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The international technology group ANDRITZ has received an order to design a 100-megawatt green hydrogen plant in the German port of Rostock. The customer is the REPCO consortium, which unites RWE Generation SE, EnBW Neue Energien GmbH, RheinEnergie AG and Rostock Port GmbH. The final investment decision is expected in mid-2025, after which ANDRITZ will begin supplying the equipment and constructing the facility. The plant will be one of the first stations connected to the German Hydrogen Core Network and the future European Hydrogen Corridor.

The Port of Liverpool has opened a new deepwater bulk handling berth, the first such facility built in 40 years. It is located at the Alexandra Complex, operated by Peel Ports, and has already received its first vessel, Andesborg. The berth is capable of handling Handymax class vessels, significantly expanding the port’s logistics capabilities.

China Merchants Jinling Shipyard has launched the second NewMax ferry, Stena Connecta. The hybrid-powered vessel will undergo final fitting-out and outfitting before entering service in January 2026. The first vessel in the series, Stena Futura, was laid down in July 2024 and is expected to enter service in autumn 2025.

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has officially launched its terminal expansion, marking a major step in the development of one of the most modern container terminals in the world. The expansion, carried out in close cooperation with the Port of Rotterdam and the CareGo consortium, will double the terminal’s capacity, making it not only the largest, but also the most efficient and sustainable APM Terminals automated terminal in Europe.

According to the preliminary financial results for 2024, the Port of Tallinn’s revenue was EUR 120 million, up 2.5% year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8% to EUR 53 million, while net profit increased by 21% to EUR 19 million. Chairman of the Management Board Valdo Kalm noted that the success was due to the growth in cargo turnover and passenger traffic, as well as investments in the development of port infrastructure.

Ocean container operator Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the renewal of its WA1 and SW2 services, aimed at increasing the frequency of calls to the ports of Onne and Lekki. The new routes will strengthen trade links between Asia and West Africa, providing more efficient logistics and cargo distribution.

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is taking the next step in expanding the Maritime Logistics Zone in Zeebrugge by offering investors 8.5 hectares of strategically located land. Under the motto “Grow your project at the gates of Europe”, the port has launched a tender for national and international companies involved in the distribution and logistics of perishable and fast-moving goods.

The Port of Klaipeda continues to implement its strategy to become a leading hub for port services, maritime industry and green energy. Over the next four years, the port administration will allocate 308 million euros for infrastructure modernization, business development and environmentally friendly technologies. Key projects include the creation of wind energy infrastructure on the Smelte Peninsula, the construction of the largest green hydrogen production station in the Baltics, and the development of a new 100-hectare area in the southern part of the port.

Hungary has begun construction of its own terminal, Adria Port, in the Italian port of Trieste on the Adriatic coast. The new facility will be a key point for the transshipment of Hungarian export cargo and is scheduled to be fully operational in 2028. The first stage of the work will be the construction of a seawall and the creation of a 250-meter-long berthing line, which will later be extended by another 400 meters.

By the beginning of 2025, the installation of the main equipment at the main berth at Baltic Hub was completed, including the installation of STS rail tracks along its entire length. Almost all fenders and mooring bollards were also installed, work was carried out on the placement of life-saving equipment, navigation lights and metal limiters, which ensured the safety and functionality of the terminal.