Global Maritime

Brasil: ANTAQ premia a 39 empresas del sector portuario y trabaja en la Gobernanza Social y Medioambiental

15 noviembre, 2022

El premio busca reconocer la mejora en la prestación de servicios por parte de las empresas reguladas, además de fomentar la investigación y la producción técnico-científica relacionada con el sector. Fuente: ANTAQ La Agencia Nacional de Transportes Acuáticos (ANTAQ) celebró el jueves (10) la 5ª edición del Premio ANTAQ, que tiene como objetivo reconocer e incentivar las mejores prácticas y acciones en el segmento por parte de los representantes del área. El premio es un reconocimiento a quienes contribuyen a la mejora de los servicios prestados por las compañías navieras y las instalaciones portuarias reguladas por la Agencia, además de fomentar la investigación y la producción técnico-científica. En esta edición, la Agencia innovó y premió proyectos de iniciativas innovadoras que estuvieran relacionadas con el cumplimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), o que introdujeran criterios ASG (ambientales, sociales y de gobernanza). Con ello, se reconoció a las empresas activas en las actividades de prestación de servicios y explotación de infraestructuras de transporte fluvial que han adoptado una labor social y medioambiental que genera mejoras institucionales. Con esta iniciativa, se puede contribuir a la mejora en la satisfacción de las demandas de la sociedad y al aumento de la eficiencia

Singapore, Long Beach, L.A. Ports to estavlish green, digital shipping corridor

15 noviembre, 2022

The Port of Long Beach in August 2022 welcomed Pasha Hawaii’s MV George III, the first container ship powered by liquefied natural gas to refuel on the West Coast. Source: Port Of Long Beach The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, and C40 Cities have begun discussions to establish a green and digital shipping corridor between Singapore and the San Pedro Bay port complex. The corridor will focus on low- and zero-carbon ship fuels, as well as digital tools to support deployment of low- and zero-carbon ships. This collaborative effort supports the Green Shipping Challenge launched during the World Leaders’ Summit at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, this week. Convened by the United States and Norway, the Green Shipping Challenge encourages governments, ports, maritime carriers, cargo owners and others in the shipping value chain to commit to concrete steps at COP27 to galvanize global action to decarbonize the shipping industry. “Decarbonizing the supply chain is the future of our industry, and partnerships like this on the world’s most important trade route are important for fulfilling that ultimate goal,” said Port of Long Beach Executive

Valenciaport approves construction and operation of new public passenger terminal

11 noviembre, 2022

It will be developed by the company Balearia, which will incorporate the experience of Global Ports Holding (GPH) for the management of the cruises It will involve an investment of more than 37 million euros and for a period of 35 years, extendable up to a maximum of 50 years It will occupy an area of 100,000 square metres to serve cruise ships, regular passenger lines and ro-ro traffic The new terminal guarantees that 100% of the electrical energy necessary for its operation will be produced in the facilities themselves and will be of renewable origin and the electrification of the docks Source: Valenciaport Valenciaport has approved the award to the Valencian company Baleària Eurolineas Marítimas S.A. of the construction and operation of the new public passenger terminal in the Port of Valencia. This infrastructure will have a surface area of approximately 107,000 m2. The planned investment will exceed 37 million euros. In addition to the investment of the private company Balearia, the Port Authority of Valencia will invest 67.8 million euros. In total, the public/private investment will be around 100 million euros. The new public passenger terminal will be a model infrastructure in terms of environmental and social sustainability,

Colombia: Dimar levanta restricciones de operaciones de transporte marítimo en Santa Marta

