Global Maritime

Valenciaport presents its offer for the cruise sector at the Seatrade Cruise Med trade fair

13 septiembre, 2022

Safe activities in urban or rural environments, with alternatives for lovers of the outdoors, sports and hiking In addition, Valencia has a wide range of gastronomic, cultural, wine, musical and historical attractions Source: Valenciaport The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) will present at the Seatrade Cruise Med fair, one of the main world events linked to the cruise industry, its offer of excursions in municipalities in the province of Valencia based on sustainable, safe, non-seasonal and adapted to the needs of cruise passengers. A differentiated offer that includes a wide range of urban or rural activities, with alternatives for lovers of the outdoors, sport or hiking, with more sustainable options. An offer that adds to the gastronomic, cultural, wine, musical or historical experiences. Marketing and Cruises Manager of the PAV and Senior Vice President of the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports (MedCruise) will also participate as a panelist at the event with the conference The Changing Geography of the Med: Adapting and Improvising in which she will address the challenges and opportunities for growth offered by the Mediterranean and the role of emerging destinations in the planning of itineraries in the sector.Valencia, a medium-sized and sustainable cruise destination, has established

IMO hosts the first workshop on maritime security by ASEAN Regional Forum

12 septiembre, 2022

Source: IMO The first of a series of three workshops of the ASEAN Regional Forum Training Series on the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) has taken place at IMO Headquarters in London (5-9 September). IMO hosted the workshop in partnership with the United States and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). The workshop was attended by 40 participants from 18 countries who learned about key subjects of access control; perimeter security and lighting; port management and security; and maritime security threats. The topics were presented by experts from IMO, the US Coast Guard, New Zealand, Singapore, Australia, Jamaica, and others. Opening the workshop, IMO’s Heike Deggim said, “Despite the ISPS Code nearing its 20 year anniversary, since its adoption in December 2002, many security challenges remain and it is more important than ever that all Member States ensure its effective implementation.” The activity included site visits to Portsmouth International Port and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, where participants attended presentations by members of the United Kingdom HM Coastguard on their daily work duties and maritime security. The ASEAN Regional Forum provides a platform for security dialogue in the Indo-Pacific region. It also aims at developing cooperative measures to enhance peace and security in the region. The Forum plans to produce a manual of good practice for the ASEAN region to show how SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and

Colombia: El conocimiento científico marino se da cita en el “Seminario de Información Marítima para la Toma de Decisiones”, Dimar

12 septiembre, 2022

Fuente: Dimar Con el fin de conocer, facilitar y promover la información geográfica que se ha generado entre entidades y demás actores con injerencia en los espacios oceánicos, marítimos y costeros, la Dirección General Marítima (Dimar) con el apoyo de Esri adelanta el “Seminario de Información Marítima para la Toma de Decisiones”, una actividad donde se presentarán las herramientas tecnológicas más avanzadas para la recolección de datos oceanográficos que, en más de 40 años de investigación, se han generado desde los Centros de Investigaciones Oceanográficas e Hidrográficas del Caribe y el Pacífico colombiano. Asimismo, se expondrá la Infraestructura de Datos Espaciales Marítima, Fluvial y Costera de Colombia (IDE) como una herramienta que brinda conexión entre la Autoridad Marítima Colombiana y la comunidad, con el propósito de difundir el conocimiento geográfico de Colombia y el reconocimiento de los espacios marino- costeros; de igual forma, se articula con los datos obtenidos en las cinco expediciones científicas a la Antártica y a la Reserva de Biósfera ‘SeaFlower’, además de las mediciones meteomarinas en tiempo real que se han obtenido en los últimos quince años para el monitoreo de la seguridad integral marítima. Entre los temas de interés que tendrán espacio en la agenda

Cruise360 kicked off welcoming a sold-out crowd of more than 550 people to Sydney’s Hyatt Regency for Clia Australiasia’s first in-person conference since the beginning of the global pandemic

9 septiembre, 2022

Source: CLIA Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) regional MD Joel Kats welcomed travel agents and suppliers and thanked them for their continued support over the past few years. “I want to thank all our supporters across the travel trade, for the role you’ve taken in bringing us through the past two and a half years and into recovery,” Katz said. “As we learned to terrible effect in recent years, when cruise lines stop operating a huge range of businesses and people suffer.” But there is a silver lining to the pandemic, according to Katz, with collaboration within the industry stronger than ever, new relationships with governments and a heightened engagement with every component of cruise. “Through our pandemic response, we’ve shown what we’re capable of when we unite as a truly global community, and how far we can go when we’re confronted with threats to the health and safety of our guests and of our people. “And as we’ve risen to the challenges presented to us over the past few years, it’s been you our community of supporters that has helped provide the unities and the strength needed to align to overcome obstacles and to succeed. Katz’s address was followed

Singapore named “Best Global Seaport” for the second year and “Best Seaport in Asia” for the 34th time

9 septiembre, 2022

Source: MPA Singapore The Port of Singapore was named the “Best Global Seaport” at the 2022 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards held in Hong Kong on 7 September 2022. This is the second time that the Port of Singapore has received the award, the first time was in 2021. In addition, the Port of Singapore was also named the “Best Seaport in Asia” for the 34th time. These accolades recognise the contributions by the Port of Singapore to support global supply chains and its continued leadership in driving maritime transformation. “As a leading international maritime centre and the world’s busiest transhipment port, the Port of Singapore will continue to play our part to keep supply chains going as the global economy recovers from COVID-19. We are humbled by the affirmation from industry and thank our tripartite partners for their strong support. We will continue to uphold high service standards and drive initiatives that enable Singapore to be a more vibrant, digital and sustainable port,” said Mr Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The annual AFLAS Awards is organised by freight and logistics publication, Asia Cargo News, to honour leading service providers

