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Sarens has successfully completed a landmark decommissioning project at the Wergeland Base in Gulen, Norway, involving the lifting, transport, and re-immersion of four massive footings.

This project showcased not only Sarens’ engineering expertise but also its ability to execute record-breaking lifts under challenging conditions.

The standout feature of the project was the use of Sarens’ LR12500-1.0 crawler crane to lift each footing, weighing an extraordinary 1850 tonnes. Lifting such a weight with a single crawler crane is an exceptionally rare feat in Europe and may well be a record-breaking achievement. While SGC cranes are capable of such lifts with ease, achieving this with a crawler crane highlights Sarens’ capability to handle some of the world’s heaviest loads.

The project, commissioned by Wergeland, involved: Lifting the 25m-high, 27m-wide footings out of the water; Transporting them to a quay using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs); Re-immersing the footings.

Sarens was selected for its cost-efficient and highly specialised solution. By extending the contract of the LR12500-1.0 crane, already deployed at the site, Sarens ensured seamless execution while minimising costs for the client.

The operation required:The LR12500-1.0 crane configured with an 80m main boom, a 35m superlift radius, and 1,240 tonnes of superlift weight; SPMTs with multiple axle lines for precise transport; A 2000-tonne shackle, a standard but exceptionally large component, designed to meet the unique demands of the project.

Executing this project posed several challenges. The footings, floating at sea, required rigging amidst record-breaking rainfall, which tested the team’s resolve. Despite these hurdles, Sarens’ experienced team, led by Project Manager Willem Ditmer and Project Engineer Wim de Keersmaecker, completed the operation on schedule and without compromise to safety.

As a decommissioning initiative, the project highlights Sarens’ commitment to sustainability. The footings were scrapped and recycled, supporting greener practices while contributing to the local economy.

Wergeland Base’s capabilities were further proven by this milestone achievement, showcasing it as an ideal site for high-complexity operations. The successful completion of this complex and record-breaking lift stands as a testament to Sarens’ ingenuity and dedication. It marks a significant milestone for the operators and reinforces Sarens’ position as a leader in heavy lifting and transport solutions.

Project Cargo Network are pleased to report Worldwide Logistics Philippines Solutions are new PCN members.

Their Head Office is located in Manila with branches in Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and General Santos. They are the sister company of our members in Cambodia, Worldwide Shipping Service.

Their project logistics services include heavy cargo haulage & shipping, chartering of international & domestic vessels & barges, logistics solutions for complex & critical loads, project coordination & management, project & transportation feasibility studies, machinery moving & plant transfers, positioning & rigging, civil works for deliveries, heavy equipment rental, coordination & site compliance, and budget calculations.

“Project logistics is an important focus for Worldwide Logistics and we are committed to establishing in-depth cooperative relations with major industrial customers at home and abroad. We have undertaken many large-scale projects with service categories including engineering, energy & electricity, building materials production, infrastructure, construction, vehicles, green energy & wind power, petrochemical engineering, and environmental protection.

Worldwide Logistics integrates shipping resources such as breakbulk, RO-RO, multi-purpose, semi-submersible, and heavy lift vessels as well as tugboats and floating cranes. With flexible and professional operation modes, we provide solutions in various industries with end-to-end and door-to-door services integrating multimodal transport, ship leasing & chartering, packaging, stowage, reinforcement, warehousing, transit, customs declaration, surveys & inspections, inland transportation, project agency, insurance, and consulting services.”

Seaway7 are proud to announce the successful completion of our scope on the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Taiwan Strait.

Awarded in 2018, this nearly six-year journey has culminated in the successful delivery of clean energy from 80 wind turbine generators to Taiwan’s power grid via two onshore substations in Yunlin County. With a capacity of 640 MW, the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm is one of Taiwan’s largest offshore wind farm projects—providing renewable electricity to over 600,000 households.

Seaway7’s scope included: Drilling and installing 12 HDD ducts for cable landfalls; Supplying and installing 12 export and 69 inner array grid cables, including termination and testing; Post-lay trenching of all cables; Diving operations for nearshore trenching.

As our first project in Taiwan, the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm played a key role in helping us build a strong local team and establish a reliable Taiwanese offshore wind farm supply chain. We developed in-country solutions for logistics and diving, and in collaboration with Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) we provided a localized cable installation campaign using the MV Orient Adventurer.

