Global Maritime

APM Terminals Pipavav, Maersk and PRCL partner for innovative new block train service

14 abril, 2023

Source: APM Terminals For the first time, APM Terminals Pipavav, Maersk and Pipavav Rail Corporation Ltd (PRCL) have joined forces to provide a customised block train service for a single consignee – Tinna Rubber and Infrastructure. The new service will operate via the fast, secure and more sustainable Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC). The first 48-wagon rake of specialist Spine Cars arrived at APM Terminals Pipavav this week. A new concept for India, spine Cars also known as BLSS wagons are 25T axle load flat cars designed to transport all types of containers, for greater flexibility. They use a sturdy and lighter frame which increases a rake’s carrying capacity by 7.4%, making it more commercially advantageous. “The successful implementation of India’s first import dedicated, and customized 48-wagon rake is a testament to the strategic collaboration between Maersk, APM Terminals Pipavav, PRCL, and J M Baxi Ports & Logistics,” commented Mr. Girish Aggarwal, MD, APM Terminals Pipavav. “Through our collective efforts, we were able to provide an integrated and sustainable supply chain solution that not only saves time and cost for the end customer but also contributes to our shared goal of decarbonizing logistics.” Rail out by Bill of Lading Rail transportation is widely

First e-learning course in Spanish now available

13 abril, 2023

Source: IMO Spanish speakers interested in maritime issues can now access the first free to access course in Spanish available on the IMO e-learning platform. The “Introduction to Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation” course is aimed at stakeholders from the maritime industry and individuals new to the oil spill response community. Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the various aspects of oil pollution preparedness and response in the marine and coastal environment. The English version of the course was launched in April 2022, and it was the first free to access course available in the IMO e-learning platform. The launch of the Spanish version of the e-learning course contributes to the Organization’s efforts to support multilingualism. Versions of the same course in other UN languages will be available in the future. The course is part of a series of e-Learning courses developed in collaboration with the World Maritime University (WMU). Distance learning is key to meeting the changing educational needs in the maritime industry. IMO is offering students and maritime professionals around the world the possibility to boost their understanding of key maritime issues.

CO2 emissions port of Rotterdam fell by over 4% in 2022

12 abril, 2023

CO2 emissions from industry and power plants in the port of Rotterdam were reduced by 1 Mtonne (4.2%) in 2022 compared to 2021. This brings emissions back to 2020 levels after an increase in 2021. Source: Port of Rotterdam The decrease was mainly driven by the chemical sector and industrial gas producers. Because of high natural gas prices, they scaled back their production. As a result, they emitted a total of 0.8 Mtonne (16%) less CO2 than in 2021. The high gas prices also caused the three gas-fired power plants in the port area to reduce operating hours, while increasing those of the two coal-fired power plants. Coal-fired power plants were given room to do this by the government by lifting the 35% capacity limitation imposed after the war in Ukraine broke out. CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants increased by 6% (+0.3 Mtonne). However, this was more than offset by a 16% drop in emissions by the gas-fired power plants (-0.4 Mtonne). Altogether, coal and gas-fired power plants generated less electricity than in the previous year, as more and more electricity in the Netherlands is produced by wind turbines and solar panels. Production at refineries remained stable due to

Port of Long Beach: Port´s free summer harbor tours return in May

11 abril, 2023

REGISTRATION TO OPEN MONDAY, APRIL 17, FOR MAY TOURS Source: Port of Long Beach Beginning in May, the Port of Long Beach will once again host free harbor tours, offering the public a chance to visit the sights and sounds of the nation’s largest seaport complex. Join one of the 90-minute narrated excursions and learn more about how the Port of Long Beach impacts you and the local, regional and national economies, get close to some of the biggest ships in the world, learn about the Port’s drive to zero-emissions operations, and take pictures of amazing machinery and local marine life. Register online anytime from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 17, for the opportunity to receive a free harbor tour at the Port of Long Beach in May. The Port uses an online lottery sign-up system for reservations. Reservations will open on the third Monday of the month for tours the following month. The online reservation system provides a 12-hour window to register via computer or mobile device for an available tour the next month. A random drawing will select participants for each tour and within five business days, you will receive confirmation of your reservation or notification

