Global Maritime

IMO CARES decarbonization technology challenge

31 julio, 2023

Source: IMO Technology providers from around the globe will be invited to submit innovative decarbonization solutions for ports and domestic vessels in Africa and the Caribbean for the IMO CARES (Coordinated Actions to Reduce Emissions from Shipping) project’s Marine Technology Global Challenge. The challenge aims to identify solutions to accelerate green technology uptake in developing countries, with a specific emphasis on small island developing states and least developed countries. Up to four winning technology providers will receive funding to create bespoke proposals for use of their solutions in countries located in the two regions. Jose Matheickal, Director of the Department of Projects and Partnerships at IMO said, “Reducing GHG emissions is an urgent, shared goal that requires global collaboration and the use of all available technologies. The IMO CARES Technology Global Challenge will bring together technology providers from around the world and facilitate use of their decarbonization solutions for domestic vessels and ports in countries in Africa and the Caribbean. I hope that any technology provider with a suitable solution will enter the challenge.” Anton Rhodes, Project Manager of IMO CARES, said, “Technology, knowledge sharing and collaboration are critical elements for greener ships and ports, and our global challenge is designed to

USD60 million electrification pilot to speed up port-equipment decarbonisation

27 julio, 2023

Electric cars are becoming common place on our roads, as fierce competition and economies of scale drive down prices, improve technologies and increase demand. This revolution has yet to happen for high-ticket, low volume port equipment. But that is now set to change. APM Terminals’ USD60 million investment in port-equipment electrification pilots, in collaboration with leading suppliers, is set to make the step-change needed to move the industry forward. Source: APM Terminals The global terminal company has committed to full carbon neutrality by 2040, a bold ambition it will achieve by optimising energy consumption, switching to green electricity, on-site renewables, and electrifying assets. Part of this transformation includes the switch from primarily diesel-driven equipment to zero-emission electric versions. Over the next decade, APM Terminals estimates it will need to buy or retrofit over 2,650 pieces of electric heavy port equipment. A key challenge facing the company, is the availability of competitively priced heavy-duty equipment such as reach stackers, terminal tractors, empty container handling equipment and straddle carriers. Research and development in this area has been slow off the mark and for ports around the world looking to make eye-watering investments in new electric equipment, numerous questions remain unanswered. Its US$60

Major expansion of container capacity strengthens Rotterdam’s position

27 julio, 2023

The volume of total cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam was 5.5% lower in the first half of the year (220.7 million tonnes) than in the same period in 2022 (233.5 million tonnes). The fall was mainly seen in coal throughput, containers and other dry bulk (commodities). Throughput in the agribulk, iron ore & scrap, and LNG segments increased. Source: Port of Rotterdam In the first half of the year, the agreements were signed for the expansion at the container terminals in the Prinses Amaliahaven. This expansion will, in time, result in a potential flow of some 4 million TEUs (standard size for containers). The Port Authority’s robust financial results put it in a position to continue investing in the transition to cleaner energy and in good accessibility. Boudewijn Siemons, interim CEO and COO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority: “Despite economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, major advances were made in the first half year in the construction and issuance of new land and quay walls to make room for, among other things, the production and imports of green hydrogen and additional capacity in the container segment. An important step was made with the issuance of the land in the

Women’s Participation in Travel & Tourism Critical to Growth of Global Sector

26 julio, 2023

Source: WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reiterated the importance of women’s engagement in Travel & Tourism to catapult its growth and achieve a thriving and resilient sector at the Women Deliver Global Conference, in Kigali, Rwanda. Speaking at the conference today, Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, emphasised the importance of promoting women’s involvement in the sector and overcoming challenges for success in the business world. The event served as a platform to address the challenges faced by women in the Travel & Tourism sector and explore strategies to overcome them, aiming to inspire change and promote equal opportunities for women in the sector. The panel discussions shed light on the challenges faced by women in various aspects of the business, including barriers to entry, operational obstacles, and ecosystem limitations. The event underscored the vital role of mentorship in empowering young women and girls in business. Through networking, opportunities, and resources, mentorship programs unlock their potential for economic transformation. During her address, Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “It is proven that companies that have 50% women in their leadership make more money. This makes even more sense in travel and tourism where women make the

Introduction of passify: digital solution replaces trucker card

26 julio, 2023

This month, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) will begin testing a digital solution which allows truckers to access the Hamburg container terminals in a safer and more efficient way. The passify app will replace the current truck handling process involving the trucker card. The product was developed by HHLA Next, the innovation unit of HHLA. Source: Port of Hamburg HHLA Executive Board member Jens Hansen: “With passify, we are considerably increasing security and efficiency at our facilities in Hamburg. We are working on digitalising terminal handling to such an extent that our facilities become the standard for other terminals in terms of digitalisation. HHLA is using such projects to underpin its claim to being a driver of innovation in logistics.” The passify app is initially revolutionising truck handling at HHLA’s terminals in Hamburg by both increasing the security of truck access and simplifying the handling process for truck drivers. In future, more than 6,000 truck drivers who transport containers to and from HHLA’s terminals in Hamburg every day will have access to all the necessary information directly on their smartphones via passify. The smartphone app is fully integrated into terminal processes and digitalises the processes at the gates. The

