The port in Normandie, which deserves the UK ports of Portsmouth and Poole, and the Channel Islands, saw an increase in ferry passengers.
Source: Ports de Saint-Malo-Cancale on Linkedin
The Grimaldi Group is further strengthening its global presence by extending its maritime network to India. Starting this month, the company will introduce a regular service with two monthly departures from Europe to the Indian subcontinent, reinforcing its footprint in the Asian market.
The new route includes strategic port calls in Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula, following this itinerary: Southampton – Antwerp – Bremerhaven – Setubal/Vigo – Mumbai. After reaching India, the vessels will continue their journey to the Far East, calling at ports in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and China. Additionally, a monthly connection will be established between India and major ports in the Persian Gulf, including Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
Source: Grimaldi Group
Bornholmslinjen and Rønne Havn will jointly carry out ferry simulations to test approach and departure conditions under previously untested weather scenarios.
The decision follows a meeting last Friday between Bornholmslinjen, Rønne Havn, and the Danish Ministry of Social Security and Emergency Preparedness (Safe Waters office) to address reports of incidents at the redeveloped port. All parties were satisfied with the discussions and the focus on operational safety.
“These incidents have been addressed, and we’re now ensuring safe navigation during construction. Previous simulations didn’t include current vessels or all weather conditions, so this initiative is essential,” said Molslinjen CEO Kristian Durhuus.
Rønne Havn’s COO, Thomas Bay Jensen, welcomed the cooperation, highlighting the constructive dialogue and authorities’ recognition of their coordination efforts.
Source: ViaRitzau
Benoît Rochet Appointed CEO of Haropa Port
It’s now official: Benoît Rochet has been appointed CEO of Haropa Port, the Grand Fluvio-Maritime Port of the Seine Valley. His appointment decree has been signed and published in the Journal Officiel, and he will assume his role by the end of the week.
Previously CEO of SEPD, the company managing the ports of Boulogne-Calais, Rochet succeeds Stéphane Raison at the helm of this key player in maritime and inland trade. His tenure begins at a crucial time for Haropa Port, as it navigates major challenges in development and modernisation, reinforcing its strategic role in France and Europe’s transport and logistics sector.