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The document tree is shown below. <feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"> <id>http://contargo.net/</id> <title>CONTARGO Newsfeed (english)</title> <updated>2016-10-23T23:00:00Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/"/> <link rel="self" href="http://contargo.net/en/feed.xml"/> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net</uri> </author> <icon>http://contargo.net/assets/img/favicon.ico</icon> <logo>http://contargo.net/assets/img/mediapool/contargo-logo_4c.png</logo> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-10-24:/en/pressreleases/2016-10-24_bahn_frei/</id> <title type="html">Make way!</title> <published>2016-10-23T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-10-23T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/pressreleases/2016-10-24_bahn_frei/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p><strong>Berlin, 20 October 2016 &ndash; Container hinterland network Contargo implements transport chains with several components to maximise the advantages of each transport mode. In the interplay between barge, rail and truck, rail is to play a more significant part in future. On the opening day of the 33rd International Supply Chain Conference of the BVL, the enterprise presented the measures it is adopting to strengthen rail transport within the Contargo Group.</strong></p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-10-15:/en/news/2016-10-15_einschr_nkungen_rhein_sc/</id> <title type="html">Limitation of navigation on the Rhine due to Low Water</title> <published>2016-10-15T20:30:26Z</published> <updated>2016-10-15T20:30:26Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-10-15_einschr_nkungen_rhein_sc/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Zwijndrecht, 15.10.2016 &ndash; Unfortunately, water level forecasts still do not expect positive developments in the near future.</p><p>It is expected that in the next few days the water level at the Kaub gauge will fall below 60 cm and the Ruhrort gauge below 2.00 m. As a result navigation on the Rhine is becoming increasingly limited.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-10-13:/en/news/2016-10-13_aktuelle_kleinwasser_sit/</id> <title type="html">Present Low Water situation on the Rhine</title> <published>2016-10-13T13:26:08Z</published> <updated>2016-10-13T13:26:08Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-10-13_aktuelle_kleinwasser_sit/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Since hardly any rain is expected for the next two weeks, the Low Water situation on the Rhine will become more acute in calendar week 42.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-10-10:/en/news/2016-10-10_neuer_rekord_bei__contar/</id> <title type="html">“Contargo gets on its Bicycle” 2016: New Record</title> <published>2016-10-10T16:12:44Z</published> <updated>2016-10-10T16:12:44Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-10-10_neuer_rekord_bei__contar/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>In this year&rsquo;s competition, between 20 June and 16 September Contargo employees cycled a total distance of 29,948 km. By leaving their car in the garage and cycling to work, they thus saved 4,763 kg CO<sub>2</sub>. This 2016 result sets a new internal record for Contargo &ndash; more than 40 percent above last year&rsquo;s total!</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-09-29:/en/news/2016-09-29_bei_contargo_wird_die_er/</id> <title type="html">First Port Logistics Specialist begins Training with Contargo</title> <published>2016-09-29T21:38:57Z</published> <updated>2016-09-29T21:38:57Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-09-29_bei_contargo_wird_die_er/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>On 1 September Robin Reitz (19), sixth-form school leaver with &ldquo;Abitur&rdquo; from Dreieich, began his training as a Specialist for Port Logistics with Contargo Industriepark Frankfurt-H&ouml;chst GmbH. He is the first trainee for this profession in the Federal State of Hesse.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-09-29:/en/pressreleases/2016-09-29_gute_aussichten/</id> <title type="html">Gute Aussichten</title> <published>2016-09-28T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-09-28T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/pressreleases/2016-09-29_gute_aussichten/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Frankfurt am Main, 28. September 2016 &ndash; Am 1. September hat Robin Reitz (19), Abiturient aus Dreieich, seine Ausbildung zur Fachkraft f&uuml;r Hafenlogistik bei der Contargo Industriepark Frankfurt-H&ouml;chst GmbH begonnen. Er ist der erste Auszubildende f&uuml;r diesen Beruf in Hessen.<br />&nbsp;</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-09-20:/en/news/2016-09-20_contargo_standorte_w_rth/</id> <title type="html">Contargo Sites in Wörth, Karlsruhe und Speyer now have AEO F customs status </title> <published>2016-09-20T10:43:49Z</published> <updated>2016-09-20T10:43:49Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-09-20_contargo_standorte_w_rth/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>On 13.09.2016 the Principal Customs Office in Saarbr&uuml;cken awarded the status of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) to the locations of Contargo W&ouml;rth-Karlsruhe GmbH in W&ouml;rth, Karlsruhe and Speyer.