In Kazakhstan, investors have been selected to develop the shipbuilding industry, as reported by the Ministry of Industry. A joint project with the Turkish companies YDA and ASFAT for the construction of a shipyard in the Kazakh sector of the Caspian Sea is already under development.
KTZ Express and Shandong Hi-Speed Logistics Group CO., Ltd held a meeting in Astana to discuss promising cooperation. One of the key issues of discussion was the organization of a joint transport service through Kazakhstan, directed from the port of Qingdao in Japan and the countries of Southeast Asia to the countries of Central Asia and Europe.
Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK unveiled the ‘Rhenus Campus’, a cutting-edge warehousing development certified as “BREEAM Outstanding”. The launch ceremony, held on April 18th, showcased Rhenus’ commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation in logistics.
Klaipėda Port has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first port in the Baltic States and one of only 35 ports across Europe to receive certification under the Port Environmental Review System (PERS). The announcement was made today during the European Sea Ports Organisation’s annual event in Paris, where Klaipėda Port was officially recognized as an environmentally friendly port.
Multimodal Tank Care, a collaboration between the cotac Group and Contargo, has inaugurated its facility adjacent to the Contargo Rhein-Neckar terminal in Ludwigshafen’s Kaiserwörthhafen. Offering comprehensive services for tank containers, including cleaning and maintenance for units up to 52 feet, the venture aims to meet industry demands effectively.
In collaboration with our global partners, we’ve sealed two pivotal agreements marking a new era in the development of a green hydrogen corridor between the Spanish port of Bilbao and Amsterdam.
In a strategic move aimed at growth and innovation, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has acquired a majority stake in Roland Spedition GmbH, a leading container operator for hinterland transport in Austria. Under the deal, HHLA will hold 51 percent of the shares, with the remaining 49 percent retained by co-shareholders Christian Gutjahr and Nikolaus Hirnschall, who will continue to steer the company forward.
Global DTC CEO, Yeong Wee Tan, presented the company’s latest developments in digital logistics, including the multimodal Digital Trade Corridor platform and TezCustoms. The Track & Trace service on the DTC platform now allows you to track cargo and their customs status in real time along the Trans-Caspian route. Work on integration with various countries, including Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia, continues actively, and negotiations with Chinese and European partners are in full swing.
Over the weekend, the Port of Koper welcomed the historic arrival of the CMA CGM SCANDOLO, marking the first-ever LNG-powered ship to dock at the port. Among CMA CGM’s fleet, the SCANDOLO is one of 35 ships already powered by LNG, with plans to increase this number to 120 by 2028. This strategic shift aims to slash CO2 emissions by up to 20% compared to traditional fuel-powered vessels. It’s a pivotal move in line with CMA CGM’s pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with broader industry efforts to mitigate climate change.
Amidst the traditional discussions of port size dominance, a new narrative is emerging among the CEOs of major European ports. Port of Antwerp-Bruges, North Sea Port, Duisburger Hafen AG, and Port of Rotterdam are shifting their focus towards collaboration for a sustainable future for European industry. As they prepare for the European industry summit in April, they urge European government leaders to join them in addressing the challenges facing the industry.
