Inland waterway
Netherlands-based Future Proof Shipping (FPS) officially launched the first hydrogen-powered zero-emissions inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, in Rotterdam on 25 May.in partnership with sports shoe manufacturer Nike and the BCTN Network of Inland Terminals.
The 110m x 11.45m inland containership is being chartered by BCTN on behalf of Nike EMEA and is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2,000 tonnes a year, operating between Rotterdam and BCTN’s inland terminal ...
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Rhenus Group unveiled a new concept for low-emission inland waterway vessels at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich in May. The logistics specialist says it is currently constructing two craft powered by a combination of a hydrogen fuel cell, the latest stage VI engines ...
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MPs on the UK Parliament’s Transport Committee judged a series of Dragon’s Den-style pitches from transport experts and enthusiasts to convince them to adopt their idea as the subject of its next inquiry. Hopefuls at the sessions on 9 and 10 May included Maggie Simpson, ...
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Contargo has started a new container barge line with two round trips per week between the seaports of Antwerp and Rotterdam and the multimodal terminal in Dourges. This is in addition to its barge service to Valenciennes.
The new service is performed by two push barge ...
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The organisers of Multimodal 2023 have published the shortlist for the show Awards. They recognise outstanding industry-leading supply chain businesses and individuals.
This year, two of the awards categories, Road and 3PL, have been split to ensure that smaller firms also get the recognition they deserve.
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Intermodal freight transport in the EU still cannot compete on an equal footing with trucks, says a report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on 27 March. Regulatory and infrastructure barriers need to be addressed if the EU is to achieve its green ...
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Organisers of the Multimodal show in Birmingham NEC on 13-15 June have revealed the programme of discussions and presentations. These include: Peak Season Preview 2023; Digitalisation of International Trade and Transport; A Rail Retail Revolution; Roadblocks to sustainable freight - and how to overcome them; ...
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German forwarder Deugro has set up a DHP Heavylift Solutions arm in Mumbai to operate its own barges and specialized trailer equipment in India. The initial investment is in two barges and four heavy duty modular trailer combinations. The new equipment will allow it to ...
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Former freight ro ro hub Dartford International Ferry Terminal, recently acquired by the Port of London Authority (PLA) is being used to test a scheme to move light freight into London by river. The London Light Freight River Trial, a Cross River Partnership (CRP) initiative, ...
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An inland vessel operated by MMS Workboats is returning commercial traffic to the Aire and Calder Canal in Yorkshire.
Following a significant investment by the Hull-based firm and extensive trials, the 500-tonne capacity barge MMS Off-Roader has been transporting marine aggregate from ABP Humber’s Albert Dock ...
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