Wallenius Marine launches car carrier for Volkswagen
Wallenius Marine has launched its new car carrier, Future Way, in Emden, Germany. Developed in collaboration with Danish firm Knud E. Hansen and the Volkswagen Group, the vessel boasts superior hydro- and aerodynamic efficiency, reducing emissions and energy consumption. Future Way, the first of two vessels commissioned by Volkswagen for the Europe-North America route, can carry up to 6,500 vehicles and cross the Atlantic without ballast water.
Project to double capacity at Manzanillo Port
Mexico has announced an ambitious project to double the capacity of Manzanillo Port, one of the country’s most significant. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the expansion will bring the port's capacity to 10 million TEU by 2030, with an investment of 55 billion pesos ($2.7 billion). The project includes the construction of two new container terminals and a new rail terminal, along with the expansion of the local road network. The goal is to improve logistics connections, particularly those linked to trade with China and exchanges between Mexico and the United States. Upon completion, Manzanillo could become the largest port in the Americas outside of the United States, providing an alternative to American ports affected by strikes and the limitations of the Panama Canal.
Hapag-Lloyd orders 24 container ships
Hapag-Lloyd has signed two contracts with Chinese shipyards for the construction of 24 new container ships, equipped with dual-fuel LNG propulsion systems and ammonia-ready technology. Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029, with an investment of approximately $4 billion. The new ships will enable the modernisation and decarbonisation of the fleet, reducing CO2 emissions by 95% compared to traditional systems.
Reway Group secures rail contracts worth €56 million
Reway Group subsidiary Gema has secured new contracts worth a total of €56 million in the rail sector. The work, awarded by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, includes noise mitigation measures in Abruzzo (€45.6 million) and extraordinary maintenance interventions in Rome and Cagliari (€10.4 million). With these new awards, Reway Group’s order backlog has reached €1.131 billion, marking a significant step towards balancing its road and rail projects, as highlighted by Chairman Paolo Luccini.
