Global Maritime

Addressing underwater noise from ships – draft revised guidelines agreed

3 febrero, 2023

Source: IMO Draft revised Guidelines for the reduction of underwater noise from commercial shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life have been agreed by the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 9), which met 23-27 January. The draft guidelines recognize that commercial shipping is one of the main contributors to underwater radiated noise (URN) which has adverse effects on critical life functions for a wide range of marine life, including marine mammals, fish and invertebrate species, upon which many coastal Indigenous communities depend for their food, livelihoods and cultures. The draft revised guidelines provide an overview of approaches applicable to designers, shipbuilders and ship operators to reduce the underwater radiated noise of any given ship. They are intended to assist relevant stakeholders in establishing mechanisms and programmes through which noise reduction efforts can be realized. The draft guidelines revise the previous guidelines (issued in 2014). They include updated technical knowledge, including reference to international measurement standards, recommendations and classification society rules. They also provide sample templates to assist shipowners with the development of an underwater radiated noise management plan. The draft guidelines will now be submitted to the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), which meets from 3-7

Maritime shipping bunkers more fuel in Rotterdam in 2022

2 febrero, 2023

Last year, maritime shipping bunkered significantly more fuel in Rotterdam; 10.8 million compared to 10.2 million up to 2021. With that, demand for fuel oil, gas oil, methanol and LNG was 6.3 percent higher than in 2021. Source: Port of Rotterdam Notable was the increase in demand for biofuel-blended bunkers. Demand rose from 301,000 tonnes to 790,000 tonnes. For the first time, some sea-going vessels bunkered methanol, but from the summer of 2023, sea-going vessels will arrive on a regular basis to bunker this fuel. Two years after the introduction of the bunker licence for bunker fuel suppliers in Rotterdam, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority announced late last year that it will make bunker measuring systems mandatory. With the measure, the port authorities aim to make the ARA bunker market more transparent, efficient and reliable. The good results of 2022 confirm Rotterdam’s position as Europe’s leading bunker port.

APM Terminals Mumbai facilitates India’s first export of aviation fuel AVGAS 100 LL

1 febrero, 2023

APM Terminals Mumbai [GTI] has partnered with the IOCL [Indian oil Corporation Ltd.] to export the first ever consignment of AVGAS 100 LL aviation fuel from India. AVGAS 100 LL is an aviation fuel used in training aircraft. Source: APM Terminals IOCL has produced the fuel in India since September 2022, however this is the first time that AVGAS 100 LL is being exported from India. The container, carrying 80 barrels of AVGAS 100 LL, was loaded safely onto the MV Sofia, a Maersk service Vessel. The export event was flagged off by Mr. Shrikant Vaidya, CMD of IOCL, IRS Unmesh Wagh, Dy Chairman of JNPA, and Sunay Mukerjee, COO of GTI in presence of the senior officials of IOCL, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust and GTI. IOCL appreciated the stringent safety and operational guidelines followed by GTI to smoothly evacuate the container. Mr. Sunil Kumar Nagdawne, Deputy General Manager Aviation IOCL Western Region mentioned, “The team at IOCL is extremely thankful to GTI for all the support and cooperation provided during this momentous event. The close coordination amongst all the teams to ensure a safe and smooth export of the hazardous commodity from the terminal is remarkable. Truly world class experience and we

Supporting opportunities for green shipping in South Africa

31 enero, 2023

Source: IMO Biofuels from farmed algae, hydrogen-based fuel production and making harbour vessels greener through low carbon fuels are among proposals being considered for support through IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Accelerator programme. The programme aims to accelerate deployment of low and zero carbon solutions on-board ships / in ports by supporting the development and implementation of pilot projects. The proposals for low- and zero-carbon pilot projects were pitched during a stakeholder meeting held in Cape Town, South Africa (18 January). Representatives from the Government of South Africa (Department of Transport, and the South African Maritime Safety Authority) and the GreenVoyage2050 project team met with multiple stakeholders from the private sector, academia and non-government organizations. The next step in the process is for one to two pilot projects to be shortlisted for consideration of support through the GreenVoyage2050 Accelerator program. The decision on which projects to take forward will be made in consultation with the Government of South Africa. While in Cape Town, GreenVoyage2050 Technical Manager, Astrid Dispert participated in the “Opportunities for Green Shipping in Southern Africa” event, organised by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria. During her panel speech, she provided an overview on recent developments at IMO concerning the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships

Hapag-Lloyd acquires share in J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited

31 enero, 2023

Source: Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd signed a binding agreement today under which it will acquire 35 % of J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited (JMBPL) from a Bain Capital Private Equity affiliate. Additionally, Hapag-Lloyd AG signed a binding agreement with JMBPL and its promoters, the Kotak family, to subscribe to a capital increase by the company and raise Hapag-Lloyd’s shareholding to 40 %. The contracting parties agreed to not disclose any financial details of the deal. J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited is a leading private terminal and inland transport service provider in India. The operations comprise container terminals, a multi-purpose terminal, inland container depots, container freight stations and additional logistics activities, such as rail service offerings across India. The company employs around 5,400 staff and handles a combined container volume of approximately 1.6 million TEU. J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited recently won additional concessions for operating container terminals in Nhava Sheva and Tuticorin. “Terminal and infrastructure investments are a crucial element of our strategic agenda and India is one of our key growth markets. Acquiring a significant share in J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited will significantly boost our presence in India with a trusted local

