BREMEN. Pilot project at DSV Air & Sea: with its German branch in Bremen, the international logistics company tested an all-electric Volta Zero lorry for the first time in Germany in September and October.

STUTTGARD/PRAG. Logistics Talk was held at Phoenixhalle im Römerkastell in Stuttgart on 19 October and at the German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Prague on 9 November.

Hannover. The Lower Saxony Seaports Working Group (AG Seehäfen) was very concerned about September’s budget discussions on the financial planning for the state of Lower Saxony in Hanover.

BREMERHAVEN. In late September, 75 representatives of the port industry met jup for the 3rd Smart Port Workshop in Bremerhaven.

HAMBURG. The Hapag-Lloyd Supervisory Board appointed Dheeraj Bhatia as a member of the company’s executive board as from 1 January 2024.

BREMEN. For its sustainable C3 Bremen logistics centre, BLG LOGISTICS received the German mobility industry’s special “Energy Efficiency” award this November at St Paul’s Church in Frankfurt.

BREMEN. When it comes to flood protection, only regular training and teamwork can prepare you for worst-case scenarios.

BREMEN. Until 5th January 2024, interested companies that have developed innovative solutions in project and breakbulk logistics this year can apply for the “2nd BHV Project Logistics Award”.

BREMEN. Creative ideas and unconventional methods can eliminate specialist and staff shortages in the maritime industry, which can be increasingly felt at sea and on land.

BREMEN. On 1 September, Röhlig Logistics appointed Marisol Henschen as Global Head of Industry Verticals.

BREST/NORDDEICH. The aim of the EU-funded “Darker Sky” project is to reduce the impact of artificial light on the North Sea region.

BREMERHAVEN. Since spring, around 900 metres of revetment – which is about 200 metres more than originally planned – has been completed along the still unreinforced 1.4-kilometre middle section of the dyke in Bremerhaven.

EMDEN. With Emder Hafenförderungsgesellschaft (EHFG) and a highly diverse delegation of IHK representatives for East Frisia and Papenburg, the Emden port industry took part in the 13th National Maritime Conference in Bremen last September.

BREMEN. The Transport Overseas (TO) Group was fortunate enough to acquire two experienced logistics experts, Corinna Seemann and Christine Schmidt, for the Bremen site in October.

BREMERHAVEN. From 2025, Global Ports Holding (GPH) will be in charge of operating the cruise terminal at Columbus Quay in Bremerhaven.

CUXHAVEN.During the inauguration ceremony for the new logistics space in Neufelder Strasse in October, Cuxport Managing Director Claudius Schumacher welcomed many representatives of Cuxport partners and the port industry.

BREMERHAVEN. IIn the run-up to the 13th National Maritime Conference, the ministers and senators for economic affairs and transport of the coastal states as well as representatives of the German seaport industry penned a letter entitled “Bremen Explanation”, calling for the federal government to increase seaport funding, which had been static for more than 20 years.

SCHORTENS. On 1st August, 88 trainees began their vocational training at Nordfrost. It commenced with a personal welcome by the HR depart-ment and senior management at the Jever youth hostel.

BREMERHAVEN. In August, the ro-ro car carrier “Cosco Shengshi” moored in the Nordhafen and started its first trial run to expand the service of the Cosco Shipping Car Carriers to Europe.

CUXHAVEN. Rhenus Cuxport is enlarging its premises by around one third and is opening up a further terminal in the rear port area.

BREMERHAVEN. There were two reasons to celebrate in Bremerhaven in July.

BREMERHAVEN. In July, “Dock V”, a floating dock, left Bremerhaven and began its journey across the Atlantic to Kingston towed by the ocean-going tug “Titan”.

BRAKE. To crown the end of the “Brake Inland Port Festival”, the local port companies organised an “Open Day” in early August.

BREMEN. bremenports has had a new press spokesperson since early October.

LEER. In August, Agnieszka Acar was appointed managing director of the shipping company EMS Chartering, a member of the EMS-Fehn-Group.

BREMERHAVEN. A new chapter in sustainability communication was launched at “ENVOCONNECT” in Bremerhaven in September.

STADE. Representatives from the port industry, politics and press meet up annually to discuss the latest developments and prospects for the seaports of Lower Saxony.

VAREL-DANGAST. The German North Sea Coastal Protection Association (SDN) praised the cautious actions of the emergency services after a fire broke out aboard the car carrier “Fremantle Highway” off the coast of West Frisia in late July.

CUXHAVEN. In late August, Frank Doods (centre), State Secretary in Lower Saxony’s Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport, Construction and Digitalisation, formally opened a new building for the NPorts branch office in Cuxhaven.

BREMERHAVEN. Thousands embarked on their voyages from the Columbus Cruise Centre, as did emigrants hoping for a better future.