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EBS achieves Advanced Sustainability Accreditation

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Family-run transport business with a fleet of 122 vehicles, Essex Bulk Services Ltd (EBS), has achieved Advanced Sustainability Accreditation with Mission Zero, the Quality Standard for the road fleet sector.

EBS recognises that sustainability in the transport sector has an impact on more than simply emission levels. As part of the company’s overall sustainability strategy, and in addition to already completing the Mission Zero Work-Related Road Risk Silver and Gold advanced modules (both recognised by Transport for London as equivalent to FORS Silver and FORS Gold), Essex Bulk Services can now boast Advanced Sustainability under their Mission Zero Accreditation.

As part of the accreditation, Mission Zero provided EBS with a realistic framework for achieving a long-term sustainable transport operation. Joining Mission Zero has influenced the company’s overall sustainability strategy and goals and has heavily contributed to shaping its sustainability initiatives.

In addition to key sustainability elements around vehicles, fuels, and emissions, the Mission Zero Standard and the Mission Zero+ Advanced Sustainability Modules incorporate additional sustainability requirements covering areas such as the reduction of single use plastics, energy efficient devices, health & wellbeing, equality & diversity, the gender pay gap, and much more to ensure a more comprehensive accreditation that also helps the fleet industry to align to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Commenting on why EBS chose to bolster its Mission Zero accreditations by completing Advanced Sustainability, Craig Childs, Director at Essex Bulk Services comments:

“Sustainability is no longer just a corporate social responsibility initiative but a fundamental aspect of long-term success. Embracing sustainability can lead to cost savings, improved brand reputation, enhanced innovation, and long-term resilience. Employees are increasingly looking for employers who prioritise sustainable practices, fostering a sense of purpose and job satisfaction. Engaging employees in sustainable initiatives has helped boost morale, teamwork, and attract and retain talent. In addition, customers are increasingly conscious of their ecological and social impact and prefer to work with businesses that are environmentally and socially responsible.”

Specifically discussing the Mission Zero+ Advanced Sustainability Modules and how they have benefited and supported Essex Bulk Services’ overall sustainability strategy and goals, Childs comments:

“We are committed to the reduction of single use plastics, for example, we have eliminated the use of plastic water bottles and provide reusable water bottles to all our staff members. By making this change, we’re not only reducing our environmental footprint but also showing our commitment to protecting the planet for future generations, as well as ensuring our drivers are always kept well hydrated. We have also donated 20 trees to the National Trust as part of our ongoing sustainability strategy, helping towards making a positive impact on the environment. Operationally we have benefited by reducing our co2 emissions and exploring alternative fuel, HVO.”

Mission Zero is the UK’s fastest growing fleet accreditation scheme. Through its alignment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Mission Zero has redefined the meaning of sustainability in fleet accreditation standards and provides companies with a realistic pathway to achieving long-term sustainability.

Nick Caesari, CEO, Mission Zero comments: “Mission Zero is helping companies of all sizes to achieve a sustainable future. Congratulations to the entire EBS team on their Sustainability Accreditation, we are incredibly proud to have Essex Bulk Services as part of the Mission Zero family.”

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5 October 2023 |

Gebruder Weiss sends a solar-powered truck to the world’s highest volcano

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The world’s highest volcano, a team trying to reach the summit using a solar-powered e-truck, an attempt at a world record: these are the essential components of a high-profile project that is about to get started in the Chilean Andes.

The three men from Switzerland forming the Peak Evolution Team want to conquer the summit of Ojos del Salado using their solar-powered truck specifically developed for this purpose. At a height of 6,893 m, it is the highest active volcano on earth. As the team’s main sponsor and logistics partner, GebrĂŒder Weiss will make a considerable contribution to the success of the project. The logistics company has just dispatched the sophisticated vehicle and all the expedition equipment to Chile by sea freight. The next destination after its arrival will be Ojos del Salado. If the team reaches the summit, this would be a new world record. Never before has a vehicle climbed that high.