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-09-19:/en/news/2016-09-19_contargo_baut_bahnverkeh/</id> <title type="html">Contargo expands rail transport between the Upper Rhine and Rotterdam</title> <published>2016-09-19T20:32:34Z</published> <updated>2016-09-19T20:32:34Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-09-19_contargo_baut_bahnverkeh/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>As of 19 September 2016, Contargo is now offering three additional rail departures from Basel/Weil to and from Rotterdam, thus enlarging its present rail offer to the western seaports.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-09-19:/en/news/2016-09-19_t_v_audit_energiemanagem/</id> <title type="html">Successful TÜV Audit for Energy Management System according to ISO 50001 </title> <published>2016-09-18T23:20:25Z</published> <updated>2016-09-18T23:20:25Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-09-19_t_v_audit_energiemanagem/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>After the colleagues at the Duisburg Intermodal Terminal GmbH, Contargo W&ouml;rth-Karlsruhe GmbH has now also successfully passed the T&Uuml;V Audit for compliance with the management standard ISO 50001 (Energy Management).</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-09-19:/en/news/2016-09-19_konrad_adenauer_br_cke_v/</id> <title type="html">Konrad Adenauer Bridge: Only one lane from Ludwigshafen to Mannheim from Monday</title> <published>2016-09-18T23:09:36Z</published> <updated>2016-09-18T23:09:36Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-09-19_konrad_adenauer_br_cke_v/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Due to repair work, from Monday, 19.09.2016 to 04.11.2016, only one traffic lane will be open on the Konrad Adenauer Bridge&nbsp;in the direction of the&nbsp;B36.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-09-19:/en/pressreleases/2016-09-19_contargo_baut_bahnverkeh/</id> <title type="html">More trains, more rail, more freight &nbsp;</title> <published>2016-09-18T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-09-18T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/pressreleases/2016-09-19_contargo_baut_bahnverkeh/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p><strong>Basel, 21. September 2016 &ndash; A</strong><strong>s of 19 September 2016, Contargo is offering three additional rail departures from Basel/Weil to and from Rotterdam, thus enlarging its present rail offer to the western seaports</strong><strong>.</strong></p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-09-03:/en/news/2016-09-03_auslieferung_von_hanjin_/</id> <title type="html">Delivery of Hanjin Shipping containers</title> <published>2016-09-02T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-09-02T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-09-03_auslieferung_von_hanjin_/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Due to the insolvency of Hanijn Shipping Co. Ltd we should like to inform&nbsp;of the following:</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-09-02:/en/pressreleases/2016-09-02_wein_auf_dem_rhein/</id> <title type="html">Wein auf dem Rhein</title> <published>2016-09-01T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-09-01T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/pressreleases/2016-09-02_wein_auf_dem_rhein/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p><strong>Koblenz, 1. September 2016 &ndash; Derzeit genie&szlig;en G&auml;ste aus aller Welt am Rhein die Hochsaison der deutschen Weinkultur, w&auml;hrend von ihnen unbemerkt Weine aus aller Welt flussaufw&auml;rts transportiert werden. Denn t&auml;glich bringen Binnenschiffe tausende Liter Importwein von den Nordseeh&auml;fen ins europ&auml;ische Hinterland. Das Container-Hinterlandlogistik-Netzwerk Contargo transportiert auf dieser Route im Auftrag von Reedern und Spediteuren j&auml;hrlich rund 1.500 Container mit Wein in Flexitanks und Flaschen.</strong></p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-09-01:/en/news/2016-09-01_umstellung_des_bme_zugs_/</id> <title type="html">BME train once again travelling via Emmerich Hub </title> <published>2016-09-01T08:44:29Z</published> <updated>2016-09-01T08:44:29Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-09-01_umstellung_des_bme_zugs_/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>From the coming weekend onwards, the BME train will once again be travelling via our own Contargo Hub in Emmerich.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-08-30:/en/news/2016-08-30_einf_hrung_einer_neuen_v/</id> <title type="html">Introduction of a new version of APCS e-desk in Antwerp</title> <published>2016-08-29T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-08-29T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-08-30_einf_hrung_einer_neuen_v/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>On 5 September 2016 a new version of the APCS (Antwerp Port Community System) e-desk will be introduced. From that date onwards, online customs registration in the APCS e-desk after arrival will no longer be possible. This means that registration has to take place BEFORE the arrival of the export container at the terminal. This change applies for all terminals which are connected to the APCS e-desk. At present these are the various PSA Terminals in Antwerp (Sheds 420 / 869 / 901-913 / 1742).