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J U N E 2 0 19
Are the fuels of the
future zero-carbon?
Contents
Special Report
38 High Bay Storage
BOXBAY’S high bay storage system
represents a leap in port technology
June 2019
40 Women in Maritime
Editor Smart shipping and digitisation offer oppor-
Emmanuel Mair tunities for women in the maritime sector
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Email: emmanuel.mair@container-mag.com As the IMO’s sulphur regulations kick in,
Lacey Jones
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43 LNG’s viability is being debated
64 Brexit
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Reporter Competition for transhipment volumes is
Alistair Ross high with a new facility on the way
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Stability has returned to the French ports
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Regulars — Editor's Comment
Experience the progress.
Changing
Perceptions
used in the handling of aluminium and steel Port) as an example of “debt-trap diplomacy”
coils, may be able to increase productivity by where a creditor country takes advantage
up to three times compared with standard of a debtor country once it fails to meet its
rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) crane systems, loan obligations. Whether or not that was
according to its makers. China’s intention, there was a local backlash
The most advanced systems currently as anti-Chinese sentiment spilled into violent
on the market are not too shabby either, as protests.
automatic stacking cranes (ASCs) and re- Funnily enough, one of the most successful
mote-controlled operations bring a high level container terminals in Sri Lanka – Colombo
of automation into play. In fact, crane drivers International Container Terminals (CICT) – is
who have been transferred to offices, rather also run by CM Port. The deepwater facility
than losing their jobs, now enjoy a safer and has quickly become the busiest in the Port of
less stressful working environment. Colombo and is an example to the nay-sayers
The green movement has reached the of the benefits of cooperation with China.
Emmanuel Mair – Editor ports sector too, with shore power systems Nevertheless, the controversy over
being implemented to reduce emissions at Hambantota seemed to play its part in
berth, while electrification projects on cranes derailing the concession process for the new
Ports have taken great strides become more commonplace. Meanwhile, deepwater East Container Terminal (ECT)
towards modernisation, the “giant iron thumb in the eye of the digital in Colombo. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority
even if they don’t always world” may not be a fair reflection of the sheer (SLPA) first invited expressions of interest
get credit for it extent of IT systems that are required to keep to develop ECT on a build-operate-transfer
a modern port running. (BOT) basis in mid-2016 – yet the process
By no means have all ports transitioned was later seemingly shelved.
I
t’s quite a rare occurrence when a famous well to the digital world but a large number Now, it turns out, ECT will be jointly
face pays attention to the port industry, and of them, especially the bigger ones, are now developed by Japan and India, two countries
that’s why I still remember coming across making the leap. that have not always had the best relations
a tweet by the British actor Hugh Laurie with China and that are trying to protect their
(Blackadder and House) a few years ago. Is Sri Lanka playing a dangerous interests in the region. The SLPA will retain
He tweeted: “A port is a beautiful thing, isn't game? full ownership of ECT as well as 51% of the
it? A giant iron thumb in the eye of the digital Whenever a critic of China’s intentions behind terminal operations company.
world. Heavy, slow, real.” the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) wants to Yet one has to wonder with all the
The ironic thing about what Laurie, offer an example in support of their point, speculation that takes place over Sri Lankan
who I assume is a layman when it comes it’s pretty likely that the case of Sri Lanka port concessions – is the government
to the ports sector, perceived is that it will soon roll off their tongue. Sino-scep- attempting to play both sides of the
flies completely in the face of everything tics see the 99-year lease of Hambantota geopolitical spectrum? And is this a wise
the industry’s modernisers are trying to Port to China Merchants Port Holdings (CM strategy?
accomplish.
Perceptions do take time to change but,
as much of the container handling and
equipment market gears up for TOC Europe
in Rotterdam, “heavy” and “slow” operations The green movement has reached the ports sector
are already becoming a thing of the past.
With the launch of BOXBAY’s high bay too, with shore power systems being implemented
storage (HBS) warehouse concept, advanced
systems that have previously eluded
to reduce emissions at berth, while electrification
container ports look to be on the way in. projects on cranes become more commonplace.
The technology, which has been successfully
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Ports & Terminals News
Exclusive - Brazil
New Port of Santos CEO
vows to shake things up
Sri Lanka Ireland
Newly appointed president of the Port of
Santos (Codesp), Casemiro Tércio Carvalho,
Government planning to develop Colombo’s East Port of Cork gears up for new has promised to root out corruption from the
Container Terminal with Japan and India container terminal opening in port while developing a model that works better
for the users of the port and its hinterland area.
2020 The port authority’s former president Alex
Sri Lanka, Japan and India have signed timely in their capacity expansion, execution, Oliva was arrested in November 2018 over a
a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to and service levels. The envisaged MoC is a The new container terminal at the Port of Cork is on track to corruption scandal with allegations of fraud
jointly develop the new deep-water facility significant step in ensuring Colombo Port open in 2020 with one year of construction already completed worth in excess of R$37m (US$10m), mainly Casemiro Tércio Carvalho, president of the Port of Santos
East Container Terminal (ECT) at the Port delivers on these goals in an agile manner.” at the multipurpose port, which also features cruise, bulk, concerning IT systems.
of Colombo. Sri Lanka’s ports minister Sagala liquid bulk and ferry facilities. Codesp has also attracted a reputation for solutions. km road that connects both sides of the port.