“Due to its limited payload capacity, this solar-powered vehicle cannot yet replace a conventional truck, but it shows a completely new direction in which we will be able to move with alternative drives in the future,” says Frank Haas, Head of Corporate Brand Strategy & Communications at GebrĂŒder Weiss. The solar-powered multi-purpose vehicle has more traction capacity than an average 40-ton semi-truck and could be used especially in rough terrain. GebrĂŒder Weiss has already sponsored a number of projects of this kind. “Being the oldest logistics company in the world, we feel committed to helping shape the future of mobility,” explains Frank Haas the motives behind this cooperation.

For nearly four years, the three Swiss developers, David Pröschel, Patrik and David Koller, have been working on putting the multi-purpose truck into practice. By embarking on an expedition to a place that no vehicle has ever reached, they want to prove the efficiency of alternative drive technologies. “Our vehicle makes it possible to perform even the most demanding transport tasks, whether in mining or when erecting high-altitude solar power plants, in an environmentally compatible and economically efficient manner. The expedition is going to show the commercial viability of the product we developed,” says Patrik Koller, Head of Finance and co-developer of the Peak Evolution Team. “In GebrĂŒder Weiss, we have gained a partner who shares our vision of sustainable mobility and, as an international transport company, will also be able to benefit from it in practical terms in the future.”

The transport requires comprehensive expertise and flexibility: since electrically powered vehicles are considered hazardous goods, the specialists of the international transport company developed a double container floor that secures the expedition equipment and allows to disconnect the battery. In addition, extensive documentation must meet the strict safety and customs requirements while at sea and in the country of destination.

The daring mission will be accompanied by a documentary film team headed by award-winning Swiss filmmaker Claudio von Planta.

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5 October 2023 |

Rhenus launches secure global vehicle transportation solution

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Rhenus Logistics has launched a secure and reusable car transportation solution for businesses seeking an airfreight alternative to single-use wooden crating.

The Rhenus cartainer enables secure and discreet use at all stages of vehicle transit, for all models. The introduction of the Rhenus cartainer is specifically designed to offer a substitute for wooden crates in the global finished vehicle logistics (FVL) industry.

Based in the Rhenus major global FVL hub in London, Heathrow, the cartainer’s recommended use is for round trips or multiple-stop transportation. It can be utilised to deliver security sensitive prototypes to testing programmes or media events, trade shows, or global product launches.

Measuring 605 cm (length) by 238 cm (width) by 240 cm (height), the Rhenus cartainer can accommodate any passenger vehicle or two-axle, four-tyre single-unit vehicle, regardless of make or model.

“The Rhenus cartainer has been developed in response to increased demand for discreet transportation of security sensitive vehicles on a global basis,” said Spencer Davern, Managing Director, Rhenus Air & Ocean UK. “With the cartainer, our valued customers will be able to protect the identity of the vehicle during transportation at every stage of its journey on a door-door basis.”

The cartainer can be used multiple times, offering a sustainable solution for full vehicle transport. “As an alternative to the single-use wooden crates often deployed to airfreight a car securely, the Rhenus cartainer can help businesses achieve their goals of using fewer resources and producing less waste through their business operations,” concluded Davern.

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5 October 2023 |

Jumbo-SAL-Alliance contracted by Jan De Nul

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Jumbo-SAL-Alliance has been contracted by Jan De Nul to carry out the secondary steel installation at the Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farms.

Mid July 2023, the vessel mobilization for MV Lone was completed successfully, and the execution phase has begun. In Emden MV Lone was equipped with her Fly-Jib, additional living quarters, and the client-provided project equipment. Especially to mention is the installation of a new tugger arm arrangement at crane 2, which will improve offshore operations significantly. Furthermore, she embarked on a journey to Italy to collect further project equipment on behalf of Jan De Nul. Afterwards, Lone sailed to Eemshaven for her first lout-out of secondary steel components required for installation at Ørsted’s offshore wind farms, Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3, with a combined capacity of 1,166 MW.

Two new wind farms in Germany, powered by state-of-the-art 11-MW Siemens Gamesa turbines, are set to provide clean energy to approximately 1.2 million households annually. Borkum Riffgrund 3 will join Ørsted’s offshore wind farms Borkum Riffgrund 1 and 2, while Gode Wind 3 will be located close to Ørsted’s Gode Wind 1 and 2. The wind farms are expected to become operational by 2024 and 2025. “We anticipate that these projects will positively impact the environment and neighboring communities,”, says Morten Hinrichs, Head of Project Management at SAL Heavy Lift. “We are highly optimistic that these initiatives will create a positive impact on the lives of the local people and enhance the ecological balance in the region.”

