Brussels, November 5, 2024 — The designated European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, will play a pivotal role in securing supply chains and decarbonising the shipping sector, the World Shipping Council said, welcoming the opportunity to continue a constructive dialogue with the EU Commission.

Karlskrona/Gothenburg, Sweden; 1 November 2024

INFINITY Project will develop lifetime-aware Model Predictive Control (MPC) to be tested on
InfinityWECs power take-off in an HIL test rig at VGA in Italy

Offshore wind development, alternative fuels, decarbonization and new role of sea ports during industrial transformation were the main topics discussed during the Baltic Ports for Climate Conference 2024 which was held on 29-30 October in Tallinn, Estonia. The second edition gathered international experts in the fields who talked about the most ongoing matters in the port sector in the context of climate challenges.

“K” Line Wind Service, LTD. (“K” Line Wind), a joint venture between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., has signed an agreement with Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) for a commissioned study on efficient mooring construction methods as part of its participation in the Development of the Southern Akita Floating Offshore Wind Demonstration Project Aimed at Overseas Expansion via Cost Reductions, (the Project). The project is a part of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)'s Green Innovation Fund Project*¹/Cost Reductions for Offshore Wind Power Generation/Floating Offshore Wind Power Demonstration Project  (Phase 2).

IRU and partners have called on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to revive the EU’s focus on the fundamental role of public transport.

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is very much concerned about the Commission’s plans for the future EU budget. The Commission is preparing the ground for a complete reform of the EU budget, whereby a large part of the transport funding is brought under a single funding plan per Member State. This would limit the transport funding under direct EU management to the big cross border projects, such as Rail Baltica, the Fehmarnbelt tunnel or the Lyon-Turin rail connection.

Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading cargo carrier, has made a significant leap in revenue management innovation by officially launching CARGOSTACK Optimiser, the Revenue Management suite of Wiremind Cargo, a member of Cargo Tech. As the first airline worldwide to go live with this solution, Qatar Airways Cargo positions itself at the forefront of the industry, leveraging the most advanced AI-driven solutions. In the wake of both parties partnering in early 2023, a range of solutions for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and overbooking recommendations have been steadily rolled out, until the most recent implementation of a bid price machine learning model.

WestJet Cargo is set to launch its new Priority product, available across the WestJet Cargo network starting November 4th, 2024. This premium offering gives eligible cargo top priority for loading and transport, guaranteeing that shipments travel on specific flights.

This morning, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) unveiled its annual ESPO Environmental Report 2024 - EcoPortsinSights 2024 during the GreenPort Congress hosted by HAROPA PORT in Le Havre. ESPO's Environmental Report is a cornerstone of the EcoPorts initiative, designed to champion environmental sustainability in European ports. This year's edition draws upon data collected from 83 European ports across 21 countries. Through the EcoPorts Self-Diagnosis Method (SDM), ports submit a wide range of environmental data, providing the basis for the report.

The Duvenbeck Group and its business partners have managed a place in the final round of this year’s competition for the German Logistics Prize through intelligently interlinking truck and railway transport services when supplying goods to the production lines of the premium vehicle manufacturer, Audi. The major focus here is on the supply chain for the car manufacturer and this has been operating for six months and is making a significant contribution to decarbonisation. The key element in the “Relay Zero Supply Chain” project is an Audi railway concept where transporting truck trailers by rail has become an integrated part of an all-round logistics system – from the suppliers to the factories; the Duvenbeck Group centrally manages the road services to and from the rail operations. Helrom is using a patented technology for the loading and transport services, which enables the flexible loading of truck trailers without the need for any expensive special terminals.

    Demand already higher than at the previous event
    transport logistic will occupy a total area of 150,000 square meters
    air cargo Europe will be held in two halls

Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), a global leader in supply chain management solutions, has introduced new advanced capabilities in its Elite™ software platform that help businesses achieve a greater degree of supply chain efficiency and resilience. These innovations, part of the Elite 24.2 release, empower supply chain organizations to transform complex supply chain data into clear, prioritized insights, enabling users to respond quickly and make informed decisions that drive operational improvements.

ELIRE Infra operates at the intersection of infrastructure, mobility and clean energy
‘Smart Hubs’ address the critical infrastructure gap across land, sea and air
Designed for clean energy transition and zero-emission transport. bridging the gap between innovation and practical application

Moldova will hold presidential elections and a European referendum on October 20, which could decide the country's fate for years. After years of Russian influence, the new government has made a geostrategic turn, choosing to move closer to Western countries. Bilateral relations between Poland and Moldova gained a particular acceleration after the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2022. Poland has supported Moldova by providing political, financial, military, material, and expert assistance. It can even be said that Poland, after Romania, has become the leading promoter of Moldova in its quest for integration into European institutions.

Marking a significant milestone in its fleet expansion, Challenge Group proudly announces the successful completion of its 767 conversion program with the deployment of two newly converted B767-300 freighters.