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Global logistics leader, the Rhenus Group, proudly announces the successful attainment of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for its Air & Ocean Division in Italy, reinforcing its steadfast commitment to maintaining elevated operational standards in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector. The certification, achieved in November following a meticulous internal audit in September, reflects the culmination of a strategic plan initiated in June 2023 to fortify internal protocols.

Promising prospects illuminate Germany’s freight transport sector as the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) unveils optimistic forecasts for the coming two years. Projections indicate an upward trajectory, with total modal transport performance expected to surge by approximately 2.1% in 2024 and 1.6% in 2025 compared to the previous year. In contrast to 2019, a steady growth of approximately 1.3% in total modal transport volume and 1.7% in total modal transport performance is anticipated, with notable increases projected for road haulage, combined transport, and air freight.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH proudly announce the successful launch of the Hydrotug 1, the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat. The Hydrotug 1 utilizes BeHydro V12 dual fuel medium speed engines, burning a combination of hydrogen and traditional fuel. This groundbreaking technology enables a 65% reduction in traditional fuel consumption and associated emissions. With a capacity to store 415kg of compressed hydrogen on deck, the Hydrotug 1 emerges as a revolutionary vessel, eliminating emissions equivalent to 350 cars annually and reinforcing CMB.TECH’s global leadership in the transition to eco-friendly fuel-powered ships.

Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft SE, a fully owned subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (“MSC”), has concluded its voluntary public takeover offer to Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (“HHLA”) shareholders. At the close of the extended acceptance period on December 7, 2023, the offer garnered acceptance from shareholders holding 7,325,366 Class A shares, equivalent to 9.74% of the share capital. Additionally, MSC independently acquired 12.21% of HHLA shares on the open market. In combination with the Class A and S shares held by the City of Hamburg, the joint venture partners now collectively control 92.30% of HHLA’s share capital.

Investing over PLN 82 million, the Port of Gdańsk has successfully completed a significant project aimed at enhancing infrastructure in the Inner Port. As part of the long-term investment strategy, the project focused on the Przemysłowe Quay area, bringing improvements to land-side communication, optimizing cargo handling, and facilitating the commercialization of new investment zones. The comprehensive initiative involved the reconstruction of road and rail systems, spanning Przemysłowe Quay to Ku Ujście street and Chemików street to the ferry crossing along Bosmańska street through the Kaszubski Canal.

Today, the 12-deck passenger ship “Viking Cinderella” docked at the Port of Riga, bringing 1122 tourists on a winter cruise organized by the company “Viking Line.” The majority of visitors hail from Scandinavia, including Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, as well as Germany, Poland, Great Britain, and other countries. This marks the ship’s first winter visit to Riga, with two more calls scheduled for December, including the next one on December 18.

Belgium and Houston-based partners have taken a significant step towards transatlantic collaboration on green energy transition. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Center for Houston’s Future, Waterstofnet, Port Houston, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Exmar, and the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition. The agreement focuses on establishing a mutually beneficial partnership for renewable and low-carbon molecule import-export, creating a green shipping corridor, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and research.