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.
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.
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.
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.
In Zhejiang province, the management of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy NC JSC held a working meeting with the Jinhua City Hall. The parties discussed the development of logistics infrastructure and strengthening bilateral relations. The result of the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum on the joint development of terminal activities in Kazakhstan and China.
Imad Jenayeh, Senior Business Development Manager at CFL multimodal, provided an overview of the CFL Group structure in a European context and highlighted some of the solutions that improve workflows and competitiveness.
Liliana Krutonog, CEO of MALBI-trans s.r.o., presented a company headquartered in the Czech Republic, which has strong ties with the Czech Railways and makes extensive use of their facilities and terminals. They work closely with the Czech Cargo Group and Czech Logistics, helping to promote their activities in Central Asia and China. The company specializes in various transport services, with a particular focus on intermodal solutions such as block trains, individual containers and groups of containers. In addition, they carry out railcar transport, including recent successful projects such as a system train from the Czech Republic to Ukraine for construction materials with return shipment of grain from Ukraine.
The Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, Marat Karabaev, held a meeting in Astana with the Director General for International Cooperation of the European Commission, Henrik Hololei, and the Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kestutis Jankauskas.
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.
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.
