Global Maritime

Valenciaport felicita a la planta de Almussafes por la adjudicación de los nuevos modelos eléctricos

23 junio, 2022

Fuente: Valenciaport La Autoridad Portuaria de València (APV) felicita a la planta de Almussafes de Ford tras el anuncio realizado por la compañía norteamericana que ha elegido la factoría valenciana para la producción de sus nuevos modelos eléctricos GE2 a partir de 2025, una carga de trabajo con la que la planta de Almussafes garantiza su continuidad para los próximos años. La APV destaca la labor de trabajadores, directivos y toda la empresa auxiliar del automóvil y logística que ha garantizado con su compromiso y esfuerzo la adjudicación a la planta de Almussafes de los nuevos modelos eléctricos. La apuesta de Ford por València ha favorecido la atracción de inversiones y la generación de una actividad económica alrededor del sector del automóvil que ha supuesto la creación de puestos de trabajo y riqueza para Valencia. La planta de Almussafes se inauguró en 1976, tras descartar las opciones de Francia e Italia, gracias a la ubicación estratégica de Valencia y sus instalaciones logísticas como los puertos de València y Sagunto a la cabeza, un factor clave para la multinacional estadounidense, tal y como han recogido los propios directos de la firma automovilística. Los puertos de Valencia y Sagunto son una gran

MOL Transports Fire Engines to Paraguay: Drawing upon its Global Network to Implement a Unique Social Contribution Program

23 junio, 2022

Source: MOL The past june 14th, MOL announced the company’s recent transport of fire engines to Paraguay, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay in Japan. This is an ongoing activity starting in 2010. This year marked the 16th time, and to date MOL has transported a total of 103 engines. This time, 8 fire engines were loaded aboard the MOL-operated car carrier Progress Ace at the Port of Yokohama, arriving at the Port of Asuncion on May 18. The engines will contribute to firefighting operations in the country. MOL takes a proactive stance in social contribution activities that are unique to an ocean shipping company with a global network. MOL Group will contribute to realize a sustainable society by promoting responses to the sustainability issues, which are identified as social issues that must be addressed with priority through the business. We anticipate this initiative to contribute especially to the realization of “Human & Community -Contributing to the growth and development of people and communities-“.

Perú: Terminal Portuario Multipropósito de Salaverry implementa nuevo sistema de embarque de concentrado de cobre

22 junio, 2022

Fuente: APN El Terminal Portuario Multipropósito de Salaverry en Perú, operado por Salaverry Terminal Internacional, ha implementado un nuevo sistema de embarque de concentrado de cobre a través de rotainers y RAM Revolver, con el cual dieron inicio al embarque del mineral de la empresa Gold Fields. Este sistema consiste en el despacho y transporte del concentrado de cobre en contenedores autovolteables. En el muelle, la grúa móvil con el accesorio RAM revolver lleva el rotainer a la bodega y gira 360 grados dentro de ella. Con el sistema de aspersión se reduce al mínimo la polución de embarque, garantizando una operación segura, limpia y productiva. Con la implementación de esta tecnología, las operaciones del terminal salaverrino aumentan su productividad, apuntando a un desarrollo sostenible y al cuidado de su zona de influencia. La Autoridad Portuario Nacional del Perú (APN), entidad responsable de la conducción y desarrollo del Sistema Portuario Nacional, reafirma su compromiso por velar y promover operaciones portuarias seguras y respetuosas con el medio ambiente.

Port of Rotterdam: New energy transition education programmes for future leaders

22 junio, 2022

Source: Port of Rotterdam Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) aims to educate the future leaders of the energy transition with a new range of holistic and multidisciplinary educational programmes, which will be hosted by the business school of EUR, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM). This fall, the first executive programme will start and the first courses, electives and specializations around energy transition will be introduced in the undergraduate and graduate phases. Energy transition is a complex issue that – to be successful – requires a holistic approach. Technical innovations are a crucial part of the solution but knowledge about legislation, finance, geopolitics, economic models, capital markets, behaviour and social innovations are also essential. RSM intends for students to gain knowledge about the energy transition during their education and plans to give the topic a place in its undergraduate and graduate studies, as well as develop programmes for executives currently in leadership roles. Programmes Much attention in the programmes will also be paid to the required development of leadership skills such as complexity and systems thinking, leading transitions, stakeholder management and communication and storytelling. To ensure that this knowledge and these skills are given a broad foundation, RSM is working

Spain: Valenciaport returns positive sign in May in exports and imports

22 junio, 2022

Source: Valenciaport The current economic and geopolitical situation is reflected in the fluctuations in the data of the Valencia Port Authority’s Statistical Bulletin. Thus, according to the latest report for the month of May, there is a slight recovery in the number of containers full of cargo (export) in this month (+0.55%) compared to May 2021, breaking the negative trend of recent months. On the other hand, full unloading containers (import) continue with the positive evolution by increasing by 14.75%, while full containers dedicated to transhipment fell by 7.4%, and empty containers (highly demanded, especially by Valencian export companies) rose by 6.87%. In total, the TEUs (standard 20-foot containers, or 6.1 metres) managed by Valenciaport in May stood at 477,229 units, which represents an increase of 0.22% compared to May of the previous year. Total freight traffic in this month was 7,722,130 tonnes, which represents an increase of 7.8%, mainly due to the increase in both solid and liquid bulk. In the accumulated year-to-date (January-May) the trend shows the consequences of the economic and geopolitical situation, as well as the peaks of congestion that the Port of Valencia has suffered. Thus, in the first five months a total of 34,770,265