The offshore installation vessel Les AlizĂ©s has already begun installing the 107 monopile foundations, including one for the Offshore Substation (OSS). MV Lone’s scope comprises installing boat landings, platforms, and corrosion protection systems on the foundations. The execution phase began on 6 August, during which Lone and the project team will maintain excellent service for the client.“We are proud to be part of this project in the renewable energy industry, striving to develop sustainable energy further and provide more households with access to green electricity,” states Hinrichs.

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5 October 2023 |

Varamar bridges east-west gap with Istanbul opening

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Varamar, a carrier of breakbulk, dry-bulk, oversized and containerized cargo, has responded to growing customer demand in the Caspian and Middle East by opening a branch in Ä°stanbul, TĂŒrkiye.

The office, headed by newly-appointed managing director of Varamar Ä°stanbul, Emre ÖncĂŒ, follows recent branch openings in Shanghai, Houston and Athens. ÖncĂŒ has extensive experience in shipping, previously holding a senior chartering role at Core Shipping in Ä°stanbul.

September’s branch opening was a logical step for Varamar, which operates semi-liner services to and from Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa – all of which serve the Mediterranean and Black seas, as well as TĂŒrkiye.

“We see the growing potential of TĂŒrkiye, and the wider Caspian and Middle East region, and would therefore like to lay the foundation for the company’s future growth on the crossroads between east and west,” said ÖncĂŒ.

“Varamar has been providing trusted shipping solutions since its formation in 2009 and our new operation in İstanbul will offer the same full package of services, including document support, port operations monitoring and engineering, as well as unrivalled cargo care and customer service.”

Varamar’s extensive experience includes the development of transport solutions for dismantled plants, factories, wind turbines, bridges, vehicles and even stadiums. The company has established its own shipping methods based on in-house competency and is also involved in tramp shipments of dry-bulk cargo and containers.

Varamar has representative offices in Europe (Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, TĂŒrkiye and Ukraine); North America (Canada, the USA); Asia (China) and the Middle East (United Arab Emirates).

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5 October 2023 |

Vestas receives first V162-7.2 MW order

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Vestas has received its first firm order for a prototype of the V162-7.2 MW wind turbine, one of the latest additions to Vestas EnVentus Platform.

The order was placed by BĂŒrgerwindpark Janneby eG for the Janneby wind project in Schleswig-Holstein.

In September 2023, Vestas also installed a V162-7.2 MW prototype in the Østerild National test centre for large wind turbines in Western Jutland, Denmark. The two prototypes will undergo an extensive test and verification programme in parallel to efficiently ensure reliability before serial production begins.

The order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of one V162-7.2 MW wind turbine and Vestas will service the prototype under a 20-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement.

“We are excited to announce the first V162-7.2 MW order for Vestas,” says Nils de Baar, President of Vestas Northern and Central Europe. “The V162-7.2 MW is part of our EnVentus platform family and features flexible rating, designed to deliver optimised energy production even with greater temperature and climate variations. We thank BĂŒrgerwindpark Janneby for their trust and collaboration that enable us to perform rigorous testing of our new turbine to ensure optimised reliability.”

Jörg Peter Thordsen, board member of BĂŒrgerwindpark Janneby eG, says: As the operator of Germany’s largest pilot wind turbine test and certification site, we are proud to build the Vestas V162-7.2 MW at our wind park. We are pleased to be able to participate in the development of this next generation of wind turbines.”

Designed with the full value chain in mind, the V162-7.2 MW realises improved transportability of the nacelle unit, as well as the flexibility to service and upgrades over the turbine’s operational lifetime.

Turbine delivery will begin in the first quarter of 2024 with commissioning scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2024.

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5 October 2023 |

Musfeld takes delivery of new Tadano AC 7.450-1

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Basel-based crane company Musfeld Kran is a long-standing fan of Tadano quality, particularly when it comes to large cranes.

