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Mersin, Turkey – On November 17, 2023, Mersin International Port Management Inc. (MIP), a collaborative venture involving PSA International, Akfen, and IFM, inaugurated the East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Project with an investment of USD 455 million. The event witnessed the presence of notable figures, including Mersin Governor Ali Hamza Pehlivan, Deputy Governor Ibrahim Küçük, Rear Admiral Murat Fırat, Singapore Ambassador to Turkey Kok Li Peng, MIP Chairman Flemming Dalgaard, city officials, sector representatives, and company executives.

Since early November, CMP’s container terminal in Copenhagen has been served by an additional weekly call from a container ship, significantly enhancing connectivity. This service expansion establishes direct links between Copenhagen and three key ports in Germany: Hamburg, served twice a week, and Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven, each visited once a week.

Starting January 1, 2024, there will be a significant reorganization of train traffic in the Antwerp port area, particularly for Single Wagon Load operations. The new operational model, introduced by Railport, is designed to be neutral and accessible to all interested parties. The recent outcome of the tendering process, conducted to streamline this traffic, marks a crucial step in realizing the port’s rail vision, aiming for enhanced efficiency and improved services.

Brau Union Österreich and Spar have opted for an innovative multimodal strategy in collaboration with Rail Cargo Group (RCG) to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of their beverage supply chain. This approach involves both road and rail transport, starting from the Brau Union Österreich production plant in Vienna-Schwechat.

In April 2024, the Den Bosch Max Groen, an innovative inland vessel powered exclusively by ZES (Zero Emission Services) technology, is poised to initiate emission-free journeys across Den Bosch, the Maasvlakte, and Moerdijk in the Netherlands. With electric navigation using ZESpacks, modular energy containers, and a fixed battery package, the vessel is a groundbreaking step towards sustainable shipping.

Port of Amsterdam, along with its partners, unveiled three crucial agreements during the H2 Connecting Event in Duisburg. Presided over by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, the event aims to strengthen collaboration between the Netherlands and Germany in the realm of renewable hydrogen and lay the foundation for intra-European corridors. The agreements, aligned with these objectives, aim to maximize the existing partnerships of the Port of Amsterdam with leading prospective producers.

The Rhenus Group is spearheading a significant transformation by retrofitting two canal push boats operated by Deutsche Binnenreederei (DBR) with state-of-the-art Stage V engines, aligning with their commitment to climate protection goals. This initiative is part of a broader plan to modernize the entire fleet with the latest engine technology, bridging the gap until the development of more sustainable hydrogen-powered vessels. The first vessels undergoing this eco-friendly transformation are the canal push boats RSPSB146 and RSPSB153, originally built in the 1970s, which now feature modern diesel generators by SCANIA and Caterpillar, boasting Stage 5 exhaust gas treatment for a substantial 40 percent reduction in particulate matter emissions.