Global Maritime

Green hydrogen: not so much a pipe dream, more a reality

24 marzo, 2023

The two people who inspired him dared to go for it: entirely sustainable. He talks about former CEOs Jeroen de Haas (Eneco) and Ab van der Touw (Siemens Netherlands). Randolf Weterings (38), programme manager for electrification and hydrogen at the Port of Rotterdam Authority, has the same inner drive. He is going for an entirely sustainable Rotterdam port and society. Source: Port of Rotterdam Randolf likes to think big and far ahead. So, it was no surprise when he was chosen as Future Leader of the year at the 2022 World Hydrogen Summit. He gained this title for developing the hydrogen hub in Rotterdam from the initial idea to transforming them into specific projects by bringing together and integrating the various initiatives. Legislation For him, limiting global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees by 2050 is the most important climate goal, even more important than the 2030 climate targets. ‘Why do I believe that this is the way to go? In the short term, many rules and laws that we have introduced ourselves simply get in the way. A good example is the nitrogen ruling on Porthos, which delays the reduction of carbon emissions. Another example is the legislation surrounding public infrastructure, such as

Valenciaport to show its new experiences for the cruise industry at Seatrade Cruise Global

23 marzo, 2023

Source: Valenciaport Valencia The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) will present at the Seatrade Cruise Global fair, one of the main world events linked to the cruise industry, its offer based on unique experiences and new excursions adapted to the needs of cruise passengers who dock at the Valencian precinct to enjoy Valencia and its province. Valenciaport will have an exhibition space in the stand of Puertos del Estado in this event that will take place in Fort Lauderdale in the state of Florida (USA), between 27 and 30 March. The heads of the PAV, Mar Chao, Head of Commercial and Business Development, and Francesca Antonelli, Head of Marketing and Brand Management, will maintain an intense agenda of meetings to promote once again this year the infrastructures, services and the offer of experiences, and to intensify relations with the main tour operators and shipping companies in the world. These meetings will be extended throughout the parallel events that will be held that week, such as the action organised by the Cruise Lines of the World Association (CLIA). The Port of Valencia is a multi-shipping company and medium-sized venue in the cruise sector that has positioned itself as a place for

Sustainable and efficient logistics chains take centre stage at transport logistic 2023

21 marzo, 2023

On the basis of innovative technology, access to data, new sustainable fuels and international alliances, Rotterdam is doing everything possible to make the port and the logistics chain via Rotterdam as efficient, and therefore as sustainable, as possible. In this way, any wastage of time, money, capacity and energy is minimised. These priorities are the focus of this year’s transport logistic in Munich. Source: Port of Rotterdam Sustainability and efficiency are important to strengthen the competitive position of the port of Rotterdam, the companies in the port complex and the logistics chain. Containers Half of the nearly 470 million tonnes of annual goods throughput in Rotterdam are transported in containers. That is the equivalent of about 15 million containers a year. The container market will continue to grow in the decades ahead as a result of factors such as population growth and increasing consumption. Rotterdam wants to continue facilitating and encouraging this growth, but in a sustainable, efficient and data-driven way. The port complex is therefore continuing to invest in adequate capacity and connectivity. By 2035, 16 million TEU of additional capacity is expected to be needed in the Hamburg-Le Havre range to accommodate the expected growth. Rotterdam has invested early in

Supporting sustainable blue economy development

17 marzo, 2023

Source: IMO IMO in partnership with MTCC Latin America co-hosted a side event during the Our Ocean Conference in Panama City (2 March). Its theme was “Supporting Blue Economies through Sustainable Maritime Transport (BE SMART): Building Global Partnerships to address Climate Change and Marine Pollution through IMO’s Voyage Together Initiative”. The event highlighted the role of international shipping in supporting blue economy development and, in addressing challenges related to global climate change, biodiversity protection and marine pollution. It provided an overview of IMO’s partnerships efforts through its Voyage Together Initiative and long-term technical cooperation projects on Maritime Decarbonization and Ocean Conservation, including the Global Maritime Technology Centre Network (GMN), GreenVoyage2050, GloFouling Partnerships and GloLitter Partnerships. Opening the side event, Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Director of IMO’s Marine Environment Division, called for everyone to work together towards a sustainable and prosperous ocean economy and to ensure no one is left behind. “Protecting our oceans is essential to ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. IMO’s work in regulating shipping, promoting decarbonisation and driving sustainable ocean conservation, is critical”, he said. The side event was attended by several high-level policy makers from around the world including Ms. Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Norwegian Minister of International

Trade slows at Port of Long Beach

16 marzo, 2023

Source: Port of Long Beach IMPORTS DOWN AMID FULL WAREHOUSES, LUNAR NEW YEAR FACTORY CLOSURES Cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach slowed in February due to full warehouses, reduced consumer spending and the closure of east Asian factories during the Lunar New Year holiday. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 543,675 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, down 31.7% from February 2022, which was the Port’s busiest February on record. Imports declined 34.7% to 254,970 TEUs and exports decreased 5.9% to 110,919 TEUs. Empty containers moving through the Port were down 38.3% to 177,787 TEUs. “Trade continues to normalize following the record-breaking cargo numbers we saw at the start of last year,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. “We are investing in infrastructure projects that will keep us competitive as we collaborate with industry stakeholders to focus on trade volume.” “Our facilities, longshore labor, marine terminal operators and all of our industry partners make this the premier gateway for trans-Pacific goods movement,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Sharon L. Weissman. “This traditionally slow time of year provides an opportunity to focus on long-term projects and the operational excellence that makes us the Port of Choice.”