The firm already had an AC 350 and an AC 500, and now they’ve just added an AC 7.450-1 to their fleet. “We were instantly sold on the AC 7.450-1 – and not just because of its technical specs, but because of its versatility. You see, with its compact design, it can be operated at capacities from 300 tonnes and up,” Musfeld CEO Harry FlĂŒckiger commented on taking delivery of the new crane in ZweibrĂŒcken. He was accompanied by several of his staff, who received instruction in the operation of the crane as part of their trip. The crane was formally handed over by Tadano Sales Manager Michael Zieger – it’s the third AC 7.450-1 handover he has done for Swiss clients. While its home base will be at Musfeld’s branch in Basel, the crane will be used by all companies in the Toggenburger Group, with which Musfeld has a joint venture.

Harry FlĂŒckiger made sure his staff had input into the decision on the AC 7.450-1 – a wise move, given that they will be the ones using it. And their training in ZweibrĂŒcken only confirmed that they had made the right choice. They really liked how easy it was to handle and rig the Superlift system using the self-assembly feature, which they found to be extremely user-friendly. They were also particularly taken with the long main boom, which will come in very handy for jobs like erecting tower cranes. FlĂŒckiger explains: “We often have to work in tight spaces, especially in cities like Basel. And in confined spaces, it’s very difficult to add a luffing jib or an extension, so the AC 7.450-1 unit’s long main boom is ideal.” Musfeld did, of course, order the luffing jib accessory as well because, working in urban areas, they frequently have to hoist loads over obstacles. The luffing jib also increases the crane’s resale value – not that on-selling is even remotely on the cards at the moment.

For Musfeld, one of the main all-round benefits of the AC 7.450-1 is its compact design: the 7-axle crane combines the dimensions of a 6-axle machine with the lifting capacity of an 8-axle machine. That, in combination with the Surround View camera system, makes it the best in its class for Musfeld’s projects on tight job sites. The Swiss crane professionals are also impressed with the crane’s ease of transport and short setup times. The fact that the AC 7.450-1 machine’s counterweight plates are interchangeable with those of the AC 500 is a big plus, too.

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4 October 2023 |

Bollore organises CSR event in Loire

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With the aim of raising awareness and uniting its teams, the Bolloré Logistics agency in the Paris-Centre region recently organized a CSR event in a nature reserve on the banks of the Loire.

The reserve has pastoral areas (formerly sand pits) with grasses on sand, with high biological value. To preserve it, it is necessary to regularly uproot invasive species that establish themselves there, such as brooms and other small shrubs. The teams therefore participated in this essential work which remains little or non-mechanizable.

Following the nature project, the employees went to the nearby Aire des Iles for a vegetarian picnic, prepared by a local artisan offering homemade dishes.

The afternoon was devoted to a workshop on the theme of modal shift with the Naviland Cargo teams, the largest French combined transport operator and part of Rail Logistics Europe, the freight and rail logistics division of the SNCF group.

It is true that the Centre region is at the heart of a vast rail development program for land transport of goods. A container terminal opened in Tours in August 2023 and that of Fleury-les-Aubrais is planned for 2025.

From then on, the Bolloré Logistics teams can propose the SMOOTHRIVER and FASTRAIL offers, which offer their customers pre and post river and rail transport reducing the carbon footprint of container deliveries. These modes of transport also make it possible to guarantee more fluidity thanks to faster access to maritime terminals and offer a remedy to the declining supply of road transport.

An awareness day rich in learning for teams resolutely committed to the energy transition and to an ever more efficient service offering for our customers.

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4 October 2023 |

PLA introduces Global Logistics in Switzerland

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PLA are excited to introduce Global Logistics Projects LLC representing Switzerland, as the latest member of the Project Logistics Alliance community.

Global Logistics Projects, founded in Switzerland in 2021, stands as a distinguished company specializing in transport solutions for project logistics and its primary commitment has been to deliver a comprehensive and personalized service to its customers, encompassing time-honoured practices with cutting-edge innovations.

The diverse clientele served by the company comprises multinational enterprises from the oil and gas industry, plant and mechanical engineering, as well as the energy sector among others, that value the experience and expertise Global Logistics Projects possess. Their dedication to excellence extends beyond meeting transportation needs, as they take pride in their ability to adapt to the unique demands of each project, ensuring seamless alignment with their client’s specific requirements.

