Global Maritime

Port of Long Beach sees progress in May

14 junio, 2023

CARGO VOLUME STILL DOWN FROM 2022, BUT TRENDING UP Source: Port of Long Beach The Port of Long Beach in May reached its strongest month so far in 2023, raising mid-year hopes of a trend of increasing volume. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 758,225 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, down 14.9% from May 2022. Imports decreased 17.2% to 361,661 TEUs and exports increased 8.1% to 127,870 TEUs. Empty containers moved through the Port declined 20% to 268,695 TEUs. Cargo throughput in May was up 15.6% from April, which was 8.6% more than March. Although trade declined 14.9% for May year-over-year, cargo moved through the Port was down 20.1% year-over-year in April and 30% in March. “At mid-year we’re starting to see signs that cargo volume is on the upswing, with our busiest month since August of last year,” said Port of Long Beach Chief Executive Officer Mario Cordero. “We look forward to more positive signs in the months ahead.” “Over the long term, the San Pedro Bay ports complex will continue to be a strategic and sustainable gateway for trans-Pacific trade,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Sharon L. Weissman. “We will work with our industry partners to recapture and

Ecuador: DP World Posorja sube al 2° puesto en la región de América Central, del Sur y Caribe, según Ranking del Banco Mundial

13 junio, 2023

Fuente: Autoridad Portuaria Nacional de Ecuador (APN) El puerto guayaquileño de DP World en Posorja vuelve a destacar por su eficiencia operativa, productividad y servicio, posicionándose en el puesto No. 19 a nivel global y en el 2.0 en la región de América Central, del Sur y Caribe, según el ranking mundial Container Port Performance Index 2022 (CPPI), elaborado y publicado por el Banco Mundial y S&P Global Market. DP World Posorja es la única terminal portuaria del Ecuador, que ha logrado ingresar en este prestigioso ranking, de entre más de 300 terminales evaluados en distintos continentes. La inversión en infraestructura portuaria de vanguardia, la implementación de tecnologías innovadoras desde sus inicios como los escáneres y prácticas operativas eficientes han sido factores clave para el éxito de DP World Posorja. Es así como DP World se consolida como un aliado del sector, generando oportunidades económicas y contribuyendo al impacto positivo en todo el Ecuador, convirtiendo a Guayaquil y al país en un nuevo polo de desarrollo para todo el mundo.

E-BOOK: Digitalisation of the retail supply chain for better customer experience

13 junio, 2023

Source: MAERSK With more and more ways to buy, customers have high expectations when it comes to their retail experiences. In 2022 Statista reported that 41% of shoppers around the world want their order within 24 hours, while 24% expect to receive their goods in a mere two hours or less. These rising expectations mean that to keep up retailers must implement greater degrees of digitalisation than ever before into their supply chains. Impact of digitalisation on retail industry The following e-book explores the four foundational components of a digitalised retail supply chain, while also exploring future ways that digitalisation can impact the retail industry. Broken into three categories for greater clarity readers can learn: Want to know more so you can provide your customers with the best possible retail experience?

Global Ranking scores indicate port stay ambitions well on track

12 junio, 2023

No fewer than 18 of APM Terminals’ operations ranked in the top of the world’s most efficient ports index, as published recently by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. Source: APM Terminals Keld Christensen, CEO Port of Salalah was delighted that his team were second only to one, for the second year running in the Container Port Performance Index 2022 (CPPI). “This underlines the stability and commitment to serve our customers in the best possible way,” he said, pointing to improvements in productivity of over 20% over the last five years, as well as a strong customer-centric focus throughout the entire organisation. The ranking means that the Port of Salalah is in first position for the West Central and South Asia Region. Top ranking for India APM Terminals Pipavav joined in the celebrations after taking top ranking for India, again for a second consecutive year. This comes as the port continues to strengthen the country’s infrastructure and reduce logistics costs. Elsewhere, APM Terminals had cause to celebrate, including at Colombia’s Cartagena port, placed 5th, flanked by Tanger-Med at 4th and Tanjung Pelepas at 6th place. Other APM Terminals ports featuring in the top ten are China’s Guangzhou and

Una década de oportunidades para el desarrollo de Colombia como país bioceánico

9 junio, 2023

Fuente: Dimar La Dirección General Marítima está próxima a celebrar 71 años al servicio de la protección de los mares del país, cada labor se adelanta basada en un componente investigativo y científico para ejercer el control, supervisión y reglamentación de todas las actividades marítimas en el país. Como la principal Autoridad en asuntos marítimos, que le confiere representatividad internacional, se adhiere a los diferentes convenios emanados por la Organización Marítima Internacional (OMI), como máximo organismo en la materia, este esfuerzo le exige infraestructura y el desarrollo de capacidades humanas y tecnológicas para que Colombia continúe con el nivel de confiabilidad y seguridad que ofrecen sus puertos. Al ser el mar su jurisdicción, constantemente desarrolla su misionalidad bajo la directriz de la protección del medio marino, la seguridad integral marítima y salvaguardar la vida humana en el mar; labor que se adhiere a la declaración de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Cultura, las Ciencias y la Educación (UNESCO), que definió la Década de las Ciencias Oceánicas para el Desarrollo Sostenible 2021-2030. Hoy, en la celebración internacional del día de los Océanos, presenta los avances y oportunidades que adelanta bajo los 7 objetivos estratégicos propuestos por la UNESCO.

