Global Maritime

New service highlights potential of Poti as Central Asia-Europe intermodal hub

27 febrero, 2023

This month saw the first call of CMA CGM’s new Caucasus Georgia Express (CGX) service. Playing a key role in this new intermodal service, APM Terminals Poti works as a hub for cargo consolidation and dispatch, connecting trains directly from the Middle Corridor to Georgia, for onward maritime transport to and from Greece and Turkey. Source: APM Terminals The new CGX maritime service transports cargo from APM Terminals Poti to Piraeus, Greece and Ambarli Port in Istanbul, Turkey within three and seven days respectively. The service makes approximately three roundtrips a month. The APM Terminals Poti hub connects regular trains, from China – via either Kazakhstan or Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan – to this new maritime service to reach Turkey. According to CMA CGM, transit via Poti to Armenia and Azerbaijan takes between five to six days. Via Poti to Kazakhstan 35 days, Turkmenistan 25 days, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan 45 days and Uzbekistan approximately 50 days, based on Caspian Sea vessel availability. APM Terminals’ new intermodal hub connecting Central Asia and the Caucasus region is now operational, providing an alternative to traditional routes currently blocked by Russian sanctions. Gateway to Central Asia Commenting on Poti and the Black Sea’s status

Port of Rotterdam throughput virtually unchanged in 2022 despite war and weakening economy

23 febrero, 2023

The war in Ukraine led to unprecedented changes in goods flows last year. At 467.4 million tonnes, total throughput in Rotterdam was almost the same (-0.3%) as in 2021 (468.7 million tonnes) but the underlying figures show that there were major changes. Source: Port of Rotterdam Container throughput fell by 5.5% in TEU (-9.6% in tonnes), mainly because container traffic to and from Russia came to a virtual standstill after the invasion of Ukraine. Imports of LNG, mainly from the USA, increased by 63.9% as an alternative to Russian gas. At the same time, coal imports rose by 17.9% as mainly German coal-fired power plants were used more. In line with the sanctions, companies reduced imports of Russian oil, oil products and coal, and succeeded in importing them from elsewhere. Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority: “2022 was an extraordinary year in many ways. The war and the sanctions led to changes in energy flows around the world and high energy prices, and therefore high inflation and the weakening of the economy. The Rotterdam business sector and all service providers were able to respond quickly and effectively. The war has also demonstrated the risks for crucial sectors

Liquid and solid bulks in January continue the upward trend of recent months

23 febrero, 2023

Fuente: Valenciaport Valenciaport, as a thermometer of the import/export activity of its hinterland and the international economic situation, has begun the year 2023 with an increase in liquid and solid bulk traffic and a fall in goods per container. According to data from the Statistical Bulletin of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), the first month of the year shows an increase of 13.8% in liquid bulk compared to January 2022 and 21.4% in solid bulk. In the accumulated 2022, liquid bulks ended with an increase of 50.4% and solid bulks of 4.45%. Regarding non-containerised goods, growth was 3.28%, while goods and products arriving by container fell by 24%. This means that, in January of this year, 5,715,093 tonnes of goods were handled, which represents a drop of 15.95% compared to the same month in 2022. The Port of Valencia, which specialises in containers, is experiencing a fall in the number of containers, as is the case in other major European ports at the start of the year. Thus, a total of 343,793 TEU (standard 20-foot container) have been mobilised, representing a decrease of 23.57%. Of these, the full containers have suffered a drop of 25%, especially the decrease of

Colombia: Calado de 9.5 con restricciones nocturnas para la navegación en el canal de acceso al Puerto de Barranquilla

