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  • ნოემბერი 22, 2024

The Port of Hamburg maintains stable container turnover despite economic challenges.

In the first nine months of 2024, the container throughput of the Port of Hamburg amounted to 5.8 million TEU, which is almost the same as last year. An increase of 0.2% was recorded in the loaded container segment (5.1 million TEU), but the handling of empty containers decreased by 4.6% to 722 thousand TEU. In the general cargo segment, an increase of 3.7% was recorded, reaching 904 thousand tons. At the same time, the volume of bulk cargo transshipment decreased by 9.3%, amounting to 24.9 million tons, which is due, in particular, to a reduction in coal transshipment after the closure of power plants.

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  • ნოემბერი 22, 2024

Kazakhstan has begun a large-scale modernization of its transport infrastructure.

The development of the transport and logistics industry was discussed at a meeting of the government of Kazakhstan. Vice Minister of Transport Maksat Kaliakparov reported that there are 13 international transport corridors in the country, and active work is underway to eliminate infrastructure constraints. Among the priorities are the development of new routes, digitalization of processes and increasing the capacity of key areas, such as the TITR and the North-South corridor, which will be able to handle up to 20 million tons of cargo by 2030.

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  • ნოემბერი 21, 2024

Port of Rotterdam tests digital bunkering system.

The Port of Rotterdam, ZeroNorth and Vitol have completed their first digital bunker delivery, launching a four-week trial of the electronic Bunker Delivery Note (eBDN). As part of the project, Vitol will carry out three to four bunkerings using the ZeroNorth solution. The aim of the trial is to evaluate the benefits of the digital format, such as time savings, increased operational efficiency and improved data quality.

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  • ნოემბერი 21, 2024

In Aktau, the creation of a trade and distribution center was discussed jointly with Uzbekistan.

In Aktau, a meeting was held between the seaport management and the delegation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, dedicated to the development of economic cooperation between the countries. The central topic of discussion was the initiative to create a trade and distribution center that will be able to promote Uzbek products on the Kazakhstan market and ensure the transshipment of goods to third countries.

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  • ნოემბერი 21, 2024

HHLA demonstrates sustainable growth in financial performance for the first nine months of 2024.

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) increased its revenue by 8.5% to €1,182.9 million in the first three quarters of 2024. Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 23.2% to €93.2 million, while net profit amounted to €23.1 million, almost double the previous year’s figure. The improved financial results were driven by increased transport volumes, higher container storage fees at the Port of Hamburg and the expansion of the European network.

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  • ნოემბერი 21, 2024

EU coordinator discussed the implementation of Rail Baltica in Latvia.

The European Coordinator of the North-Baltic TEN-T Corridor, Katrin Trotman, paid a working visit to Riga. The main topic of discussion was the implementation of the Rail Baltica project in Latvia, including the development of the cross-border connection within the first stage. At a meeting with Latvian ministers, Trotman noted that the project has successfully attracted European funding: within the latest Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2023 call, Rail Baltica received approximately €1.43 billion, of which €1.16 billion was provided by the CEF and €261 million by the three Baltic States.

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  • ნოემბერი 20, 2024

ONE and Seaspan create ONESEA for ship management and innovation.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Seaspan Corporation have announced the formation of OneSea Solutions Pte. Ltd. (ONESEA), a new venture focused on technical ship management and marine talent development. Based in Singapore, the company combines the advanced technologies and expertise of both companies to achieve excellence in the shipping industry.

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  • ნოემბერი 20, 2024

The volume of freight transportation by rail in Ukraine increased by 21.9%.

From January to October 2024, Ukrainian railway transported 146.94 million tons of cargo, which is 26.4 million tons (+21.9%) more than in the same period last year. In October, transportation volumes reached 15.06 million tons, an increase of 8.8% compared to September and 10.9% (+1.48 million tons) compared to October 2023.

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  • ნოემბერი 20, 2024

The first hydrogen truck was tested in Slovakia.

Together with the technology company Mobility & Innovation Production (MIP), testing of the first hydrogen truck in Slovakia has begun. This step is part of HHLA’s strategy to create climate-neutral transport and is aimed at achieving environmentally friendly container transportation for customers.