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The Port of Gdynia is making significant progress in the construction of a dock bay, adhering to the established schedule. Utilizing the second-largest pile-driving machine in Europe, known as the pile driver, pile driving works are underway as part of a broader initiative funded by the European Union. The Port of Gdynia Authority secured 273 million zloty in EU funding within the Operational Programme for Infrastructure and Environment 2014-2020 for the comprehensive project.

Today, in the port of Aktau, a meeting was held between the management of NC AMTP JSC and the delegation of NC Food Corporation JSC, headed by the Chairman of the Board Asylkhan Dzhuvashev. As part of ensuring uninterrupted grain exports to Iran through the port of Aktau, both companies emphasized the need for close cooperation. Chairman of the Board of NC AMTP JSC Abay Turikpenbaev expressed the need for active measures on the part of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with NC KTZ JSC and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to restore the volume of grain transportation at the level of previous years. Chairman of the Board of NC Food Corporation JSC Asylkhan Dzhuvashev emphasized the intention to continue close cooperation with NC AMTP JSC and announced negotiations at the level of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on organizing grain exports to Iran.

Over the past year, the Training and Education Center (TEC) at the Azerbaijan State Maritime Academy, subordinate to Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), has successfully carried out work to improve operational processes, form highly qualified personnel and adapt educational programs to high standards. The main attention was paid to the certification of sailors, training and practical exercises.

VARO Energy Group emerges victorious in the Port Authority’s recent tender for the most environmentally friendly energy carrier. Since 2018, the port of Rotterdam has embraced VARO’s HVO100 (100% Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) for its fleet, a biofuel crafted entirely from sustainable sources, slashing CO2 emissions by an impressive 89% compared to traditional diesel fuel. With the flexibility to blend with conventional diesel and compatibility with existing engines without modifications, HVO proves to be a accessible and cost-effective avenue for CO2 reduction.

The Kazakh enterprise KazAzot launched the first batch of ammonium nitrate, sending its products to world markets. The cargo, produced by the country’s only producer of nitrogen mineral fertilizers, was sent from the port of Aktau along the Trans-Caspian Sea Transport Route (TMTM).

Yesterday, February 12, the Gdańsk Baltic Hub container terminal received the French ship CMA CGM Georg Forster, named after the 18th century explorer George Forster, known for his connections with Gdańsk. Neptune, the city’s mascot, personally welcomed the impressive ship measuring 398 m long and 54 m wide.

Flotte Hamburg’s fleet embarks on the new year with the signing of a contract for the construction of a cutting-edge pilot transfer vessel. Following a competitive bidding process across Europe, Baltic Workboats AS in Estonia secured the contract to build an approximately 18-meter vessel named “Hamburg Pilot 1.” The estimated cost for the construction of the new vessel is around three million euros, with the possibility of ordering a second pilot transfer vessel of the same design.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece, Erlan Baudarbek-Kozhataev, and the Mayor of Piraeus, Giannis Moralis, have agreed to foster collaboration between the cities of Aktau and Piraeus. Mayor Moralis outlined growth strategies for Piraeus, Greece’s largest port, emphasizing its strategic feeder connections to the Mediterranean, Black, and Adriatic seas, coupled with vital rail and road links to Balkan and Central European countries.

CLdN, a Belgian-Luxembourgish shipping and logistics group owned by the Cigrang family, is set to acquire the Distriport terminal from Broekman Logistics. This strategic move involves the sale of the 22-hectare terminal located in the Brittanniëhaven, which boasts 630 meters of quay, container transhipment and storage facilities, 50,000 square meters of covered warehouses, and transhipment capabilities for general cargo, high and heavy loads. The acquisition positions CLdN to diversify its services and expand its offerings.

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.