Rhine shipping faces toll threat

The Port of Rotterdam Authority (HbR) in conjunction with Truckparkings Rotterdam Exploitatie (TRE) has opened a charging station for electric trucks.

Plans to develop a 25-ha depot to store empty containers and a barge/feeder terminal on the Rotterdam Maasvlakte are likely to be abandoned in favour of a facility for Medrepair, a subsidiary of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).

In its centenary year, Stella Maris has come up with an online rose purchase project to raise funds for seafarers at this very difficult time

Dunkirk port authority is introducing a rebate for ships complying with ESI norms. The port has also reported a new intermodal rail service from Nord Ports Shuttle

Vessel speeds in the Lower Elbe are to be more tightly monitored and controlled

Shipping lines are seeking to extend the exemption that allows vessel sharing agreements on trades with the EU.