Montreal pushed projects in 2021 
The Canadian Port of Montreal recorded a throughput of 1.7 million teu in 2021, up 7.5 from 2020. In tonnage, however, the port saw a decline of 3%, handling a total of 34 million t of goods last year. Financial results remained stable, with operating income moving sidewards... more
Profits to be invested in Damietta
As expected, Hapag-Lloyd achieved strong results in Q1/2022, handling the same volumes as in Q1/2021, approximately 3 million teu. While revenues went up by 11.2% to USD 9 billion, ebitda was at USD 5.3 billion (+11.3%) and profit amounted to USD 4.7 billion (+10.6%). The... more
The "Hopper" is back
The direct connection between the Überseehafen and Columbus Island in Bremen has been restored, with the "Columbus Hopper" resuming operation this week. The 40 m long ship offers factory traffic a way to cross the connecting canal between Kaiserhafen and Nordhafen.... more
More funds for Manila's growth
The holding International Container Terminal Services attaches a great deal of importance to the IT technology and digitisation of its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). Amongst others, the roll-out of 5G at the terminal was employed to automatically... more
Hydrogen is the new drug
In cooperation with exporting countries from all over the world and with the help of the cluster of companies located at the port, the Dutch port of Rotterdam claims that it will be able to supply Northwest Europe with 4.6 million t of hydrogen annually by 2030. This amount... more
New transatlantic service from Bremen
Norway's Norlat Shipping, which has locations in Sarpsborg and Bergen (Norway) and Gothenburg (Sweden), is launching a regular transatlantic service. It will focus on bulk general cargo such as forestry and steel products and will sail to ports on the US East Coast and in the... more
DFDS goes Prime and Rail
The Danish shipping company DFDS is taking over 100% of the intermodal operator Prime Rail and establishing its new rail business unit on this basis. Prime Rail, headquartered in Troisdorf near Cologne (Germany), offers intermodal transport in continental and maritime... more
Less losses, new problems
In its latest overall assessment, the Safety & Shipping Review 2022, published by insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) reports that total losses have declined significantly - around 50 to 75 per year in the last four years, compared to more than 200 per... more
Many Windows on Africa
French software developer Soget is celebrating its 15th year of partnership with African countries. Currently, six countries on the African continent are equipped with the company's solutions for a cargo community system. To date, the software has been implemented at 24... more
New initiatives from Duisport and Rotterdam
Duisport and the Port of Rotterdam have been trading partners for a long time. More than one million teu of containers are exchanged between the two logistics hubs every year. The port administrations of Duisburg and Rotterdam have signed a joint declaration of intent to... more