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APM Terminals Quetzal welcomes Guatemala’s largest ever container ship

21 abril, 2023

This month, APM Terminals Quetzal welcomed the WAN HAI A01, one of Wan Hai Lines’ largest container ships. Built in 2023, the 13,248 TEU ship is 336 metres long and 51 metres wide and has a maximum draught of 15.1 metres. As the largest vessel to ever berth in Guatemala, it marked a new milestone in the country’s history. Source: APM Terminals APM Terminals Quetzal is the largest facility between the port of Lázaro Cardenas in México, and the Panama Canal, on the west coast of Central America, and the only Container Terminal in Guatemala that can efficiently accommodate vessels of this size. Beyond size, the terminal delivers efficiency, security, control and cargo management with a state-of-the art operating system, a 350m quay, 14.5m draft and three Super Post Panamax Ship-to-Shore cranes (with outreach spanning 20 containers). Growing Guatemalan trade The recent call is testament to the evolution of the country’s port connectivity and efficiency. Over recent years, Guatemala has increased the number of countries it trades with and grown the number of shipping lines with direct services to/from the central American country. With the ability to receive vessels of this size, direct services rather than transhipments, bring increased efficiency,

Eight new low-emission hybrid straddle carriers for Tollerort

20 abril, 2023

The renewal of the straddle carrier fleet at Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG’s (HHLA) Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) is moving forward: in April, eight new straddle carriers with hybrid drive went into operation and have since been transporting containers in a more environmentally friendly way between ship, yard, rail terminal and truck gate. These vehicles consume significantly less fuel and thus also emit correspondingly fewer emissions. Source: Port of Hamburg Including these eight new units, the hybrid straddle carrier fleet at CTT now totals 18 units. The principle of the technology used is simple: the straddle carrier stores surplus energy, which is for example generated during braking or while the load is being lowered, in a high-performance lithium-ion battery. As it drives, the vehicle uses this energy from the battery. This significantly eases the load on the combustion engine. Each hybrid straddle carrier thus saves over 30 percent fuel per operating hour compared to the diesel-electric previous models. This means that the eight new hybrid straddle carriers can save about 200,000 litres of diesel per year. CO2 emissions are also greatly reduced by around 530 tonnes per year. Commenting on the new hybrid straddle carrier fleet, CTT Managing Director Robin

Technical feasibility assessment on shipping decarbonization

19 abril, 2023

Source: IMO A study on the readiness and availability of low- and zero-carbon ship technology and marine fuels, commissioned by IMO under its Future Fuels and Technology for Low- and Zero-Carbon Shipping Project (FFT Project), has been submitted to the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80). Amongst the key findings, the study suggests that achieving a more ambitious decarbonization pathway than business as usual is feasible, with a strengthened level of ambition and implementation of further GHG reduction measures. The study was completed by Ricardo-AEA Ltd and DNV, under the first phase of the FFT project. The project was launched in September 2022, to support GHG emissions reduction from international shipping. It provides technical analysis to the Organization in support of policy discussions held in the Committee and its subsidiary bodies. On the basis of the identified state-of-play and projections on global uptake and dissemination of low- and zero-carbon marine technology and fuels, the study assesses different decarbonization scenarios for international shipping. The main findings, including a summary report of the study, have been submitted to MEPC 80 (MEPC80/INF10), in order to help inform Member States as they work towards the revision of the Initial IMO GHG Strategy by providing a feasibility analysis

Joan Calabuig: “Valenciaport is going to be the most sustainable port in Europe and will lead the energy transition”

19 abril, 2023

Source: Valenciaport The president of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), Joan Calabuig, has shown Valenciaport’s commitment to society and economic activity in three inseparable dimensions: economic, environmental and social, in order to become a benchmark infrastructure in the Valencia Region and Spain by 2030. Three dimensions that are the way, through dialogue, cooperation and union, to continue to make progress in the competitiveness of exporting companies, environmental and social sustainability and the future of the ports. Calabuig made these declarations during the act of taking office as the new president of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), replacing Aurelio Martínez. The event was attended by a wide representation of the port, business and institutional world headed by the president of the Generalitat Ximo Puig and the president of Puertos del Estado, Álvaro Rodríguez Dapena. In the economic area, Calabuig stressed that “Valenciaport is at the forefront of Europe and the Mediterranean. It is the best connected port in the Mediterranean, which is a key factor for competitiveness, projecting our participation in international trade, favouring our hinterland and reducing the costs of transporting goods for our companies”. The ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia,” he continued, “are connected to 1,000