El Port de Barcelona y VINCI Energies Spain inician el proyecto constructivo del piloto de suministro eléctrico a barcos de la Terminal Ferry Barcelona

9 junio, 2023

Fuente: Port de Barcelona El Port de Barcelona y VINCI Energies Spain han iniciado los trabajos del proyecto constructivo del piloto de suministro eléctrico a barcos en la Terminal Ferry Barcelona. El Port de Barcelona ha adjudicado el proyecto piloto a la UTE Omexom Puerto de Barcelona (Tecuni SAU, Inove Ingenieria SA, GTIE Synertec SAS y Actemium Electro AB), formada por empresas de VINCI Energies, líder global para soluciones digitales y de transición energética. El proyecto forma parte de la primera fase de Nexigen, Plan de Electrificación de Muelles desarrollado por el Port de Barcelona. La licitación incluye la redacción y ejecución del proyecto, así como el servicio de conexión y desconexión de los barcos y el mantenimiento de la instalación. El contrato ha sido adjudicado por 3.559.738,28 euros, IVA excluido. Con este proyecto, la Terminal Ferry Barcelona dispondrá de dos puntos de atraque equipados con sistemas OPS para suministrar a los buques energía eléctrica de origen 100% renovable, permitiendo que éstos apaguen sus motores durante su estancia en puerto, evitando emisiones contaminantes. Los OPS de la Terminal Ferry Barcelona estarán operativos en septiembre de 2024. El día 30 de mayo se celebró la primera reunión entre el equipo del

Valenciaport consolidates its leadership in Southern Europe with the entry of CMA CGM in the capital CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal

9 junio, 2023

Source: Valenciaport Valenciaport would see its leadership as the main European container port in the Mediterranean reinforced with the entry of the French company CMA CGM in the CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal located in the Muelle Príncipe Felipe of the Port of Valencia. Thus, according to information, the French company CMA CGM has closed an agreement to acquire 49% of Cosco Shipping Ports (CSP) Valencia from TPIH Iberia. For Valenciaport, this operation is excellent news which confirms and consolidates the commitment of the major shipping companies to Valencia. In fact, CMA CGM is the third largest container shipping company in the world and the second most important for the activity of the Port of Valencia. The European company is aligned with the values and the sustainability and decarbonisation strategy promoted by the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV). In fact, it has the largest container ships powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), carbon footprint measurement, and a strong commitment to intermodality with the railway. With the arrival of the Marseille-based company, the third largest shipping company in the world, the Port of Valencia will consolidate its position as a world reference hub where the four major cargo and unloading companies operate.

New port experience centre in Rotterdam is named Portlantis

8 junio, 2023

The new port of Rotterdam port experience centre has been named Portlantis. The Port of Rotterdam Authority announced this today, 5 June, during the official launch of the centre’s construction. This took place on the construction site near the Maasvlakte 2 bathing beach at the end of Prinses Amaliahaven. Portlantis will succeed the FutureLand information centre at the end of 2024, and will offer a broader and richer range of activities. ‘I’m delighted with this name! It’s really special and captures the imagination. Short and sweet. It refers to the port as well having an association that this is a truly unique place. It also suggests a destination, a place to visit and explore. And that, of course, is exactly what the port experience centre is about. It will be an inspiring, unique interactive exposition and a meeting point in the heart of the port. For most visitors, the route to the centre passes through over 40 kilometres of port. They’ll already have had an impressive experience by the time they arrive’, stated Allard Castelein, Port of Rotterdam Authority CEO. MVRDV G. van der Ven B.V. Aannemingsbedrijf has started the Portlantis construction. The building was designed by architects from MVRDV,

7 ways AI technology can boost sustainable logistics

8 junio, 2023

Source: MAERSK Surely seen as an odd pair, AI technology and sustainability can be quite powerful when combined for the benefit of our planet. The concept of sustainable AI will soon claim a big role in the plethora of initiatives to address environmental sustainability challenges previously considered impossible. Such initiatives and uses can also certainly change the outlook and management of sustainable logistics. Forbes explained it perfectly as, “committing to sustainable practices is no longer a nice to have but a must do as the negative impacts of climate change become more obvious and ominous, with the potential to alter everything from supply chains to profitability.” As stated by the World Economic Forum in the context of the transition to low-carbon supply chains, artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing, and digital twins are “some of the powerful tools enabling the next wave of climate change solutions”. Specifically, AI technology has the potential to optimise different aspects of the logistics process: from optimal route planning to efficient carbon counting analytics, to increased asset utilisation, and smart inventory management. The implementation of AI in these fields has the potential to make supply chains more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally more sustainable. Can AI make supply chains more sustainable? AI technology can play

‘Great Antwerp’ calls at Hamburg for the first time

8 junio, 2023

The modern RoRo vessel of the Grimaldi shipping company docked at the O’Swaldkai terminal of Unikai Lagerei- und Speditionsgesellschaft in the Port of Hamburg in the early hours of Wednesday, 7 June 2023. Source: Port of Hamburg The ‘Great Antwerp’ is the first RoRo vessel of the G5 class. According to Grimaldi, it combines a higher loading capacity with the latest technology, making it more environmentally friendly than previous vessel categories. With a length of 250 metres, a width of 38 metres and a deadweight of 45,684 tonnes, the ‘Great Antwerp’ can carry 4,700 linear metres of rolling cargo, 2,500 CEU (Car Equivalent Units) and 2,000 TEU (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units). Compared to the previous G4 class, the new vessels have double the container capacity. “The ‘Great Antwerp’ makes extensive use of state-of-the-art technological solutions to improve energy efficiency and lessen its negative environmental effects. When compared to our other RoRo multipurpose vessels, the G5 class vessels reduce CO2 emissions per transported tonne by up to 43%,” says Dirk Peters, Managing Director of Grimaldi Germany GmbH. The vessel is also designed for shore-side power supply as an environmentally preferable alternative to using fossil fuels during port calls. In addition, the

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