BREMEN. “A sustainable outlook for 2022” – this was the motto of the Project Logistics Expert Forum, hosted by BHV – Bremische Hafen- und Logistikvertretung – on 17 January.
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Inauguration of the Niedersachsenbrücke
WILHELMSHAVEN. Following a 5-year renovation of the bridge, NPorts completed the works on the Niedersachsenbrücke in Wilhelmshaven on schedule.
GBS ready for more growth
LEER. Global Boat Shipping (GBS), specialists in the worldwide transport of yachts and boats, have continued on their growth path in 2021 with a new office in the Mediterranean, new software and additional staff.
PortKLIMA identifies global warming impact
BREMEN. How vulnerable are German seaports to the consequences of global warming, and what measures need to be taken to counteract these effects?
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.
Möller takes over management of C. Steinweg Hamburg
Hamburg. The multipurpose terminal C. Steinweg in the Port of Hamburg has been under new management since December.