4 ways sustainable logistics benefits your business

25 julio, 2023

Source: MAERSK In order for businesses to succeed in the future, sustainability needs to be at the core of all of the companies’ functions. In fact, Deloitte reports that companies that don’t integrate sustainability into their business models now will end up bearing even greater costs later, explaining that “climate inaction could cost the global economy 178 trillion USD over the next 50 years. On the other hand, it could gain 43 trillion USD over the same period by rapidly accelerating the transition to net-zero.” While sustainability goals and actions are imperative to businesses’ longevity, companies should aim to work with external providers that also have robust sustainability initiatives, in order for their entire supply chain to be future-proof. By working with a sustainable logistics provider companies can not only ensure that all links in their supply chains are sustainable, but they can experience a range of additional benefits for their business, proving that sustainability is not in tension with business growth. 1. Recruitment of the next generation of talent It has been shown that the next generation, Gen Z, is the largest of all time. That means that in the fight for talent, companies that can attract younger workers are likely to be more well-equipped for

Colombia: Autoridad Marítima Colombiana presente en los eventos conmemorativos del Bicentenario Naval 2023 en Cartagena

25 julio, 2023

Fuente: Dimar La Dirección General Marítima se une a la celebración del Bicentenario Naval 2023 y por eso da la bienvenida a las tripulaciones de los veleros provenientes de los países hermanos que visitan a La Heroica, como ciudad histórica y turística de Colombia. Se trata de cuatro majestuosos veleros provenientes de Argentina, Chile, Portugal y Colombia, como anfitriona y homenajeada. Estarán atracados del 21 al 25 de julio, en la Base Naval Logística No.1 ARC “Bolívar”, desde donde propios y turistas, de manera gratuita, conocerán la cultura de los países que abanderan estas unidades. Dimar acompaña a la Armada Nacional de Colombia en la celebración del Bicentenario Naval, “200 años de la batalla naval del lago de Maracaibo, una ocasión en la que hacemos un reconocimiento al Almirante José Padilla López, protegemos el azul de la bandera y seguimos consolidando nuestro país marítimo”, expresó el Vicealmirante John Fabio Giraldo Gallo, Director General Marítimo. De igual forma, se invita a propios y turistas a conocer más sobre la misión de la Dirección General Marítima en el stand #12 ubicado en el muelle de la Base Naval Logística No.1 ARC “Bolívar”; una actividad más dentro de los eventos conmemorativos del Bicentenario

ONE Innovation in Rotterdam

21 julio, 2023

Tuesday July 11, ONE Innovation arrived at RWG in the port of Rotterdam. It’s the second biggest container ship in the world. Source: Port of Rotterdam Japanese shipping company ONE, keen to highlight the ship’s sustainable features, had the ship stowed on the outside with magenta ONE containers for the occasion. The ship is 400 metres long, 61 metres wide and can accommodate 24,136 TEU. ONE Innovation will remain in the port until Friday, July 14. The ship is best viewed from tour boat FutureLand Ferry.

Port of Rotterdam Authority is pleased with significant tightening of IMO ambitions

21 julio, 2023

The Port of Rotterdam Authority welcomes the ambition of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to be climate-neutral by 2050. The Port of Rotterdam Authority views the new agreements set out by the 175 IMO Member States as an important foundation for climate-proofing the shipping sector. Source: Port of Rotterdam The Port of Rotterdam Authority is hereby responding to the amendment of the ‘Greenhouse Gas (GHG) strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships’, which the IMO announced on Friday 7 July. This concerns a tightening of the originally agreed strategy from 2018. “Considering the diverse viewpoints of flag states in the IMO, the result obtained is quite an achievement. It is important that everyone now has the same perspective on an international scale. We also applaud the ambition agreed specifically regarding an increase in the use of sustainable energy in shipping,” says Eric van der Schans, Director of Environmental Management at the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Energy transition The Port of Rotterdam Authority is actively supporting and accelerating the energy transition in maritime shipping in many ways. For example, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has been promoting the use of alternative shipping fuel as a replacement for fuel oil for

Costa Rica inaugurates two new container scanners at Moin Terminal

19 julio, 2023

To support the goal of an increasingly efficient, agile, modern, and safe port, the Government of Costa Rica and APM Terminals Moin inaugurated two new container scanners today. These will provide additional security for containers leaving the terminal to various international markets. Source: APM Terminal The two new scanners will join an existing scanner that has been in operation since 2020, providing the Government of Costa Rica with better tools to prevent illegal cargo and container contamination. This important investment, made by APM Terminals Moin, will be implemented and operated by the Costa Rican authorities and will provide greater security for the country’s exports. “The arrival of APM Terminals in Costa Rica in October 2018 opened the country’s market to the world,” said Leo Huisman, regional director of APM Terminals Americas. “Our terminal improves the country’s connectivity to various markets, allowing exports and imports to numerous countries. The inauguration of these scanners will allow our customers and international markets to see Costa Rica as a safer country and improve the country’s reputation. Our thanks to the Government of Costa Rica for the collaboration in the search for increased security of imports and exports.” Security From 13 July, 2023, the Government

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