Global Maritime

APM Terminals extends concession of Kalundborg container terminal and introduces new customer services

16 junio, 2023

APM Terminals has reached an agreement with the Port of Kalundborg to extend the concession of Kalundborg container terminal by 10 years to 2033. Source: APM Terminals In Kalundborg, APM Terminals will ramp up its presence by assuming responsibility of all facility crane operations. Furthermore, APM Terminals will introduce food and veterinary control as new customer services following investments made by the Port of Kalundborg. “We will continue to invest to leverage our global capabilities locally in Kalundborg. With Kalundborg, we see an opportunity to provide customers with an exceptional service and an efficient, greener, and competitive product in a strong location, which is well connected, accessible, and closer to industry and customers of the port”, said Mikael Gutman, Managing Director Nordic, APM Terminals. Kalundborg Port has a strategic location next to the deep-sea route in the Great Belt, linking the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, providing an optimal sea connectivity between Kalundborg and key central markets. Located close to the capital, Copenhagen, APM Terminals Kalundborg has access to one of the largest areas in Denmark, while offering approximately 12-hour shorter steam times by sea. Kalundborg is a port undergoing rapid development and investments. APM Terminals began terminal operations

Galapagos Islands host biofouling workshop

15 junio, 2023

Source: IMO The Galapagos Islands, home to some of the world’s most uniquely endemic wildlife species, hosted an IMO international workshop on biofouling management to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Particularly sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs). The event (6-9 June) brought together marine biology scientists and related experts from all corners of the world at the Charles Darwin Foundation, an international non-profit organization dedicated to the environmental conservation of the Galapagos archipelago, around 1000km off the coast of Ecuador. Invasive aquatic species (IAS) are marine organisms that have spread or been introduced beyond their native range – for instance via biofouling on ships’ hulls or other underwater surfaces. The spread of invasive species is recognized as one of the greatest threats to the ecological and economic well-being of the planet because of the serious harm they can do to a new environment. IAS can destroy entire native ecosystems which can cost millions of dollars to economies that rely on the coastal and marine environment such as tourism, aquaculture and fisheries, and because of costly damage to infrastructure. Invasive aquatic species are one of the primary causes of biodiversity loss globally. IMO’s Glofouling Partnerships project is working to

Perú: Obras de ampliación del Muelle Sur del puerto del Callao registran un 60% de avance

15 junio, 2023

• El terminal se prepara para recibir próximamente naves de 400 metros de largo en la nueva infraestructura. Fuente: Autoridad Portuaria Nacional (APN) Las obras de modernización de la fase 2 del Terminal de Contenedores – Zona Sur del puerto del Callao, operado por DP World Callao, presentan un importante avance del 60%, proyecto de infraestructura que ayudará a dinamizar el comercio exterior en el país. El proyecto denominado “Muelle Bicentenario”, que compromete una inversión de USD 350 millones, consiste en la ampliación del muelle a 1050 metros, lo que permitirá recibir simultáneamente hasta tres (3) buques Neo Panamax, naves de gran envergadura; así como incrementar la capacidad del muelle en un 80%, pasando de 1.5 millones de TEU (contenedores de 20 pies) movilizados a 2.7 millones anuales. Con este avance alcanzado, el terminal se prepara para recibir próximamente naves de 400 metros de largo, con una capacidad de hasta 21 mil TEU. Asimismo, este año, el terminal reforzará su equipamiento portuario con una primera entrega que comprende tres nuevas grúas de muelle y 12 grúas de patio, todas ellas eléctricas, siguiendo su política de sostenibilidad ambiental y apuntando a alcanzar la neutralidad en carbono para el año 2030. De

Port of Long Beach sees progress in May

14 junio, 2023

CARGO VOLUME STILL DOWN FROM 2022, BUT TRENDING UP Source: Port of Long Beach The Port of Long Beach in May reached its strongest month so far in 2023, raising mid-year hopes of a trend of increasing volume. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 758,225 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, down 14.9% from May 2022. Imports decreased 17.2% to 361,661 TEUs and exports increased 8.1% to 127,870 TEUs. Empty containers moved through the Port declined 20% to 268,695 TEUs. Cargo throughput in May was up 15.6% from April, which was 8.6% more than March. Although trade declined 14.9% for May year-over-year, cargo moved through the Port was down 20.1% year-over-year in April and 30% in March. “At mid-year we’re starting to see signs that cargo volume is on the upswing, with our busiest month since August of last year,” said Port of Long Beach Chief Executive Officer Mario Cordero. “We look forward to more positive signs in the months ahead.” “Over the long term, the San Pedro Bay ports complex will continue to be a strategic and sustainable gateway for trans-Pacific trade,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Sharon L. Weissman. “We will work with our industry partners to recapture and

Ecuador: DP World Posorja sube al 2° puesto en la región de América Central, del Sur y Caribe, según Ranking del Banco Mundial

13 junio, 2023

Fuente: Autoridad Portuaria Nacional de Ecuador (APN) El puerto guayaquileño de DP World en Posorja vuelve a destacar por su eficiencia operativa, productividad y servicio, posicionándose en el puesto No. 19 a nivel global y en el 2.0 en la región de América Central, del Sur y Caribe, según el ranking mundial Container Port Performance Index 2022 (CPPI), elaborado y publicado por el Banco Mundial y S&P Global Market. DP World Posorja es la única terminal portuaria del Ecuador, que ha logrado ingresar en este prestigioso ranking, de entre más de 300 terminales evaluados en distintos continentes. La inversión en infraestructura portuaria de vanguardia, la implementación de tecnologías innovadoras desde sus inicios como los escáneres y prácticas operativas eficientes han sido factores clave para el éxito de DP World Posorja. Es así como DP World se consolida como un aliado del sector, generando oportunidades económicas y contribuyendo al impacto positivo en todo el Ecuador, convirtiendo a Guayaquil y al país en un nuevo polo de desarrollo para todo el mundo.

