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A first in Emden – LNG ship-to-ship refueling

A first in Emden – LNG ship-to-ship refueling

EMDEN. For the first time ever, an LNG bunker process has taken place from ship to ship in Emden on the Siem Confucius. Around 1,500 metric tonnes of the minus 163 degrees Celsius cold LNG was transferred from the bunker ship Engie Zeebrugge to the 200 metre long...
Bremen shippers remain confident

Bremen shippers remain confident

BREMEN. With cargo volumes down due to the pandemic, many companies in Bremen’s haulage and logistics sector have emerged from the crisis with a black eye. Results are down compared to the 2019 financial year, but freight forwarders are confident they will at least...
German wood for the Chinese market

German wood for the Chinese market

NORDENHAM. German spruce wood worth €3m was shipped to China in July from the port of Rhenus Midgard. The 11.8 and 5.9 metre logs were transported to the bulk carrier Glorious Kauri in the city port by truck and barge. Within the port area, trucks were used to...
Sailors’ Day celebrated at Bremen ports

Sailors’ Day celebrated at Bremen ports

BREMEN/BREMERHAVEN. The international event known as Sailors’ Day was recently celebrated at Bremen’s ports and around the world to thank sailors for their commitment and hard work. In her opening speech, the Senator for Science and Ports, Claudia Schilling, said that...
Reserve gate of the Kaiserschleuse rebuilt

Reserve gate of the Kaiserschleuse rebuilt

BREMERHAVEN. In the course of the renovation of the Kaiserschleuse on the outer flood gate, which was completed a year ago, a lock gate has been converted to fit the new design. The success of the conversion has led to other gates being converted. The reserve gate has...