Global Maritime

#WHS2023: Partners launch Condor H2 for emission-free inland and near-shore shipping

16 mayo, 2023

The Port of Rotterdam, together with the Province of Zuid Holland and more than 40 partners have launched an ambitious project for emission-free inland and near-shore shipping on hydrogen. Condor H2 aims to facilitate the sailing of 50 emission-free vessels by 2030, targeting a CO2 reduction of 100,000 tons per year. Source: Port of Rotterdam Condor H2 will provide fuel-cells with a battery pack as well as hydrogen storage on a pay-per-use basis to enable ships to operate emission-free with limited up-front investments for ship owners. The hydrogen will be delivered in ‘tanktainers’ which can be easily loaded on board vessels and quickly swapped when empty, allowing maximum flexibility for longer journeys. To realize this, the project brings together 6 ports and more than 40 partners, spanning the entire value chain from hydrogen suppliers and distributors to technology providers and shipowners. The goal is to have the first vessels with the Condor H2 system sailing on the route in 2025. “Hydrogen is already being tested in shipping, but the time has come to take action towards large-scale implementation,” says Nico van Dooren, Director New Business of the Port of Rotterdam. “By offering a modular, scalable and affordable solution, Condor H2 will make it technically and

Panamá se compromete en conjunto con una decena de Estados Miembros a implementar el sistema global de Intercambio de información de la FAO

12 mayo, 2023

Fuente: ARAP La Administradora General de la Autoridad de los Recursos Acuáticos de Panamá (ARAP), Flor Torrijos en el marco de la cuarta reunión de Estados Partes del Acuerdo de Medidas Estado Rector de Puerto bajo el paraguas de la FAO indicó que la implementación de las Medidas del Estado Rector del Puerto (AMERP) es un elemento clave en la lucha contra la Pesca Ilegal, no declarada y no Reglamentada (INDNR). En su intervención en la reunión la alta funcionaria de la ARAP sostuvo que en los últimos 3 años, Panamá ha invertido más de 8 millones de dólares en capacitación, contratación y formación de un nuevo equipo de analistas de pesca e inspectores para cubrir todos los puertos autorizados del país las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, con un índice de inspecciones que dan una cobertura al 100 por ciento. Torrijos destacó además que el país cuenta con un nuevo Centro de Control y Seguimiento Pesquero, que se mantiene operativo las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, que monitorea en tiempo real las operaciones de captura y transbordo, comprometido en la lucha contra la pesca ilegal, no declarada y no

Brasil: El Director General de la ANTAQ afirma que la Agencia se centrará en la agenda de la hidrovía

10 mayo, 2023

Según Eduardo Nery, la ANTAQ tiene una agenda prioritaria para la viabilidad de las hidrovías en el país Fuente: ANTAQ El Director General de la Agencia Nacional de Transporte Acuaviario (ANTAQ), Eduardo Nery, afirmó que la autarquía dará prioridad a la agenda fluvial del país. El objetivo es que el modal, además de promover la intermodalidad, equilibre la matriz de transporte del país. El discurso tuvo lugar durante el panel “Transporte y Logística” en el Foro de la Asociación Brasileña de Infraestructura e Industrias Básicas (ABDIB), el miércoles (12). Según Nery, la comprensión de la necesidad de viabilizar las hidrovías brasileñas es compartida por el ministro de Puertos y Aeropuertos, Márcio França. Además, ya se están haciendo estudios en asociación con la carpeta que permitirá concesiones de hidrovías. “Es necesario ampliar nuestra infraestructura de hidrovías. Estoy feliz de que la búsqueda de esta expansión es también una agenda prioritaria del Ministro Márcio França. Tenemos una serie de estudios con el ministerio para que podamos desbloquear esta agenda tan importante para el país”, dijo. El director general añadió que la hidrovía es la última frontera del desarrollo de infraestructuras. “Nos permite tener una matriz de transporte equilibrada, además de proporcionar un

Colombia, Ecuador, Perú y Chile coordinan acciones de investigación científica en el Pacífico Sudeste