</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-08-26:/en/news/2016-08-26_umbau_containerkran_gust/</id> <title type="html">Modifications to container crane Gustavsburg September/October</title> <published>2016-08-26T09:51:30Z</published> <updated>2016-08-26T09:51:30Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-08-26_umbau_containerkran_gust/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>In the time from 19.09.2016 to 15.10.2016, Contargo Rhein Main GmbH will be having modifications made to the container crane at the Ginsheim-Gustavsburg site.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-08-24:/en/news/2016-08-24_f_rdergesuch_f_r_hafenbe/</id> <title type="html">Funding application submitted for Dock Basin 3</title> <published>2016-08-24T07:20:22Z</published> <updated>2016-08-24T07:20:22Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-08-24_f_rdergesuch_f_r_hafenbe/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>As part of the trimodal Gateway Basel Nord container terminal project, the Port of Switzerland has submitted a funding application for Dock Basin 3 to the Swiss Federal Office of Transport.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-08-19:/en/pressreleases/2016-08-19_f_rdergesuch_f_r_hafenbe/</id> <title type="html">Funding application submitted for Dock Basin 3</title> <published>2016-08-18T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-08-18T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/pressreleases/2016-08-19_f_rdergesuch_f_r_hafenbe/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p><strong>As part of the trimodal Gateway Basel Nord container terminal project, the Port of Switzerland has submitted a funding application for Dock Basin 3 to the Swiss Federal Office of Transport. The planned dock basin will link the container terminal to the inland shipping network so that the growing container traffic volumes can be accommodated over the long term. Dock Basin 3 will also strengthen the competitiveness of Basel as a freight transshipment site, secure jobs in the region and promote the transfer of freight traffic from road to rail. The construction of Dock Basin 3 is an important investment in the future.</strong></p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-08-12:/en/news/2016-08-12_contargo_entwickelt_eige/</id> <title type="html">Contargo develops its own software using the Scrum Method </title> <published>2016-08-12T10:44:16Z</published> <updated>2016-08-12T10:44:16Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-08-12_contargo_entwickelt_eige/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Contargo is currently planning its own Terminal Operating System, a comprehensive software system to optimise operational processes at its container terminals. To develop this software, the company has formed two teams, made up of its own employees plus the personnel of a service provider. The project is being realised with Scrum, a method for the management of agile software projects. Contargo has been using this method since 2010 and has developed many high-performance products with it.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-08-05:/en/pressreleases/2016-08-05_praxisnah__flexibel_und_/</id> <title type="html">Practical, flexible and agile</title> <published>2016-08-04T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-08-04T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/pressreleases/2016-08-05_praxisnah__flexibel_und_/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p><strong>Mannheim, 15 August 2016 &ndash; Contargo is currently planning its own Terminal Operating System, a comprehensive software system to optimise operational processes at its container terminals. To develop this software, the company has formed two teams, made up of its own employees plus the personnel of a service provider. The project is being realised with Scrum, a method for the management of agile software projects. Contargo has been using this method since 2010 and has developed many high-performance products with it. </strong></p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-07-25:/en/pressreleases/2016-07-25_premiere_auf_der_schelde/</id> <title type="html">Premiere in Northern France &nbsp;</title> <published>2016-07-24T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-07-24T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/pressreleases/2016-07-25_premiere_auf_der_schelde/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p><strong>For the first time in the history of navigation on the rivers of the North French basins, the barge Centurion, sailing for Contargo, has transported 84&nbsp;TEU in three tiers from Bruay-sur-l&#39;Escaut (Escaut Valenciennes Terminal) to Antwerp.