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Daniel Jarnea, Head of Marketing at Constanta Port Administration, reviewed the latest developments in the Port of Constanta and its role over the past two years.

Ketevan Oragvelidze, Marketing Manager of Batumi International Container Terminal, spoke on the topic “Growing the potential of Georgia as a sea and land transport hub.”

Przemysłowe Wharf in Gdańsk’s Inner Port is set for significant upgrades, with the commencement of seabed reinforcement and fender line replacement projects. Valued at nearly PLN 28 million, this investment aims to deepen the technical capacity of the quay to 10 meters, bolstering cargo handling capabilities for operators.

Mario Escobar, Business Development Manager of APM Terminals, provided an update on the company’s activities in Georgia. Globally, APM Terminals operates in 35 countries with 62 marine terminals, and is expanding with three new projects, bringing the total number of terminals to 65. Although Poti is one of the existing terminals, the company has expansion plans in Georgia.

A.P. Moller – Maersk has unveiled a state-of-the-art Cross Dock warehouse at its Maasvlakte II terminal in Rotterdam, aiming to expedite cargo movement from vessel arrival to final destination, particularly in the Benelux, German, and French hinterland. The warehouse, spanning 23,000 sqm with 120 docks and interim storage, welcomed Starbucks as its first client, creating over 200 new jobs at full capacity.

Mikheil Babunashvili, Commercial Director of E60 Shipping Lines, said that the company began operations in the summer of 2023, and the first sale took place on June 27 of the same year. The E60 takes its name from the motorway of the same name, which runs from France to Kyrgyzstan, symbolizing the wide customer base spanning countries crossed by the route, including Ukraine, Armenia and others.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges saw a notable increase in total cargo throughput for the first quarter of this year, reaching 70.4 million tonnes, marking a 2.4% rise compared to the same period last year. This growth, amidst a challenging geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape, reflects the port’s resilience, primarily fueled by a resurgence in container throughput.

The CRESPORT project is dedicated to enhancing the cybersecurity of Adriatic ports, recognizing their critical role in European maritime traffic. As digitization becomes integral to supply chain competitiveness, port infrastructure faces increased vulnerability to cyber threats. Given the potential economic impact of disruptions caused by cyber-attacks, CRESPORT aims to strengthen the resilience of ports through collaborative efforts, fostering territorial cohesion across Italy, Croatia, and beyond.

The LUKA.DT project concluded in March after a successful two-year collaboration among six consortium partners, including Luka Koper, Actual IT, Emigma, Špica International, Igea, and Solvesall. With a focus on enhancing key port processes, the EUR 4.8 million initiative, co-funded with EUR 2.1 million from the European Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), introduced advanced digital solutions and bolstered employee digital competences and cybersecurity measures.

The MILEPORT initiative aims to address the challenge of inadequate last-mile connectivity plaguing Adriatic ports, hindering their integration with urban areas and hinterlands, thus causing inefficiencies in multimodal transportation, stunted economic growth, and increased air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions related to transport. Recognizing the global nature of transport flows, collaboration between Adriatic Sea regions is imperative to tackle these shared operational issues effectively.