Salerno adds LHM 600

The Gallozzi Group - parent company of SCT - and Liebherr are building upon a par tnership that began around 2017 as Salerno Container Terminal (SCT) adds a new LHM 600 to its fleet. The new LHM 600 HR strengthens an existing fleet of four other Liebherr mobile harbour cranes The new addition will focus on container operations and is planned for 24/7 operation. The crane ’ s reliability and flexibility, as well as trust in the provided ser vice , were cited among the main reasons for the customer to continue investing in Liebherr equipment Salerno Container Terminal is a maritime gateway connecting worldwide container shipping networks to South and Central Italy’s impor t and expor t markets It operated the first container vessel at the por t of Salerno in 1977 and today ranks among the top Italian por t facilities, supplying more than 40% of the countr y ’ s consumer population. SCT already benefits from a variety of Liebherr por t equipment and mobile harbour cranes, including two LHM 800 and two LHM 600, both in the High Rise or HR version. The new crane is outfitted with a tower extension of 12 meters Cranes of this variety benefit from a better view of the cargo/containers, thanks to a higher cabin, which is at 37 1 meters in case of the new crane The pivot point is also higher, allowing for larger ships to be ser ved. With the crane ’ s extended range , more container rows can be accommodated The new crane also features VDL twin-lift spreaders with a capacity of 2 x 32 5 tonnes The crane is thereby strong enough to lift two containers simultaneously. This allows for notably efficient operations in container handling This shipment also achieved a remarkably fast turnaround time , with the order being completed in November and the crane being delivered to SCT on December 29, 2022

GPA handles nearly 6 million TEUs in 2022

The Georgia Por ts Authority (GPA) handled a record 5.9 million TEUs in Calendar Year 2022, an increase of 5 percent over 2021 “It was a challenging year, but collaborative effort across Georgia’s supply chain ensured cargo movement remained fluid,” said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch “I want to thank our Board for approving new infrastructure that allowed us to handle more cargo. ” The Por t of Savannah achieved four of its top five months for container volume in CY2022, with trade volumes peaking in August at an all-time high of 575,500 TEUs “We’re excited about the possibilities ahead, with major infrastructure projects delivering greater capacity and efficiency for our customers,” said GPA Board Chairman Joel Wooten “At Georgia Ports, we ’ re bringing to market faster vessel service, quicker turn times for trucks and more room to grow business.” In addition to record container cargo in 2022, GPA achieved a 16 percent increase in breakbulk tonnage to nearly 3 3 million tons last year, an improvement of 443,000 tons compared to 2021 In Roll-on/Roll-off cargo, Colonel’s Island Terminal in Brunswick handled 651,101 units of autos and heavy machiner y. Ocean Terminal in Savannah moved another 19,630 Ro/Ro units, for a total of 670,731, an increase of 0 4 percent Total tonnage crossing all GPA docks reached 42 4 million tons last year, an increase of about 2 percent or nearly 760,000 tons.

Electric trucks now in use for container traffic at the Por t of Gothenburg

Skaraslättens Transpor t is Sweden’s biggest provider of container transport on the roads, hauling 850-900 containers daily to all Swedish container por ts The lion share goes to the Por t of Gothenburg, and the haulage company has deployed two electric trucks on container flows to the por t - with a third truck joining them shor tly “We don’t want to be standing on the side-line when the transition takes place - we want to be leading the way, and we ’ re also seeing our customers increasingly requesting sustainable transpor t operations With that in mind, this was a pretty easy decision to make,” says Johan Söderström, CCO at Skaraslättens Transpor t The trucks represent an important milestone for Gothenburg, yet they are just the beginning of a development that will accelerate during 2023, with more haulage and freight companies preparing to deploy electric heavy trucks

Shor t Sea boost for London Thamespor t

The range of shor t sea container ser vices available from Hutchison Por ts London Thamespor t is to be increased following the announcement by Viasea Shipping of a new ser vice from the South East UK por t

Commenting on the new sailing, Mark Taylor, Director, London Thamespor t, said: “London Thamespor t is already well established as one of the leading shor t sea container por ts in the South East of England and offers excellent ser vice levels in both quayside and landside operations We are delighted that Viasea Shipping has chosen Thamesport as its gateway into the region. The addition of their UK-Norway ser vice complements the regular and reliable connections we already have to Nor thern and Southern Europe We look forward to working with them over the coming years to increase the range , frequency and reliability of options for shippers.” Norwegian-owned Viasea Shipping, established in 2016, is an independent shor t sea operator connecting Norway with the UK, Europe and the Baltic states The new ser vice from London Thamespor t will call weekly with connections to Moerdijk and the Norwegian por ts of Oslo, Moss and Kristiansand, with onward connections into the Baltic and Poland

