Global Maritime

Global Sea-to-Air Hub cuts customs time and costs at APM Terminals Bahrain

9 septiembre, 2022

Source: APM Terminals In the last year, the time and cost of logistics activities between Khalifa Bin Salman Port and Bahrain International Airport has been slashed, thanks to the launch of a new sea-to-air multimodal logistics hub connecting the two facilities. APM Terminals managing director Maureen Bannerman explains how this new initiative could give logistics and delivery companies quicker and more cost-effective access to the GCC than ever before. In December 2021, Bahrain launched its Global Sea-to-Air Hub, a multimodal logistics hub connecting Bahrain International Airport and Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), a multipurpose cargo and cruise facility, which is operated by the Bahrain arm of APM Terminals. The hub’s use of cutting-edge technology has streamlined clearance procedures to such an extent that it will offer a two-hour end-to-end bonded lead time for all containers transiting between the airport and KBSP, meaning products can be with customers in half the time and at 40% of the cost. “Having a fully integrated sea and airport logistics chain is such a unique selling proposition and it is going to be pivotal in putting Bahrain on the map,” says Maureen Bannerman, who took the helm at APM Terminals Bahrain in spring 2021 after

Air Cargo Tracks Near Pre-COVID Levels

8 septiembre, 2022

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels in July (-3.5%), but below July 2021 performance (-9.7%). Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 9.7% compared to July 2021 (-10.2% for international operations). Demand stood at -3.5% compared to July 2019. Capacity was 3.6% above July 2021 (+6.8% for international operations) but still 7.8% below July 2019 levels. Several factors in the operating environment should be noted: New export orders, a leading indicator of cargo demand, decreased in all markets, except China which began a sharp upward trend in June. The war in Ukraine continues to impair cargo capacity used to serve Europe as several airlines based in Russia and Ukraine were key cargo players. Global goods trade continued to recover in Q2 and the additional easing of COVID-19 restrictions in China will further boost recovery in coming months. While maritime will be the main beneficiary, air cargo is set to receive a boost. “Air cargo is tracking at near 2019 levels

Hapag-Lloyd: An update for Marine Fuel Recovery (MFR) is available

7 septiembre, 2022

Source: Hapag-Lloyd The container shipping industry is always evolving, and we know that your business has different geographical scopes. Therefore, we would like to share the latest global update on our Marine Fuel Recovery (MFR). To give you an insight about MFR, it is applicable for all trades, and you will find it as a separate surcharge on your invoice and Bill of Lading. You will be able to see the new MFR values that are effective for sailings from October 1, 2022 reflected here and are valid until further notice. Please keep in mind that the FAK base rates as well as Security related surcharges, Peak Season surcharges (if applicable) and Terminal Handling Charges (THCs) remain unchanged and can be found here. Other local charges and contingency surcharges may apply. Please click here if you would like to read more about our IMO2020 strategy and our new fuel mechanism. If you should require more information, please contact our customer service team at your location, who will be glad to guide you based on your individual situation.

Perú: APN y ENAMM suscribieron adenda para fortalecer la formación y capacitación de sus profesionales en beneficio del sector portuario

6 septiembre, 2022

Fuente: Autoridad Portuaria Nacional (APN) La Autoridad Portuaria Nacional (APN), entidad adscrita al Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC), y la Escuela Nacional de Marina Mercante “Almirante Miguel Grau” (ENAMM) suscribieron, el 2 de septiembre, una adenda con el propósito de contribuir en la formación académica y desarrollo de sus profesionales, a fin de facilitar la actualización de sus perfiles a las necesidades de las organizaciones que conforman el Sistema Portuario Nacional. Esto, en el marco del convenio de colaboración celebrado entre ambas instituciones el pasado mes de agosto de 2021, y como parte del impulso que viene promoviendo la APN en el Sistema Portuario Nacional, en relación a la iniciativa de las Naciones Unidas para el cumplimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible en materia formativa (ODS 17). La suscripción de la adenda estuvo a cargo del presidente del Directorio de la APN, Manuel Hinojosa López; y del director de la ENAMM, Capitán de Navío Miguel Ángel Delgado Céspedes, quienes saludaron la iniciativa y se comprometieron a seguir complementando esfuerzos institucionales a fin de contribuir en la formación profesional de sus públicos objetivos. Con esta alianza se ofrecerán beneficios para estudiar en los diferentes programas académicos que brinda la

Colombia: Más de 500.000 turistas se han movilizado por vía marítima hacia las playas de Santa Marta