Key Services:Project Logistics – complex equipment, machinery and their components; oversized and heavy transport; breakbulk;Sea Freight – worldwide shipments with scheduled and charter shipping companies; LCL/FCL; Air Freight – direct and charter flights; Land Freight – general cargo, part load or complete load; Pre- and post-carriage on road, rail and inland waterways; Worldwide door-to-door transport services; Health, Safety and Environmental Management;
Real-time tracking and tracing; Transport insurance; Customs clearance, document management; Packaging and labelling.

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4 October 2023 |

Sarens works at the Green Energy project in France

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The Green Energy project at Swiss Krono aims to transform the Sully Sur Loire site and replace around 90 percent gas consumption with renewable biomass sources.

Swiss Krono specialises in the production of construction materials and other wood products. Swiss Krono Company recruited our client Vyncke Clean Energy Technology to replace the old equipment and install the new boiler at their green energy project in Sully sur Loire, France.

In a short rental project, Sarens was commissioned to lift the PCBR2 Smokestack. The challenge was to work under live plant conditions within a tight space and minimal disruption to nearby structures.

Sarens used the Demag AC 5.160-1 to successfully lift the 18.3T smokestack having a diameter of 5m. The lift was completed within a day. Sarens will be onsite for the next three months to execute multiple lifts.

Sarens is the trusted partner to execute all projects with utmost precision – Big or Small.

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3 October 2023 |

3P Logistics plays part in unique Sweden to China project

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Swedes will manufacture a sustainable mineral fertilizer from residual products from electric car battery manufacturing and the pulp industry.

They will use traditional and proven process technology powered by fossil-free electricity. Product, potassium sulphate, will be an important contribution to the green transformation of agriculture. And it is an honor from me and 3P Logistics to be a part of the unique project.

Also, future production plants are planned to be in Örnsköldsvik and SkellefteĂ„, as well as additional production plants in the Nordic region and USA.

3P Logistics Project department: Group Project Director Niels Chr. V. Andersen and Global Project Manager Ilya Goncharov successfully prepared, coordinated, and finished this delivery from the first touch.

The cargo had a really huge size with 7.4 m diam. When you are looking for the high-quality option for such cargo from China to Europe you should check all high-quality carriers+ considering terms, budget, and conditions of whole project. And the most important part of the project is a nature, net zero way and we were using a new LNG Powered CMA CGM vessel Concorde from China to Hamburg.

1 giant Crystallizer had the size equal of 24 standard containers on containerized vessel.

There were 2 huge breakbulk items + 7 OOG items. This is a one of the biggest (height and width) item in 3PL history (not heaviest or longest). The height is almost 7 m and width is 7.4 m. From China we were using an ocean containerized vessel to Hamburg. This is a really huge item even in the CMA CGM history I guess – at least one of the biggest for this vessel and route.

We were using floating crane for unloading from the containerized vessel and loading and barge to delivery between terminals in Hamburg. There we arranged a special extraordinary permit for our ship.

Then goods were transloaded to our breakbulk vessel in Hamburg and delivered to the destination in Sweden.

Article written by Ilya Goncharov.

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3 October 2023 |

Total Movements handles transport for columns in India

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Total Movements Pvt. Ltd., member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India, managed this heavy lift transportation involved moving a 41 meter long and 680 tons heavy Ammonia Converter and a 30 meter long and 380 ton heavy Ammonia Unitized Chiller from the supplier’s factory to the load port by multi-modal transportation road-barge method.

Road transportation from the supplier’s factory to the nearest jetty, rolling-on the two lengthy columns onto the barge, coastal movement to the final load port on the west coast of India and feeding alongside the vessel were all part of our scope.

Major features involved in the challenging move were:Felicitous vehicle configuration; Transporting with civil work enroute; Rolling-on and securing the cargo on the barge meeting the short tide window; Double banking operation at Mumbai port; Both these units were safely delivered at the Indian loading port by Total Movements for further shipping to its destination. All the cargo was delivered in a safe and timely manner, much to the delight of the customer.

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2 October 2023 |

Rhenus offers varied apprenticeship to crew members and captains

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The Rhenus Group is able to offer prospective inland waterway shipping crew members and captains a very varied apprenticeship: the logistics specialist has been training people for both jobs since the spring of 2023.

