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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.

In a series of strategic developments, Contargo achieved positive results last year, reinforcing its position as a key player in container transport in France. Contargo North France initiated a new container barge line in the Hauts-de-France region, facilitating two weekly round trips between Antwerp, Rotterdam, and the Dourges multimodal terminal. This expansion, coupled with the addition of a third large vessel, contributed to a 1.5 percent increase in transport volume, solidifying Contargo’s role as a regional barge container hub and maintaining its status as the foremost privately operated terminal in France.

A historic moment for the Port of Riga: the container ship MSC MARITINA V, the largest vessel ever to visit Riga, docked on Sunday night. Operated by the Swiss-based MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), the 266-meter-long ship with a maximum capacity of 4533 TEU entered the regular route of the Port of Riga. After berthing at SIA “Rīgas Centrālais Termināls,” the vessel has now shifted to the berth of SIA “Baltic Container Terminal” for ongoing loading operations. Tomorrow, MSC MARITINA V is set to depart for the port of Le Havre in France.

The visit of World Bank representatives to the port of Aktau was a key step in solving the problem of the falling level of the Caspian Sea, which has become a real challenge for the regional community. A team of experts from HR Wallingford will carry out extensive research over the next 18 months, including analyzing historical data, using regional climate models and creating digital elevation and hydrology models.