Perú: Modernización del Terminal Portuario Multipropósito de Salaverry impactará positivamente en la economía nacional

18 abril, 2023

Fuente: Autoridad Portuaria Nacional Perú (APN) La presidenta de la República, Dina Boluarte, acompañada de la ministra de Transportes y Comunicaciones, Paola Lazarte, visitó las obras de modernización del Terminal Portuario Multipropósito de Salaverry, las que beneficiarán a la región y a la dinamización de la economía nacional. Tras las obras, el muelle 1 cuenta con una extensión de 285 m de largo por 43 m de ancho y el muelle 2 con una extensión de 230 m de largo por 30 m de ancho. Ambos con un sistema de amarre para naves, reforzados con una plataforma de concreto y la rehabilitación de los pilotes, además de dos modernas grúas móviles. “Con el aumento de capacidad del puerto de Salaverry se podrá agilizar el proceso de carga y descarga y mejorar las condiciones del transporte logístico. Un puerto multipropósito más eficiente en el traslado de minerales”, señaló la presidenta Boluarte. La titular del MTC destacó la anticipación de las obras de los muelles 1 y 2, las cuales estaban previstas para el mes de agosto. “El concesionario ha acelerado las inversiones y las obras, es por eso que hoy estamos presentes. Este terminal es la manifestación de cómo el sector

ALTA crea Comité Estratégico de Carga

18 abril, 2023

Fuente: ALTA La Asociación Latinoamericana y del Caribe de Transporte Aéreo (ALTA) anuncia la creación de un grupo de trabajo dedicado al desarrollo del sector de carga aérea en América Latina y el Caribe mediante el debate de aspectos estratégicos de la operación, así como proyectos locales y regionales que mejoren la competitividad y la eficiencia de los procesos para el desarrollo del sector. En la primera reunión del Comité de Carga de ALTA, que tuvo lugar el pasado 31 de marzo, participaron destacados ejecutivos de Aeroméxico, Aerolíneas Argentinas, American Airlines, Atlas Air, Avianca, Azul, Copa Airlines, Gol, Equair, interCaribbean, Latam Airlines, Lufthansa, TAP y Bahamasair, quienes eligieron como presidente del Comité de Carga de ALTA a Claudio Torres, Director Comercial Suramérica de LATAM Cargo, y a Leonel Ortiz, Director Desarrollo de Avianca Cargo, como vicepresidente. Se trata de un segmento clave para la industria. La carga aérea, aunque muchas veces imperceptible para los usuarios del transporte aéreo, es un servicio cotidiano. En las aeronaves de pasajeros se transporta más del 40% de la carga. Sin embargo, es importante notar que la proporción de la capacidad ofrecida en servicios exclusivos de carga aumentó del 12% en 2016 al 16% en

Port of Rotterdam Authority offers site for green hydrogen plant with a capacity of up to 1 GW

17 abril, 2023

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is developing an 11ha site on the Maasvlakte suitable for the construction of a very large green hydrogen plant. The reason is the tender for the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm later this year. Source: Port of Rotterdam In the procedure for plot Beta, the Minister for Climate and Energy is encouraging companies to smartly integrate much of the wind energy into the energy system. The production of hydrogen directly on the coast is a logical solution, as it avoids additional load on the high-voltage network. The wind farm and hydrogen plant should be ready around 2028. Allard Castelein, Port of Rotterdam Authority CEO: ‘The construction of a hydrogen plant with a capacity of 1 GW is the next leap in scale in the production of green hydrogen. Several companies are now building, or have advanced plans to build, electrolysers with a capacity of 200 to 250 MW at the Maasvlakte. These would currently be the largest in Europe, but we already want to accommodate the next generation of hydrogen plants. These are expected to be five times larger.’ Several companies have plans to realise a total of some 1,350 MW (1.35 GW) of electrolysis in Rotterdam.

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

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