10 mayo, 2023

Fuente: Dimar Colombia recibe a los representantes de los países que, con ella, conforman la Comisión Permanente del Pacífico Sur (CPPS), un organismo regional que une a los países costeros de esta área geográfica y que, mediante una Secretaría General, coordina cada año la realización del Crucero Regional Conjunto de Investigación Oceanográfica en el Pacífico Sudeste (Crucero ERFEN). El encuentro que se cumplirá del 9 al 10 de mayo en Bogotá, tiene como objetivo la organización de la vigésimo sexta versión de este crucero, que en Colombia es realizado por la Dirección General Marítima y la Comisión Colombiana del Océano. Desde Dimar se lidera, en el marco de este compromiso internacional, el componente de investigación oceanográfica y de meteorología marina para el país, con énfasis especial, en el Estudio Regional del Fenómeno de El Niño y La Niña (ERFEN). Gracias a estos cruceros oceanográficos conjuntos y las capacidades de su Centro de Investigaciones Oceanográficas e Hidrográficas del Pacífico (CCCP), es posible elaborar un pronóstico de los potenciales efectos de este fenómeno en el siguiente año, tanto para el entorno nacional, como para el Pacífico Sudeste. Los representantes internacionales que participan son: por parte de la CPPS el Comandante Edwin Pinto,

Study: Ammonia cracker realistic and safe method for large-scale hydrogen imports

10 mayo, 2023

A study by Fluor shows that it is technically and economically feasible to safely convert ammonia into 1 million tons of hydrogen per year using a large-scale cracker. The study was commissioned by the Port of Rotterdam Authority and 17 companies from the region. Source: Port of Rotterdam Hydrogen and hydrogen compounds such as ammonia play a key role in the energy transition to replace natural gas, for sustainable transport and as a raw material for industry and green chemistry. A large part of the hydrogen needed in Northwest Europe will be imported, including in the form of ammonia, which is easier to ship than hydrogen. As a rule of thumb, 1 million ton of green hydrogen can help reduce CO2 emissions with about 10 million ton. The study provides an inventory of available, proven technologies for converting (imported) ammonia into hydrogen. It also addresses the safety, space requirements, costs, logistical implications and expected emissions of a large-scale ammonia cracker and compares the use of one central cracker and storage location to setting up multiple, decentralized crackers or storage points. The analysis shows that there are several proven techniques available that can be used on a large scale. An ammonia cracker

APM Terminals Moín reduces vessel idle time by 50% in just ONE year

9 mayo, 2023

Source: APM Terminals The Moín Container Terminal (TCM) has once again achieved high productivity standards in the first months of 2023. Reinforcing its continuous improvement process, the terminal continues – year after year – to reduce vessel idle times. In 2022 the average idle time for a vessel was 93 minutes, by April 2023 this had dropped to an average of 67 minutes, with a record 44 minutes. In its first four years of operation, TCM has stood out for its efficiency. Productivity has been increasing year on year, and a substantial qualitative and quantitative leap was recorded in 2022: last year shipping lines saved more than 2000 hours of port dwell time compared with the same level of container volume in 2021. Further dwell time reductions expected This allowed them to sail to their next destination faster than before and freed up the berth for the following vessel. Dwell times are projected to reduce even further during 2023, creating a direct benefit to shippers, the environment (as they consume less bunker to reach the next port on time) and their end consumers. Such high levels of productivity at TCM, has recently enabled around 19 vessels per week to call

