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Port of Rotterdam: Sail round the world with virtual navigation

16 febrero, 2022

Source: Port of Rotterdam The Netherlands is a world leader in maritime technology. Many companies at the port of Rotterdam are dedicated to expanding the field. One of these companies is VSTEP Simulation, developer of maritime simulators and software for training purposes. Port of Rotterdam Authority is using these solutions to train commanding officers for its vessels. As former developer of naval simulation games, VSTEP started building maritime simulators in 2011 – at first only for maritime navigation, but later also for inland navigation. The simulators have been used by shipping companies, maritime training centres and schools all over the world. Starting this year, the Shipping and Transport College Rotterdam will be training students on NAUTIS inland navigation simulators built by VSTEP. These will allow students to virtually navigate all the oceans and rivers of the world onboard a vessel that meets their training objectives. From small fisheries craft to a 400-metre-long container ship. This software also offers a fantastic solution for training pilots, who have to safely pilot vessels in and out of the port even under difficult weather conditions or when there’s a lot of traffic congestion. Enabling learning by simulation “Training on a simulator has several advantages

MOL Group Bunkering Vessel Successfully Operated Using Biodiesel Fuel

16 febrero, 2022

Source: MOL MOL announced that the bunkering vessel Techno Star, owned and operated by its group company MOL Techno-Trade, Ltd. has been successfully operated using biodiesel fuel (BDF) supplied by Aburatou Shoji K.K.. In addition, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK) certified that nitrogen oxygen (NOx) emissions from the vessel during BDF combustion are within emissions limits set by international regulations including the MARPOL Treaty. This is the first certification by Class NK in Japan. BDF used for the vessel as fuel is fatty acid methyl ester generated through transesterification of collected waste cooking oil with methanol. BDF is a biomass energy resource, which exhausts carbon dioxide (CO2) during combustion, but the plants that provide its raw material absorb CO2 and reproduce biomass, so CO2 emissions during combustion can be reduced. BDF supplied for the vessel is used by increasing mixing ratio with Class A heavy fuel to more than 30% first time in Japan, which is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 25-30%. The MOL Group set a target of achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050 in “MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.1” (Fig.1) announced in June 2021. It calls for an initiative on “Adoption of Clean Alternative Fuels” (Fig. 2) to achieve this

Valenciaport: “The European programme for climate neutrality can generate environmental paradises”

15 febrero, 2022

Fuente: Valenciaport The president of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), Aurelio Martínez, has called for a review and improvement of the measures to implement the Emissions Trading System (ETS) for maritime transport included in the European Union’s ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package so that they are truly effective in the fight against climate change. For the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), the proposal, as it is currently designed, will have a “null” impact on the overall reduction of emissions in the maritime sector, and may even worsen the situation. Moreover, it will lead to a reduction in activity and a loss of connectivity of European ports which will result in a reduction in the competitiveness of the exports of companies. The ‘Fit for 55’ package envisages, among other actions, that maritime transport should be included in the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Specifically, it implies for the sector that shipping companies will pay 100% emission rights for journeys between EU ports and 50% for journeys to and from the EU. These targets will have an effect on the EU geographical framework, but will still have a negative impact worldwide as they do not affect third countries. “In general, we

IATA Launches New Ground Operations Portal

15 febrero, 2022

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IGOM Portal, a major support tool for the efficient implementation of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM). IGOM is the established global industry standard for ground handling worldwide. The IGOM Portal is an online platform where, with IGOM as the primary reference, airlines and ground service providers (GSPs) can exchange information, including any variations, on their ground handling requirements. “Safe and secure on-time turnarounds are a priority for airlines and a critical deliverable for GSPs. Standardization of procedures through the IGOM is a key enabler. But it must be implemented to be effective. The IGOM Portal will provide the means to understand variances and manage adoption,” said Nick Careen, IATA Senior Vice President Operations, Safety and Security. The IGOM portal will bring the following benefits to airlines and GSPs: Simplified verifiable communications: A fully traceable notification and acknowledgment function facilitates communications between airlines and GSPs on IGOM variations. Latest information: Real time updates to the IGOM are immediately published on the portal. Benchmarking: A comparison function enables a digital gap analysis between IGOM requirements and the manuals used by airlines and GSPs. Network overview: Local variations at all stations can be viewed

APM Terminals Mumbai to invest US$115 million to increase container handling capacity

15 febrero, 2022

Source: APM Terminals Explaining the rationale behind investment, Mr. Girish Aggarwal, COO, GTI said “The investment will allow us to cater to the larger vessels safely and efficiently at our terminal. This in turn will assist our customers to drive operational efficiency towards the Indian trade.” According to Girish Aggarwal, “The terminal’s initiative is a step forward in supporting Government’s initiative to improve ‘Ease of Doing Business.” GTI is a joint venture between APM Terminals and domestic rail operator Container Corporation of India (Concor) operating at Nhava Sheva. The terminal includes a berth line of 2,336 feet, 128 acres of yard space, and modern service equipment — including 10 twin-lifting quay cranes, 40 rubber-tire gantry cranes, and three rail-mounted quay cranes. APM Terminals Mumbai also known as Gateway Terminals India (GTI) Pvt. Ltd. is a part of APM Terminals global network. It is a joint venture between APM Terminals and the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR-A Government of India undertaking), operating at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust located at Nhava Sheva. APM Terminals Mumbai is the highest volume handling terminal in India which has handled 2mn TEUs in a year. The terminal has 712 M of quay length and is spread