</strong></p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-07-21:/en/news/2016-07-21_christian_eichmeier_im_v/</id> <title type="html"> Christian Eichmeier on Board of Speditions- und Logistikverbands Hessen-Rheinland-Pfalz (SLV)</title> <published>2016-07-21T08:03:22Z</published> <updated>2016-07-21T08:03:22Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-07-21_christian_eichmeier_im_v/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Since the beginning of this month Christian Eichmeier&nbsp;has been a member of the board of the SLV (Forwarding and Logistics Association of Hesse/Rhineland-Palatinate).</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-07-20:/en/news/2016-07-20_premiere_auf_dem_fluss_e/</id> <title type="html">Premiere on the River Escaut in France </title> <published>2016-07-20T06:39:27Z</published> <updated>2016-07-20T06:39:27Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-07-20_premiere_auf_dem_fluss_e/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>For the first time in the history of navigation on the rivers of the North French basins, the barge Centurion, sailing for Contargo, has transported 84&nbsp;TEU in three tiers from Bruay-sur-l&#39;Escaut (Escaut Valenciennes Terminal) to Antwerp.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-07-19:/en/news/2016-07-19_gewinner_auf_tour/</id> <title type="html">Winners on Tour</title> <published>2016-07-19T09:53:46Z</published> <updated>2016-07-19T09:53:46Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-07-19_gewinner_auf_tour/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Last week the winning team of &ldquo;Contargo gets on its Bicycle 2015&rdquo; set out on an all-inclusive cycle tour, together with Sandra Hollweg of Contargo Sustainable Solutions.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-30:/en/pressreleases/2016-06-30_ein_klares_signal/</id> <title type="html">A Clear Signal</title> <published>2016-06-29T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-29T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/pressreleases/2016-06-30_ein_klares_signal/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p><strong>Mannheim, 4 Juli 2016 &ndash; On 1 July 2016 Contargo goes to the start with a new company: Contargo Rail Services GmbH will consolidate and expand the Group&rsquo;s already-existing rail activities. This means that the trimodal service provider of container hinterland transport has now bundled the activities of each transport mode in an individual company (Road Logistics, Waterway Logistics and Rail Services).</strong></p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-28:/en/news/2016-06-28_update_hochwasser_viii/</id> <title type="html">UPDATE VIII High Water</title> <published>2016-06-28T10:53:18Z</published> <updated>2016-06-28T10:53:18Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-28_update_hochwasser_viii/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Yesterday evening the level at the Maxau Gauge went down to High Water Mark I, so this stretch of the Rhine is once more open to shipping.</p><p>However, High Water Mark I (from 620 cm&nbsp;to 750 cm) means that a speed limit and an overtaking ban are still in place for our fleet.</p><p>We will continue to keep you informed of the latest developments in the water level situation.&nbsp;</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-28:/en/news/2016-06-28_msc_containerdepot/</id> <title type="html">MSC announces container depot at Contargo in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut (North France)</title> <published>2016-06-28T10:46:14Z</published> <updated>2016-06-28T10:46:14Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-28_msc_containerdepot/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>As of now, MSC is offering its customers a new container depot at the Escaut Valenciennes Terminal in Bruay-sur-l&#39;Escaut.<br />The sea carrier has informed its customers that the depot is operational for all FOT (free on truck) deliveries by barge or truck.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-24:/en/news/2016-06-24_update_hochwasser_vii/</id> <title type="html">UPDATE VII High Water </title> <published>2016-06-23T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-23T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-24_update_hochwasser_vii/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Forecasts for the water levels along the Rhine remain unchanged. The Rhine was opened to shipping yesterday morning.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-23:/en/news/2016-06-23_update_hochwasser_vi/</id> <title type="html">UPDATE VI High Water</title> <published>2016-06-22T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-22T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-23_update_hochwasser_vi/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>There have now been positive changes in the high water situation. The level at the Maxau Gauge is now down to High Water Mark I (620cm to 750cm). This means that a closure is no longer in force. The restrictions imposed on shipping at High Water Mark I are a speed limit and an overtaking ban.