Ocean Network Express anuncia lanzamiento de ONE Eco Calculator

10 abril, 2023

Fuente: Ocean Network Express (ONE) Ocean Network Express (ONE) se complace en anunciar el lanzamiento de ONE Eco Calculator, que calcula las emisiones de dióxido de carbono (CO2) de los buques operativos de ONE. La herramienta es uno de los hitos de la compañía en su camino hacia el cero neto. Con ONE Eco Calculator, las unidades se expresan como Tank-to-Wake (TTW), una medida de las emisiones de la quema de combustible, que se ha almacenado en un tanque , o Well-to-Wake (WTW), una medida de las emisiones de la producción, entrega y uso de combustible a bordo de los barcos. “A medida que nos esforzamos por lograr la descarbonización, ONE está en un viaje continuo para alentar a las partes interesadas a participar”, dijo Koshiro Wake, vicepresidente sénior del Departamento de Estrategia Corporativa y Sostenibilidad de Ocean Network Express (ONE). “Por lo tanto, ONE Eco Calculator se desarrolló no solo para nosotros, sino también a clientes con ideas afines que buscan soluciones de transporte sostenibles y que buscan administrar sus propias emisiones de carga”. Koshiro Wake agregó que el compromiso de lograr el cero neto está en el parte superior de la agenda de gestión de ONE, junto con

Colombia: El Puerto de Leticia se reactiva como destino de turismo para cruceristas internacionales

10 abril, 2023

Fuente: Dimar Con el arribo de la embarcación ‘Hanseatic Spirit´ de bandera de Malta, el Puerto de Leticia se reactiva como destino turístico para cruceristas internacionales, quienes ven en la capital del Amazonas un lugar multicultural con numerosas reservas naturales, ríos, lagos y bosques, donde se pueden observar especies de flora y fauna únicas en el mundo. En este sentido, la Autoridad Marítima Colombiana a través de la Capitanía de Puerto de Leticia, dio la bienvenida a 170 tripulantes y 220 pasajeros, en su mayoría alemanes y daneses. “Después de cuatro años de no recibir este tipo de embarcaciones, principalmente por motivos de pandemia, es un importante hecho su llegada porque fomenta el desarrollo turístico y económico de la región amazónica colombiana y la posiciona como un destino ecoturístico de nivel internacional”, resaltó el Capitán De Corbeta Francisco Alejandro Otavo, Capitán de Puerto de Leticia. El buque proveniente de Manaos. Brasil contó con la visita oficial de arribo por parte de la Capitanía de Puerto, la cual verifica el cumplimiento de los requisitos normativos establecidos para el ingreso a territorio nacional de naves de bandera extranjera; inspección que fue acompañada por el Grupo de Guardacostas del Amazonas de la Armada

Hapag-Lloyd launches new WA1 – West Africa Service

5 abril, 2023

Source: Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd announces new Container WA1 Service (West Africa Service 1) with a fortnightly frequency, connecting Tanger Med, Nouakchott, Freetown, Conakry, Monrovia, and back to Tanger Med. The first sailing is scheduled for May 15th. This new service is designed to establish Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia as new markets for Hapag-Lloyd and ensure continuity of service to Mauritania. Hapag-Lloyd will introduce with the WA1 the ports of Freetown, Conakry, and Monrovia to its service portfolio. The company will be represented by 3rd party agents in these ports. “We are excited to launch our new WA1 Service,” says Dheeraj Bhatia, Senior Managing Director, Region Middle East, India and Africa at Hapag-Lloyd. “The service’s launch reaffirms Hapag-Lloyd’s strong commitment to expanding its presence in (West) Africa. It will enable us to better serve our customers and offer them more flexible and efficient solutions. Our customers in this region will have access to Hapag-Lloyd’s global network via Tangier and will see the added opportunities by expanding our operations to new markets in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.” In addition, Hapag-Lloyd announces a new rotation and new timing for its WAX Service – West Africa Express, connecting Tanger Med, Dakar, Tema, Abidjan,