Throughout the project, our teams successfully managed a range of technical and environmental challenges—from shifting seabed conditions to strong currents and limited underwater visibility. We’re proud of how this project has contributed to the continued growth of our Taiwan office and local capabilities.

A huge thank you to our team in Taiwan and all those who contributed—onshore and offshore. Your hard work, professionalism, and perseverance made this milestone possible.

We also extend our thanks to Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. and its shareholders—Skyborn Renewables, TotalEnergies, EGCO Group, and Sojitz Corporation—for their collaboration and support throughout.

IN FEBRUARY 2025, a new chapter began in European shipping as WALLENIUS SOL announced the acquisition of Mann Lines, significantly expanding the Swedish shipping line’s customer base, service offerings, local expertise and presence in key markets.

As part of the acquisition, a new vessel under construction was included. The new RoRo cargo vessel was officially delivered on 11 June 2025, during her westbound passage past Gibraltar.

“She’ll be named South Enabler and is set to replace ML Freyja on the Tilbury-Cuxhaven–Turku–Paldiski–Bremerhaven–Tilbury route,” says Henrik Karle, Chief Operating Officer, WALLENIUS SOL.

Following the vessel’s handover to WALLENIUS SOL, she is now heading to Zeebrugge to load cargoes, after which she will enter regular service for the first time. At the same time, ML Freyja will be redelivered to her owners.

South Enabler is a modern energy efficient vessel featuring a proven, efficient hull and propulsion system developed to support emission reductions across the fleet. She measures 203.4 meters in overall length and is powered by two 7,200 kW Wärtsilä engines – methanol-ready and capable of reaching a top speed of 22 knots. The ship is RINA-classed and built to ice class 1A standards.

South Enabler has two separate vehicle decks with capacity for a total of 197 vehicles and will handle a wide range of cargos, including LoLo, RoRo and high hand heavy cargo.

Built by Visentini Shipyard and designed by NAOS Ship and Boat Design, South Enabler will be flying the Italian flag.

“By choosing to build in Europe, Mann Lines ensured not only compliance with the highest environmental and technical standards, but also contributed to preserving regional shipbuilding expertise. Now operated by WALLENIUS SOL, this vessel will further support the growth and competitiveness of the European maritime sector,” says Henrik Karle.

South Enabler will enter service under a 5-year TC contract.

Even for a company as experienced as Vernazza, the job was anything but ordinary.

For starters, it involved a 728-tonne railroad bridge, which meant having to lift a particularly heavy load in the Italian comune of Soave, close to San Bonifacio. In addition, the 78 meter-long steel structure had to be positioned over the Alpone River. This meant that the Vernazza crew would have to use three lattice boom crawler cranes at the same time, with two of them on the right side of the river and one on the opposite bank. As part of the corresponding plans, a Tadano CC 68.1250-1 would be bearing the brunt of the work.

The team decided on the CC 68.1250-1 primarily due to its powerful performance characteristics. After all, it had to first lift the bridge by itself to a height of 15 meters at a radius of 20 meters and then travel 45 meters on double-layered red ironwood crane mats in the direction of the Alpone River. To this end, the bridge was rigged at four points and the crane was set up with an SSL configuration with a 72-meter-long main boom.

Once the CC 68.1250-1 reached its final position, the other two cranes joined in – one was a Tadano CC 38.650-1 with a 68-meter-long boom, while the other was a 400-tonne crawler crane with a 35-meter boom. These two cranes grabbed the ends of the bridge with their hooks, which made it possible to maneuver the load with such precision that the Vernazza assembly technicians were able to set it down exactly at the intended support points.

We are tremendously proud of our team and of how smoothly the complex lift went. Mauro Milano underscores: “Even the planning stages were challenging. After all, it was a job that involved three large lattice boom crawler cranes, so our engineers really had to go the extra mile to make sure that all the booms and would be perfectly synchronized throughout”.

In addition, the results showed that the company had chosen the perfect crane for the project. Above all, this served as further evidence of the fact that the Vernazza team’s powerful CC 68.1250‑1 is truly the machine of choice for tough jobs, which made the Vernazza transport fleet’s roughly 200-km trip from Ravenna worth it. “We use our CC 68-1250-1 regularly and benefit from its ease of assembly every single time. To put it simply, we can fully set up the crane with a five-person team in about one weeks even under adverse conditions.”

