BRAKE. In late June, J. MÜLLER announced: “The cameras have been switched off, the editing done – the short films for our ‘Lebenswelten’ training project are ready!” The project looks at the different cultural and national identities of staff, who all tell their own story. The project not only contributed towards promoting integration but also strengthened the commitment of the trainees,” said Antje Streicher, Human Resources Manager at J. Müller. Since then, the films have been shown during internal and public events as well as on J. MÜLLER social media channels.
Kopecky heads up tank container activities
BREMEN. Michael Kopecky took over the post of Global Head
of Tank Container at Leschaco on 1 July.
Higher emissions due to the Houthi militia?
KOPENHAGEN. There has been a significant rise in CO₂ emissions from container ships operating in the EU. This is based on EU data, which also includes journeys outside of Europe.
WISTA Germany voted in new board
HAMBURG. Three positions on the Wista board were filled during the members’ meeting in June: Susanne Coulibaly (2nd from right, TB Marine Shipmanagement) was elected Deputy Chairwoman, Christina Kercher (2nd from left, Kanzlei Ehlermann) became Compliance Manager, and Kerstin Broocks (centre, Guideline) was appointed Press Manager.
Firm commitment to Cuxhaven as a wind power site
CUXHAVEN. At a press conference in June, NPorts announced that a total of 665 million euros had been invested over recent years in the expansion and maintenance of the ports in Cuxhaven and Stade.
“berufundfamilie + vielfalt” audit certificate
BREMEN. In June, bremenports received the “berufundfamilie” audit certificate for the seventh time.
Innovative push barge for wind turbine blades
HOLZWICKEDE. According to its own statement, the Rhenus Group is setting an important milestone in sustainable logistics for the wind energy industry with the construction of the “Rhenus Berlin 1” barge.
Double the activity
KELHEIM/AHLHORN. With a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony on 10 July, BLG LOGISTICS celebrated the start of construction of a roof with photovoltaic modules covering around 10,000 parking spaces at the Kelheim car terminal.
More flexibility in flood response
BREMERHAVEN. In July, bremenports procured new equipment for the defence against floods and disaster control, in order to continuously improve flood protection.
Long-standing partnership renewed
EMDEN. In June, the Anker Schiffahrts-Gesellschaft and the UPM-Kymmene Corporation announced that its partnership for terminal services at Emden Port is to be extended once again.
BHV flash poll: Bremen firms defy uncertainties
BREMEN. In spite of uncertain conditions, the port and logistics industry in the state of Bremen is looking ahead to the current year with cautious optimism.
Alexander Geisler appointed to DMZ board
HAMBURG. The Federal Ministry of Transport appointed Alexander Geisler, Managing Director, German Shipbrokers’ Association, as a new member to the board of the German Maritime Centre (DMZ) in June.
New maritime coordinator for German government
BERLIN. Dr Christoph Ploß has been the new coordinator for the Maritime Industry and Tourism for the federal government since late May.
Golfing for a good cause
BREMEN. The 13th Bremen Cup was held at the Bremer Schweiz Golf Club in May. It is a golf tournament hosted by BHV – Bremische Hafen- und Logistikvertretung.
“Wilhelmshaven Express” at JWP
WILHELMSHAVEN. The “Wilhelmshaven Express”, the latest container ship of the logistics and shipping company Hapag-Lloyd, arrived at Germany’s only deep-water container port on her maiden voyage on 22 July.
New line-up on 50th anniversary
SCHORTENS. In July, Nordfrost celebrated 50 years of corporate history.
Strategic growth intensified
OLDENBURG. With effect from 1 July, NPorts expanded its marketing and sales division and appointed Krischan Förster as head of this division.
Alexander Geisler appointed to DMZ board
BREMEN. The Federal Ministry of Transport appointed Alexander Geisler, Managing Director, German Shipbrokers’ Association, as a new member to the board of the German Maritime Centre (DMZ) in June.
International crises dominated the agenda
BREMEN. The Association of Bremen Shipowners presented its annual report 2024/25 at the annual general meeting in June.
New faces on BHV executive board
BREMEN. The executive board of BHV – Bremischen Hafen- und Logistikvertretung – underwent a reshuffle in July.
Growing demand for port logistics
OLDENBURG. The Seaports of Lower Saxony, along with many other exhibitors from the ports and logistics industry, showed once again the diversity and strength of its ports at the transport logistic trade fair in Munich last June.
Bremen’s ports are shaping the future together
BREMEN. The “SPorT – Smartport Transfer” project is an innovation initiative that began in the summer and brings business, science and port practice together. According to bremenports.
Second LNG terminal goes into operation
WILHELMSHAVEN. In May, the Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET) commissioned its second import terminal for LNG.
NPorts: Tonne takes over from Lies
OLDENBURG. Grant Hendrik Tonne (centre) was appointed Chairman of the NPorts Supervisory Board. He succeeds Olaf Lies, who stepped down after his appointment as Minister President of Lower Saxony.