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Double perspective

Double perspective

OLDENBURG. At an online conference in May, NPorts presented its perspective papers for the seaports of Cuxhaven and Stade. The papers examined the status quo and described plans for future infrastructure in the port and hinterland. “Being aware of the strengths,...
Bremen provides onshore power

Bremen provides onshore power

BREMEN. In June, the Bremen Senate voted to create an additional onshore power supply in Bremen’s ports. Eight fixed power plants for maritime shipping and two connections for inland shipping are to be created by 2023. “This is a further step and an important building...
Dreeke: “These days there’s no such thing as normal”

Dreeke: “These days there’s no such thing as normal”

BREMEN. Die 140. Ordentliche Hauptversammlung der Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft im Juni war aufgrund der Coronapandemie auch deren erste virtuelle Hauptversammlung. „In dieser Zeit gibt es kein ‚normal‘. Die Covid-19-Pandemie schlägt sich auch auf unsere...
Hapag-Lloyd sticks to annual forecasts

Hapag-Lloyd sticks to annual forecasts

HAMBURG. Despite the current uncertainties in international shipping, Hapag-Lloyd aims to generate earnings before interest and tax of between €500m and €1bn this year. This was confirmed by chief executive Rolf Habben Jansen at the company’s virtual AGM in June. As a...
Virus protection from a 3D printer

Virus protection from a 3D printer

BREMEN. In May, Mercedes-Benz used the coronavirus-related shutdown – and its technological expertise – to produce face shields using a 3D printer. A few days later, Michael Friess, site manager and head of production at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen, presented...