Romanian-German-Estonian consortium wins feasibility study tender for Constanta Port PCS

Romanian IT company Critical Technologies SRL, German port consultancy Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), and two Estonian maritime and shipping partners, EN Shipping OÜ and Saaresalu OÜ, have delivered a tailor-made specification for a Port Community System (PCS) for the Romanian Port of Constanta.

Port of Constanta aims to become a premier gateway in the Black Sea region. To achieve this, the Romanian port is making investments in both its physical and digital infrastructure. As part of this...

https://container-news.com/romanian-german-estonian-consortium-wins-feasibility-study-tender-for-constanta-port-pcs/

HPC prepares study for hydrogen bunker station in Helgoland

The municipality of Helgoland in Germany has commissioned Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) to carry out a concept study for the construction of a hydrogen bunker station on Deep Sea Island Helgoland.

More specifically, the study will require HPC to investigate the commercial and infrastructural suitability of the island as a potential location for H2 fuel supply for shipping traffic on the North Sea.

While the use of LNG-powered container ships has already become standard, the market is looking for...

https://container-news.com/hpc-prepares-study-for-hydrogen-bunker-station-in-helgoland/

HPC completes profitability report on Cologne North intermodal terminal

Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln (HGK) contracted last year Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), a logistics consultant in the ports and logistics industry, to undertake a profitability analysis – based on a tender – for the Cologne North intermodal traffic train terminal.

The research was meant to be conducted from the perspectives of both investors and operators and to serve as the foundation for estimating the lease amount to be paid to a future investor.

“In addition to key operational indicators, the...

https://container-news.com/hpc-completes-profitability-report-on-cologne-north-intermodal-terminal/

SC Ports commissions HPC to plan Inland Port Greer’s capacity expansion

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has commissioned Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) to assess the capacity expansion of the Inland Port Greer, one of its intermodal rail terminals located in the Northern part of the state.

SC Ports commissions HPC to assess and validate Inland Port Greer capacity expansion

The assessment was used to validate HPC’s original capacity and review options for expanding total capacity, ensuring the rail-served inland port can handle growing cargo volumes.

In light of the...

https://container-news.com/sc-ports-commissions-hpc-to-plan-inland-port-greers-capacity-expansion/

HPC to examine information systems for inland ports in Europe

The German Directorate-General for Waterways and Shipping (GDWS) has approved Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), the logistics consultancy for ports, maritime, inland terminals and intermodal rail transport, to conduct a study on information services for ports and terminals.

The investigation that is being carried out as part of a European project aimed at developing a digitalisation strategy for freight transport on continental Europe’s inland waterways, according to a statement.

As the central...

https://container-news.com/hpc-to-examine-information-systems-for-inland-ports-in-europe/

HPC launches Beirut redevelopment initiative

Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), the logistics consultancy for ports, sea, inland terminals, and intermodal rail transport, along with its partners have announced the launch of a new communication platform called “Beirut PortCity Dialogue” for helping the Beirut port and city development.

After the devastating Beirut explosion on 4 August 2020 which severely damaged both the port and surrounding areas, the Covid-19 pandemic, the nationwide financial crisis, unemployment and political instability,...

https://container-news.com/hpc-launches-beirut-redevelopment-initiative/

HPC to upgrade Sudan container terminal

Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) was commissioned to improve terminal operations of the South Port Container Terminal (SPCT) in Port Sudan to upgrade its performance and increase its competitiveness in the region.

The contract was awarded by the Sudanese Ministry of Transport on behalf of the Sea Ports Corporation of Sudan (SPC).

The goal of the planned port development programme for Sudan’s international container terminal is a significant reduction of vessel waiting times and higher productivity...

https://container-news.com/hpc-to-upgrade-sudan-container-terminal/