Saturday, October 4, 2025

Barge & Inland Shipping

Logistics Prioritized: Evofenedex Advocates for Water Transport Investment

Logistics Lag in Dutch Elections Logistics and infrastructure remain largely absent from the political discourse leading up to the Dutch elections set for October 29. Evofenedex, an organization advocating for...

A. Nobel & Zn Launches Europe’s First Fully Automated Access System

Automated Access: A Double-Edged Sword for Port Security A. Nobel & Zn has taken a bold step in port security with the launch of Europe’s...

Amsterdam’s De Staande Mast Route Faces Severe Disruptions Ahead

Amsterdam's Shipping Crisis: Navigational Nightmare Ahead De Staande Mast Route has become a significant headache in Amsterdam. Bridge blockages are causing serious disruptions, not just...

Moerdijk ATM Doubles Tanker Degassing Capacity in One Year

Moerdijk's ATM: Progress or Peril?ATM in Moerdijk has nearly doubled the number of barges it has degassed in a year, raising critical questions about...

Generators Banned at Spijk Harbor; Fines for Noncompliance Enforced

Stricter Power Regulations in Spijk: A Double-Edged Sword In a significant shift toward sustainable practices, the Dutch authorities have mandated that vessels docked in the...

Dutch Inland Shipping Wages Surge by 12.6% This Quarter

Maritime Wages Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty The recent surge in wages within the inland shipping sector in the Netherlands has drawn both attention and concern....

Belgium Launches Campaign to Promote Sustainable Inland Shipping

Reviving Belgium’s Inland Shipping: A Double-Edged Sword On September 30, the Institute for Inland Waterway Transport (ITB) launched a promotional campaign aimed at highlighting Belgium's...

Dutch Authorities Conduct Vessel Inspections for Labor Violations

Under Scrutiny: Labor Practices in Dutch Inland Shipping In mid-September, a collaborative operation by the Unit for National Expertise and Operations (LX), the Rotterdam Port...

Amsterdam Secures ADM Site for Development and Housing Expansion

Amsterdam's ADM Terrain Acquisition: A Double-Edged Sword After years of negotiation, the city of Amsterdam has reached an agreement with Larendael Participaties, led by entrepreneur...

Public Prosecution Opens Investigations into Steinweg After Fatal Accidents

Fatal Incidents Cast Shadow on Steinweg's Safety Practices Two recent fatal incidents in the Rotterdam port have ignited concerns regarding safety standards at Steinweg, a...

Future of Waterbus Secured as Key Routes Remain Operational

Future of Water Transport Uncertain The future of the Waterbus has been ostensibly secured with the decision of the Provincial States of South Holland to...