23 febrero, 2023

Fuente: Dimar La Dirección General Marítima (Dimar), a través de la Capitanía de Puerto de Barranquilla, informa sobre los cambios en la navegabilidad del puerto, que permiten el tránsito de naves de 9.5 metros de calado. De acuerdo con los análisis realizados por la alta dinámica en el tránsito de embarcaciones, sedimentación, cambios en los niveles del río Magdalena en temporada seca (análisis de planos batimétricos tomados diariamente del canal de acceso al Puerto), actualmente las embarcaciones que arriban y zarpan manejan las siguientes condiciones: DESDE KILÓMETRO -2 HASTA EL KILÓMETRO 13 BUQUES ESLORAS (metros) CALADOS(metros) CONDICIONES DE OPERACIÓN OBSERVACIONES Hasta 200 Hasta 9.5 Sin restricción 30 centímetros de asiento positivo mínimo.Dentro de límites océano atmosféricos para ejecución de maniobras. DESDE KILÓMETRO 13 HASTA EL KILÓMETRO 27 BUQUES ESLORAS (metros) CALADOS(metros) CONDICIONES DE OPERACIÓN OBSERVACIONES Hasta 200 Hasta 9.5 Diurno 30 centímetros de asiento positivo mínimo.Dentro de límites océano atmosféricos para ejecución de maniobras. Hasta 200 Hasta 9.2 Nocturno 30 centímetros de asiento positivo mínimo.Dentro de límites océano atmosféricos para ejecución de maniobras. Se realizará el análisis en la maniobrabilidad de cada embarcación que se encuentre sobre los límites máximos permitidos y se notificará sobre los avances de acuerdo con las intervenciones y afectaciones, además del estudio

Port of Long Beach sees reduced cargo

22 febrero, 2023

SHIFTS IN CONSUMER DEMAND, SHIPPING PATTERNS LEAD TO DECLINE Source: Port of Long Beach Softened consumer spending, increased prices driven by inflation and a shift in trade routes contributed to a dip in shipments moving through the Port of Long Beach in January. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 573,772 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, down 28.4% from January 2022, which was the Port’s busiest January on record. Imports decreased 32.3% to 263,394 TEUs and exports declined 14.2% to 105,623 TEUs. Empty containers moving through the Port were down 29% to 204,755 TEUs. “We are taking aggressive steps to meet a new set of challenges for the new year,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. “I remain optimistic that we will recapture market share and develop projects that will enhance our long-term growth, sustainable operations and the reliable movement of goods through the Port of Long Beach.” “We’re confident we will grow cargo volume by working with our industry stakeholders,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Sharon L. Weissman. “We are focused on investing in infrastructure projects that will improve air quality and make us more competitive.” Economists say inflation is slowing for purchased goods and may

Step by step – our pathway to decarbonising our operations

22 febrero, 2023

APM Terminals’ pathway to decarbonisation is based on the increased use of renewable energy in owned and operated terminals, including a commitment to reach net zero across all scopes by 2040. This includes a switch to renewable electricity, direct electrification, battery electric mobile equipment, and moving from fossil to green fuels whenever possible. Source: APM Terminals As a significant share of APM Terminals’ emissions come from purchased electricity (so called scope two emissions), a near-term priority for us is to double down on switching to renewable electricity from on-site or offsite sources. During 2022 we took several actions on this front including switching to full operations on renewable electricity for eight terminals in Europe and Port Elizabeth, USA, based on purchase of renewable electricity from local utilities, and we commissioned a 1 MW onsite solar plant in Pipavav, India. APM Terminals also purchased over 180 pieces of electric or hybrid container handling equipment in 2022. Addressing challenges starts with a plan The challenge in addressing terminal emissions is the fragmented footprint across almost 4000 pieces of equipment and nearly 40 different locations with unique infrastructure, regulatory and concession context. To tackle this, we have developed and implemented local terminal end-to-end

