Global Maritime

APM Terminals Bahrain to become region’s first fully solar energy-powered seaport

31 mayo, 2023

APM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has officially announced the launch of a ground-breaking solar power project worth approximately BHD3.8 million (USD 10 Million), which will make the port energy self-sufficient by the end of 2023. Source: APM Terminals By implementing this project, the terminal will reduce its carbon emissions by 65% while also securing a reliable and sustainable source of energy, effectively making Khalifa Bin Salman Port the region’s first fully energy-sufficient seaport. The solar power project is part of APM Terminals’ global decarbonisation plans, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2040. As a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk, APM Terminals is committed to leading the way in promoting sustainability within the maritime industry, and the solar power project in Bahrain is one of the main pillars in its overall decarbonisation journey. Furthermore, the driving force behind the solar power initiative is in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for a more prosperous and sustainable Bahrain and follows the carbon-neutral commitment made by Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to

Sector de viajes y turismo de Colombia se recupera y supera los niveles pre-pandemia: WTTC

31 mayo, 2023

El sector contribuirá con 15.5 mil millones de dólares al termino de este año, representando el 4.8% del PIB nacionalAdemás, el sector contará con casi 1.3 millones de empleos generados, superando los niveles de 2019 por 4.6%Durante 2022, el sector contribuyó con casi 15 mil millones de dólares a la economía del país, 2.6% por encima de la cifra de 2019 Fuente: WTTC El Consejo Mundial de Viajes y Turismo (WTTC, por sus siglas en inglés) señaló, a través de su Informe Anual de Impacto Económico (EIR), que al cierre de este año la contribución del sector al PIB de Colombia rebasará los niveles prepandemia, ya que aportará 15.5 mil millones de dólares a la economía nacional, un 7.2% por encima de lo registrado en 2019. Asimismo, para el término de 2023 se proyecta que el sector turístico supere por 4.6% los niveles de empleo de 2019, ya que alcanzará los casi 1.3 millones de puestos de trabajo generados en Colombia; el 5.5% del total de los empleos en el país. De acuerdo con el mismo informe, se estima que, para el término de 2023, el sector turístico de Colombia representará el 4.8% de su economía total. Una mirada retrospectiva

Future Proof Shipping: first zero-emission hydrogen-powered inland container ship

30 mayo, 2023

On 25 May 2023, the H2 Barge 1 was taken into service in Rotterdam. This zero-emission ship from Future Proof Shipping (FPS) is 110 metres long and will sail for Nike several times a week between the port of Rotterdam and BCTN’s inland terminal in Meerhout, Belgium. This is expected to result in annual greenhouse gas emission savings of 2,000 tonnes of CO2 Source: Port of Rotterdam Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Mark Harbers was there to present FPS founder Huib van de Grijspaarde with a special A-Zero (A0) emissions label that is only awarded to emission-free vessels. Future Proof Shipping (FPS) aims to build and operate a fleet of more than 10 zero-emission inland and shortsea vessels over the next five years. Future Proof Shipping is a partner of Condor H2. This is a project for emission-free hydrogen-powered inland and coastal shipping. Condor H2 has more than 40 partners and was launched by a consortium, in which the Port of Rotterdam Authority participates, at the World Hydrogen Summit earlier this month. Thanks to Condor H2, it should be possible for 50 emission-free vessels to operate by 2030, achieving a total annual CO2 reduction of 100,000 tonnes.

What is intermodal transportation & how is it shaping the future of logistics?

