named RMS Ruhrort, featuring a distinctive capability. The vessel is equipped with an engine designed to use methanol as fuel in the future, positioning methanol as a promising and eco-friendly option for the maritime industry alongside hydrogen and ammonia.
Strategic partnership: Port of Rijeka and Busan Port Authority sign Memorandum of Understanding
During the official visit of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea to Croatia on October 12, 2023, in Zagreb, the Port of Rijeka Authority and Busan Port Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding. In the presence of Prime Minister Andrej Plenković of Croatia, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo of Korea, and members of both governments, the memorandum was signed by Denis Vukorepa, the Executive Director of the Port of Rijeka Authority, and Kang Joon-suk, the Executive Director and President of the Busan Port Authority.
Poland is implementing the largest infrastructure project: the Central Port of Communications on the way to creating a unique transport hub
Poland’s Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) is making strides in its mission to integrate air, road, freight, and passenger rail operations into a unified hub, marking the country’s largest infrastructure project. Currently engaged in land acquisitions and geological excavations, CPK is crucially defining the coexistence of diverse transport modes within the hub and across Poland. The focus extends to rail freight, where CPK is actively preparing for a comprehensive transport model, emphasizing intermodal transport and strategic location planning.
DB SCHENKER completes €94M investment, unveils state-of-the-art facilities in Ireland
DB SCHENKER has successfully completed three of its four major development projects to provide larger, state-of-the-art operations in Ireland. As part of a €94M investment in new facilities across the country, sites at Shannon (County Clare), Leixlip (County Kildare), and Baldonnel (County Dublin) are now complete and fully operational. An additional new facility in Dublin is shortly to commence construction to house DB Schenker’s Land operations in Ireland and is scheduled for completion in January 2025. Due to an increased demand from Healthcare and Technology customers DB SCHENKER’s business in Ireland is powering strong growth.
APM Terminals Poti implements sustainable practices by eliminating single-use plastics in the workplace
In response to the growing global issue of plastic pollution, APM Terminals Poti is taking active measures to address plastic waste and promote corporate sustainability. With the increase in global plastic production, leading to an estimated five trillion pieces of plastic in major ocean basins, the company aims to avoid unnecessary plastic use in its operations.
HMM Reconnects with Koper After a Decade
Marking a strategic revival in its European network, South Korean shipping giant HMM has re-established its nautical ties with the Slovenian port of Koper. This recent development, taking place in the late summer of...
Navigating the future: Rhenus unveils remote-controlled inland waterway vessel at national maritime conference
In 2020, Rhenus initiated the groundbreaking “FernBin” research project in collaboration with key partners, including Argonics, the DST (Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems), the University of Duisburg-Essen, and RWTH Aachen University. The primary objective of this project was to revolutionize inland waterway shipping by implementing remote control capabilities. Choosing the venerable ‘Ernst Kramer’ inland waterway vessel, nearly 50 years old, as the test subject, Rhenus recently unveiled the successfully remote-controlled vessel at the German National Maritime Conference.
Rhenus introduces sustainable vehicle transit with reusable cartainer solution
Rhenus Logistics has introduced the Rhenus cartainer, a secure and reusable solution for transporting vehicles, providing an eco-friendly alternative to single-use wooden crating in airfreight. Positioned at the global finished vehicle logistics (FVL) hub in London Heathrow, the cartainer is designed for secure and discreet use throughout all stages of vehicle transit, catering to various models. Measuring 605 cm in length, 238 cm in width, and 240 cm in height, the cartainer is suitable for passenger vehicles or two-axle, four-tyre single-unit vehicles, offering flexibility for round trips or multi-stop transportation, making it ideal for delivering prototypes to testing programs, media events, trade shows, or global product launches.