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The completion of the final phase of Certified Pick up (CPu) implementation at container terminals before the locks on February 19 marks a significant milestone for Antwerp’s container transport. This digitalization initiative enhances both safety and transparency in the logistics chain, representing a pivotal moment for the industry. Efforts are now focused on integrating terminals beyond the locks into the CPu system, further streamlining operations.

On March 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Jadranski pomorski servis (JPS) celebrated the expansion of its tugboat fleet with the addition of two new ships, “Moretto” and “Gea,” at the Karolina Riječka Pier. Dignitaries including Croatian Government Vice President and Minister of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure Oleg Butković attended, along with representatives from the Port of Rijeka Authority, Primorsko-Goranska County, the City of Rijeka, SCAFI Group, and JPS.

The EU’s implementation of the Import Control System (ICS2) for maritime cargo imports is progressing to its next stage, set to take effect from June onwards and impacting all shipments from third countries. Carriers must adhere to the stricter standards of ICS2 starting June 3, with a final deadline of December 4, 2024, while freight forwarders can initiate migration for self-declaration from December 4, 2024. Facilitating cooperation, a new form of declaration, Multiple Filing, simplifies collaboration between carriers and freight forwarders by allowing separate transmission of basic and additional information, merged later in the Shared Trader Interface (STI), with Gladiator anticipating a high adoption rate.

As part of the visit to the city of Aktau, the Chief Advisor to the Director General of the European Commission for International Cooperation, H. Hololei, got acquainted with the work of the seaport. The meeting was held with the participation of the Chairman of the Board of JSC NC AMTP Abai Turikpenbaev, who introduced the guest to the current activities of the port and discussed plans for its future development.

Ukraine achieved a significant milestone in its grain exports this February, marking a record high since the onset of Russia’s invasion in 2022. With 5.4 million tonnes of grain exported, a 30% increase from the previous February, the country has demonstrated remarkable resilience amidst ongoing conflicts. This surge in exports is attributed to the strategic successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in securing the Black Sea region, particularly the port of Odesa, enabling unimpeded maritime transport corridors.

In recent days, new investments in Baltic ports have become increasingly important, and the recent event in Szczecin is evidence of the development of transhipment employment. Port Gdański Eksploatacja has reloaded two new Liebherr LHM 280 mobile cranes, expanding its resources after purchasing the equipment last year. With a maximum lifting capacity of 84 tonnes and a radius of 40 metres, these impressive machines provide a print port that can handle loads of up to 100 tonnes, working in tandem. The introduction of this new equipment will further expand the company’s scope of operations, increasing the volume of cargo handling, cargo projects and bulk cargo, which will ultimately contribute to inefficiencies.

Port of Tallinn has commenced its quest for new collaborators to propel the growth of free areas situated in the eastern sector of Muuga Harbour, offering over 7.6 hectares of land for potential development endeavors.

APM Terminals Poti, a subsidiary of JSC Poti Sea Port Corporation, unveils plans for a significant investment exceeding USD 200 million in a port expansion project following the Georgian government’s recent decree authorizing an agreement between the two parties.