Diversification as an open secret to success
In November, the Anker Schiffahrt company celebrated its 60th anniversary in Emden – and therefore six decades in which the fully owned Leschaco subsidiary has continued to expand its range of services for the automotive and paper industries as well as its expertise in port services.
Cuxhaven advances the energy transition
Deutsches Offshore-Industrie-Zentrum in Cuxhaven has assumed a prominent role in wind power expansion in the North Sea and the associated energy transition. Construction of the new berths 5 to 7, in particular, plays a key role and is due to be completed by 2028.
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Bremen Ports awarded PERS certificate again
BREMEN. In November, Bremen Ports was certified for the seventh consecutive year in line with the internationally recognised environmental management standard PERS (Port Environmental Review System).
New port railway
BREMERHAVEN. In November, the Bremen Senate and the Port Committee gave the go-ahead to reinforce the Bremen Port Railway even further.
Hellmann with new management structure
OSNABRÜCK. The introduction of a new global management team at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is aimed at raising its market share in all product areas.
Maritime teaching award
HAMBURG. The German Maritime Centre (DMZ) presented awards for its “Excellence in Maritime Teaching” competition 2024 at the Bremen Shipping Congress in November.
Main Topic
Moving giants
No matter whether they are tall, wide or heavy – companies that are competing for customers in project logistics, the break-bulk segment or for high-and-heavy orders are currently facing numerous challenges. Feedback from selected experts at BBC Chartering, Karl Gross, Cuxport, Atlantik Hafenbetriebe and J. MÜLLER shows that, above all, current geopolitical developments, rising costs and weakening economies require a great deal of flexibility and courage from those concerned.
How sustainable is the National Ports Strategy?
The global volume of trade is growing, as is the demand for increased climate protection. The intention behind the National Ports Strategy adopted by the German government is to facilitate a more sustainable future for our ports. Can it succeed?
Optimism, a wave of new builds and record holders
Firstly, the good news: according to the Logistics Indicator published by the Federal Association of Association (BVL) in December 2024, the logistics industry can once again look forward to a brighter future, even though the general situation remains unsettled.
Logistics Story
Cuxhaven advances the energy transition
Deutsches Offshore-Industrie-Zentrum in Cuxhaven has assumed a prominent role in wind power expansion in the North Sea and the associated energy transition. Construction of the new berths 5 to 7, in particular, plays a key role and is due to be completed by 2028.
Time to go green
Brake Port is a hive of activity for both transshipment and sustainability, with projects ranging from fields of flowers and the recently completed full transition to LED lights at NPorts, to construction of Lower Saxony’s largest rooftop photovoltaic system at port logistics specialist J. MÜLLER.
How do you communicate a crisis?
Hapag-Lloyd introduced a newsroom three years ago to accelerate its response to unique situations such as accidents and disasters. How does it work when there is a crisis?
Cuxhaven advances the energy transition
Deutsches Offshore-Industrie-Zentrum in Cuxhaven has assumed a prominent role in wind power expansion in the North Sea and the associated energy transition. Construction of the new berths 5 to 7, in particular, plays a key role and is due to be completed by 2028.
Time to go green
Brake Port is a hive of activity for both transshipment and sustainability, with projects ranging from fields of flowers and the recently completed full transition to LED lights at NPorts, to construction of Lower Saxony’s largest rooftop photovoltaic system at port logistics specialist J. MÜLLER.
How do you communicate a crisis?
Hapag-Lloyd introduced a newsroom three years ago to accelerate its response to unique situations such as accidents and disasters. How does it work when there is a crisis?
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Digitalisation
Understanding language
Digital voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa have been around for years, but such technology can also have applications in shipping. The Fraunhofer Centre for Maritime Logistics and Services (CML) has developed the “Mar FM” speech recognition system, which is by far not only applicable in the maritime industry.
Container overboard
With a novel combination of a tracking unit and a communication platform, Jade University aims to make it easier to locate containers lost at sea in future.
Digital coffee
Coffee logistics has been the bread and butter of the long-standing Vollers company in Bremen for more than 90 years. But digital services such as a digital marketplace and, more recently, a global auction platform and its corresponding interfaces have become increasingly important.
Understanding language
Digital voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa have been around for years, but such technology can also have applications in shipping. The Fraunhofer Centre for Maritime Logistics and Services (CML) has developed the “Mar FM” speech recognition system, which is by far not only applicable in the maritime industry.
Container overboard
With a novel combination of a tracking unit and a communication platform, Jade University aims to make it easier to locate containers lost at sea in future.
Digital coffee
Coffee logistics has been the bread and butter of the long-standing Vollers company in Bremen for more than 90 years. But digital services such as a digital marketplace and, more recently, a global auction platform and its corresponding interfaces have become increasingly important.
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Sustainability
New horizons for wind power projects
BLG and EUROGATE have pooled their expertise in Bremerhaven and are collaborating on projects for wind power components used in onshore and offshore projects – now under the brand name Eco Power Port. At the same time, BLG is further expanding its established transshipment business for onshore wind turbines at Neustädter Hafen.
Pioneers together
Hydrogen plays a key role in the energy transition as an energy source, as a storage medium and as a replacement for fossil fuels, which is why Robert Habeck, the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, and several state ministers for economic affairs issued grants for 23 extraordinary, forward-looking hydrogen projects in Germany in July. Twelve of those are based in Lower Saxony and Bremen.
BLG sets sustainability milestone
The C3 Bremen is not only a logistics centre, it is also a groundbreaking project that sets high standards in environmental protection and equipment. Consequently, it serves as a blueprint for the future design of logistics properties.
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Diversification as an open secret to success
In November, the Anker Schiffahrt company celebrated its 60th anniversary in Emden – and therefore six decades in which the fully owned Leschaco subsidiary has continued to expand its range of services for the automotive and paper industries as well as its expertise in port services.
Dealing with severe weather
As part of their strategic planning, companies are increasingly having to deal with the effects of climate change. What does this mean for wind turbine manufacturer Enercon?
Blue diversity
Liberty Pier’s range of maritime services is just as diverse as the ideas that inspire its projects. The blue economy concept, which centres around sustainable use of the oceans, is a common thread throughout all the company’s business activities.
Diversification as an open secret to success
In November, the Anker Schiffahrt company celebrated its 60th anniversary in Emden – and therefore six decades in which the fully owned Leschaco subsidiary has continued to expand its range of services for the automotive and paper industries as well as its expertise in port services.
Dealing with severe weather
As part of their strategic planning, companies are increasingly having to deal with the effects of climate change. What does this mean for wind turbine manufacturer Enercon?
Blue diversity
Liberty Pier’s range of maritime services is just as diverse as the ideas that inspire its projects. The blue economy concept, which centres around sustainable use of the oceans, is a common thread throughout all the company’s business activities.