The job in Soave required around 20 Vernazza employees for all three cranes. It took them a variety of changing tasks and a total of two months at the work site, but everything worked exactly as planned despite the tight schedule. Mauro Milano is pleased accordingly: “By using the right machine and the right people, we finished the job to the full satisfaction of our customer – and that’s ultimately what it comes down to,” he succinctly puts it.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is expanding its digital express solution, HEX (Hellmann Express Airfreight), globally, starting in the US and Canada at the end of June.

HEX is a new platform for international door-to-door express delivery, using top courier networks to bundle shipments centrally. Unlike traditional combined air and road transport solutions, HEX emphasizes smart digital connectivity. The platform enhances and streamlines access to global express networks, providing an efficient, transparent and user-friendly service experience. As customs clearance is also managed by the express carriers, the service is particularly valuable for imports to the US in view of current US customs policy updates.

HEX is tailored for small and medium-sized businesses that regularly handle national and international express shipments. The platform offers companies access to globally negotiated terms and conditions, removing the need for individual contracts with courier, express and parcel service providers. The solution’s technical foundation was developed in partnership with the logistics software provider Shipsy. This includes real-time shipment tracking, detailed analysis, and efficient booking and invoicing processing via a central digital user interface. In the latter half of the year, HEX will be expanded to additional countries in the Americas as well as numerous markets in APAC, IMEA and Europe. After successful launches in Germany, the UK and Ireland, Hellmann is taking another strategic step towards offering innovative, customer-focused logistics solutions worldwide. The goal is to offer this product in around 50 countries by the end of 2026.

“HEX offers our customers an innovative solution that combines cost savings, reliability and excellent customer service,” says Timo Schamber, Global Airfreight Vice President at Hellmann. “Our collaboration with Shipsy enables us to deliver a single platform that significantly simplifies and streamlines the entire shipping process. The cross-carrier customer service benefit is especially notable in the volatile and often fragmented courier and express services sector, where customers can use a single, dedicated contact person for all their needs.”

Soham Chokshi, Shipsy’s Co-Founder and CEO, adds: “At Shipsy, our core mission is to simplify and streamline global logistics. By integrating our capabilities into Hellmann’s Express product, HEX, we are not only enhancing visibility and control across the shipment lifecycle but also ensuring seamless coordination across multiple geographies and stakeholders.”

Kalmar has concluded a deal to supply French terminal operator Seayard with 11 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for deployment at the Seayard Terminal FOS2 XL container terminal in Fos-sur-Mer, France.

The significant order, which also includes MyKalmar INSIGHT coverage for all units, was booked in Kalmar’s Q2 2025 order intake, and delivery of the machines is scheduled to be completed during Q2 2026.

The Port of Fos-sur-Mer is part of the Marseille-Fos port complex on the French Mediterranean coast and has become a leading French port in terms of performance and reliability. The Seayard container terminal was built in the port’s FOS 2XL expansion area as a joint venture between Terminal Investment Limited, APM Terminals and COSCO.

The new Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers will help Seayard to significantly reduce both the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of their straddle carrier operations compared to traditional diesel-powered machines. Hybrid machines also generate much less noise.

The MyKalmar INSIGHT performance management tool will allow Seayard to turn data into actionable, impactful insights, providing the company with an effective way to manage their fleet operations and identify areas where efficiency can be improved.

Jakob Sidenius, CEO, Seayard: “Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carrier is the perfect match for our operational needs as we seek to expand our handling capacity while also optimising fuel consumption and improving reliability. Kalmar’s excellent local service presence means we can rely on their proactive, professional support to keep our operations running smoothly around the clock.”

Herve Helluin, Service Operations Manager, Kalmar France: “We are very pleased to be able to continue our partnership with Seayard through this significant new order for our proven hybrid straddle carrier technology. Beyond the fuel savings offered by the hybrid machines, Seayard will be able to continuously improve the efficiency and reliability of its operations using valuable insights gained through MyKalmar INSIGHT.”

Alow Forwarding Mexico are new PCN members.

With a network of offices across Mexico, they hold ISO-9001, BASC, FIATA, and IATA certification.

Their efficient, professional, and skilled team have extensive project logistics knowledge and provide customised and flexible solutions spanning a wide range of industries.