COSCO launches China Electric Ship Innovation Alliance

COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited and COSCO Shipping Development have par tnered up to form the China Electric Ship Innovation Alliance This alliance officially began on 8 Februar y, following its founding conference which held over 80 companies in attendance . These companies included the National Development and Reform Commission of China, the Water Transpor t Bureau of the Ministr y of Transpor t, the Center for International Economic and Technological Cooperation, and the Yangtze River Maritime Safety Administration to name just a few A strategic collaboration agreement for the Green Water Zero Carbon Project was also inked during the event China Energ y Engineering, China Cheng Tong, China Merchants Capital, and COSCO Shipping Development have all signed a cooperative agreement

HHLA Next invests in FERNRIDE - joint pilot project in Tallinn

HHLA Next, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG’s innovation unit, is investing in Munich-based star t-up FERNRIDE. A pilot project for highly automated and electric container logistics is being launched at the HHLA TK Estonia terminal in Tallinn in par tnership with HHLA International. The goal of the project is to develop solutions for the gradual automation of trucks within live operations

HHLA Next is investing in FERNRIDE's innovative solution to drive forward automation and sustainability in logistics and to address the lack of truck drivers En route to automated transpor t logistics, the unique approach of FERNRIDE lies in the gradually increasing autonomy of trucks and tractor units The combination of autonomous driving technology of the vehicles and human exper tise in remote operation already offers a reliable ser vice available now in live operations This creates an immediate added value and speeds up the journey towards more sustainable logistics

Simone Lode , Managing Director of HHLA Next: “ We see great potential in autonomous driving solutions With FERNRIDE, we are investing in a company that has already implemented a viable solution with a par tner network of respected companies from industr y and logistics with ver y good results ”

Visy crane OCR system to be delivered to Baltic Hub

Visy is ver y pleased to announce that its par tner Autepra has been awarded the quayside automation contract for 14 STS cranes at Baltic Hub (DCT Gdansk) The system will include Visy TopView (spreader OCR) and Visy LaneView with terminal tractor matching. The system will image containers in flight and automatically recognise container codes and other attributes to expand the terminal’s process automation capabilities By automating quay operations with the addition of Visy OCR, Baltic Hub will improve KPIs such as operational capacity and ber th productivity, while enhancing the accuracy and safety of the container handling process The project scope includes system deliver y, integration with Navis TOS, and suppor t and maintenance ser vices

New facility at Por t of Vancouver gets green light

The Rober ts Bank Terminal 2 Project at the Por t of Vancouver has had the go-ahead from Canada’s Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Minister Steven Guilbeault has deemed the project to have sufficient information to suppor t government decision-making His approval comes after the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) provided additional information in response to a government request regarding potential effects of the project on fish and fish habitat, salinity, and Indigenous people The VFPA demonstrated that the project could be completed in an environmentally responsible nature and included measures for mitigation and adaptive management as well as increased monitoring The project is set to increase Canada’s West Coast container terminal capacity by 30% and is viewed as a critical piece in meeting the countr y ’ s growing trade needs, suppor ting economic prosperity, and ensuring access to goods for Canadian consumers and businesses

End of 2M alliance terminal in Savona, order was booked December 2022 and will be delivered in June 2023 “We have high expectations for our material handling cranes, and Konecranes has fulfilled them all They’ve offered us an easily adaptable , high-performance hybrid solution that will bring a new level of productivity to our terminal while helping us to cut our carbon emissions and fuel consumption,” says Ettore Campostano, Owner and CEO of CG The

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Por t of Los Angeles container throughput down in Januar y