30 mayo, 2023

Source: MAERSK Intermodal transportation is a popular term in logistics these days, having come full circle from the days of its first use all the way back in the 1780s. While the initial conception of intermodal transportation utilized horse-drawn carriages and soon lost popularity because of impracticality, the modern version is quickly becoming a critical component of supply chains all over the world due to its numerous advantages. Read on to learn why intermodal logistics might just be the most important development in logistics since the horse-drawn carriage. The definition of intermodal Intermodal transportation is the process of moving cargo using multiple methods of transportation including trains, trucks, ships and airplanes, without requiring additional handling of the cargo when changing modes of transport. This is made possible through the use of standardised containers, which allow easy transfer from one transport mode to another. For example, an intermodal shipment could be loaded onto a truck, passed off to a railway station, taken to a port and loaded onto a barge, eventually making its way to the destination country without ever changing containers. This would all happen with just a single customs inspection en-route. For imported goods, the opposite route works just

Comparative analysis of candidate mid-term GHG measures

29 mayo, 2023

Source: IMO An Expert Workshop on a “comparative analysis of candidate mid-term GHG reduction measures” to further support IMO’s considerations of candidate measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions took place at IMO Headquarters in London on 25 and 26 May. It included technical and economic elements of the proposed candidate mid-term GHG measures and, in particular, their feasibility, their effectiveness to deliver the long-term levels of ambition of the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy and their potential impacts on Member States. The transition to alternative fuels and technologies is one of the greatest challenges in the shipping sector. The adoption of a global regulatory framework to reduce GHG emissions with GHG reduction measures set for the short-, mid- and long-term would contribute to achieving a green energy transition of the sector. IMO’s Marine Environment Committee (MEPC) is due to adopt a revised GHG Strategy at its 80th session in July 2023. A summary of the comments and observations made during the Expert Workshop will be submitted to MEPC 80. In March 2022, an IMO GHG working group requested the Secretariat to organize a dedicated ad-hoc expert workshop on candidate mid-term GHG reduction measures ahead of MEPC’s 80th session (3-7 July 2023). Current proposals on the

Brasil: Implantación oficial de la Sección Nacional de la PIANC

29 mayo, 2023

La Sección contribuirá al crecimiento del transporte por vías navegables en el país mediante el intercambio de conocimientos técnicos internacionales y la interacción entre autoridades e instituciones públicas y privadas a escala mundial Fuente: ANTAQ Se implementó la Sección Nacional Brasileña de la Asociación Mundial para la Infraestructura del Transporte por Vías Navegables (PIANC). La oficialización tuvo lugar durante la participación de ANTAQ y ABEPH en la Asamblea General de PIANC, celebrada en Noruega los días 24 y 25 de mayo de 2023. Durante el evento, el Director General de la Agencia Nacional de Transportes Acuáticos (ANTAQ), Eduardo Nery, y el Presidente de la ABEPH, Luiz Fernando Garcia, informaron a los demás miembros de la PIANC que los procedimientos formales necesarios para la creación de la Sección Nacional de Brasil fueron finalizados este mes. El compromiso de crear la Sección Nacional de PIANC fue asumido en un memorando de entendimiento (MoU) firmado en noviembre de 2022 entre ANTAQ, PIANC y la Asociación Brasileña de Entidades Portuarias y de Vías Navegables (ABEPH). El objetivo del MoU era formalizar la creación de una Sección Nacional en Brasil y garantizar su pleno desarrollo, aportando una mayor participación del sector brasileño de las vías

Ecuador: El Sistema de Señalización es prioridad

26 mayo, 2023

Fuente: Autoridad Portuaria de Guayaquil El sistema de señalización es prioridad🚢. Por lo cual se suscribió el contrato de “MANTENIMIENTO PREVENTIVO Y CONSERVACIÓN DE LAS AYUDAS A LA NAVEGACIÓN DE JURISDICCIÓN DE AUTORIDAD PORTUARIA DE GUAYAQUIL” entre Autoridad Portuaria de Guayaquil e INOCAR por $314mil con la finalidad de recuperar la operatividad de 15 ayudas a la navegación. De las 15 ayudas, 10 boyas con sus respectivos equipos lumínicos son totalmente nuevos. La adquisición de boyas nuevas es un hito en la entidad ya que hace muchos años no se han adquirido boyas nuevas. En esta adquisición existen unas boyas fabricadas con materiales más duraderos, las cuales se probarán su desempeño. Estas boyas se las están implementando en canales en todo el mundo, y requieren un menor mantenimiento produciendo un ahorro a lo largo del tiempo, este ahorro para el estado puede ser utilizado para otros fines beneficiosos para el ciudadano.