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-22:/en/news/2016-06-22_update_hochwasser_v/</id> <title type="html">UPDATE V High Water</title> <published>2016-06-21T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-21T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-22_update_hochwasser_v/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>The high water situation on the Rhine has now worsened again, with levels tending to rise. The<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Maxau&nbsp;gauge (762 cm at present) is still up to High Water Mark II. Consequently the closure of the Rhine still remains in place.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-22:/en/pressreleases/2016-06-22_solas__erst_wiegen__dann/</id> <title type="html">SOLAS: Erst wiegen, dann versenden</title> <published>2016-06-21T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-21T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/pressreleases/2016-06-22_solas__erst_wiegen__dann/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p><strong>Mannheim, 20. Juni 2016 &ndash; Am 1. Juli 2016 treten die neuen SOLAS-Anforde&shy;rungen in Kraft. Von diesem Tag an muss das Bruttogewicht eines Containers (verified gross mass = VGM) vor der Verladung auf das Seeschiff durch den Befrachter festgestellt und dem Reeder mitgeteilt werden. Das Container-Hinterlandlogistik-Netzwerk Contargo bietet seinen Kunden an, das Wiegen zu &uuml;bernehmen. Jedoch sollten die Kunden den Auftrag zum Wiegen vorab erteilen, da das nachtr&auml;gliche Wiegen f&uuml;r den Dienstleister mit einem erheblichen Aufwand verbunden ist, der den Kunden in Rechnung gestellt wird. </strong></p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-21:/en/news/2016-06-21_update_hochwasser_iv/</id> <title type="html">High Water UPDATE IV</title> <published>2016-06-20T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-20T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-21_update_hochwasser_iv/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>There have been slight changes in water levels in the Upper Rhine. They are tending to fall, however at the Maxau Gauge (780 - 770 cm) the level is still at High Water Mark II. Consequently the closure of the Rhine to shipping still remains in place.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-20:/en/news/2016-06-20_update_hochwasser__iii/</id> <title type="html">UPDATE III High Water </title> <published>2016-06-19T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-19T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-20_update_hochwasser__iii/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>The Rhine near Karlsruhe (between Iffezheim and Maxau) is still closed to shipping. From a gauge level of 750 cm upwards, navigation is no longer allowed. This morning a level of 785 cm was measured. There is also a shipping ban along shorter sections of the Rhine near Vogelgr&uuml;n/Breisach am Rhein.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-17:/en/news/2016-06-17_update_ii_hochwasser/</id> <title type="html">UPDATE II High Water</title> <published>2016-06-17T10:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-17T10:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-17_update_ii_hochwasser/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>The high water situation has now worsened considerably. At the Maxau Gauge, which is decisive for the stretch from Germersheim to Iffezheim, the level is still above High Water Mark II (758 cm at present) and thus this section is closed to shipping. The closure is not expected to be lifted before Sunday.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-17:/en/news/2016-06-17_r_der_putzen_und_los/</id> <title type="html">Polish up your bike – and off you go!</title> <published>2016-06-16T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-16T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-17_r_der_putzen_und_los/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Time for the sixth time around: the &ldquo;Contargo gets on its Bicycle&rdquo; competition mark 6 is underway! From 20 June to 16 September 2016 participants in our enterprise who have registered to take part can &ldquo;collect&rdquo; the kilometres they have cycled to and from work.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-17:/en/news/2016-06-17_update_hochwasser/</id> <title type="html">UPDATE Hochwasser</title> <published>2016-06-16T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-16T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-17_update_hochwasser/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Die Vorhersagen bez&uuml;glich der Entwicklung des Wasserstandes am Pegel Maxau bleiben&nbsp;weiterhin schlecht. Die Rheinschifffahrt am <strong>Pegel Maxau</strong> (bei Karlsruhe) ist nach wie vor gesperrt. Ab einem Pegelstand von 750 cm ist die Schifffahrt dort nicht mehr erlaubt. Man rechnet aktuell nicht mehr damit, dass der Pegel Maxau bis zum Wochenende unter 750 cm fallen wird. Dies bedeutet zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt, dass die Rheinschifffahrt von Germersheim bis Iffezheim bis Sonntagabend nicht mehr aufgenommen werden kann. Die Wasserst&auml;nde im<strong> Oberrhein</strong> erreichen weiterhin ein hohes Niveau.