Medidas de excepcionalidad por sequía para los usuarios del Port de Barcelona

8 mayo, 2023

Fuente: Port de Barcelona Cataluña está viviendo un grave episodio de sequía y hay que hacer frente a la situación aplicando medidas de ahorro de agua tanto colectivas como individuales. Por este motivo, les solicitamos que hagan un uso responsable y solidario del agua y, en concreto, que adopten las medidas informativas u operativas que permitan: 1. Reducir o suprimir el consumo de agua para usos que no sean básicos, como el agua de boca o la higiene personal.2. Evitar la utilización de agua para limpieza de pavimentos, fachadas o superficies de los buques, salvo cuando sea para evitar riesgo sanitario o por seguridad de las personas.3. No utilizar agua para el llenado de fuentes ornamentales u otros elementos donde el agua se utilice con finalidad estética. Adicionalmente, estimamos conveniente que los barcos estudien y planifiquen abastecerse de agua en otros puertos donde no exista restricción del uso del agua, hasta que se dé por terminada esta situación. Estas medidas son complementarias a las de obligado cumplimiento del Plan especial de actuación en situación de alerta y eventual Sequía (PES) y de aquellas suplementarias que se puedan dictar por la autoridad competente (ACA).

Port welcomes carb rules on locomotives, trucks

5 mayo, 2023

Source: Port of Long Beach From Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero: The California Air Resources Board’s recent actions to improve the air we breathe by requiring cleaner locomotives and zero-emissions heavy-duty vehicles in the state are welcome and needed steps by the state’s top air quality regulator. The Port of Long Beach embraces CARB’s new rules, which mirror and support the 2017 update of our own San Pedro Bay Clean Air Action Plan. Our CAAP seeks to bring cleaner locomotives to this region and requires zero-emissions trucks by 2035, and CARB’s actions will certainly bolster our efforts and bring healthier air to all Californians. We will continue to forge ahead with our investments in and work on developing the clean air technology and network that will help this state and the San Pedro Bay ports to achieve these historic and groundbreaking advances in environmental sustainability. CARB passes a new In-Use Locomotive Regulation estimated to yield over $32 billion in health benefits California approves groundbreaking regulation that accelerates the deployment of heavy-duty ZEVs to protect public health

“Ship Green”: Hapag-Lloyd launches climate-friendly transport solution as part of its digital customer journey

4 mayo, 2023

Source: Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd is introducing “Ship Green”, a new solution for climate-friendly transportation based on biofuel. The solution is accessible from anywhere at any time and requires no long-term commitment from customers. In the first rollout stage, customers can add Ship Green as an additional service to their existing bookings. With Ship Green, customers can choose among three different options, representing different levels of avoidance in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions: 100%, 50% or 25% of their shipment’s ocean-leg CO2e emissions. The Ship Green options are available for confirmed shipments via the Online Business Suite on Hapag-Lloyd’s website. The emissions avoidance results from the use of biofuel instead of conventional marine fuel oil within Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet. The company guarantees that it uses biofuel from 2nd-generation feedstock sourced from certified supply chains and produced from waste material, such as brown grease or used cooking oil. It also assures that no edible virgin oils are included in the fuel. The avoided emissions are allocated to shipments with the so-called “book and claim” approach, meaning that Hapag-Lloyd can attribute avoided CO2 emissions to all ocean-leg transports regardless of the vessel and route used. At present, Ship Green is only available for dry cargo,

New data shows UK cruise industry innovating, diversifying, and attracting new holidaymakers

4 mayo, 2023

More people open to trying a cruise than ever before Source: CLIA Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed that holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took around 1.7 million cruise holidays last year, nearing demand levels last seen in 2019. In data published on April, 2023), CLIA revealed that: Growing awareness of sustainability The cruise industry is pursuing net zero carbon cruising by 2050 and driving efforts to become one of the most sustainable forms of tourism. CLIA data shows the British travelling public is becoming more aware of sustainable tourism: 76% of British cruise passengers who sailed in the past 12 months said they were ‘much more’ or ‘more’ aware of environmental and sustainable tourism. Ben Bouldin, Chair, CLIA UK & Ireland, said: “Cruise lines are always challenging themselves to innovate and diversify, and constantly reinventing the cruise experience. This forward-looking approach is at the heart of the cruise industry’s success and is also why we are committed to sustainability. This is a flagship industry for the UK, and these latest figures show that we will continue to contribute to the economy and jobs.” Andy Harmer, Managing Director, CLIA UK & Ireland, said: “Cruise holidays have once again

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