11 noviembre, 2022

Fuente: Dimar La Dirección General Marítima a través de la Capitanía de Puerto de Santa Marta, levantó las restricciones de operaciones de transporte marítimo de pasajeros, deportes náuticos con y sin motor y actividades de buceo en el Departamento de Magdalena. Sin embargo, se recomienda extremar las medidas de seguridad en el desarrollo de actividades marítimas pues en las áreas costeras se esperan posibles lluvias ligeras a moderadas; viento de dirección suroeste con velocidad de 4 a 10 nudos y temperatura ambiente entre los 25°C y 27°C. Por otro lado, en zonas marítimas, el nivel máximo de marea a partir del medio día estará aproximadamente en 42 centímetros, con posibles lluvias ligeras a moderadas; viento de dirección oeste con velocidad de 2 a 9 nudos y altura del oleaje entre 0.5 y 0.8 metros con visibilidad regular. Además, en el mar Caribe las condiciones de tiempo continúan siendo afectadas por el giro “Monzónico”, en donde el aire tiene un comportamiento en sentido antihorario abarcando el centro y occidente de la región Caribe y parte del occidente del océano Atlántico, influyendo en el transporte de humedad desde el Océano Pacífico y Centroamérica hacia el litoral Caribe colombiano. La Autoridad Marítima Colombiana,

Producing future marine fuels – opportunities for all

11 noviembre, 2022

Source: IMO Developing countries are looking to seize the opportunities that decarbonizing shipping presents. “We need to prioritize decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors like shipping,” said Mr. James Mnyupe, Presidential economic adviser, Namibia, speaking during a side event at the United Nations climate conference in Egypt. Namibia has started implementing a portfolio of actions that are needed to profile the country as a future exporter of fuel for ships produced through renewable energy. This includes focusing on people – by establishing the Namibia Green Hydrogen Research Institute to enable people to acquire the right skills to get involved. Partnerships with other countries including Netherland and Belgium were crucial towards Namibia’s vision, Mr. Mnyupe said. The COP 27 side event (10 November), organized by IMO in collaboration with UNCTAD, IRENA and the World Bank, explored opportunities for developing States in renewable fuel production for the maritime industry. “Decarbonization of international shipping requires a rapid shift from today’s predominant use of fossil fuels to zero-carbon alternatives,” said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim. “But shipping is also a key enabler of the global energy transition as it serves global trade and sustainable development in a safe, clean, efficient and affordable way.” “Shipping will play a significant role in

Valenciaport adjudicates the photovoltaic plant for the Port of Gandia

9 noviembre, 2022

The plant will generate a power of 990 MWh and will enable the energy demand of the Port of Gandia to be covered, making the first in Europe to be energy self-sufficient This project is financed by the Next Generation funds of the European Union and the Spanish Government’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan Valenciaport redoubles its commitment to clean energy. In addition to the Gandia solar project, there are the photovoltaic plants at the Valencia Terminal Europa silo and at the Príncipe Felipe dock in the Port of Valencia These initiatives form part of the strategic objective of Valenciaport 2030, zero emissions Source: Valenciaport Valenciaport The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has awarded the company Electromur S.A. the contract for the installation and maintenance of the solar energy plant to be located in shed 4 of the Port of Gandia. The project has a capacity of 990 MWh/year, and will make the port of Gandia the first European port to be energy self-sufficient. The amount awarded for the construction and maintenance of this initiative is 1,697,476.33 euros, VAT included. The Port of Gandía will have a photovoltaic energy plant for self-consumption, whose solar energy collectors will be located on

A.P. Moller – Maersk to open doors to a new 100,000 sq. ft warehouse at Chattogram, Bangladesh

