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The Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 210.5 million tonnes of cargo in the first nine months of 2024, up 3% year-on-year. This indicates a stabilisation in cargo volumes compared to the second quarter. Container transport remains the main growth driver, despite ongoing geopolitical and economic instability that affects other types of cargo. The port continues to invest in innovative and sustainable projects, supporting the energy transition and industrial growth.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) will announce the expansion of its Scandinavia Baltic Express (SBX) service and the launch of its own vessel call to the port of Rauma. The vessel’s first call will be on 4 November, after which the route will be modified and updated on a weekly basis.

The Ministry of Transport held a meeting dedicated to the development of maritime infrastructure and increasing the potential of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). Participants noted that the TITR is a key transit corridor between the East and the West, and that cargo volumes have more than doubled over the past two years.

Astana hosted a meeting of the Netherlands-Kazakhstan Business Council, where one of the sessions was devoted to transport and logistics issues. The event was attended by representatives of JSC NC KTZ, including Deputy General Director for Logistics of JSC KTZ Express Aibek Kapar.

In January-September 2024, the cargo turnover of the Port of Shanghai increased by 6% compared to the same period last year and reached 442.21 million tons. Container turnover during this time increased by 8%, reaching 39.1 million TEU.

Rijeka Gateway, a joint project between APM Terminals and Enna Group in Croatia, will be powered exclusively by renewable energy, including solar and wind power. The move is aimed at significantly reducing CO2 emissions and other pollutants, making the terminal one of the greenest in the Adriatic. 

Within the framework of the Strategic Shipping Development Program approved by the Supervisory Board of the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) CJSC upon the instruction of President Ilham Aliyev, the company has completed the acquisition of the second Handysize dry cargo vessel. This acquisition underlines ASCO’s intention to expand its operational capabilities beyond the Caspian Sea.

In order to complete the acquisition of a stake in the Hamburg port logistics company HHLA by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Ukraine’s consent is needed, since HHLA operates a container terminal in Odessa. The head of MSC noted that a decision from the Ukrainian authorities is expected within a few weeks.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces the launch of two new services to Northern European and Mediterranean destinations, the Aegean Express (AEX) and Levant Express (LEX), which will commence operations in January 2025. These new routes will provide North-South connectivity and fast delivery times, while providing easy access to the company’s feeder network via key hubs in Rotterdam, Istanbul, Piraeus and Damietta.

Maersk has christened its new methanol-capable, dual-fuel container ship, the Alexandra Maersk, at a ceremony in the Port of Felixstowe, UK, attended by UK Maritime Minister Mike Cain, IMO officials, and Maersk customers and employees. Elaine Condon, Primark’s Director of People and Culture, served as the vessel’s godmother, highlighting Maersk’s strong partnership with the retailer.