Quote of the week:
"How can you govern a country which has two hundred and forty-six varieties of cheese?"
Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle (22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) - French general and statesman.

Ostseekai welcomes latest TUI Cruises ship

A new network for independent air cargo general sales and service agents (GSSAs) has been launched at Air Cargo Europe.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has launched ‘Navigate’ at the Transport Logistic Fair in Munich. The beta version of this online tool contains deep-sea and short-sea schedules connecting to 550 ports worldwide, as well as rail and barge connections between Rotterdam and more than 150 European inland terminals. “This makes Navigate the most comprehensive route planner of its kind, enabling users to find an efficient route from A to B via Rotterdam in just a few mouse clicks”, says Emile Hoogsteden, Director Containers, Breakbulk & Logistics of the Port of Rotterdam Authority.

New Ku-band capacity to support growing number of fishery, offshore and cruise operators in the Arctic Circle

Ostuferhafen cargo and logistics expansion on show

Etihad Airways and Jettainer are extending their cooperation until 2021. The leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management will continue to manage and maintain the container fleet of the United Arab Emirates’ national airline during the next five years. The introduction of intelligent containers, so-called smart ULDs, is also planned for this time frame. Smart ULDs autonomously inform about the containers’ position, temperature or maintenance status.

Quote of the week:
"We all know what to do, we just don't know how to get re-elected after we've done it."
Jean-Claude Juncker ( born 9 December 1954) - Luxembourgish and European politician

Leonardo, a global high technology player in the Aerospace, Defence and Security industries, and Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, have signed a five year contract.

Shipping is waking up to a new digital age, and two of the most important issues within the maritime transport system, where digitalisation is creating increased opportunity for development and  innovation, are operational efficiency and safety.

‘Gateway Hamburg’ fair stand displays diversity of services in universal port of Hamburg

“MSC Fantasia” plans 21 north Europe cruises from Kiel

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) issued a statement to contribute to the Commission’s Maritime Year and to follow up on the Valletta Declaration, the ministerial declaration on maritime transport, adopted on 28 March focusing on competitiveness, digitalisation and decarbonisation.

Drewry’s outlook for dry bulk shipping remains positive given the shrinking supply-demand gap, according to the latest edition of the Dry Bulk Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

State President Albig approves EUR 9.9 million in funding