8 noviembre, 2022

The three-storied facility is expected to go live by December 2022 and will help in addressing the warehousing capacity crunch faced by exporters out of Chattogram, Bangladesh. Maersk’s total warehousing footprint in Bangladesh will cross 300,000 sq. ft. with this new facility. Source: Maersk A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), the integrated logistics company, is expanding its warehousing footprint in Bangladesh with a brand new 100,000 sq. ft. facility being built in Chattogram. The upcoming facility is strategically located close to the Chattogram Port and easily connected to the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway through the Outer Ring Road and Karnaphuly Tunnel, giving easy access to Bangladesh’s garment exporters based out of the nearby manufacturing hubs. Bangladesh is witnessing impressive growth in garments exports. However, the warehousing footprint in Chattogram has not increased proportionally. “The last two to three years have been extremely challenging for Bangladesh’s exporters. The Covid-19 pandemic caused many disruptions in the supply chains. The acute imbalance in demand and supply of goods, bottlenecks in the logistics ecosystem, displaced workforce and congestion at ports and warehouses led to unforeseen challenges in Bangladesh”, said Angshuman Mustafi, Head of Maersk, Bangladesh. He added, “However, the pandemic also presented us with the opportunity to

Green Port fair showcases commitment to sustainability

7 noviembre, 2022

Zero-emissions equipment, enviromental programs on display. Source: Port Of Long Beach The Port of Long Beach’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship was on display Saturday during the Green Port Fair, where community members got an up-close look at the trailblazing programs and modern equipment that will reduce emissions for the next decade and beyond. The free event provided an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Port’s accomplishments in improving air quality and efforts to become the world’s first zero-emissions seaport amid an era of significant growth at the nation’s second-busiest seaport. “This was a wonderful opportunity for the public to see how we’ve dramatically improved air and water quality, protected marine wildlife, implemented sustainable practices at the Port, and inspired similar initiatives at seaports around the world,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Sharon L. Weissman. “We are demonstrating that good jobs and economic development can thrive alongside responsible environmental sustainability initiatives.” “We are nurturing groundbreaking clean technologies that significantly reduce the impacts of operations and improve air quality throughout the region,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. “The community should be proud of its vital role in helping us get this far, and

The cost of export freight from Valencia to the Far East falls by 22.1% in October

7 noviembre, 2022

The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI) in October stood at 4,424.11 points, which represents a drop of -7.1% compared to September The macroeconomic scenario shows a slowdown in economic activity worldwide Congestion levels are showing a downward trend, with a reduction of 10.3% in the last week of October This index is based on the export prices recorded by the Port of Valencia, a benchmark in the world of Mediterranean Sea containers due to its volume Source: Valenciaport The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI) for October fell by 7.1% to 4,424.11 points. This decline is shared by all the areas analysed by this index, among which the decrease of 22.1% in freight rates with the Far East stands out, accumulating with this area the sixth consecutive month of decline. The VCFI is calculated based on the export prices recorded by the Port of Valencia, a benchmark, due to its volume, in the Mediterranean Sea container world. Since the beginning of the historical series in January 2018, it accumulates a growth of 342%. Undoubtedly, the current macroeconomic scenario is playing a key role in the downward evolution of freight price levels. In this sense, global economic activity is experiencing a generalised

The Odissey of the Seas cruise ship makes its first call in Valencia

5 noviembre, 2022

Source: Valenciaport The Odissey of the Seas cruise ship has made its first call in Valencia. Francesca Antonelli, head of Marketing and Cruises of the València Port Authority (PAV) has been in charge of handing over the traditional socarrat – the Valencian terracotta tile designed with maritime motifs that Valenciaport gives to the ships that dock for the first time at its facilities – to the ship’s captain Per Kristoffersen. The Odissey of the Seas ship of the Royal Caribbean shipping company has a length of 348 metres and a beam of 49 metres, 16 decks and capacity for some 5,000 passengers. It has 15 restaurants, two swimming pools, a climbing wall, a skydiving simulator and another with waves for surfing. In addition, the North Star, an arm that raises a glass observatory dome from the upper deck, rises up to 91.4 metres above sea level, stands out. The ship’s passengers will carry out various activities during their stay in Valencia. In addition to visiting the city, they will go on excursions to the Albufera, the Oceanogràfic and the Lladró factory, among others. The city of Valencia is a medium-sized destination for the sector, offering a wide range of urban

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