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Balancing act with view to the west

Balancing act with view to the west

Seldom has the US been as intensively scrutinised as at present. But despite its problems, the land of opportunity remains a trading partner that Germany can’t afford to ignore. Photo Montage: Heike May; Shutterstock/Aun Photographer, Georgia Port Authority,...
Happy face and sandwich method – the key to stateside success

Happy face and sandwich method – the key to stateside success

True to the motto Time is Money, and in contrast to Europeans, Americans focus on the quick win. Hence the “elevator pitch” and short, succinct presentations. If you’re heading West to do business, don’t imagine that American business culture is anything like...
“Time passes differently here“

“Time passes differently here“

Only in Baltimore is there more RoRo cargo handled than here at the Colonel’s Island terminal in Brunswick. The Georgia Port Authority (GPA) is aiming to improve supply chains around Savannah and Brunswick with a range of construction and development projects so that...
Half a century of trade

Half a century of trade

At the end of the 1950s/beginning of the 1960s, the number of cars loaded in Bremerhaven began to grow steadily. The VW Beetle was a particularly sought-after export. Bremerhaven is one of the most important RoRo ports on the continent. For shipping company Wallenius...
From traditional to digital

From traditional to digital

Since its foundation 25 years ago, Weserport has been investing in infrastructure and has become the port service provider with the highest handling volumes in the Bremen ports. Now, with IT support, handling is set to become even more efficient. Photos: Rhenus SE...
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