Rotterdam's CER now active 
The Container Exchange Route (CER), a 17 km closed road network at Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, was officially commissioned on 28 November 2023. It connects major terminals, including Rotterdam World Gateway, Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam, Q Terminals Kramer Rotterdam, and the state... more
Inland sustainability 
Old barges can run on lorry engines that go easier on the environment. New inland barges with sustainable propulsion are expensive and take longer to pay for themselves than deepsea shipping vessels. Now Rhenus has teamed up with DBR to convert old units in a way that goes... more
New direct USA-India link
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced the West India North America (WIN) service, linking India's western coast with the eastern coast of the USA. This enhances ONE's market presence in the Indian Subcontinent, which has seen a 15% growth in export volume in 2022. Since... more
Hamburg's electric move
The Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) operated by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) in Hamburg has transitioned to a fully battery-electric automated guided vehicle (AGV) fleet. This switch eliminates the need for fossil fuels in on-site container transport, with 95... more
ZIM prioritises safety
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has reiterated its commitment to maintaining operations at East Mediterranean and Israeli ports, with strict safety protocols in place, emphasising safety amidst regional tensions. The carrier has initiated rerouting measures for some ships... more
Tech solutions for fish carriers
Palfinger Marine has equipped the live fish carriers "Inter Scotia" and "Inter Atlantic," currently operating in Scottish waters, with advanced lifting solutions, including a central remote control system, enhancing daily aquaculture operations' efficiency... more
Maersk's Med choice
Maersk has selected Mito, Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari (Italy), to distribute cargo quickly from and to North Africa, leveraging the Sardinian port's strategic Mediterranean location. Mito's dual lo-lo and ro-ro operations, advanced logistics, and... more
Scandlines' eco "Futura" ferry
Scandlines' new zero-emission freight ferry, the "Futura," made its first appearance on water at the Cemre Shipyard in Turkey on 25 November 2023. This eco-friendly vessel is set to operate on the Fehmarnbelt route between Germany and Denmark starting in 2024.... more
Low-carbon H2 plant for the Seine axis
Haropa Port and Verso Energy have agreed to establish a low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic fuels production plant in Grand-Quevilly, France. Slated for operation by 2029, the EUR 500 million project will produce over 50,000 t of hydrogen annually and create new opportunities... more
