SCHORTENS. As from 1 November, Nordfrost has taken over the operation of RS Reefer Service GmbH in Bremen and has since continued to run the business of the specialist for Reefer container services under its own name.
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Hellmann looks back on 150 years
OSNABRÜCK. This year Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is celebrating its 150th anniversary.
BHV presents latest trends in project logistics
BREMEN. In September, the Bremische Hafen- und Logistikvertretung (BHV) sent out invitations to attend the ‘Fachforum Projektlogistik,’ a virtual event organised by BHV.
BBS advocates ‘Meer machen’
BREMEN. In its Annual Report 2020 published in October, the Maritime Training Centre (BBS) focuses on the adverse effects of COVID-19 and calls for more work to be done for maritime training in Germany.
Social engagement accompanies the company’s anniversary
BREMEN. True to the motto ‘200 years, 200 hours,’ J. MÜLLER gave his apprentices time off to undertake numerous charitable tasks in Brake and Bremen as part of the bicentenary celebrations.
A clear signal: port alliance is worthwhile
HAMBURG/BREMEN. The topic of the North German Port Alliance (norddeutsche Hafenallianz), which is essentially represented by the ports of Hamburg and Bremen and the port service providers HHLA and BLG/EUROGATE, is also gaining ground at a political level.
“Nordlicht II” arrives at the home port of Emden
EMDEN. The transport ship MS “PAULA” from SAL Heavy Lift GmbH was piggybacking the MS “Nordlicht II” from Singapore for around three and a half weeks.
NORDFROST: Starts reefer container service in all German container seaports!
SCHORTENS. NORDFROST has taken over the operations of RS reefer service GmbH and will continue to run the business under the name NORDFROST.
New Managing Director at J. MÜLLER
BRAKE. With effect from October 1, 2021, Ms. Manuela Drews was appointed Managing Director at J. MÜLLER Weser GmbH & Co. KG.
UECC with a new weekly line service from Cuxhaven
CUXHAVEN. Sustainable short sea transports through LNG propulsion. The Norwegian shipping company UECC added Cuxhaven to its Baltic Service since the beginning of October.
Anker Schiffahrt celebrates the extension of the truck loading areas
EMDEN. The Anker Schiffahrts-Gesellschaft mbH celebrates the official inauguration of the expanded truck loading area and the construction of the new truck handling building.
German seaports pioneers in digitization
BERLIN. Ministry of Economics is hosting the North German port digitization conference under the title “The Port of the Future”.
Investment despite pandemic – Renovation and new construction of the sea lock in the seaort of Papenburg
PAPENBURG. The largest infrastructure project in the city of Papenburg is currently the renovation and construction of the sea lock while it is still in operation.
WHV supports hydrogen project – planning is in full swing!
WILHELMSHAVEN. First hurdle mastered: The City Council of Wilhelmshaven has initiated the land-use planning for the billion-dollar hydrogen project on the Voslapper Groden-Nord.
Pandemic as innovation driver
On the basis of its experience from the corona pandemic, Emder Schiffsausrüstungs AG recently supplemented its ship stores management with a vitality concept that takes a holistic view of seafarers’ health and fitness.
Markus Wegman appointed COO
BREMEN. Röhlig USA has appointed Markus Wegmann as the company’s new COO. The 47-year-old will report to CEO Rafael Ueltschi. Wegmann initially worked in Switzerland before spending the past ten years in the USA as an operator, operations manager, branch manager,...
Seaport of Leer as a venue for climate-friendly drive technology
LEER. The seaport of Leer is the setting for climate-friendly propulsion technology! The wind drive system from Eco-Flettner GmbH ensures fewer emissions on the seas.
Stade has what it takes to become a German hub for climate-neutral fuels and BioLNG!
STADE. Stade can become a game changer of the German energy transition – thanks to its strong industry, short distances and a planned terminal for liquefied gases!
Wilhelmshaven Could Become the Hub for German and European Hydrogen Economy
WILHELMSHAVEN. Wilhelmshaven has an excellent prospect to become an important hub for hydrogen. At this location, there are multiple large projects in planning surrounding this promising energy source.
“Hydrogen-based iron ore direct reduction at the Wilhelmshaven site”: Feasibility study successfully completed
NIEDERSACHSEN. The results of the feasibility study confirm the technical potential of the site for large-scale production of green hydrogen.
Strong growth in throughput in H1
BREMEN. The first six months of this year saw a sharp increase in total throughput at the ports of Bremen. Between January and the end of June, the ports handled a total of 35.2 million tons.
Start of apprenticeship at epas
EMDEN. This year too, epas is fulfilling its training responsibility and is offering three young people the start of their professional lives.
BLG: Magnor leads contract operations
BREMEN. Matthias Magnor joins the BLG LOGISTICS board in October, when he takes over the contracts division.
Reißner boosts hinterland contacts
LEIPZIG. From September, bremenports will be expanding its network of representatives with the appointment of Sonja Reißner.
More space secures port development
CUXHAVEN. bremenports has secured a compensation area in the Geesten lowlands near Ringstedt through a contract with the nature conservation foundation of the district of Cuxhaven.
BVL – press and PR role changes hands
BREMEN. The press and PR function of the German Logistics Association (BVL) acquired a new manager in June.
THW works with bremenports on flood protection
BREMEN. bremenports and the Bremerhaven Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) will cooperate even more closely on flood protection in future.
Sights set on larger cruise ships
BREMERHAVEN. As part of the 80 million euro redevelopment of Columbus Quay, new passenger bridges will also be needed for the cruise terminal in the next few years.
Crane operations in Brak harbour repositioned
BRAKE. In 2020, NPorts invited tenders for a concession to operate cranes and carry out handling services in the port of Brake as part of a Europe-wide tendering process.
NPorts boltsers port at Brake
BRAKE. Lower Saxony‘s Minister of Economic Affairs Dr. Bernd Althusmann, Parliamentary State Secretary Enak Ferlemann, NPorts Managing Director Holger Banik and the head of the NPorts Brake branch, Harald Ludwig, launched construction work on the second large ship berth in Brake in June with a first pile driving.