6 septiembre, 2022

Fuente: Dimar Colombia La Dirección General Marítima (Dimar), a través de la Capitanía de Puerto de Santa Marta, reportó la movilización de 558.132 personas hacia la zona insular del Distrito de Santa Marta durante el primer semestre del 2022, ratificando así que el departamento del Magdalena es uno de los destinos preferidos por los turistas nacionales y extranjeros. Asimismo, el trabajo articulado de Dimar con la Estación de Guardacostas de la Armada de Colombia, el Instituto Distrital de Turismo (Indetur) y la Policía de Turismo, entre otras, ha permitido que disminuya el riesgo de siniestros marítimos, logrando así que las playas de esta región del Caribe sean consideradas como uno de los mayores atractivos turísticos del país. En comparación con las visitas registradas en el año anterior, durante este mismo periodo, la Capitanía de Puerto de Santa Marta indicó que se demuestra una reactivación positiva, teniendo en cuenta que Playa Blanca, Playa Rodadero, Playa Grande, Bello Horizonte y las playas del Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona son las más visitadas del Magdalena. El Capitán de Puerto de Santa Marta, Capitán de Corbeta Diego Fernando Salguero Londoño, expresó que los controles realizados por la Autoridad Marítima Colombiana han contribuido de forma positiva

A.P. Moller-Maersk divests its share in Global Ports

5 septiembre, 2022

A.P. Moller-Maersk divests its share in Global Ports

“Port de València” can already be seen from today at the top of the Valencian port area

5 septiembre, 2022

“Port de València” can already be seen from today at the top of the Valencian port area

Côte d’Ivoire Terminal gears up with new equipment and prepares for November opening

2 septiembre, 2022

Source: APM Terminals Côte d’Ivoire Terminal (CIT), Abidjan’s second container terminal and APM Terminal’s joint venture facility, is preparing for its grand opening. The new terminal has just received 6 Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes and 7 rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes from ZPMC. This was the last delivery of equipment before the terminal goes live, which is expected in November 2022. The new, fully electric equipment arrived in Abidjan on a semi-submersible vessel and is expected to significantly reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions of the facility compared to a terminal running on diesel equipment. Thanks to a total investment of 262 billion CFA Francs (approx. 400 million Euro), CIT will, once completed, be equipped with 6 STS cranes, 13 RTG cranes and 36 tractors – all electric. This is fully aligned with APM Terminals’ ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and a 70% emission reduction by 2030. As the next step, the terminal is also investigating the switch to green sources of electricity to power the equipment. “The arrival of this equipment marks an important milestone for of our second container terminal, with the progress of the development of the container fleet estimated today at 95%. Arrival and commissioning

Hutchison Ports and Terminal Investment Limited Sàrl jointly announce intention for development new container terminal Maasvlakte I

2 septiembre, 2022

Source: Port of Rotterdam Hutchison Ports and Terminal Investment Limited Sàrl (TIL), the terminal investment company of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), are pleased to announce the intention of a collaboration to develop a new container terminal in the Europahaven, where the north side of the Hutchison Ports ECT Delta terminal and Hutchison Ports Delta II (the former APMT-R site) are located. Both locations on the Delta peninsula are part of the new container terminal and will facilitate MSC’s ambitions for further growth. The Port of Rotterdam Authority will redevelop the quay walls for this project. The entire terminal will be developed and launched in phases and is expected to start the first phase of operation in 2027. Leo Ruijs, CEO of Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam and Hutchison Ports Delta II said, “We are looking forward to developing and operating the terminal together with TIL. In our plan, the new terminal will consist of five deep-sea berths with a total length of 2.6 km. We are delighted to strengthen further our presence in the region, with the goal of building an automated container terminal that offers high productivity levels and a sustainable working environment.” Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of

Valenciaport, the “magic door” that places Valencian furniture in 120 countries

1 septiembre, 2022

Source: Valenciaport Traditionally, furniture manufacturing has been one of the most dynamic industries in the Valencian Community: the National Statistics Institute (INE) places it as the second autonomous community, behind Andalusia, with the highest number of companies dedicated to this activity, 1,619 companies. It is also the second, behind Catalonia, with the most sales of this product: between January and March 2022, the export of furniture from the Valencian Community has translated into 159,499,800 euros, which represents 24.9% of the national total (649 million euros) according to the latest report of the National Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters of Spain. To meet this dynamism – and that of the other Spanish furniture enclaves – the shipping companies working in Valenciaport have connected the furniture industry with 120 countries around the world, a connection that has made it possible to concentrate in Valencia a large part of the movement of export containers with competitive costs given the proximity of the factories to the Valencian docks. In fact, one of the main production areas is the “furniture triangle” (Benetúser-Alfafar-Sedaví), which considers the port area as an extension of its facilities: it is a dozen kilometres away. In total, according to data

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