The Por t of Los Angeles processed 726,014 TEUs in Januar y of this year, a 16% decrease from the previous Januar y ’ s all-time record. “We expect softer global trade throughout the first quar ter, par ticularly compared to last year ’ s record-breaking start,” Executive Director Gene Seroka told journalists during a media briefing “Many factories in Asia have had extended Lunar New Year closures, retailers continue to discount products to clear warehouses and inflation-led economic concerns remain top of mind for Americans. With capacity on our docks today, we ’ re ready to unlock new levels of value and ser vice at the Por t of Los Angeles ” Seroka was joined at the briefing by John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises Padgett discussed plans for Princess to expand operations in LA after a strong 2022. The por t had 229 cruise calls last year and expects cruise demand to continue to increase . Januar y 2023 loaded impor ts reached 372,040 TEUs, down 13% compared to the previous year Loaded expor ts came in at 102,723 TEUs, up 2 5% compared to last year

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and A P Moller – Maersk (Maersk) have mutually agreed to terminate the 2M alliance and is due to be complete by Januar y 2025 In a statement, the CEOs of both companies, acknowledged that the shipping industry has undergone significant changes since the alliance was established, and that discontinuing 2M would allow both companies to pursue their own individual strategies. The 2M alliance was star ted in 2015 as a strategic par tnership that allows for the sharing of shipping routes and resources to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses The decision will not have any immediate impact on the ser vices provided to customers currently using the 2M trades

Construction on Saudi Arabia’s largest Integrated Logistics Park begins

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) and the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) have star ted work on Saudi Arabia’s largest Integrated Logistics Park at Jeddah Islamic Por t Located on an area of 225,000 square meters, the greenfield project will be the first of its kind at the Jeddah Islamic Por t, offering myriad solutions aimed at simplifying the supply chains of Maersk’s customers in the Kingdom The ground breaking ceremony was attended by the President of the Saudi Por ts Authority, Danish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, CEO of Zamil Construction, and the Managing Director of Maersk Saudi Arabia Cited to create more than 2,500 direct and indirect jobs in Saudi Arabia, the $346 million investment will be 100% powered by solar energ y generated from rooftop solar panels spread over 65,000 square metres Moreover, the trucks used for transpor tation at the park will also be fully electric vehicles Plans also include a dedicated eCommerce fulfilment centre to cater to the rapid growth of eCommerce in Saudi Arabia.

Hull terminal storage capacity upped with £4.8 million investment

ABP Humber has recently completed an extension to its Humber Container Terminal at the Por t of Hull in the UK The facility at the Por t of Hull welcomes around 12 vessels per week from Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Ghent, ser ving customers Samskip, iMotion, and BGF

An investment of £4 8 million has enabled an additional 17,600 square meters of heavy-duty paving to expand the terminal’s storage capacity This adds to the 15 vessels ser ved by the Humber Container Terminal at the Por t of Immingham Simon Bird, Director, Humber, said: “Having completed a £50 million investment at the start of 2021, the Humber’s provision to ser ve the container sector goes from strength to strength with these ongoing investments The extra space and equipment is fur ther evidence of the growing value the terminals have in the economic life of the Nor th of England and the Midlands.” Clearance works for the extension were carried out by Stoneledge , and the construction works were completed by CR Reynolds

Por t of Hamburg TEUs down during 2022

The Port of Hamburg processed a total of 8 3 million TEUs during 2022, reflecting a 5 1% decrease from itsr volume in 2021 Hamburg terminals handled 119.9 million tonnes in 2022 showing a 6.8% decrease from the previous year Impor ts came in at 4 2 million TEUs, 6 1% lower than in 2021 The por t expor ted 4 1 million TEUs, a 4 1% drop from the year prior. The Port of Hamburg attributed much of its 2022 annual results to geopolitical issues, par ticularly the Ukraine-Russia conflict

VIP begins 2023 with cleanenerg y resources

Virginia Inland Por t (VIP) is fulfilling all of its operational electricity needs from clean energ y resources and in doing so moves The Por t of Virginia forward with its goal of reducing emissions and becoming carbonneutral by 2040 The inland por t gets its power from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and through a new agreement the cooperative will provide clean electricity to VIP from Virginia-based solar installations. The clean energ y began flowing on Jan 1; VIP is the first of the por t’s six general cargo terminals to get 100% of its electricity from renewable sources “We have a clearly-stated goal of getting away from fossil fuel use and this is another impor tant step forward,” said Stephen Edwards, CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Por t Authority (VPA)

“This por t is a modern, worldclass operation and we are overlaying it with a twenty-first century approach to sustainability This move helps reduce our contribution to global climate change and will help make us a leader among our US East Coast peers in terms of environmental sustainability ”