El tráfico de líquidos a granel en el Port de Barcelona se recupera durante el mes de abril

26 mayo, 2023

Fuente: Port de Barcelona El tráfico de líquidos a granel en el Port de Barcelona volvió a crecer con fuerza en el mes de abril, enjugando así parte de la caída registrada en las cifras interanuales desde principios de año. El gas natural ha liderado esta recuperación, superando en 14.584 toneladas las cifras de tráfico del año pasado, un aumento del 1,1% después de registrar un descenso del 46,6% en enero, cuando dejaron de llegar barcos debido a que los depósitos estaban llenos. También aumenta el tráfico de productos químicos (+92.839 toneladas) y, en menor medida, el de aceites y grasas, así como el de abonos. Productos como el gasóleo, el fuel o los biocombustibles, a pesar de seguir en cifras inferiores a las de 2022, enjugan parte del descenso, siendo la gasolina el único tráfico que mantiene una tendencia a la baja. También en la categoría de graneles, los tráficos acumulados en el mes de abril en la mayoría de sólidos muestran un aumento sostenido. Es el caso del haba de soja (+10,9%) y especialmente el cemento (+44,9%) y la sal (+72,5%). Como ya va siendo tendencia, el tráfico de automóviles sigue siendo uno de los que registra unos

Opportunities in maritime decarbonization in Asia and Pacific

25 mayo, 2023

Source: IMO How the decarbonization of maritime transport in Asia and the Pacific can unlock opportunities and investments across the maritime value chain was at the heart of a Green Shipping conference in Manila, Philippines (16-17 May). Under the theme “Seizing opportunities for Green Shipping in Asia and the Pacific“, the conference provided a forum for over 100 key maritime stakeholders from 20 Pacific Islands and Southeast Asian States (including ASEAN Member States) to discuss the decarbonization of international shipping. Key drivers of change include an ambitious and global regulatory framework put in place by IMO addressing energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reduction; development of new low-carbon fuels and technologies; and investments in renewable energy and port infrastructure. Opening the Conference, IMO Secretary-General stressed the importance of collaboration and cooperation: “Here in the Philippines, and across the region represented by 20 Member States in this event, there is a strong willingness and commitment to work with all stakeholders to explore and make a push towards renewable energy, to ensure that maritime transport benefits from the relevant investment and technology transfer, and that the workforce of the future is equipped for this vital transition. Knowledge sharing is critical to the

New services calling Costa Rica provide opportunities for neighboring countries

24 mayo, 2023

Source: APM Terminals Costa Rica welcomed two new shipping services at the Moín Container Terminal (TCM) this month. The maiden call of the Venezuela Line (VEL) service operated by the ZIM shipping line called the TCM on 17 May and the South Atlantic Express (SAE) service, operated by shipping line, Sealand on May 1. “Both shipping services improve the country’s connectivity with key consumer markets, providing new options for the Costa Rican export sector to access main markets, as well as for the import sector, which will also benefit from these new trade routes,” explained José Rueda, General Manager of APM Terminals Moín. The new SAE service will provide Costa Rican exporters with a faster connection from Costa Rica to Honduras and Guatemala. In addition, it also offers a direct call to Port Everglades with just six days transit time. The SAE service will call the ports of Manzanillo (Panama) – Puerto Moin (Costa Rica) – Puerto Cortes (Honduras) – Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) – Port Everglades (Florida) – Wilmington (North Carolina) – Norfolk (Virginia) – Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) in its northern rotation. For its north to south rotation, it will cover the ports of: Norfolk – Philadelphia – Wilmington – Savannah

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