Since early November, CMP’s container terminal in Copenhagen has been served by an additional weekly call from a container ship, significantly enhancing connectivity. This service expansion establishes direct links between Copenhagen and three key ports in Germany: Hamburg, served twice a week, and Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven, each visited once a week.
The Austrian Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is planning to establish its representation in Kazakhstan in response to the country’s head of state’s call for the development of its transportation and logistics potential. Kazakhstan’s Minister of Transport, Marat Karabayev, conducted a series of meetings with international companies to discuss issues related to the development of the country’s transportation infrastructure. During one of these meetings with Rail Cargo Group representative Daniel Dezso, possibilities of the company joining the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TMTM) Association and opening a representation in Kazakhstan were explored.
Starting January 1, 2024, there will be a significant reorganization of train traffic in the Antwerp port area, particularly for Single Wagon Load operations. The new operational model, introduced by Railport, is designed to be neutral and accessible to all interested parties. The recent outcome of the tendering process, conducted to streamline this traffic, marks a crucial step in realizing the port’s rail vision, aiming for enhanced efficiency and improved services.
Brau Union Österreich and Spar have opted for an innovative multimodal strategy in collaboration with Rail Cargo Group (RCG) to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of their beverage supply chain. This approach involves both road and rail transport, starting from the Brau Union Österreich production plant in Vienna-Schwechat.
ADY Container has recently established strategic collaborations with two of the world’s leading shipping giants – Maersk and Cosco. The joint efforts aim to enhance container shipments via both sea and rail routes to diverse destinations.
In April 2024, the Den Bosch Max Groen, an innovative inland vessel powered exclusively by ZES (Zero Emission Services) technology, is poised to initiate emission-free journeys across Den Bosch, the Maasvlakte, and Moerdijk in the Netherlands. With electric navigation using ZESpacks, modular energy containers, and a fixed battery package, the vessel is a groundbreaking step towards sustainable shipping.
Port of Amsterdam, along with its partners, unveiled three crucial agreements during the H2 Connecting Event in Duisburg. Presided over by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, the event aims to strengthen collaboration between the Netherlands and Germany in the realm of renewable hydrogen and lay the foundation for intra-European corridors. The agreements, aligned with these objectives, aim to maximize the existing partnerships of the Port of Amsterdam with leading prospective producers.
The Rhenus Group is spearheading a significant transformation by retrofitting two canal push boats operated by Deutsche Binnenreederei (DBR) with state-of-the-art Stage V engines, aligning with their commitment to climate protection goals. This initiative is part of a broader plan to modernize the entire fleet with the latest engine technology, bridging the gap until the development of more sustainable hydrogen-powered vessels. The first vessels undergoing this eco-friendly transformation are the canal push boats RSPSB146 and RSPSB153, originally built in the 1970s, which now feature modern diesel generators by SCANIA and Caterpillar, boasting Stage 5 exhaust gas treatment for a substantial 40 percent reduction in particulate matter emissions.
A meeting of the Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Morocco was held in Rabat, Morocco. As part of the meeting held in the city of Rabat, a cooperation memorandum was signed between the Port of Baku and the National Ports Agency of Morocco.
Kazakhstan is making a significant investment in four major railway projects aimed at enhancing logistics, as reported by the Ministry of Transport. Within the framework of the national project “Dostyk – Moynqty,” the construction of second tracks and electrification of a 833 km railway segment is planned, with a total investment volume of 938.1 billion tenge. It is anticipated that these measures will increase the capacity of the segment fivefold, with the transportation speed between China and Europe reaching 1,500 km per day.