E-BOOK: Digitalisation of the retail supply chain for better customer experience

13 junio, 2023

Source: MAERSK With more and more ways to buy, customers have high expectations when it comes to their retail experiences. In 2022 Statista reported that 41% of shoppers around the world want their order within 24 hours, while 24% expect to receive their goods in a mere two hours or less. These rising expectations mean that to keep up retailers must implement greater degrees of digitalisation than ever before into their supply chains. Impact of digitalisation on retail industry The following e-book explores the four foundational components of a digitalised retail supply chain, while also exploring future ways that digitalisation can impact the retail industry. Broken into three categories for greater clarity readers can learn: Want to know more so you can provide your customers with the best possible retail experience?

Global Ranking scores indicate port stay ambitions well on track

12 junio, 2023

No fewer than 18 of APM Terminals’ operations ranked in the top of the world’s most efficient ports index, as published recently by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. Source: APM Terminals Keld Christensen, CEO Port of Salalah was delighted that his team were second only to one, for the second year running in the Container Port Performance Index 2022 (CPPI). “This underlines the stability and commitment to serve our customers in the best possible way,” he said, pointing to improvements in productivity of over 20% over the last five years, as well as a strong customer-centric focus throughout the entire organisation. The ranking means that the Port of Salalah is in first position for the West Central and South Asia Region. Top ranking for India APM Terminals Pipavav joined in the celebrations after taking top ranking for India, again for a second consecutive year. This comes as the port continues to strengthen the country’s infrastructure and reduce logistics costs. Elsewhere, APM Terminals had cause to celebrate, including at Colombia’s Cartagena port, placed 5th, flanked by Tanger-Med at 4th and Tanjung Pelepas at 6th place. Other APM Terminals ports featuring in the top ten are China’s Guangzhou and

Una década de oportunidades para el desarrollo de Colombia como país bioceánico

9 junio, 2023

Fuente: Dimar La Dirección General Marítima está próxima a celebrar 71 años al servicio de la protección de los mares del país, cada labor se adelanta basada en un componente investigativo y científico para ejercer el control, supervisión y reglamentación de todas las actividades marítimas en el país. Como la principal Autoridad en asuntos marítimos, que le confiere representatividad internacional, se adhiere a los diferentes convenios emanados por la Organización Marítima Internacional (OMI), como máximo organismo en la materia, este esfuerzo le exige infraestructura y el desarrollo de capacidades humanas y tecnológicas para que Colombia continúe con el nivel de confiabilidad y seguridad que ofrecen sus puertos. Al ser el mar su jurisdicción, constantemente desarrolla su misionalidad bajo la directriz de la protección del medio marino, la seguridad integral marítima y salvaguardar la vida humana en el mar; labor que se adhiere a la declaración de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Cultura, las Ciencias y la Educación (UNESCO), que definió la Década de las Ciencias Oceánicas para el Desarrollo Sostenible 2021-2030. Hoy, en la celebración internacional del día de los Océanos, presenta los avances y oportunidades que adelanta bajo los 7 objetivos estratégicos propuestos por la UNESCO.

El Port de Barcelona y VINCI Energies Spain inician el proyecto constructivo del piloto de suministro eléctrico a barcos de la Terminal Ferry Barcelona

9 junio, 2023

Fuente: Port de Barcelona El Port de Barcelona y VINCI Energies Spain han iniciado los trabajos del proyecto constructivo del piloto de suministro eléctrico a barcos en la Terminal Ferry Barcelona. El Port de Barcelona ha adjudicado el proyecto piloto a la UTE Omexom Puerto de Barcelona (Tecuni SAU, Inove Ingenieria SA, GTIE Synertec SAS y Actemium Electro AB), formada por empresas de VINCI Energies, líder global para soluciones digitales y de transición energética. El proyecto forma parte de la primera fase de Nexigen, Plan de Electrificación de Muelles desarrollado por el Port de Barcelona. La licitación incluye la redacción y ejecución del proyecto, así como el servicio de conexión y desconexión de los barcos y el mantenimiento de la instalación. El contrato ha sido adjudicado por 3.559.738,28 euros, IVA excluido. Con este proyecto, la Terminal Ferry Barcelona dispondrá de dos puntos de atraque equipados con sistemas OPS para suministrar a los buques energía eléctrica de origen 100% renovable, permitiendo que éstos apaguen sus motores durante su estancia en puerto, evitando emisiones contaminantes. Los OPS de la Terminal Ferry Barcelona estarán operativos en septiembre de 2024. El día 30 de mayo se celebró la primera reunión entre el equipo del

Valenciaport consolidates its leadership in Southern Europe with the entry of CMA CGM in the capital CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal

9 junio, 2023

Source: Valenciaport Valenciaport would see its leadership as the main European container port in the Mediterranean reinforced with the entry of the French company CMA CGM in the CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal located in the Muelle Príncipe Felipe of the Port of Valencia. Thus, according to information, the French company CMA CGM has closed an agreement to acquire 49% of Cosco Shipping Ports (CSP) Valencia from TPIH Iberia. For Valenciaport, this operation is excellent news which confirms and consolidates the commitment of the major shipping companies to Valencia. In fact, CMA CGM is the third largest container shipping company in the world and the second most important for the activity of the Port of Valencia. The European company is aligned with the values and the sustainability and decarbonisation strategy promoted by the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV). In fact, it has the largest container ships powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), carbon footprint measurement, and a strong commitment to intermodality with the railway. With the arrival of the Marseille-based company, the third largest shipping company in the world, the Port of Valencia will consolidate its position as a world reference hub where the four major cargo and unloading companies operate.

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