Carlos Arias (National Projects and Operations Manager) introduces the company; “Alow Mexico defines excellence in logistics, offering cutting-edge solutions and unmatched reliability for any shipping needs. We manage every detail of the operations and ensure that every aspect of the project operates safely, efficiently, and on time, eliminating the concerns associated with complex cargo and international trade challenges.

We are specialised in industrial projects and the transportation of oversized and overweight cargo. Our tailored services include: Project Management: Comprehensive planning and execution for complex logistics projects; Heavy Lift Transport: Handling of exceptionally heavy cargo; Oversized Cargo: Transport solutions for unusually large items; Breakbulk Shipping: Handling of oversized and irregular cargo; Air Chartering Services: Customized solutions for unique cargo requirements.”

“Through the expertise, dedication, and experience of our team, we are your trusted partner for project logistics solutions.”

A helicopter plus blades and accessories from Veracruz to Zeebrugge, Belgium. Alow handled the lifting, packing, lashing, transport to the Port of Veracruz, port operations, loading, and shipping to Belgium.

Power generators and parts (135cbm / 66,795kg) from Shanghai to Manzanillo. Alow handled the import clearance, deconsolidation, lifting, lashing, and delivery to final destination.

A calibrator (15,430kg) and polisher (24,780kg) from Altamira to Sydney. Alow handled the lifting, packing, lashing, transport to port, export clearance, shipment and delivery to Sydney.

Sarens Algérie is proud to share that Wim Sarens, CEO of Sarens along with Hamid Batata, Managing Director of Sarens Algérie, recently met with His Excellency Mr Mohamed Arkab, Minister of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energies, during an official visit to Algiers.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss Sarens’ continued commitment to the Algerian market and explore future investment and collaboration opportunities in the country’s energy sector.

During the exchange, both parties emphasised the importance of strengthening partnerships to support Algeria’s energy ambitions, including conventional and renewable energy projects. Sarens reaffirmed its readiness to contribute through its global expertise in heavy lifting, engineered transport, and project logistics.

Sarens has been active in Algeria for over two decades, supporting strategic projects across the oil, gas, and infrastructure sectors. This latest dialogue marks a new step towards deepening our engagement and helping drive Algeria’s energy transition.

Energy and marine consultancy ABL, a subsidiary of ABL Group ASA, has been awarded a contract to provide marine warranty survey (MWS) services to bp’s Tangguh UCC project in Indonesia.

The Tangguh UCC Project comprises Ubadari field development, enhanced gas recovery through carbon capture, utilization and storage (EGR/CCUS) and onshore compression, operated by bp in Papua Barat Province, Indonesia.

Tangguh’s EGR/CCUS, part of the UCC Project, aims to be the first CCUS project developed at scale in Indonesia, with potential for sequestering around 15 million tonnes of CO2 from Tangguh’s emissions in its initial phase.

P.T. JGC Indonesia has been contracted by bp as the Onshore Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) Contract for the Tangguh UCC Project in Indonesia and will be responsible for installation of the onshore compression facilities at the Tangguh LNG Plant.

New units at the onshore LNG facility mainly consist of Hydrocarbon Compressors (2,350 MMSCFD) to boost natural gas pressure from the existing gas wells, EGR Compressors (270 MMSCFD) to collect and compress acid gas from the existing acid gas removal unit, and a newly-built combined cycle power plant as well as associated utilities.

P.T. JGC Indonesia has contracted ABL to support their scope through the provision of Marine Warranty Survey Services. ABL’s operations in Indonesia have been awarded the contract and will manage the project’s scope of work, which includes the technical review of project documentation, drawings and calculations relating to the transportation of the warranted cargoes, and suitability surveys of the proposed transportation fleet for these cargos.

ABL will also provide on-site attendances to witness and approve the RoRo (roll-on, roll-off) and LoLo (lift on, lift off), loadout, transportation and discharge of modules from Indonesian fabrications facilities along with associated long-lead/ high value, cargo shipments from various Asian and European ports to the Tangguh site in Papua Barat Province, Indonesia.

It will resource the in-country site attendances locally out of its Jakarta and Batam offices. Further, it will draw upon the support of ABL’s wider global footprint to provide site attendance and vessel surveys in the required international project locations.

