Global Maritime

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

Port of Salalah retains position as world’s 2nd most efficient port

7 junio, 2023

Salalah port has retained its place as the second most efficient container port in the world for the second year in a row. The ranking is taken from the 2022 Container Ports Performance Index (CPPI) published by the World Bank and S&P Global. The Port of Salalah also claimed the first position for the West Central and South Asia Region. Source: APM Terminals In its analysis to determine the best performing container ports in the world, the World Bank-S&P Global Market Intelligence, collects time stamps from 10 of the world’s largest liner shipping companies, which collectively operate close to 80 percent of the global container ship fleet capacity. In 2022, performance time stamp data and other information were analysed for the 348 ports capturing 156,813 port calls involving 243.9 million container moves. With 212 Index Points, the port of Salalah was just 3 points behind the port that took pole position. The advantage offered by the Port of Salalah’s location, coupled with its growing connectivity and world-class operations, gives its customers an unparalleled competitive edge in a very competitive region. Salalah’s status as a transhipment hub is also important for the growth of the local economy in Dhofar as importers

The electrification of the docks of the Port of Valencia gets under way

7 junio, 2023

Source: Valenciaport An ad hoc electrical network that will supply energy to ships and boats moored at the docks of the Port of Valencia. This is the aim of the first electrification project of the Valencian precinct which will be launched this June. This was announced by Federico Torres, head of Ecological Transition at the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), together with Joan Calabuig, president of Valenciaport. “This initiative requires an electrical substation, a transformer to adapt the installed power, the circuits to connect the ships and the connection boxes… and it will be a reality very soon and the docks closest to the city will be the first to be electrified”, Calabuig pointed out. The first OPS project in the port of Valencia will be located on the Costa-MSC Transversal quay and will involve an investment of 11 million euros. “In September, the second project will be launched, which will be located at the Balearia and Transmediterránea terminals”, added Torres. With them, he stressed, “we are going to contribute to the decarbonisation of the activity”. Calabuig pointed out that the future objective is to connect this entire system with other renewable energies such as wind power. “This project, along

Perú: Autoridad Portuaria Nacional desarrolla Foro Portuario de Educación Superior en Yurimaguas

6 junio, 2023

· En el evento participaron más de 80 alumnos y docentes de la Universidad Autónoma del Alto Amazonas. · Los expositores fueron actores del sector público y privado nacional. Fuente: Autoridad Portuaria Nacional (APN) En el marco de su 20º aniversario de creación y de acuerdo al Plan de Integración Puerto Ciudad 2023, la Autoridad Portuaria Nacional (APN) desarrolló hoy, 25 de mayo de 2023, el Foro Portuario de Educación Superior, denominado ‘APN: rumbo al desarrollo sostenible del Sistema Portuario Nacional’. Este evento congregó a más de 80 alumnos y docentes de la Universidad Autónoma del Alto Amazonas, quienes conocieron, de primera mano, acerca del desarrollo del Sistems Portuario Nacional y ls sostenibles que requiere para ser competitivo, centrándose en la localidad de Yurimaguas. Las exposiciones estuvieron a cargo del coordinador de la Oficina Desconcentrads de la APN en Yurimaguas, quien expuso acerca del desarrollo del Sistema Portuario Nacional (SPN), centrándose en la actividad portuaria de la Amazonia peruana, especialmente Yurimaguas. También estuvo presente la Ing. Edith Tupayachi, quien presentó a los jóvenes participantes sobre el plan de promoción de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible en el SPN, así como el Ing. Jhayr Almeyda, jefe de Operaciones del Terminal Portuario

Ocean Network Express takes a bold step towards sustainable shipping with 24,000-teu container ship “ONE INNOVATION”

