The Port of Rotterdam, ZeroNorth and Vitol have completed their first digital bunker delivery, launching a four-week trial of the electronic Bunker Delivery Note (eBDN). As part of the project, Vitol will carry out three to four bunkerings using the ZeroNorth solution. The aim of the trial is to evaluate the benefits of the digital format, such as time savings, increased operational efficiency and improved data quality.
In Aktau, a meeting was held between the seaport management and the delegation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, dedicated to the development of economic cooperation between the countries. The central topic of discussion was the initiative to create a trade and distribution center that will be able to promote Uzbek products on the Kazakhstan market and ensure the transshipment of goods to third countries.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) increased its revenue by 8.5% to €1,182.9 million in the first three quarters of 2024. Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 23.2% to €93.2 million, while net profit amounted to €23.1 million, almost double the previous year’s figure. The improved financial results were driven by increased transport volumes, higher container storage fees at the Port of Hamburg and the expansion of the European network.
According to the results of January-September 2024, the port of Yuzhny demonstrated rapid growth in revenue, increasing it more than 11 times – to UAH 2.34 billion. Net loss for the same period in 2023 in the amount of UAH 314.64 million was replaced by a profit of UAH 921.56 million.
The European Coordinator of the North-Baltic TEN-T Corridor, Katrin Trotman, paid a working visit to Riga. The main topic of discussion was the implementation of the Rail Baltica project in Latvia, including the development of the cross-border connection within the first stage. At a meeting with Latvian ministers, Trotman noted that the project has successfully attracted European funding: within the latest Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2023 call, Rail Baltica received approximately €1.43 billion, of which €1.16 billion was provided by the CEF and €261 million by the three Baltic States.
A delegation from Los Angeles, led by US Ambassador Natalie Reyes, visited the Port of Rijeka. During the visit, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Port of Rijeka Authority and the largest US port, the Port of Los Angeles. The document was signed by Deputy CEO of the Port of Los Angeles David Libatique and CEO of the Port of Rijeka Denis Vukorepa.
Совсем скоро (5-6 декабря) в Астане начнёт свою работу KAZAKH GRAIN & LOGISTIC FORUM 2024. Международная конференция, организованная компанией «АПК-Информ Азия» совместно с группой компаний RDL, затронет вопросы развития зернового рынка и логистики и станет дискуссионной площадкой для поиска решений актуальных проблем отрасли.
The construction of the first container hub on the Caspian Sea coast has begun in the Mangistau region, which will increase the capacity of the Aktau port to 240 thousand TEU per year. Land management work is already underway, with more than 20 units of special equipment involved. The first stage is scheduled for completion by mid-2025.
Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Seaspan Corporation have announced the formation of OneSea Solutions Pte. Ltd. (ONESEA), a new venture focused on technical ship management and marine talent development. Based in Singapore, the company combines the advanced technologies and expertise of both companies to achieve excellence in the shipping industry.
From January to October 2024, Ukrainian railway transported 146.94 million tons of cargo, which is 26.4 million tons (+21.9%) more than in the same period last year. In October, transportation volumes reached 15.06 million tons, an increase of 8.8% compared to September and 10.9% (+1.48 million tons) compared to October 2023.
