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Joint venture for Bremerhaven’s car terminal

SEOUL/BREMEN. In December, Hyundai Glovis and BLG LOGISTICS signed a strategic partnership for automobile port handling in Bremerhaven.

Renewed extension of contract

EMDEN. At the end of 2021 Anker Schiffahrts-Gesellschaft and UPM-Kymmene Oyj once again extended their contract for the handling of forest products.

Start of CTW automation plans

WILHELMSHAVEN. Over the next few years the eurOgaTe Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) will be switching its manual container operations to an automated system.

Norderney shines in a new light

NORDERNEY. Port areas need to be optimally lit for traffic, whether that be on the docks or on the water.

Environmental certificate for Lower Saxony ports

OLDENBURG. Late last year, NPorts was honoured with the PerS certificate for the environmental initiative “ecoPorts” for the second time since 2019. “

Röhlig Logistics expands its portfolio

BREMEN. In January, Röhlig Logistics and Penske Logistics announced the setting up of Röhlig Penske Logistics, a new joint venture for contract logistics in Germany and the Netherlands.

Centenary of Weserbund

BREMEN. The centenary celebrations of the Weserbund took place in December.

“MCN Cup” awards ideas on sustainability

HAMBURG. During the first ever “MCN Cup” held in November, the Maritime Cluster of North Germany (mCN), honoured the innovation approaches of its members that contribute towards a sustainable transformation process in the maritime sector.

Electrification commissioned for JadeWeserPort port railway

WILHELMSHAVEN, January 26, 2022. Rail Power Systems of Munich was commissioned today with the planning and construction of the four-kilometre feeder line electrification and the 16-track pre-routing group at JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven.

Seaport of Leer: Modernization completed

LEER. Good News: Sea lock back in normal operation & deepening of the fairway ready.

Seaport of Emden: NPorts hands over crane operation to epas

EMDEN. The port company in Emden wins an EU-wide tender.

EUROGATE CTW launches automation project

BREMEN. EUROGATE converts its container handling operations in the coming years from a manual process to an automated system.

Fosen Yard Emden signs construction contracts for six ships

EMDEN. Innovation made in East Frisia – the type of ship should set new standards.

De Reese elected as head of the port industry in Niedersachsen

NIEDERSACHSEN. The NHV voted the board for the next two years on their General assembly.

Company succession at Leschaco: Jörg Conrad brings his children on board

BREMEN. The family company is clarifying its corporate succession in the middle of a growth phase.

Anker Schiffahrt signs contract extension with UPM-Kymmene

Bremen. The Anker Schiffahrts-Gesellschaft mbH and the Finnish company UPM-Kymmene Oyj have renewed their contract for the handling of forestry products.

Continuity is the key for the Bremen shipowners’ association

Bremen. Elections to the board were held during the regular general meeting of the Bremen shipowners’ association in September.

New trio for the Forwarding Solutions Division

BREMEN. Combi Lift, the heavy lift transportation and cargo project subsidiary of the Harren & Partner Group opened a new department for heavy lift transport solutions in October.

APM Terminals: decarbonisation is a matter for the boss

THE HAGUE. The international container terminal company APM Terminals has created a new position at its headquarters to promote carbon neutral operations.