On the road to digitalisation in freight forwarding

17 febrero, 2023

Source: MAERSK Digitalisation is shaking up the world of logistics, opening the doors to greater visibility, connectivity and agility. For the freight forwarding industry, the application of these new technologies has shown huge potential to simplify operations. However, it also presents a strategic challenge and a delicate balancing of priorities, investment, customer demand and capacity. All while navigating the industry’s complexity and fragmentation. Digitalisation is the use of digital technologies to change a business model and provide new revenue and value-adding opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic, which brought massive supply chain disruptions and huge growth in ecommerce, accelerated digitalisation in freight forwarding. As the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association points out, the pandemic exacerbated the need for simplification and supply chain resilience, which digitalisation helped achieve. The pandemic also supported the growth of digital freight forwarders. Digital forwarders use technologies to organise and coordinate the movement of goods – everything from taking bookings, managing documentation, tracking shipments, and for quotations and invoicing. The digital freight forwarding market, which accounts for about 8% of the total freight forwarding market, is recording steady compound annual growth rate (CARG) of 23%, according to Allied Market Research. In comparison, the global freight forwarding market as whole is recording a compound annual

IMO CARES: Addressing emission reduction and green technologies in Latin America

16 febrero, 2023

Source: IMO A virtual workshop on maritime decarbonization and Research and Development (R&D) in Latin America and globally was held in Panama (9 February). The workshop was organized by the IMO Coordinated Actions to Reduce Emissions from Shipping (IMO CARES) project and MTCC-Latin America with the aim of highlighting the role of green technologies in achieving more sustainable shipping. Maritime experts and sector specialist speakers discussed green energies and technologies (such as wind propulsion systems and solar energy); alternatives fuels (such as ammonia and hydrogen); the relevance of innovation, research and data collection to tackle emissions; the need for financial investments and collaboration withing stakeholders; and the importance of capacity building and inclusion, so no one is left behind in the journey towards decarbonization in the Latin America region and internationally. Over 200 participants from around the world also learned about how the IMO CARES project can help to support technology transfer globally, by bringing together stakeholders in the maritime sector and technology providers to help solving challenges in the work towards emission reductions. The objective of the IMO CARES project is to link the research and development initiatives in the Global North and the Global South to accelerate demonstration of green technologies and promote

New hydrogen project for the port railways

15 febrero, 2023

Source: Port of Hamburg Joint project “sH2unter@ports” researches implementation of a hydrogen-powered shunting locomotive . The question of how the operation of shunting locomotives in the port can be implemented in a climate-neutral way is now being addressed by a new joint project consisting of six partners from science and industry. The innovative research and development project will be launched at a kick-off meeting in Bremen on 26 January. The cooperation partners are made up of Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser GmbH (evb), the Smart Mobility Institute at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, the Institute for Energy and Circular Economy at Bremen University of Applied Sciences GmbH (IEKrW), Alstom, bremenports GmbH & Co. KG (bp) and the Hamburg Port Authority AöR. The project partners are working together on the goal of converting shunting locomotives in Bremen and Hamburg port areas to hydrogen operation. The prerequisites and requirements for the conversion are to be researched, the conditions for refuelling determined and safety and legal issues clarified. At the end of the project there will be a concrete implementation plan. The project should make an important contribution to achieving CO2 neutrality in the port by 2035. While passenger rail transport is already predominantly

Supporting European framework for hydrogen import infrastructure crucial to meet REPowerEU targets on time

14 febrero, 2023

Source: Port of Rotterdam The import of renewable and low carbon hydrogen is paramount if Europe is to end its dependency on Russian fossil fuels and realize its climate objectives in 2030. In REPowerEU, the European Commission rightly acknowledges the need for imports from outside Europe to complement local production of hydrogen and intra-EU hydrogen trading. Diversification of resources and the establishment of new maritime trading routes is key to ensure Europe’s energy security and diversify new, clean energy flows. A group of companies in the Rotterdam industrial cluster, including the Port of Rotterdam, OCI, Koole, Air Products, Shell, Vopak, VTTI and Votob has issued a joint statement asking European policymakers for a technology-neutral regulatory framework that supports investments of first-movers in import infrastructure in ports, facilitates the deployment of new and existing pipeline infrastructure and supports the set-up of new maritime import corridors. The signatories of this statement call upon EU policymakers and Member States to urgently:

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