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Go-ahead for three new boarding bridges

Go-ahead for three new boarding bridges

BREMERHAVEN. Construction of the first of the new passenger bridges for the cruise terminal began at the Columbus Quay in January. Adelte, the Spanish engineering group, built three new passenger bridges for the bremenports port management company. Their installation...
Siemens Gamesa is ready for the sprint

Siemens Gamesa is ready for the sprint

CUXHAVEN. Robert Habeck (left), the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, visited the Siemens Gamesa plant in Cuxhaven in late January, which was inaugurated in 2018 and manufactures wind turbines for offshore farms. During his visit, which included a visit of the...
Is globalisation losing steam?

Is globalisation losing steam?

If you see and hear the rumblings in the world today, you might be forgiven for feeling that many places are already bidding globalisation a loud farewell. How realistic is this, though, and how far should Germany detach itself from China or other trading powers as...
Logistics as part of the solution

Logistics as part of the solution

As the climate crisis unfolds, globalisation is no longer tied simply to a logistics system that is functioning, but one that is also environmentally friendly. Solutions for this are being developed at the Kühne Center for Sustainable Trade and Logistics. How can...
Adieu Asia?

Adieu Asia?

Though production sites on the largest continent of the world maintain their prominence, there is a clear trend towards nearshoring in the textile industry. This is having a significant impact on fashion logistics and specialised service providers such as Group 7 and...