Inland Shipping fights back

In the crisis year 2009, inland shipping strengthened its position in the hinterland transport of containers. Its share in the modal split of the port of Rotterdam rose from 30% to 33%. The previous time such a large gain was recorded, was in the previous century. Rail transport declined from 13% to 11% and is back on the 2006 level. Road transport moved back from 57% to 56%.

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Extra space for larger container ships and dry bulk handling

ECT, EMO and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have made agreements for the further development of their commercial activities on the existing Maasvlakte. At the beginning of 2011, a start will be made on widening the Amazonehaven. At the same time, EMO will relocate some of its operations to the Hartelstrook on the southern side of the Mississippihaven. “These two projects are very much in line with our policy to make optimum use of the space in the existing port area”, explains Port Authority CEO Hans Smits.

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New feeder service links Rotterdam and Stockholm

A new feeder service between Rotterdam and the northern part of Sweden has begun operations.

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Capgemini Consulting Global Trade Flow Index confirms growth in worldwide trade as global economies emerge from recession

End-2009 figures point to similar trade growth levels in Q1 2010 as domestic consumption increases and despite declining Government stimulus.

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Quintiq lands contract with US FAA worth up to $17.6 million

Wayne (PA), United States, April 21, 2010 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the air navigation service provider (ANSP) responsible for controlling all airspace in the USA, has awarded a contract to Quintiq for Air Traffic Control employee scheduling with the integrated Quintiq Workforce Planning Solution. The Quintiq software will provide an objective method for evaluating staffing required for safe and efficient operations at the FAA's Air Traffic Control facilities.

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