Global Sea-to-Air Hub cuts customs time and costs at APM Terminals Bahrain

9 septiembre, 2022

Source: APM Terminals In the last year, the time and cost of logistics activities between Khalifa Bin Salman Port and Bahrain International Airport has been slashed, thanks to the launch of a new sea-to-air multimodal logistics hub connecting the two facilities. APM Terminals managing director Maureen Bannerman explains how this new initiative could give logistics and delivery companies quicker and more cost-effective access to the GCC than ever before. In December 2021, Bahrain launched its Global Sea-to-Air Hub, a multimodal logistics hub connecting Bahrain International Airport and Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), a multipurpose cargo and cruise facility, which is operated by the Bahrain arm of APM Terminals. The hub’s use of cutting-edge technology has streamlined clearance procedures to such an extent that it will offer a two-hour end-to-end bonded lead time for all containers transiting between the airport and KBSP, meaning products can be with customers in half the time and at 40% of the cost. “Having a fully integrated sea and airport logistics chain is such a unique selling proposition and it is going to be pivotal in putting Bahrain on the map,” says Maureen Bannerman, who took the helm at APM Terminals Bahrain in spring 2021 after

Air Cargo Tracks Near Pre-COVID Levels

8 septiembre, 2022

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels in July (-3.5%), but below July 2021 performance (-9.7%). Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 9.7% compared to July 2021 (-10.2% for international operations). Demand stood at -3.5% compared to July 2019. Capacity was 3.6% above July 2021 (+6.8% for international operations) but still 7.8% below July 2019 levels. Several factors in the operating environment should be noted: New export orders, a leading indicator of cargo demand, decreased in all markets, except China which began a sharp upward trend in June. The war in Ukraine continues to impair cargo capacity used to serve Europe as several airlines based in Russia and Ukraine were key cargo players. Global goods trade continued to recover in Q2 and the additional easing of COVID-19 restrictions in China will further boost recovery in coming months. While maritime will be the main beneficiary, air cargo is set to receive a boost. “Air cargo is tracking at near 2019 levels

Hapag-Lloyd: An update for Marine Fuel Recovery (MFR) is available

7 septiembre, 2022

Source: Hapag-Lloyd The container shipping industry is always evolving, and we know that your business has different geographical scopes. Therefore, we would like to share the latest global update on our Marine Fuel Recovery (MFR). To give you an insight about MFR, it is applicable for all trades, and you will find it as a separate surcharge on your invoice and Bill of Lading. You will be able to see the new MFR values that are effective for sailings from October 1, 2022 reflected here and are valid until further notice. Please keep in mind that the FAK base rates as well as Security related surcharges, Peak Season surcharges (if applicable) and Terminal Handling Charges (THCs) remain unchanged and can be found here. Other local charges and contingency surcharges may apply. Please click here if you would like to read more about our IMO2020 strategy and our new fuel mechanism. If you should require more information, please contact our customer service team at your location, who will be glad to guide you based on your individual situation.

Perú: APN y ENAMM suscribieron adenda para fortalecer la formación y capacitación de sus profesionales en beneficio del sector portuario

6 septiembre, 2022

Fuente: Autoridad Portuaria Nacional (APN) La Autoridad Portuaria Nacional (APN), entidad adscrita al Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC), y la Escuela Nacional de Marina Mercante “Almirante Miguel Grau” (ENAMM) suscribieron, el 2 de septiembre, una adenda con el propósito de contribuir en la formación académica y desarrollo de sus profesionales, a fin de facilitar la actualización de sus perfiles a las necesidades de las organizaciones que conforman el Sistema Portuario Nacional. Esto, en el marco del convenio de colaboración celebrado entre ambas instituciones el pasado mes de agosto de 2021, y como parte del impulso que viene promoviendo la APN en el Sistema Portuario Nacional, en relación a la iniciativa de las Naciones Unidas para el cumplimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible en materia formativa (ODS 17). La suscripción de la adenda estuvo a cargo del presidente del Directorio de la APN, Manuel Hinojosa López; y del director de la ENAMM, Capitán de Navío Miguel Ángel Delgado Céspedes, quienes saludaron la iniciativa y se comprometieron a seguir complementando esfuerzos institucionales a fin de contribuir en la formación profesional de sus públicos objetivos. Con esta alianza se ofrecerán beneficios para estudiar en los diferentes programas académicos que brinda la

Colombia: Más de 500.000 turistas se han movilizado por vía marítima hacia las playas de Santa Marta

6 septiembre, 2022

Fuente: Dimar Colombia La Dirección General Marítima (Dimar), a través de la Capitanía de Puerto de Santa Marta, reportó la movilización de 558.132 personas hacia la zona insular del Distrito de Santa Marta durante el primer semestre del 2022, ratificando así que el departamento del Magdalena es uno de los destinos preferidos por los turistas nacionales y extranjeros. Asimismo, el trabajo articulado de Dimar con la Estación de Guardacostas de la Armada de Colombia, el Instituto Distrital de Turismo (Indetur) y la Policía de Turismo, entre otras, ha permitido que disminuya el riesgo de siniestros marítimos, logrando así que las playas de esta región del Caribe sean consideradas como uno de los mayores atractivos turísticos del país. En comparación con las visitas registradas en el año anterior, durante este mismo periodo, la Capitanía de Puerto de Santa Marta indicó que se demuestra una reactivación positiva, teniendo en cuenta que Playa Blanca, Playa Rodadero, Playa Grande, Bello Horizonte y las playas del Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona son las más visitadas del Magdalena. El Capitán de Puerto de Santa Marta, Capitán de Corbeta Diego Fernando Salguero Londoño, expresó que los controles realizados por la Autoridad Marítima Colombiana han contribuido de forma positiva

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