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Ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges call for Clean Industrial Deal swift implementation

The two largest European ports, Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges, have welcomed the Clean Industrial Deal, through which the European Commission intends to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry.

The two mega container ports in the Netherlands and Belgium support the strategy for bundling economic strength and a sustainable transition, emphasising that it’s time to concretise the announced measures.

The CEOs of both port authorities regularly hear from the companies in the ports, and...

https://container-news.com/ports-of-rotterdam-and-antwerp-bruges-call-for-clean-industrial-deal-swift-implementation/

European Ports 2024: Antwerp Narrows Distance to Rotterdam, Piraeus Loses Ground

Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges and Hamburg have maintained their dominance in the European port rankings in 2024, despite severe geopolitical instability and security challenges.

The combined container throughput of the top three European Union (EU) ports increased by 4.4% in 2024, rebounding from a sharp 7% decline the previous year, according to Theo Notteboom, a member of PortEconomics, the organization responsible for compiling the rankings.

Among the leading ports, Belgium’s Antwerp-Bruges...

https://container-news.com/european-ports-2024/

Expansion works begin at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has officially commenced its expansion, marking a significant milestone in the development of one of the world’s most advanced box terminals.

In collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the CareGo consortium, this expansion will double the terminal’s capacity, making it the largest, most efficient, and most sustainable automated APM Terminals facility in Europe.

Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, commented: “Today we celebrate an...

https://container-news.com/expansion-works-begin-at-apm-terminals-maasvlakte-ii/

Port of Rotterdam increases investments amid strong financial performance and container growth

Port of Rotterdam recorded an increase of 2.8% in its annual container volumes reaching 13.8 million TEUs in 2024. At the same time, total cargo throughput in the major European port declined slightly by 0.7% to 435.8 million tonnes.

The growth in the container segment can be attributed to increased European consumption, according to the Port of Rotterdam Authority, while wage indexation and declining inflation led to higher disposable income and increased demand for consumer goods and food.

Regar...

https://container-news.com/port-of-rotterdam-increases-investments/

APM Terminals and Rocsys partner for hands-free charging in Rotterdam

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, an automated container terminal in the port of Rotterdam, has partnered with Rocsys, a hands-free charging solutions firm, to implement hands-free charging at the Dutch port.

This collaboration will power a key component of the terminal with Rocsys’ cutting-edge charging systems, ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods worldwide.

Aligned with the Port of Rotterdam’s commitment to electrification and sustainability, this initiative enhances innovation in...

https://container-news.com/apm-terminals-rocsys-partner-for-hands-free-charging-rotterdam/

Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam call for Clean Industrial Deal

The Ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam are urging the European Commission to prioritize large-scale investments in Europe’s industrial competitiveness ahead of the release of the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal.

The European ports emphasized that “Europe’s strategic autonomy, energy transition, and economic prosperity are at stake.”

As key energy, logistics, and industrial hubs, these two leading European ports can play a pivotal role in executing the European Union’s...

https://container-news.com/port-of-antwerp-bruges-and-rotterdam-call-for-clean-industrial-deal/

Assessing the rise of next-gen supply chain technologies: Port analysis

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Port of Barcelona unveils first OPS system for ferries at Grimaldi Terminal

The Port of Barcelona has installed its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system for ferries at the Grimaldi terminal on Sant Bertran Wharf.

This milestone sets the stage for the system to become operational by January, enabling ferries docked at the city’s closest commercial wharf to switch off their engines and run entirely on renewable electricity supplied by the OPS. This transition will significantly reduce emissions and noise at the terminal.

“With the OPS for ferries we will not only make...

https://container-news.com/port-of-barcelona-unveils-first-ops-system-for-ferries-at-grimaldi-terminal/

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