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Rotterdam faces decreasing throughput but
makes strides in sustainability
T
he Port of Rotterdam
handled 13.4 million TEUs
in 2023, translating to a
7% drop compared to the previous year's 昀椀gures. Although the
container throughput in tonnes
was 130.1 million tonnes, it was
lower by 6.8%.
Roll-on/roll-o昀昀 (RORO) fell by
5% to 25.9 million tonnes, while
the break bulk sector saw a 15.1%
decrease, largely attributable to
the decline in container rates,
resulting in more cargo being
shipped in containers rather than
as break bulk. Additionally, the
throughput of dry bulk in 2023
was 11.8% down from 2022,
while liquid bulk throughput
was 3.4% lower than last year.
At Rotterdam, last year saw
more stability and a transition to
LNG. Increase in LNG imports as
Europe moved to replace pipeline
imports of Russian natural gas
saw throughput increase by 3.7%
to 11.9 million tonnes from 11.4
million tonnes the previous year.
The port also saw more LNG
bunkering activity.
Sustainability was a key
theme for the Port of Rotterdam
in 2023 with the Port Authority
investing a US$319.5 million on
key projects. Porthos, a CO2
transport and storage project
and the construction of a national
hydrogen network was initiated.
Additionally, new shore power
connections were put in place
and land reclamation for Princess
Alexiahaven was started. Key
investments are also lined up for
implementation this year, some of
which are critical in Rotterdam’s
energy transition ambitions.
FedEx unveils US$350 mn mega hub in Dubai
edEx Express is expanding
its footprint in the Middle
East, Indian Subcontinent
and Africa (MEISA) region and
announced the establishment of
a state-of-the-art hub at Dubai
World Central (DWC) Airport in
Dubai South.
The facility was officially
inaugurated by Sheikh Ahmed
bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chair-
F
man of Dubai Airports and
Chairman and Chief Executive
of Emirates Airline and Group,
along with Raj Subramaniam,
President and CEO, FedEx Corp.,
Richard W Smith, President and
CEO, FedEx Express – Airline
and International, and Kami
Viswanathan, President– MEISA,
FedEx Express.
This new FedEx regional hub
marks a long-term investment
of more than US$350 million
and rea昀케rms the organisation’s
commitment to revolutionise its
operations with cutting-edge
technology and innovative
practices.
The 57,000 sq mt facility
incorporates advanced automated sort systems that will
enhance efficiency, accuracy,
and speed of package processing and distribution from the
facility. The hub also boasts two
automated high-speed X-Ray
machines in order to e昀케ciently
scan goods and prioritise security. A dedicated 170 sq mt cold
storage area will cater to a wide
range of temperature-sensitive
shipments.
The hub also features an
all-electric ground fleet and
charging stations for operational
and employee vehicles, demonstrating FedEx’s commitment to
sustainability and its vision to be
CO2-neutral by 2040.
Turkish Cargo
names Globalink
as its ACS agent in
Turkmenistan
urkish Cargo has appointed
TLogistics
long-time partner Globalink
as its air cargo sales
(ACS) agent for Turkmenistan.
This new partnership is expected
to bolster Turkish Cargo’s comprehensive range of services,
including road feeder service,
dangerous goods management,
and express freight service.
Turkish Cargo’s aim is to provide
tailor-made solutions that meet
unique logistics needs, ensuring
efficiency and effectiveness in
their services, and this partnership aims to build on the aspirations. Beyond Turkmenistan,
Globalink Logistics represents
Turkish Cargo as ACS in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
UPS purchases two
additional B747-8Fs
PS has acquired two
Ufreighters
additional Boeing 747-8
from Qatar Airways
Cargo, reportedly the last two
B747-8Fs in Qatar’s fleet. This
move represents additional
capacity opportunity for the
American pure freighter airline
operator and aggregator, with
all eyes on how they will utilise
this. Once deliveries of both the
freighters are completed and
in service, UPS will have a fleet
of 30 Boeing 747-8F Freighters
to its name. Increasing UPS’s
portfolio of Boeing 747s is
essential to align with its
strategy of reducing fleet age
and improving efficiency. It also
allows for further removal of
MD-11 freighters with 32 of these
still in service under UPS.
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