Port of Long Beach: Port boosts rail capacity with new project

22 junio, 2022

Source: Port of Long Beach The Port of Long Beach has completed construction of a new rail project that will increase efficiency of goods movement and reduce congestion on local roadways by shifting more cargo to trains. The Double Track Access from Pier G to Pier J Project adds a second rail line running approximately 8,000 feet long that enables four terminals in the Port’s south basin area to simultaneously handle arriving and departing trains. The project is a vital piece of the Port’s ongoing rail infrastructure capital improvement program aimed at shifting more cargo to rail, one of the goals of the 2017 Update of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan. “This project is an important piece of the rail improvement program that will increase efficiency and lower emissions at our Port,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. “We’re continuing to invest in strengthening our supply chain, prioritizing environmental sustainability and reducing impacts on the communities surrounding the Port.” “This project will streamline operations and reduce truck trips at a time we are experiencing an unprecedented growth in cargo,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. “Our investments in on-dock rail will help the

Maersk to launch dedicated coastal service in New Zealand

21 junio, 2022

Fuente: Maersk Maersk is launching a new dedicated New Zealand coastal service – “Maersk Coastal Connect”, to enable a more resilient New Zealand supply chain and improve vessel schedule reliability. The first of its kind for Maersk in its 25 years of operational history in the country, this service will help enhance domestic connection and offer sustainable and flexible supply chain solutions for importers, exporters and domestic distributors. By deploying two 2,500 TEU container vessels, Maersk Nadi and Maersk Nansha on a weekly basis, five main ports* in New Zealand, namely Timaru, Lyttelton, Nelson, Auckland and Tauranga will be called respectively in the service rotation, enhancing connectivity and providing easy access to Maersk’s global network. The combined North to South and South to North capacity will reach 250,000 TEU each year. Maersk Coastal Connect will start on the 12th of July 2022. The service will be operated with New Zealand crew to support the local community and ensure continued to investment in New Zealand. “The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world in many ways, and one of them in the logistics industry is customers’ increasing needs for more visible and resilient local and global supply chains. By operating two dedicated

IATA Launches IATA CO2 Connect in Support of Industry Sustainability Commitment

20 junio, 2022

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched IATA CO2 Connect, an online tool which provides the most accurate CO2 emission calculations for any given commercial passenger flight. IATA CO2 Connect responds to the growing demand for CO2 data transparency linked to airline specific and actual fuel burn information and load factors. This sets it apart from theoretical data models that already exist on the market today. IATA CO2 Connect is available to companies within and outside the travel value chain, such as travel management companies (TMCs), travel agencies, airlines or multinational corporations. They can access the relevant CO2 emissions data and integrate it in a customized manner into their existing flight booking tools. Travel managers or travelers can easily see the CO2 emissions per routing. The tool also permits the consolidation of data for reporting purposes. IATA CO2 Connect utilizes the newly developed CO2 Calculation Methodology, adopted by IATA’s Passenger Service Conference in March this year. This was conceived by leading partners from 20 airlines and major aircraft manufacturers, in consultation with international standard-setting bodies and logistics services providers. American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the world’s leading B2B travel platform, is IATA’s launch partner for CO2 Connect. The

Julián Fernández appointed as Managing Director of APM Terminals Poti

20 junio, 2022

Source: APM Terminals Mr. Fernández became a member of APM Terminals Poti team in February 2020 in the role of Chief Financial Officer / Deputy MD and therefore has a detailed understanding of the terminal’s business, client base, and the stakeholder landscape. “I am confident that the experience gained in my previous role, as a member of the APM Terminals Poti senior management team, will be of enormous benefit in driving further growth for the company,” says Mr. Fernández. “Ensuring the sustainable development of the company, empowering and leading people, engaging with stakeholders, as well as driving new investments and expansion plans in Poti, the region and beyond are high on my agenda,” he adds. Mr. Fernández joined A.P. Moller – Maersk starting in 2001 as a graduate trainee. He holds an MSc in Economics and an MBA with a focus on Investments Appraisals and Valuation. After having worked in both Maersk and Damco in several countries in Europe and Latin America, in December 2011 he moved to APM Terminals Corporate Development, based in Panama. In this role his primary focus was identifying and securing new port and terminal investments in Latin America. From 2014, he became part of the

Cruise industry seeks partnership with governments to reach decarbonisation goals

17 junio, 2022

Source: CLIA Cruise industry leaders convening in Genoa at the industry’s first European Summit devoted to decarbonisation of cruise have called on governments to join in the effort by creating the right regulatory framework and investments to match the industry’s commitment to accelerate development and delivery of sustainable maritime fuels and technologies necessary to achieve net-zero carbon cruising by 2050. The tone was set during the opening session at the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) European Summit held today in Genoa, as senior leaders discussed the industry drive to innovate. Cruise lines are investing significantly in research projects and new innovative technologies aimed at improving their environmental performance. New vessels are however only one part of the equation, and the industry will need access to adequate infrastructure and supply of sustainable fuels to achieve their objectives. During opening remarks at the Summit, Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Cruises and Global Chair, CLIA said: “The cruise industry shares a vision with European governments of a sustainable blue economy. The industry is stepping up and can deliver on our promises. Clear support from decision makers is needed to ensure that the right infrastructure is developed and is accessible, and that the right

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