“This project combines both ABL’s market-leading reputation in marine warranty survey and the wider ABL Group’s proven expertise in key energy transition technologies, including in CCUS and geothermal. We are delighted to be appointed to support JGC – and BP – in this important initiative to help Indonesia meet its growing energy demand. It is a testament to both our historic legacy in Indonesian marine and energy sectors, with a long-term track record in-country, as well as to our recognised status worldwide to support clients in complex large-scale projects of this type.” Reuben Segal, CEO of ABL Group ASA.

Europe Cargo are glad to share their recent delivery of two GE transformers from Antwerp to Heilbronn and Altbach for two power plants.

The cargo travelled overseas aboard MV Hohe Bank and was safely offloaded using a BRABO floating crane.

The first transformer was reloaded for final delivery to Heilbronn late February.

After the successful transport of the first unit, the second transformer was stored and later reloaded at the end of April, with the final delivery completed early May in Altbach.

“Special thanks to everyone involved in making this heavy-lift project a smooth operation from sea to final destination.”

Europe Cargo handle each project with precision, coordination, and care; whether it involves short-sea shipping, temporary storage, or final-mile delivery. With a proven track record they can handle any type of project, whether it is a dismantled factory or a complete drilling platform for one of the major oil companies, Europe Cargo have successfully completed it.

SCACLI are pleased to share a part charter to the west coast of Canada, requiring months of preparation for secure transport.

This shipment involved submarine parts made of fiberglass, loaded recently this weekend and stowed under deck.

SCACLI faced challenges in the preparation for this transport, as well as security requirements due to the nature of their cargo.

The submarine parts measured 10.7 (L) x 9.17 (W) x 5.85 (H) meters, and the voyage is expected to take approximately forty days.

Once it reaches the destination in Canada, the cargo will be offloaded onto a barge.

SCACLI (Sea Cargo Air Cargo Logistics Inc.) are specialists in handling large project logistics and come recommended by current PCN members. The company was established in 2005 and their headquarters are in Toronto with additional offices in Quebec and Vancouver.

The official inauguration of the Baltic Hub T3 terminal on June 6 marks the successful delivery of a major milestone for Poland’s maritime infrastructure.

With the addition of a third deep-water quay and expanded storage yards, the facility at the Port of Gdańsk is set to become one of Europe’s largest container terminals — and the leading hub in the Baltic Sea.

Designed to increase capacity by 1.5 million TEUs to a total of 4.5 million TEUs annually, the terminal strengthens Poland’s role in global trade. A partnership between DEME and Budimex, the largest construction group in Poland, played a key role in the construction, with DEME responsible for the dredging and land reclamation works. This project reflects DEME’s commitment to realizing sustainable, future-focused port developments that support growing economies and increasing maritime trade.

With DEME executing the dredging and reclamation works, a 36-hectare platform on an artificial island was created to form the base of the new terminal. The 717-meter long, 17.5 meter-deep quay, along with advanced storage yards, will feature state-of-the-art equipment, including seven ship-to-shore quay cranes and 20 semi-automatic yard cranes.

The new terminal is built entirely on the water, with the development adjacent to T1, continuing DCT Gdańsk’s investment at sea and away from a much-prized local beach.

Laurent Closset, Area Director North Europe, commented: “DEME’s in-house capabilities and ability to provide innovative geotechnical design engineering is highlighted in this important expansion project. We have combined our international dredging and reclamation expertise with a precise adaptation to unique legal requirements in the local market.”

“DEME’s focus on operational excellence is coupled with determination and resilience. Our experienced team always find solutions, no matter how challenging the task, because as seasoned marine engineering contractors, they understand that theory and practice often differ during construction.”

DEME and Budimex – just like the Baltic Hub and Gdańsk Port Authority – are keenly aware of their environmental responsibilities and being respectful of the needs of local communities. All precautionary measures were taken to protect the environment, marine life and habitats in the T3 vicinity. “With a strong focus on sustainability, we reused as much of the dredged material as possible during this project. Crucially, we significantly reduced our environmental footprint by reusing the dredged material as infill for the T3 terminal. Only a small volume of additional infill was sourced from other and nearby land locations.” emphasized Lutz Dröge, Area Manager Poland.

The Baltic Hub and Gdańsk Port Authority also made sure Stogi Beach, which is environmentally important and vital to the local community, remained untouched and continued to be open to the public throughout the project development. Additionally, environmentally friendly terminal equipment and special concrete that reduces CO2 emissions were used.