Austria continues to increase handling volumes at the Port of Hamburg

4 abril, 2023

Source: Port of Hamburg Last year, Austria was one of the countries to achieve a new record in the handling of goods in the Port of Hamburg. With an increase of twelve per cent and a throughput of 6.3 million tonnes, it is a new record. “At just over 323,000 TEU, container throughput is also slightly up on last year,” says Alexander Till, Representative Hafen Hamburg Marketing Austria, adding, “We can proudly report that we were able to achieve a record year in all areas, even in the exceptionally challenging year caused by Corona and the Russian war of aggression.” One of the most important partners is voestalpine AG, one of the world’s leading steel and technology groups. Four years ago, it decided to import part of its raw materials via Hamburg. Last year, for voestalpine alone, around 2.9 million tonnes of iron ore and coal went to Austria via the Port of Hamburg. This corresponds to an increase of 27 percent. The goods are mainly transported by rail. There are currently 146 weekly connections between Hamburg and Austria. You can find out exactly which ones here.

Brasil: ANTAQ aprueba ajuste tarifario en el cruce del Río Uruguay

29 marzo, 2023

La aprobación se produjo tras la verificación del aumento en el precio de los combustibles y la comprobación de los índices inflacionarios ocurridos en el período analizado. Fuente: ANTAQ La Agencia Nacional de Transporte Acuaviario (ANTAQ) aprobó parcialmente la solicitud de reajuste de los precios de las tarifas del servicio de transporte de cruce prestado por la empresa Navegação Porto Feliz Ltda en la línea de cruce Mondaí / SC – Vicente Dutra / RS. El análisis de las solicitudes de reajuste se basa en la metodología establecida por la Agencia para aprobar o no las solicitudes de aumento de precios. Tras un análisis técnico, la autarquía autorizó a la empresa a reajustar la tarifa hasta un 24% para los automóviles. Vale recordar que el último reajuste autorizado a la empresa ocurrió en 2018. Desde entonces, la autarquía constató que el valor del combustible subió 89,75%. También hubo un aumento en otros índices practicados en este período como el Índice Nacional de Precios al Consumidor Amplio (IPCA), que registró un aumento de 26,22%, el Índice General de Precios – Mercado (IGP-M), variación positiva de 67,78%, y el Índice Nacional de Precios al Consumidor (INPC), que aumentó 27,69%. Transporte de pasajeros

How to achieve real change through sustainability partnerships

28 marzo, 2023

Fuente: MAERSK Sustainability is increasingly recognised as a fundamental and critical business practice. More and more businesses are setting targets and taking action to maximise sustainability. For example, over a third (34%) of the world’s largest companies have set public net zero targets, Accenture research shows. Meanwhile, over 4,000 companies have joined the Science Based Targets initiative supporting corporate climate action. What many businesses are discovering on their sustainability journey, is that real growth and progress requires partnerships and collaboration. Many businesses are now striving to improve sustainability. However, there are many challenges these businesses can encounter, such as: In other words, no one business can solve every single challenge that emerges. Sustainability partnerships and collaboration enable businesses to work with supply chain partners and suppliers to pinpoint issues, develop solutions and drive shared agendas. These collectives can start with one partner and extend to include more businesses, startups, research organisations as well as non-government organisations (NGOs). They can happen at different levels, starting with a common vision and going all the way to shared roadmaps and industry standards. They can also stretch across industries and beyond. Examples of initiatives working to achieve change through sustainability partnerships and collaboration include the First Movers Coalition to decarbonise the

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