Port of Long Beach Has busiest January on record

15 febrero, 2022

Source: Port of Long Beach The Port of Long Beach kicked off the new year with its busiest January on record, boosted by efforts to successfully move aging cargo out of shipping terminals. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 800,943 twenty-foot equivalent units in January, up 4.8% from the same month last year. It was the first time the nation’s second-busiest seaport processed more than 800,000 TEUs in the month of January, surpassing the previous record set in January 2021. Imports rose 6.9% to 389,334 TEUs, while exports increased 5.9% to 123,060 TEUs. Empty containers moved through the Port grew 1.8% to 288,550 TEUs. The strong start to 2022 follows a record-breaking year for the Port of Long Beach with 9,384,368 TEUs moved in 2021. “Terminal capacity is finally opening up thanks to support from our federal and state leadership, collaboration with industry partners, and the hard work of the men and women moving record amounts of cargo off the docks,” Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero said. “We expect to remain moderately busy into the spring as we make significant progress to clear the docks and process the backlog of vessels waiting off shore.” “Our record-breaking successes rely

Ecuador: Hito operativo en terminal de contenedores y multipropósito

14 febrero, 2022

Fuente: APG La terminal de Contenedores y Multipropósito de Guayaquil, operada por Contecon Guayaquil SA, marca su primer hito operativo del 2022 Durante el fin de semana, del 4 al 6 de febrero, movilizó más de 87 mil toneladas de carga; 17.000 TEU’s y 6 buques fueron atendidos en simultáneo gracias a su extenso muelle de 1.627 metros de longitud.

España: Las obras de acondicionamiento de la ZAL del Puerto de València estarán finalizadas en mayo

14 febrero, 2022

Fuente: Valenciaport El director general de la Entidad Estatal de Suelo (Sepes), Fidel Vázquez, y el presidente de la Autoridad Portuaria de València (APV), Aurelio Martínez, han mantenido una reunión de trabajo donde han acordado colaborar en futuros proyectos. Posteriormente, han recorrido la Zona de Actividades Logísticas (ZAL) del Puerto de València para conocer el avance de las obras de acondicionamiento que licitó la entidad dependiente del Ministerio de Transportes, Movilidad y Agenda Urbana (MITMA). Durante la visita a la ZAL, ambos responsables han estado acompañados por representantes de la empresa que ejecuta estos trabajos (Unión Temporal de Empresas, Edificación Logística, Industrial y Terciaria, S.L.– Arias Infraestructuras, S.A.), quienes han explicado el estado actual de las obras. El proyecto, que estará finalizado en mayo de este año, contempla la reparación y puesta a punto de pavimentos y firmes, alumbrado, saneamiento o jardinería. Las actuaciones corresponden al texto refundido del proyecto de medidas correctoras para la recepción municipal de la ZAL del Puerto de València que fue aprobado con fecha 30 abril de 2020 por el Ayuntamiento de València. En concreto, se ha llevado a cabo el fresado de pavimento sobre una superficie de 88.918 m2, el desbroce y limpieza de arbustos

Brasil: ANTAQ abrirá consulta pública sobre clasificación de buques en los términos de la BR do Mar

14 febrero, 2022

Fuente: ANTAQ ANTAQ realizará una consulta pública y audiencia, entre el 21 de febrero y el 14 de marzo, para obtener aportes tendientes a mejorar la propuesta normativa que establece los criterios para clasificar una embarcación como efectivamente operando y perteneciente a un mismo grupo económico, de conformidad con el art. 14 de la Ley N° 14.301, de 6 de enero de 2022. Se trata de la Audiencia Pública N° 4/2022. La Ley 14.301 establece el Programa de Estímulo al Transporte de Cabotaje (BR do Mar), que tiene como objetivo, entre otros, ampliar la oferta y mejorar la calidad del transporte de cabotaje; fomentar la competencia y competitividad en la prestación de servicios de transporte de cabotaje; ampliar la disponibilidad de la flota para el transporte costero; y fomentar la formación, capacitación y calificación de la gente de mar nacional. Con la futura norma, la ANTAQ espera contribuir a la regulación de dispositivos en los que la BR do Mar ya exigió expresamente a la Agencia implementar, como es el art. 14 de la normativa. La Agencia informa que habrá una fase de revisión de las normas emitidas por el municipio que fueron afectadas por los cambios introducidos por la BR do Mar. El objetivo

A.P. Moller – Maersk reports record earnings for 2021 and guides for a strong 2022

11 febrero, 2022

Source: MAERSK A.P. Moller – Maersk delivers record earnings for 2021, which was an exceptional year with focus on mitigating supply chain risks for customers while strengthening the integrated logistics offering. In 2021, revenue was up 55pct. to USD 61.8bn, EBITDA tripled to USD 24bn and free cash flow was USD 16.5bn, allowing the company to make strategic long-term investments into decarbonisation and logistics growth, combined with strong cash distribution to shareholders. Exceptional market conditions led to record-high growth and profitability in A.P. Moller – Maersk, however it also led to supply chain disruptions and severe challenges for our customers. We spent tremendous efforts in mitigating bottlenecks by expanding capacity across Ocean, improving productivity in Terminals and growing our global logistics footprint. We will continue these efforts as we see the current market situation persist into Q2. At the same time, we see conversations with customers change from procurement-led freight rate discussions to more holistic conversations on how we truly partner to keep supply chains running end-to-end. This clearly validates our strategy.Søren SkouCEO of A.P. Moller – Maersk The company continued to strengthen its Logistics & Services business throughout 2021, outperforming the market growth with a revenue increase of 41pct.