SC Por ts has record 2022 SC Por ts has record 2022

SC Por ts moved nearly 2 8m TEUs in 2022, a 1 5% increase over 2021. When accounting for containers of any size , SC Por ts moved more than 1 5 million pier containers in 2022, a 1% increase from 2021 “South Carolina’s excellent por t team and maritime community efficiently handled record cargo volumes and exper tly navigated supply chain challenges to keep freight moving for our customers,” SC Por ts President and CEO Barbara Melvin said Inland Por t Greer and Inland Por t Dillon handled a combined 167,147 rail moves in 2022, enabling more companies throughout the Southeast to quickly move goods to and from the por t via rail

HOPA Por ts records strong season despite

At the conclusion of the 2022 shipping season, Hamilton-Oshawa Por t Authority (HOPA) saw 10,366,810 metric tonnes (MT) of cargo transiting the por ts of Hamilton and Oshawa combined

A total of 628 vessels visited its two por ts during the season, 569 in Hamilton and 59 in Oshawa

In 2022, 9.8 million MT transited the Port of Hamilton Meanwhile, in Oshawa, 481,318 MT were recorded in 2022, moderately lower than 2021 totals as a result of lower finished steel and fer tiliser totals In 2022, HOPA completed major maintenance dredging at Oshawa, while also kicking off a major capital improvement project, which will see more than USD32 million invested

Everglades receives grant

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Sea Rise Infrastructure

Por t Everglades was awarded a USD32 million grant to mitigate environmental threats from flooding and sea level rise and ensure continued access for vessels The por t will use the money to replace bulkheads in the nor thern par t of the facility, to assist in reducing the impacts of climate change to the por t

Contecon Manzanillo is Mexico’s first carbon-neutral port Contecon Manzanillo S.A. de C .V. (Contecon Manzanillo), a business unit of International Container Terminal Ser vices, Inc (ICTSI) and concessionaire of the Specialised Container Terminal of the North Zone of the Por t of Manzanillo (TEC-II), is the first organisation across the Mexican por t industr y to be cer tified carbon neutral The Carbon Neutrality UNE-14064-3:2019 cer tification recognises Contecon Manzanillo’s commitment to global initiatives to combat climate change, promote renewable energ y and decarbonise por ts and maritime transpor t The carbon neutrality cer tificate highlights the company ’ s effor ts to offset greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through reduction and compensation practices. José Antonio Contreras, Contecon Manzanillo CEO, explained the cer tification’s relevance not only for Mexico’s por t sector but also for industrial activity in general: “We are proud to be the first terminal in Mexico verified under this regulation. At Contecon, we are quite clear about maintaining an agenda aligned with our business in which climate change is combatted and the use of renewable energ y is encouraged More impor tantly, we are moving firmly towards the decarbonisation of por ts and maritime transpor t of Mexico Having this type of certification portrays us as an organisation that demonstrates commitment, talent and a real position for change in the face of environmental problems.”

Claire Instone brings readers insight into how Benelux ports remain stable.

When reporting on the performance of Benelux por ts across 2021 in our last regional sur vey, we noted the por ts of Belgium and the Netherlands had pushed on through and achieved growth despite numerous challenges, from post-pandemic losses and Brexit to the British driver shortage and congestion problems. The expectation for 2022 was that any losses of the previous two years would be made up for, and - for the most par t - they have been.

The fact that the por ts of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam achieved stable results, and Nor th Sea Por t experienced its best year since the merger back in 2018, is outstanding considering they have had to fight through a fresh new wave of difficulties including the fallout from the war in Ukraine, the sanctions against Russia, and the changes in global energy flows With no figures available at the time of print for the Por t of Amsterdam we are unable to share an update on the North Holland facility, however keep reading to see how other ports of the Benelux have remained steadfast despite myriad shocks to world trade in what continues to be uncer tain times

Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium

2022 was a big year for the por ts of Antwerp and Zeebrugge with the two facilities merging to form the Por t of Antwerp-Bruges. The agreement, finalised in April of last year, makes Antwerp-Bruges Europe’s largest expor t por t - with 147m tonnes per yearmaking it a global heavyweight Moreover, it is a leading container port by tonnage processing around 159m tonnes annually

