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Despite a slight decline in overall seaborne freight volumes at the beginning of 2024 due to the uncertain situation in the Middle East and slower economic growth, the Luka Koper Group’s first half-year report shows a successful result. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to EUR 37.3 million, 26% above the target of EUR 7.7 million, despite a slight decline in revenue of EUR 1.6 million. The main reasons for the success were the reduction in operating expenses due to lower costs for energy, materials and maintenance services.

Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Railway and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kasym Tlepov spoke about significant projects being implemented in the ports of Aktau and Kuryk. According to him, dredging work began in the port of Kuryk in July 2024, where a third of the planned volume has already been completed. The work is being carried out using the Visalius dredger, which is capable of effectively developing soil in difficult water conditions.

The ports of Liepaja and Ventspils will receive financial assistance from the European Cohesion Fund in the amount of 6.8 million euros, with the possibility of increasing the amount to 8.1 million euros. The funds will be used for projects related to improving the environmental safety of port infrastructure and reducing the negative impact of harbours on the urban environment and climate.

In January-July 2024, the port of Singapore’s cargo throughput increased by 7% year-on-year to 366.87 million tonnes. In particular, transshipment of bulk oil cargo increased by 4.9% to 117.46 million tonnes, while bulk cargo handling increased by 35.1% to 17.3 million tonnes.

Hydrogen Valley Estonia and Chungnam Technopark signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the hydrogen industry. The agreement aims to exchange information on low-carbon energy policies and strengthen cooperation in the application of hydrogen technologies.