The courses are geared towards the guidelines entitled “Reorganising Inland Waterway Shipping”, which were published in March 2020. The apprenticeship takes place in conjunction with the Federal Association of German Inland Waterway Shipping (BDB).

Career prospects: an inland waterway shipping apprenticeship with the Rhenus GroupCareer prospects: an inland waterway shipping apprenticeship with the Rhenus Group
Prospective inland waterway shipping crew members and captains can start their apprenticeship at Rhenus at any time of the year. During the course, they receive training about everything related to managing vessels and transporting goods along inland waterways as well as monitoring the vessel’s engines; they help with docking and departure manoeuvres and handling cargo and they perform the cleaning and maintenance work on the vessel’s hull. The captains’ apprenticeship also covers navigation and steering as well as business management and organisational tasks. “The practical part of the apprenticeship takes place on our vessels – our trainees get to know everything in daily operations, ranging from the engine room to the wheelhouse, and are therefore ideally prepared for their everyday work in future,” says Kerstin Gerhold, the Personnel Coordinator at Rhenus. Once the inland waterway apprentices have completed their training and passed their final examinations, they are ready to launch their careers and can even steer an inland waterway vessel once they have obtained their so-called “Unionspatent”, i.e. the general skipper’s certificate for European shipping. Various opportunities for gaining further training and obtaining more certificates are available at any time. Rhenus itself guarantees that it will give the trainees a permanent working contract once they have completed their apprenticeship.

The theoretical vocational training takes place in blocks three times a year on board the Nautical Vocational College, the RHEIN. The RHEIN training vessel, which is located at the Duisburg-Homberg city port, offers accommodation to the apprentices during this time and is an initial and further training facility for inland waterway crew members that is unique anywhere in Europe. The Federal Association of German Inland Waterway Shipping (BDB) is the organisation behind the scheme. Practical tuition in the form of workshops and exercises, following up on the theory, eating meals and organising leisure time are all combined on board the ship. “Our ‘residential school’ approach on the training vessel is very similar to their everyday working life. Many different characters live on board together and adapt to each other in a very short time so that they can work well together,” says Gerit Fietze, the Head of the RHEIN Training Vessel.

Inland waterway companies from all over Europe send their trainees to Duisburg-Homberg for their initial and further training. The BDB currently has about 300 inland waterway trainees, but only about 100 new ones join them every year. “We’re having to cope with the shortage of specialist workers too at this time. However, a job in the inland waterway shipping sector is so attractive,” says Gerit Fietze. He particularly emphasises the location in Duisburg. “We’re based at the very hub of inland waterway shipping here. We have many shipping companies, a huge inland waterway port and the vocational college, including the simulator for people to prepare for their exams, right on our doorstep here.” Kerstin Gerhold also underlines the attractive work-life balance in this career. “Inland waterway crew members have just as much time off as they work. Two weeks on board means two weeks of free time straight afterwards. When Rhenus draws up its plans, it particularly pays attention to ensuring that its employees already have their working schedules available for the whole year. This enables them to plan ahead well.”

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2 October 2023 |

MacGregor chosen to deliver for methanol-fueled PCTC

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MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been chosen to deliver RoRo equipment for two of the world’s first methanol-fueled Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC) for China Merchant Energy Shipping to be built at China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. in China.

The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2023 third quarter orders. The vessels are to be delivered to the owner between the third and fourth quarter of 2025.

MacGregorÂŽs scope of supply is to design and deliver the key components consisting of external and internal ramps, covers, electrically operated doors, and liftable car decks, as well as installation support.

MacGregor was selected as the supplier for the reliability of its products and solutions. The customer was convinced of the competitiveness of MacGregor’s offerings and extensive service network. The highlight of the order were innovations such as Soft Flaps, which reduce noise in the harbour, and Ramp Position Indicator, the unique stern ramp landing surveillance system that allows the crew to see exactly where the ramp will land before operations start.

“As CMES is an important PCTC operator, we are pleased to be part of their new projects for the first time. We will do our best to build trust and cooperation in the future. We also have high appreciation for the very good cooperation with CMHI in many ongoing projects,” says Magnus Sjöberg, Senior Vice President, Merchant Solutions, MacGregor.

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2 October 2023 |
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