Colombia: Empresas de transporte turístico de San Andrés se capacitan para implementar el Sistema de Tráfico Marítimo – SITMAR

15 marzo, 2023

Fuente: Dimar Con el objetivo de contribuir eficazmente a la formalización y control de las operaciones que realiza la gente de mar en la región Insular, la Dirección General Marítima, a través de la Capitanía de Puerto de San Andrés isla, realizó una capacitación con el gremio de transporte turístico de pasajeros, para el uso y puesta en servicio del Sistema de Tráfico Marítimo (SITMAR). Esta herramienta en línea implementada por la Autoridad Marítima Colombiana, agiliza, entre otros trámites, la solicitud de zarpe para facilidad de los tripulantes y empresas de transporte marítimo de pasajeros que ofrecen sus servicios a destinos turísticos como Jhonny Cay y Rose Cay, entre otros. El sistema, además, contribuye al control de las diferentes actividades náuticas en la región, al mejorar los procedimientos y verificar el cumplimiento o violación de las normas de marina mercante, lo que a su vez repercute en el fortalecimiento de la seguridad en la navegación en cualquier época del año. La Dirección General Marítima trabaja de la mano con la gente de mar, las instituciones locales y demás entidades, para aportar al desarrollo del sector turístico, bajo el principio de la seguridad integral marítima.

Acting responsibly ashore and at sea – Hapag-Lloyd presents Sustainability Report 2022

15 marzo, 2023

Source: Hapag- Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd has published its Sustainability Report 2022, outlining the various measures which were taken in 2022 to move towards a more sustainable future. The report highlights Hapag-Lloyd’s commitment to clean shipping and environmental protection, as well as its numerous aid campaigns carried out with employees worldwide. Extended management with focus on sustainable fuels and more efficient shipsTo pave the way for its ambitious goal of becoming net zero by 2045, Hapag-Lloyd strengthens its activities to decarbonise its fleet. “In 2022, we created a dedicated decarbonisation team and made significant progress in introducing biofuel and making our fleet more efficient”, says Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd. In 2022, 24 ships ran on advanced biofuel blend, of which more than 120,000 tons were purchased to provide customers with more sustainable transportation options, thus collectively reducing their environmental footprint. To further reduce emissions, an extensive modernisation program for its existing fleet has started, involving more than 150 vessels during the next five years. The installation of flow-optimised bulbous bows, drag-reducing underwater paints and newly shaped ship propellers will increase the fleet’s efficiency and reduce fuel consumption with the first ship already upgraded in September 2022. Decarbonising offices and giving

APM Terminals Poti invests in Safer, Better, Bigger operations

14 marzo, 2023

APM Terminals Poti’s multi-million-dollar investment plan continues this year. The modernisation of existing infrastructure and equipment at Georgia’s largest port are increasing capacity, improving safety and efficiency, and reducing environmental impact. Source: APM Terminals The Port’s most recent purchase of two, 40m3 Hydraulic Bulk Discharge Hoppers will allow bulk cargo to be discharged more efficiently, with minimal dust or cargo loss. Cargo can be loaded into the hopper even when there is no truck underneath. This is more efficient, results in safer loading of the truck and minimises over/underloading. Reduced spillage As well as offering a cargo discharge rate of up to 10,000MT per day, the hoppers also offer better cargo care and environmental performance as the controlled release of cargo dramatically reduces spillage of cargo onto the quay. Two conventional hoppers have also been built in Poti by APM Terminals’ highly trained local maintenance and engineering team, giving even more flexibility to operations. “We are lifting global trade and making our port a safer and better place for the future; we care about our people and our customers, and this is why we constantly strive to make services more productive, efficient, and reliable for our stakeholders,” says Managing Director of APM Terminals Poti,

Port of Valencia: more trains, longer trains, more goods and more containers

13 marzo, 2023

Source: Valenciaport The railway is gaining more weight in the Port of Valencia. 13 trains a day, 90 a week, 380 trains a month. In total, 4,634 trains entered or left the Valencian precinct in 2022, 9% more than in 2021. Trains that are longer, with more wagons and carrying more containers and goods. And the trend for the coming years is that this figure will continue to increase, both in Valencia and in Sagunto, the latter port where work is being done on rail access. This is no coincidence. It is the commitment that the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has been making for years to promote the rail-sea interconnection for the transport of goods. The objective is clear: to considerably increase the 4% share of the train in the movement of goods and products in order to get closer to the European average of 18%. In fact, the APV has budgeted 240 million Euro for actions with the locomotive and wagons as the main characters, in addition to other projects such as the Valencia-Madrid railway motorway, the support to loading points in its hinterland or the use of new technologies in the sector. According to the Port of

IMO marks International Women’s Day

9 marzo, 2023

Source: IMO International Women’s Day is being celebrated across the United Nations system and the world. This year’s theme is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. In a statement to mark the day, the Secretary-General of IMO, Mr. Kitack Lim, noted the relevance of this theme for the IMO family: “Shipping is going through a transformation, tackling climate change through decarbonization and undergoing digitalization and automation at a rapid rate,” he said. Mr Lim went on: “This transformation needs the best talent – and that means embracing diversity and ensuring that any barriers to participation are broken down. In maritime and across all sectors, working environments must be enabling, supportive and inclusive of diverse participation by all, without hindrance.” The Secretary-General reaffirmed IMO’s commitment to the UN’s sustainability agenda, particularly Goal 5 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”, and he highlighted the contribution of IMO’s Women in Maritime Programme in promoting women’s participation in the maritime industry. “Throughout the year, every day, we must continue the fight for gender equality”, Mr. Lim said. To mark International Women’s Day, IMO staff were invited to join, in person at IMO Headquarters and virtually,

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