World Economic Forum: How shipping can use digital to decarbonize

30 enero, 2023

Source: APM Terminals Shipping contributes to around 3% of global emissions and is highly energy intensive. As part of wider decarbonization goals, logistics companies are turning towards the twin transition – the aligned acceleration of digital and sustainability agendas. The Twin Transition Playbook brings digital and sustainability together through two central strategies – ‘greening of IT’ and ‘greening by IT’. Greening of IT reduces the energy consumption and environmental footprint of data centres, assets, infrastructures, and devices, while greening by IT uses data to drive improvement in other business areas. But with so many possible routes, where can the shipping industry begin? Find out in an interview with Gavin Laybourne, CIO of APM Terminals, at the World Economic Forum 2023 Annual Meeting…

WPCAP: Creating global momentum for sustainable shipping

30 enero, 2023

In addition to helping its 12 member ports decarbonize, the World Ports Climate Action Program (WPCAP) has contributed to the faster adoption of sustainability standards and measures in the wider shipping industry. That was the main take away from the 4th meeting of CEO’s and working group members of WPCAP, which was founded almost 5 years ago to accelerate actions to combat climate change in the maritime sector. Source: Port of Rotterdam “Back then we felt it was unjust that the shipping industry did not take part in the Paris climate agreement and to address this, we started WPCAP together.” said Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam. “Today, this issue of climate change is top of mind with industry leaders and other stakeholders alike and I am proud of the initiatives that we have implemented in the past years. I believe these have helped speed up the transition of the industry at large and are testimony to our collaborative efforts.” The meeting focused on the work done to improve efficiency, aid the adoption of shore power, and accelerate the transition to clean shipping fuels. Members also discussed the decarbonization of cargo-handling equipment, noting in particular the potential of

Perú: Terminal Portuario de Paita ya cuenta con reforzado muelle espigón

27 enero, 2023

Fuente: Autoridad Portuaria Nacional de Perú Tras dar conformidad a las obras de ampliación y reforzamiento del muelle espigón del Terminal Portuario de Paita (Piura), operado por Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos S.A. (TPE), el presidente del Directorio de la Autoridad Portuaria Nacional (APN), entidad adscrita al Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC), inspeccionó hoy, 24 de enero, las obras realizadas, las cuales demandaron una inversión estimada de US$ 16.4 millones. Esta gran obra, que forma parte de la etapa 3 del proyecto portuario, comprende la construcción del muelle de 365 metros de largo y 17.20 metros de ancho, adyacente al muelle original; así como el reforzamiento de la infraestructura existente. Las mejoras realizadas en el referido muelle le permitirán al terminal recibir un mayor número de naves de grandes dimensiones, al contar con una capacidad de amarre de 55,000 DWT (toneladas de peso muerto). “Esta renovada infraestructura en el muelle incrementará la capacidad de movimiento de carga de productos no solo de agroexportación sino también de diferentes sectores productivos de la región, generando un impacto económico en esta parte del país”, resaltó el Sr. Manuel Hinojosa. En su visita, el presidente del Directorio de la APN fue recibido por el gerente

Port of Long Beach closes 2022 with second-busiest year

27 enero, 2023

Source: Port of Long Beach LEADS U.S. EXPORTS AS OPERATIONS STABILIZE FOLLOWING PANDEMIC-INDUCED IMPORT SURGES The Port of Long Beach marked its second-busiest year on record by moving 9.13 million twenty-foot equivalent units in 2022, allowing for a return to normal operations while once again serving as the nation’s leading export seaport. The Port ended 2022 with 9,133,657 TEUs moved, down 2.7% from 2021, which remains the Port’s most active year in its 112-year history. Imports declined 4.9% to 4,358,789 TEUs, while exports totaled 1,414,882 TEUs, down 1.6%. Despite the slight decline, the Port of Long Beach remained the nation’s leading export port for a second consecutive year, for loaded TEUs. Empty containers processed through the Port decreased a narrow 0.14% from a year earlier to 3,359,986 TEUs. “Cargo is moving smoothly as we move past the economic effects of COVID-19,” said Mario Cordero, Executive Director of the Port of Long Beach. “In 2023, we will continue to invest in digital and physical infrastructure projects, focus on market share and develop long-term improvements that will strengthen our competitiveness and keep goods moving efficiently.” “Despite the challenges of the last two years, we have focused on longtime customer relationships and invested in projects that put

‘Change is far from easy, but we are on the right track’

27 enero, 2023

The energy transition is undoubtedly one of the major game changers of our time. It is a direct result of the need for a more sustainable world. For the EU this has become even more urgent because of the war in Ukraine and the need to be less dependent on Russian gas. Source: Port of Rotterdam Cleaner, more sustainable alternatives, such as LNG, are being looked at. But sustainability is more. Circularity, shore power, digitisation and more efficient supply chains are ingredients for a sustainable future as well. Sustainable thinking simply cannot be ignored any longer. That provides abundant opportunities for the breakbulk sector. Europe is leading the way and has set itself the goal of being CO2 neutral by 2050. The agreement is to reduce CO2 emissions by 55 per cent by 2030 compared to 1990. The discussion now focuses on the ‘how’. Future scenarios 2050 The Port of Rotterdam Authority drew up several future scenarios for 2050. “If we look at the impact of sustainability on breakbulk, we see increasing throughput in most of these scenarios. In three of the four scenarios, we also see a growing share of breakbulk in total volumes”, opens Hugo du Mez, Advisor –

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