CEO in Focus: Allard Castelein, Port of Rotterdam
first half ’22 total cargo throughput of 233.5 million tons was slightly higher (0.8%) than the first half of 2021, with sharp increases in LNG and coal cargos to reduce the impact of Russia cutting gas supplies to Europe via pipeline. In addition, the throughput of crude oil increased, with oil products falling off. Throughput of iron ore, agricultural bulk and containers was lower than in the same period last year.“Europe relies heavily on Russian energy, and the current geopolitical situation makes Europe very vulnerable,” said Castelein in announcing the 2022 first half results
London Looking to Expand Team of Marine Pilots
art temperature-controlled distribution center in the port and London Distribution Park adjacent to the port. Peter Steen, director of marine operations said, “We are seeing a general increase in terminal traffic including containers, trailers, bulks like aggregates and cement, and oil products. And Thames terminals are investing in new infrastructure that is expected increase their throughput even more. The new pilots will help us handle the increase in vessels visiting the Thames.” “This is an excellent opportunity for a career that offers challenges and a diversity
Port of Hamburg Reports Q1 Results
suction goods that rose steeply at 2.2 million tons (+ 24.2 percent), profiting from strong exports and imports of grain. With throughput totalling 3.5 million tons (+ 4.2 percent), an advance on the first quarter of 2013 was also scored in the liquid bulk goods area, where imports and exports of oil products as well as other liquid cargoes developed well and fed growth. On handling of grab cargoes such as coal, ore, fertilizers and building materials, throughput totalled 4.7 million tons, representing a slight downturn of 4.4 percent. Expansion of traffic infrastructure will immensely
