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Construction of Seine-Nord Europe Canal kicks into gear

News30 Sep 2024

Construction on the Seine-Nord Europe Canal, a 107-kilometre wide-gauge waterway connecting Compiègne to Aubencheul-au-Bac, is accelerating...

EU inland waterways freight transport drops in 2023

News24 Sep 2024

In 2023, EU inland waterways freight transport decreased by 4.6% from 2022, continuing a volatile trend marked by several significant fluctu...

ATF 2024 overview: African countries must cooperate more closely

News23 Sep 2024

The ATF 2024 in Abidjan focused on addressing transport challenges, proposing solutions, and accelerating sustainable logistics connectivity...

ATF 2024 kicks off in Abidjan: “Africa has one big advantage”

News18 Sep 2024

The AfDB Transport Forum in Abidjan focuses on sustainable transport, highlighting resilient port infrastructure and private sector investme...

Kazakhstan plans new China-Russia transit route

News26 Aug 2024

Kazakhstan is developing a new trade route from China to Russia via the Irtysh River, with a port and railway planned, aiming for completion...

MSC gets approval for Port of Limburg

News24 Jul 2024

MSC will acquire a significant share in the Port of Limburg, after receiving approval from the European Competition Authority....

MSC invests in multimodal terminal near Paris

News23 Jul 2024

MSC's MEDLOG has started building a new multimodal terminal near Paris, enhancing rail and barge connections for the region....

Samskip, Matrans launch new terminal

News2 Jul 2024

Samskip and Matrans Rotterdam Terminal have launched a new "green" terminal in Rotterdam, enhancing control over vessel, rail, and barge ope...

Cargo ship runs aground in England

News26 Jun 2024

A cargo ship has grounded in River Nene, carrying timber from Riga, but was freed by tugboats during high tide....

“The Indiana Container Initiative” resolution approved

News24 Jun 2024

The Ports of Indiana Commission approved "The Indiana Container Initiative" to develop multiple international container terminals across Ind...

Rhine in south Germany reopens to cargo transport, new closures threatening

News7 Jun 2024

After the closure due to high water, cargo shipping on the Rhine in southern Germany restarted as water levels receded, allowing sailings to...

High water level impacts cargo transport on Rhine

News4 Jun 2024

Heavy rain caused high water levels on the Rhine River, forcing the southern section closure for cargo ships due to safety concerns....

North Sea Port receives inland container shipping grant

News22 May 2024

North Sea Port received a grant to improve container transport via inland waterways through the 'Flanders Container Corridor'....

HHLA takes majority stake in Roland Spedition

News23 Apr 2024

HHLA strengthens service portfolio in the intermodal sector with majority stake in Roland Spedition GmbH....

Germany gets its 1st remote-controlled inland navigation centre

News1 Mar 2024

The centre leverages modern IT infrastructure that enables captains to remotely navigate inland waterway vessels using control systems....

Seacor sells barge operations to Ingram Barge

News31 Oct 2023

Seacor Holdings, Inc has signed a definitive agreement to sell Inland River Transport Holdings, LLC to Ingram Barge Company, LLC, a division...

Construction of Seine-Nord Europe Canal kicks into gear

EU inland waterways freight transport drops in 2023

ATF 2024 overview: African countries must cooperate more closely

ATF 2024 kicks off in Abidjan: “Africa has one big advantage”

Kazakhstan plans new China-Russia transit route

MSC gets approval for Port of Limburg

MSC invests in multimodal terminal near Paris

Samskip, Matrans launch new terminal

Cargo ship runs aground in England

“The Indiana Container Initiative” resolution approved

Rhine in south Germany reopens to cargo transport, new closures threatening

High water level impacts cargo transport on Rhine

North Sea Port receives inland container shipping grant

HHLA takes majority stake in Roland Spedition

Germany gets its 1st remote-controlled inland navigation centre

Seacor sells barge operations to Ingram Barge

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CMA CGM’s revenue up 38.5% in Q3 2024

Will a new Trump Administration end the Clean Ports Program?

Alabama moves into 4th gear

Port of Guam approves STS crane replacement, seeks DoD funding to avoid Chinese suppliers

Pier VIII container terminal secures funding

Construction of Seine-Nord Europe Canal kicks into gear

EU inland waterways freight transport drops in 2023

ATF 2024 overview: African countries must cooperate more closely

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CMA CGM’s revenue up 38.5% in Q3 2024

Will a new Trump Administration end the Clean Ports Program?

Alabama moves into 4th gear

Port of Guam approves STS crane replacement, seeks DoD funding to avoid Chinese suppliers

Pier VIII container terminal secures funding

Montreal strike leads MEA to suspend salary guarantee

BC Ports start lockout

Central American connectivity push

Automating pin-setting for rail operations

Arvato introduces robots for automated unloading