“The fact that, despite the challenges, we also achieved so many successes in 2022 makes me ver y proud. 2022 was the year of the merger and therefore a historic year, ” says Dirk De fauw, Mayor of the City of Bruges and Vice President of Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Reflecting on the facility’s performance across 2022 shows it was a year of challenges, however Antwerp-Bruges held its own amid geopolitical difficulties, the energ y crisis and ongoing disruptions in supply chains

“2022 was, once again, an eventful year. As a world por t, we are at the centre of this drama and are holding up well With our strong international position, we can make a difference in challenges such as the energ y transition Together with our par tners and thanks to financial suppor t, such as the impor tant European funding of 500 million euros for the Antwerp and Kairois@C projects, we can live up to our pioneering role , ” states Jacques Vandermeiren, the CEO of Por t of Antwerp-Bruges Despite the issues faced, throughput was only down 0.7% year-on-year to 286 9 million tonnes of cargo The challenges were most palpable in container traffic Global disruptions within container shipping, and the resulting congestion with peak call sizes and delays, put pressure on volumes throughout the year In addition, the conflict in Ukraine caused a decrease in Russia-related traffic by 59% And while operational challenges at container terminals and congestion have been slowly easing since the third quar ter, high energ y prices and economic uncer tainty have caused a slowdown in demand for container traffic As a result, container throughput fell 8.6% in tons and 5.2% in TEUs in 2022, compared with a strong 2021, back to pre-pandemic levels

The war in Ukraine , the sanctions against Russia and the energ y crisis greatly changed the energ y landscape and flows in Europe , which translated into strong growth in bulk Dry bulk throughput increased 13 8% in 2022 The liquid bulk segment grew 10%, mainly due to a 61.3% increase in demand for LNG as an alternative to natural gas via pipelines from Russia After record figures in 2021, conventional breakbulk (+1.1%) held up well in the first half of the year due to growth in the throughput of steel As for roll-on/roll-off, traffic saw a rise of 6.5%.

As for what the coming year has in store , a flood of new investments and projects since the merger confirms the attractiveness and added value of the unified por t The resilience of both por t platforms has allowed impor tant steps to be taken in projects that contribute to the por t’s sustainable growth and role in the energ y transition The projects are ready to be further rolled out this year. The hydrogen strategy to make the port a European hydrogen hub for the impor t, local production and throughput of green hydrogen and hydrogen carriers will be fur ther refined.

Moreover, the completion of the first par t of the NextGen District, the future hotspot for the circular economy, is almost complete and the first spade will go into the ground soon In addition, as par t of the por t’s ‘greening’ of its fleet, the Hydrotug and Methatug, the world's first hydrogen and methanol-fuelled tugs, are making an appearance

And the Digital Twin, the digital copy of the por t area with real-time info via sensors, drones and smar t cameras, will be deployed on both platforms in the coming months to fur ther build a smar t, safe and smoothlyoperated port. “We are confident that in 2023 we can continue to focus on sustainable economic growth; certainly thanks to the many investments announced by our companies,” confirms Annick De Ridder, Vice-Mayor of the City of Antwerp and President of the board of directors of Port of Antwerp-Bruges The port is cer tainly well on its way to anchoring its position as a green energy hub and shaping the energy transition towards a sustainable future

Rotterdam, the Netherlands

At the time of print, full year statistics for 2022 for the Por t of Rotterdam were not available

However, we know from the por t’s state of address and figures from the first nine months of last year that Europe’s largest seaport had an extraordinary year with level throughput results.

“We are proud that - despite all the disruption - the por t of Rotterdam has continued to thrive in close cooperation with our clients and partners Our investments have increased, with the focus on, among other things, fur thering the use of renewable energ y sources such as hydrogen and biofuels. With the reclamation of 55 hectares of new land on Maasvlakte 2, we are creating space for sustainable companies,” confirms Allard Castelein, CEO “It is wonderful that we have been able to demonstrate our flexibility and resilience as a por t complex.”

