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In a diplomatic gesture, Ambassador H.E. Mr. Thomas Stähli from the Swiss Confederation visited the Port of Baku, engaging in discussions with Dr. Taleh Ziyadov, the Director General of the port. The visit aimed to foster collaboration and explore potential partnerships, aligning with the Swiss Cooperation Programme for 2022-2025. Emphasizing the strategic importance of the Port of Baku along the Middle Corridor for regional connectivity, the discussions highlighted the port’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally conscious practices in its operations.

The increase in cargo volume in January of this year was confirmed in the port of Aktau, where the transshipment of containers along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) doubled. The total cargo turnover of the port in January 2024 reached more than 360 thousand tons, exceeding the same figures last year by 12.7%. This impressive result includes the transhipment of 3 thousand tons of grain, 310 thousand tons of oil and petroleum products, as well as more than 2.3 thousand twenty-foot equivalent containers, more than half of them by TMTM, which marks a significant increase compared to last year.

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has enhanced the efficiency of its Noordzee Terminal by increasing the bollard capacity, replacing four 150-tonne bollards with seven new 250-tonne ones. This upgrade aims to optimize space utilization on the quay, minimizing gaps between vessels and addressing the risk of overloading posed by larger ships. The completion of this bollard enhancement, a collaborative effort involving Sweco, SECO Belgium, and Hye NV from Burcht, marks the final step in preparing the terminal to accommodate multiple 24,000 TEU ships with greater efficiency and reduced wasted space.

In a groundbreaking move, Maersk, a leading global shipping and logistics company, has designated Shanghai as its new global gateway for Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) shipments. This strategic decision, driven by recently eased local restrictions, positions Shanghai as a central hub for consolidating and transporting LCL shipments from nearby countries to destinations worldwide, marking a significant shift in industry practices. Maersk’s pioneering initiative to utilize Shanghai as its LCL global gateway underscores the company’s commitment to innovation and opens up new possibilities for Shanghai to strengthen its role as a pivotal player in global trade.