Ports & Logistics
Largest one-time investment in Port Milwaukee since the 1950s
(Posted on 18/07/23)Port Milwaukee and The DeLong Co., Inc. is to celebrate the grand opening of the $40-million Agricultural Maritime Export Facility on Jones Island, the largest one-time investment in Port Milwaukee history since the 1950s.Representatives from the Port, DeLong and the City of Milwaukee will be joined by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers...
North Sea Port transhipment declines in first half of year
(Posted on 14/07/23)North Sea Port companies recorded 33.4 million tons sea freight transhipment in the first half of 2023. This is 11% (-4.2 million tons) less than in the same period in 2022.In 2022 North Sea Port recorded the best first half of the year ever, but this will not be the case in 2023. The 11% drop in transhipment is mostly seen in recession...
Climate-friendly supply chains for green steel production
(Posted on 10/07/23)Scrap is valuable as a sustainable raw material for steel production. Together, the steel and technology group voestalpine and Europe's largest freight operating company DB Cargo are increasingly focusing on a circular economy. The aim is the resource-friendly and energy-efficient production of high-grade steel. More important steps...
Finland’s largest grain handler appoints new CEO
(Posted on 03/07/23)Jarkko Arrajoki (45) has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Suomen Viljava Oy. He will start in his new position during spring 2024.Suomen Viljava Oy is Finland’s largest service company specialising in handling and storage of grain and agribulk products.Jarkko Arrajoki currently works for Fazer as Vice President...
AD Ports completes Noatum acquisition
(Posted on 03/07/23)Abu Dhabi based AD Ports Group, one of the world’s premier facilitators of logistics, industry, and trade, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Noatum, a global integrated logistics services provider with a presence across 26 countries, after receiving approvals from all relevant regulatory bodies.AD Ports...
Agreement on cross-border transport and permanent storage of CO2
(Posted on 27/06/23)Belgium and the Netherlands have outlined plans for the transport and storage of CO2 between Belgium and the Netherlands. This first step is important if the industry in North Sea Port is to reduce CO2 emissions by half by 2030 and be climate neutral by 2050.Belgium and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on...