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-14:/en/news/2016-06-14_am_pegel_maxau_hochwasse/</id> <title type="html">High Water Level II forecast at the Maxau Gauge</title> <published>2016-06-13T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-13T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-14_am_pegel_maxau_hochwasse/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Water levels in the Upper Rhine are continuing to be high and are rising slightly. At the Maxau Gauge, High Water Level II, 750 cm, is expected to be exceeded around midday. By tomorrow a slight further rise in the water level is expected, approaching 760 cm, after which it will fall again.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-10:/en/news/2016-06-10_kranumbau_in_emmelsum/</id> <title type="html">Crane refitting in Emmelsum</title> <published>2016-06-09T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-09T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-10_kranumbau_in_emmelsum/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>As part of the terminal development at the Emmelsum location, the crane which was already on site is being optimised for future operation. As well as replacing the portal trolley wheels, modernisation includes the retrofitting of energy-saving LED lighting, and the integration of a low-noise spreader with a weighing system in accordance with SOLAS guidelines. A major modification is the lengthening of the cantilever arm by seven metres on the land side.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-06-03:/en/news/2016-06-03_halbzeit_in_frankfurt_os/</id> <title type="html">“Half Time” in Frankfurt-Ost</title> <published>2016-06-02T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-06-02T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-06-03_halbzeit_in_frankfurt_os/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>The grain silos at the site of Contargo Rhein-Main GmbH in Frankfurt Osthafen&nbsp;have now all been demolished, and&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the&nbsp;6,000 m<sup>2</sup> area is now being restructured to be suitable for container storage.</p><p>We would like to thank our customers and partners for their support so far, and ask for their continued understanding until the construction measures are completed.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-05-27:/en/news/2016-05-27_plangenehmigungsverfahre/</id> <title type="html">Planning approval procedure submitted for the Gateway Basel Nord project</title> <published>2016-05-26T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-05-26T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-05-27_plangenehmigungsverfahre/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p><strong>Gateway Basel Nord AG has submitted to the Federal Office of Transport an application and all the required documents for the planning approval procedure for the first construction stage of the large-scale Basel Nord (Basel North) terminal. </strong></p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-05-20:/en/news/2016-05-20_standort_hof_wieder_star/</id> <title type="html">Hof site back to normal </title> <published>2016-05-19T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-05-19T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-05-20_standort_hof_wieder_star/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>The technical defect affecting a reach stacker in Hof was able to be repaired yesterday. Handling at the terminal is thus functioning normally once again.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-05-20:/en/news/2016-05-20_river_sponsor/</id> <title type="html">Contargo supports NABU as a "River Sponsor"</title> <published>2016-05-19T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-05-19T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-05-20_river_sponsor/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>From 1 May, the container hinterland logistics network Contargo has taken up a River Sponsorship, supporting the work of NABU, the German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union. This is the use to which Contargo has put the 10,000 Euro prize money it received for the Eco Performance Award in 2015.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-05-18:/en/pressreleases/2016-05-18_contargo_unterst_tzt_nab/</id> <title type="html">Natural Flow</title> <published>2016-05-17T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-05-17T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/pressreleases/2016-05-18_contargo_unterst_tzt_nab/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p><strong>Mannheim, 18. May 2016 &ndash; From 1 May, the </strong><strong>container hinterland logistics network Contargo has taken up a River Sponsorship, supporting the work of NABU (Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V.), the German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union. This is the use to which Contargo has put the 10,000 Euro prize money it received for the Eco Performance Award in 2015.