The seamless construction of the Baltic Hub T3 terminal spotlights the fruitful cooperation with DEME’s trusted Polish partner Budimex, Thibaut Arnould, Project Manager DEME, points out. “We have worked together on this complex project and ensured its timely completion by combining the strengths and competences of both companies and our expert teams. This strong partnership is built on mutual respect and proven collaboration — and with projects like Baltic Hub T3, we’re confident it will continue to set us apart in the Polish market and beyond.”

The new Baltic Hub T3 terminal is expected to be fully operational in H2 2025.

With the construction of the push barge Rhenus Berlin 1, the Rhenus Group is setting an important milestone in sustainable logistics for the wind energy industry.

The tailor-made barge will be constructed specifically to ENERCON’s requirements for the transport of the newest generation of rotor blades and will facilitate the future-oriented shift of project transports from the road onto the waterway. Cooperation partner ENERCON thus receives an effective alternative for the supply of its wind farm construction sites.

The completion of Rhenus Berlin 1 is expected within the year, the vessel consists of a push boat and a barge built from three separate parts. The drive unit is intentionally fitted externally: The coupled push boat provides the needed flexibility and enables the transport even through restrictive lock chambers.

In future, the first ship of this possible new series will operate especially within the North German canals – in the first instance, for the transport of project partner ENERCON’s rotor blades within the supply of wind farm projects featuring the new E-175 EP5 turbine type. With a loading length of 92 metres and an external length of 100 metres, the barge prototype can transport up to two rotor blades of the newest ENERCON generation with a blade length of up to 86 metres.

“Our decades of experience in the inland shipping sector and for heavy lift logistics are the basis for this project. At the same time, it shows how fast we can develop tailor-made solutions to our customers’ requirements,” said David Schuetz, Senior Project Manager at Deutsche Binnenreederei, a company of the Rhenus Group. “Especially faced with the high capacity utilization of the roads and motorways, routes that are suddenly blocked due to construction as well as length restrictions within the locks, creative technical concepts are needed in order to use inland navigation as a reliable transport alternative, in particular for huge components such as the newest rotor blade models. With Rhenus Berlin 1 and together with ENERCON, we have developed a solution that is equally technically ambitious and future-oriented and contributes actively towards the CO₂ reduction of project logistics.”

The construction of the push barge was matched exactly to the challenges of the inland waterway infrastructure. The Scharnebeck lock – a twin ship lift – with its chamber length of 100 metres as well as the vessel’s needed loading length of circa 92 metres provided the biggest logistical hurdle, which Rhenus and ENERCON want to master with this customization.

ENERCON is currently extensively preparing for the ramp-up of its new top model E-175 EP5, with which the manufacturer reaches new dimensions. With a rotor diameter of 175 metres, the E-175 EP5 is one of the largest onshore wind turbines in Europe. “We are systematically preparing for rising delivery figures, which the whole industry is expecting within the market upswing,” said Hendrik Peterburs, Vice President of ENERCON Global Logistics. “If the roads become congested or routes are closed, we want to have alternative means of transport available so that we can ensure that our components are delivered to our customers’ projects on time at all times.”

ENERCON is also pursuing ambitious sustainability goals throughout the entire supply chain, from building up its own fleets of e-trucks and e-transporters to using low-emission fuels and actively switching to environmentally friendly means of transport.

“To us, the inland waterway is a central part of a green logistics strategy,” explained Hendrik Peterburs. “We want to make our supply chain as sustainable as possible, from production to the last mile. Together with Rhenus, we are developing the fitting solution to a challenging pre-carriage transport for our wind energy components. With the new push barge, we can not only guarantee greater reliability thanks to less congestion-prone routes, but also reduce CO₂ emissions compared to road transport. We are certain that there is still a lot of potential in this solution.”

The push barge is currently being remodeled at the wharf port in Szczecin, where the new barge is being created from three individual segments. After its completion, Rhenus Berlin 1 will soon go into service and make a significant contribution to the energy transition in Germany and Europe, particularly for the wind energy sector.

“For us, shifting transport to the waterways is a strategic key to also securing the energy transition logistically,” said Michael de Reese, Head of the Rhenus Port Logistics Division. “The wind energy sector in particular requires sustainable solutions along the entire supply chain. With our decades of experience in heavy lift logistics and connections to central port locations such as Cuxhaven, we are working with partners such as ENERCON to build an efficient and future-oriented transport infrastructure for the wind power industry.”