Despite seeing major changes in goods flows, throughput at Rotterdam remained at the same level as last year for the first nine months of the year - 351 million tonnes (+0 3%) However, there were some major underlying differences, especially due to the war in Ukraine , the sanctions against Russia, and the changes in global energ y flows For instance , considerably higher volumes of coal and LNG were impor ted as alternatives to Russian gas Container trans-shipment decreased, especially as a result of the loss of trade with Russia

“The total volume makes it seem as if it is business as usual in the port, but the big changes, especially with respect to LNG and coal, indicate that the energy landscape has changed dramatically With the high energ y prices the energy-intensive chemical industry in particular is going through hard times. A faster energ y transition makes us less dependent on geopolitical developments in the long term,” states Castelein

Looking at other segments shows dr y bulk experienced a drop of -17 9% in iron and scrap, as did the throughput of agribulk (-14.8). On the flip side, coal volume increased (+24 8%), while other bulk, such as raw materials and building materials, also jumped sharply (+22.6%). As for liquid bulk, the overall increase was 3 9% As for containers, the segment dropped 8 6% in total weight and 4 4% in terms of TEUs in the first nine months. As a consequence of the sanctions, container traffic between Russia and Rotterdam has almost come to a standstill In the past few years, about 8% of container traffic was related to Russia The difference between tonnes (-8 6%) and TEUs (-4 4%) is because proportionally more empty containers found their way via Rotterdam

As for trans-shipment, the Por t of Rotterdam expects volumes for 2022 to be of the same level as that of the year prior One thing that is for cer tain when it comes to figures for 2022 is Rotterdam’s position as Europe’s leading bunker por t Last year, maritime shipping bunkered significantly more fuel in Rotterdam; 10.8 million compared to 10.2 million up to 2021 With that, demand for fuel oil, gas oil, methanol and LNG was 6 3 percent higher than in 2021

With an eye on the future,Vivienne de Leeuw, CFO Por t of Rotterdam Authority, believes the por t’s robust financial position is essential to continue investing in traditional hardware such as quay walls and jetties in the years ahead, but particularly in infrastructure for the energy transition “By maintaining our position as a por t with world-class infrastructure , we are ensuring that we remain an attractive location for companies to invest in the transition.”

Nor th Sea Por t, Belgium and the Netherlands

With 73 6 million tons of cargo trans-shipment from maritime shipping (+7%) and 64 5 million tons from inland shipping (+7%) in 2022, companies in Nor th Sea Por t experienced their best year since the merger in 2018 Moreover, dr y bulk continues to increase and the US replaced Russia as the biggest trading par tner

“With another record year, Nor th Sea Por t is cementing its position as the number ten por t in Europe That’s pretty remarkable after Brexit, two years of the pandemic , the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war and the energ y crisis,” states Daan Schalck, CEO of Nor th Sea Por t

Five years ago, Zeeland Sea Por ts (Vlissingen and Terneuzen) in the Netherlands and the Flemish/Belgian Por t of Ghent merged to form a single por t Nor th Sea Por t became the new brand name of the 60-kilometer-long cross-border Dutch-Flemish por t. It instantly became one of Europe’s top ten por ts

“Our aim was to grow in various areas to make sure we could maintain that position as a newly established por t, and indeed to continue our development into a top European por t. With a new record year since the merger five years ago, the companies in the por t have fur ther cemented that,” continues Schalck.

Nor th Sea Por t has traditionally always been a bulk por t Dr y bulk continues to show marked growth, even compared to the pre-Covid period Liquid bulk and general cargo remain below their pre-Covid levels In 2022, dr y bulk again accounted for more than half of seaborne cargo trans-shipment: 54% (39 9m tons, +10% compared to 2021) Liquid bulk accounted for 24% of the total (17 6 million tons, +5%) Meanwhile , the share of break bulk was 14% (10 million tons, +5%) with roll on/roll off growing 5% (3 7 million tons, +2%).

As for containers, they made up 3% of seaborne cargo trans-shipment (2.6 million tons, -9%) There was also a fall in terms of TEUs to 230,000 (-31,000 TEUs) Setting a new record last year was inland navigation trans-shipment coming in at 64 5 million tons, up 7% (on top of a 9% increase in 2021) Impor ts increased by 8%, expor ts by 7% The impor t-expor t ratio was 41%-59%. With a seaborne trans-shipment volume of 73 6 million tons and 64 5 million tons of cargo trans-shipped via inland navigation, North Sea Port recorded a total trans-shipment of 138 1 million tons in 2022, compared to 129.1 million tons in 2021.

As for its forecast and outlook for 2023, Nor th Sea Por t expects it to be less of a bumper year, but still a solid one , with seaborne cargo trans-shipment experiencing similar volumes in the four quar ters, well above 70 million tons. The hope is that energ y prices will fall and that investment will continue at a similar level

In a world transformed by Brexit, corona, war and energ y prices, por ts of the Benelux are showing unshakeable tenacity