</strong></p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-05-18:/en/news/2016-05-18_verz_gerungen_hof/</id> <title type="html">Delays at the Hof location</title> <published>2016-05-17T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-05-17T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-05-18_verz_gerungen_hof/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Due to a technical fault affecting the reach stacker of the external container depot in Hof, there may be some processing delays at the terminal on 18.05.2016.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-05-06:/en/news/2016-05-06_contargo_im_vorstand_bun/</id> <title type="html">Contargo is on the Board of the Federal Association of German Inland Waterway Transport</title> <published>2016-05-05T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-05-05T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-05-06_contargo_im_vorstand_bun/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>In the statutory voting which took place on 27 April 2016 in Duis�burg, Mar�tin Staats (MSG eG, W&uuml;rz�burg), was unanimously re-elected as Pre�si�dent of the Bun�des�ver�ban�d der Deut�schen Bin�nen�schiff�fahrt e.V. (<em>the Federal Association of German Inland Waterway Transport,</em> BDB)�. He will thus be leading the BDB and representing the interests of goods and passenger shipping in Germany for a further three-year term.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-05-04:/en/news/2016-05-04_wechsel_gesch_ftsf_hrung/</id> <title type="html">Change in the Management of Contargo Industriepark Frankfurt-Höchst GmbH and Contargo Rhein-Main GmbH in Ginsheim-Gustavsburg </title> <published>2016-05-03T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-05-03T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-05-04_wechsel_gesch_ftsf_hrung/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>As of 1 May 2016, Andreas Mager has handed over the management of Contargo Industriepark Frankfurt-H&ouml;chst GmbH&nbsp;&nbsp;to Kawus Khederzadeh, to take on other tasks within the Contargo Group.</p><p>The terminal of Contargo Rhein-Main GmbH in Ginsheim-Gustavsburg&nbsp;will be managed in future by Herrn Eugen Werwai.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-05-02:/en/news/2016-05-02_entw_sserungsl_sung_f_r_/</id> <title type="html">Sustainable drainage solution for new empty container depot of Contargo Rhein-Neckar GmbH in Mannheim</title> <published>2016-05-01T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-05-01T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-05-02_entw_sserungsl_sung_f_r_/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Mannheim &ndash; At the end of 2015 a new empty container depot was constructed for Contargo-Rhein-Neckar GmbH, with an area of approximately 25 000 m&sup2; and room for up to 3,500 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units).</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-04-19:/en/news/2016-04-19_siegerehrung_contargo_tr/</id> <title type="html">Award ceremony “Contargo gets on its Bicycle 2015”</title> <published>2016-04-18T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-04-18T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-04-19_siegerehrung_contargo_tr/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>In last year&rsquo;s competition for employees &quot;Contargo gets on its Bicycle&quot; the team from Frankfurt-Ost turned in a winning performance, with a total of 3,425 km. The 4-person team thus saved 548 kg of CO<sub>2</sub>.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-04-11:/en/news/2016-04-11_binnenschifffahrtsrekord/</id> <title type="html">Barge record for Contargo in the Valenciennes Region</title> <published>2016-04-10T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-04-10T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/news/2016-04-11_binnenschifffahrtsrekord/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>In March 2016 Contargo North France, the leading enterprise for barge transports in northern France, achieved a new monthly record for container transports by barge. The number of containers transported was up by eleven percent compared to the same period last year.</p></summary> </entry> <entry> <id>tag:contargo.net,2016-04-07:/en/pressreleases/2016-04-07_contargo_l_dt_zum_tag_de/</id> <title type="html">Gut kombiniert</title> <published>2016-04-06T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2016-04-06T23:00:00Z</updated> <author> <name>CONTARGO</name> <uri>http://contargo.net/</uri> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="http://contargo.net/en/pressreleases/2016-04-07_contargo_l_dt_zum_tag_de/"/> <content type="html"/> <summary type="html"><p>Duisburg, 7. April 2016 &ndash; Das Container-Hinterlandlogistik-Netzwerk Contargo l&auml;dt am 21. April 2016 zum Tag der Logistik ein. Die Terminals in Basel, Frankfurt am Main, Ludwigshafen, Neuss und W&ouml;rth stellen den Besuchern bei dieser Gelegenheit die Arbeit an den trimodalen Terminals vor und berichten &uuml;ber die komplexen Abl&auml;ufe rund um den Kombinierten Verkehr mit Lkw, Eisenbahn und Binnenschiff.</p></summary> </entry> </feed>