6 junio, 2023

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce that “ONE INNOVATION”, the company’s first ever 24,000-TEU class Megamax, was successfully delivered at Kure Shipyard of Japan Marine United Corporation on 2 June 2023. Source: ONE The vessel, ONE INNOVATION, with a capacity up to 24,136 TEU, will help bring economies of scale and significantly lower carbon emissions through a state-of-the-art hull design that aims to maximize cargo intake and minimize fuel consumption. The vessel is equipped with a bow windshield, an energy saving device, and an exhaust gas cleaning system to meet the emission regulations of IMO. She is also the first of the six new Megamax vessels to joining ONE’s core fleet. She will be deployed on the Asia to Europe (FE3) service, under THE Alliance (THEA). ONE is always committed to operational excellence, business sustainability and environmental protection. Through the introduction of ONE INNOVATION together with other five upcoming sister Megamax vessels. ONE targets to offer more competitive and best-in-class services to our customers with decreased environmental impact. “ONE INNOVATION is the largest vessel in our fleet, and we are proud to have it as our flagship. This newly built vessel will help us pave the way for the sustainable

Supporting Peru on the London Protocol on waste dumping at sea

5 junio, 2023

Source: IMO Protecting the oceans from dumping of hazardous wastes at sea depends on full implementation of the London Protocol (LP), including development of national systems for assessing, permitting, monitoring and enforcement of disposal at sea activities. Officials from Peru have gained insight into how to fully implement the treaty during an in-person IMO national workshop held in Lima, Peru (31 May-1 June), hosted by the Peruvian Maritime Authority. The London Protocol entered into force in 2006. It prohibits all dumping at sea, other than when explicitly permitted under the terms of the treaty. Peru ratified the LP in 2018. Through a series of presentations, group discussions and case studies during the workshop, more than 40 senior officials from maritime and environmental authorities, the ports sector and marine institutes were sensitized in all matters (legal, technical, administrative) to support implementation of the convention. Participants were provided with an introduction to the LP, in the context of a legal framework for marine pollution management. Participants also discussed barriers to implementation of the treaty, and identified next steps for future coordination and cooperation to ensure effective implementation. The workshop was delivered through IMO’s Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP). It comes as

Export freights from the Port of Valencia register a fall of 14.22% in May

2 junio, 2023

Source: Valenciaport The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI), the indicator that measures the trend and evolution of container transport costs by sea from the Port of Valencia, recorded a fall of 14.22% in May compared to the previous month, standing at 1,885.54 points and accumulating a growth of 88.55% since the start of the historical series in January 2018. The Index reflects a decrease in the level of freight rates in almost all areas, among which the performance of the USA and Canada (-17.92%), Atlantic Europe (-15.29%) and Atlantic Latin America (-9.77%) should be highlighted. The performance of the Indian Subcontinent area is also significant, the only one to experience an increase, namely 6.32%. About the causes of the evolution of export freight rates, given their influence on the binomial formed by the supply and demand of maritime transport, it is worth highlighting the evolution of international trade, which has not yet found the stability required by the market. In this sense, the fall in the levels of export freight rates is framed in a context of generalised slowdown, where the world economy continues to be marked by the complex and uncertain situation of the war in Ukraine, with growing

Los ‘buques blancos’ de Dimar desde altamar consolidan el desarrollo marítimo de Colombia

1 junio, 2023

Fuente: DIMAR Como una labor que hace parte de la planificación estratégica establecida por la Dirección General Marítima, para el desarrollo de los intereses marítimos del país, actualmente tres de sus plataformas de investigación científica marina adelantan misiones en nuestros océanos, efectuando tareas como levantamientos, recolección de datos y campañas de mantenimiento a las ayudas a la navegación. Pertenecientes al Centro de Investigaciones Oceanográficas e Hidrográficas (CIOH) del Caribe, las unidades a flote consolidan sus trabajos en proyectos desde las regiones costeras del país. En el Pacífico colombiano: El ARC “Providencia” destinado para operaciones de apoyo y de investigación científica oceanográfica e hidrográfica, adelanta el levantamiento batimétrico para actualizar el esquema cartográfico nacional, por lo que recolecta los datos de tres cartas náuticas en el Pacífico colombiano: de Isla Mono a Juradó (Carta COL103), de Boca Catripe a Boca Orpúa (Carta COL304) y de Boca Orpúa a Boca San Juan (Carta COL305). A bordo del buque navega personal de los dos Centros de Investigaciones Oceanográficas e Hidrográficas de Dimar, Caribe y Pacífico, que adelantan los estudios en aguas profundas a través de los sistemas de ecosonda multihaz y monohaz, con equipos de última tecnología y con el rigor técnico en

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