The plan is for the Sri Lanka Ports Ratnayaka said two months ago that the Last year, the port handled 230,000 teu representing a 6% inefficiency with dredging problems making In terms of port operations, Carvalho The idea would be to have all port road in-
Authority (SLPA) to retain 100% ownership SLPA was procuring cranes from Japan, increase in container volumes and the new terminal will have vessel dimension restrictions a fairly regular identified “two huge bottlenecks” – the channel frastructure provided by a concessionaire.
of ECT while owning a 51% stake in the noting it wanted to attract shipping lines a capacity of 330,000 teu in its first phase to accommodate occurrence at South America’s biggest port. and road and rail connections between the Over the long term, his vision is for the port
new Terminal Operations Company (TOC) “which operate the largest ships in the future growth. Carvalho told CM: “I want to provide port and the hinterland. to have an initial public offering (IPO) on the
while the Japanese and Indian governments industry”. Increasing ship size was one of the main drivers behind compliance and a transparent environment He intends to offer a long-term tender in stock market, offering 49% of the shares.
hold the remaining 49%. ECT’s first phase was completed in 2015 the development and the facility will be able to accomodate in the market. We need time to rebuild the the market for the concession of the whole In the meantime however, Carvalho intends
According to the SLPA, retaining with a US$80m loan from Bank of Ceylon vessels of 13 m in draught and 4,000 teu in capacity– the reputation. My table is the same table as the channel, covering the dredging, environmental to issue a new concession by the first half
majority ownership in the TOC represents (BOC). A part of the terminal is equipped largest in any Irish port. chief financial officer, the chief operating officer, monitoring, emergency services equipment of 2020 for the terminal previously run by
a “significant step in prioritising national with a 440 m quay berth and an 18 ha yard The existing container terminal in Cork is nearer the city, the engineering director etc. We sit together and the vessel traffic management information Libra Terminais, a schedule he admits, will
interests” while financing from the joint in addition to other equipment. thereby limiting the dimensions of vessel calls in both length and make decisions with transparency.” system (VTMS). be very tight.
venture partners will help “Colombo Port In geopolitical terms, some observers overall (LOA) and draught due to the narrowness of the river. After reorganising all the costs at the Port Carvalho would like to include both
to develop at a faster pace than would have noted the agreement with Japan and Paul O'Regan, chief operations officer and harbour master of Santos within the next few months, he maintenance and deepening dredging in
otherwise be feasible using the SLPA’s India may be seen as a significant counter at the Port of Cork, told CM: “This is the first greenfield wants to issue monthly or bi-monthly reports the same contract if feasible as margins for
own funds”. to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. container site to be built in Ireland in decades, from conception to the market covering costs and revenues to the increasing depth tend to be lower than Poland
A statement from the SLPA noted that an China already operates the only present through to delivery.” indicate to customers that the port authority the former.
envisaged Japanese loan “carries one of the deep-water terminal in Colombo, Colombo “The container terminal will be very advanced from an ICT is a “serious administration”. He hopes to set up a dynamic draught in
best loan terms Sri Lanka has obtained”. International Container Terminal (CICT), perspective with a smart terminal operating system (TOS) In his first month in the post, R$10m the channel, through investments in sensors, PSA acquires DCT
Bloomberg has reported that Japan will
provide a 40-year Yen loan with a 10-year
which is run by China Merchants Port
Holdings, while it also holds a 99 year
system, an automatic gate system and a fully implemented
vehicle booking system for pick up and deliveries at the
(US$2.5m) of costs were cut, comprising
contracts and redundancies. Codesp has more
equipment and algorithmic models, in an effort
to eliminate the average four hours per day
Gdansk with Polish
grace period although the SLPA has not concession for Hambantota Port. terminal. These are all game changers in Ireland.” than 1,300 employees today and Carvalho lost in operations. Development Fund and
confirmed that these are the terms. The Port of Colombo currently has three The port has ordered two new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes hopes to reduce this number “to have a “More than deepening, I want to focus on IFM Investors
The statement from the SLPA added: main terminals — Jaya Container Terminal, from Liebherr which will be the largest and most advanced smaller healthy company with more revenues”. how many days we have the same depth,”
“Within the next three decades, over 45% run by the SLPA, South Asia Gateway quay cranes in Ireland. Carvalho was previously president of the noted Carvalho. “The security of operators PSA International, the Polish Development
of global GDP and trade is predicted to Terminal (SAGT), operated by John Keells The terminal will be the first in Ireland to have a vehicle Port of São Sebastião, former director of the – so they know that if they sign a contract Fund (PFR) and the IFM Global Infrastructure
originate or be located within the Asian Holdings and APM Terminals, and CICT. booking system, enabling the haulage community to pre-plan Waterways Department of the State of São in Santos, the port authority will provide the Fund (GIF) have completed the transaction
region. The SLPA has ownership stakes of 15% their arrivals “with a service level that can be guaranteed to Paulo and most recently head of infrastruc- same depth during the whole contract and to jointly acquire DCT Gdansk, the largest
“In this ultra-connected world, deep re- each in SAGT and CICT. them,” noted O’Regan. ture at investment fund Garín Investimentos. they will not lose any centimetre because I terminal in Poland.
lationships with multiple trading partners Japan has provided cooperation for the The Port of Cork primarily serves the south, south east and He is keen to develop a “concentration forgot to dredge. The idea is to support his The partners have received formal approval
is not only prudent business, it is critical development of Jaya Container Terminal south west regions of Ireland, with the agricultural and phar- mindset” at the port, viewing it as a cluster dynamic draught for 366 m vessels.” from relevant competition authorities to buy
to ensuing Colombo Port remains relevant since the 1980s while around 70% of maceutical sectors representing big customers of the port. of operations and services 50 km from the Regarding hinterland connectivity, the only terminal in the Baltic that can serve
to global trade.” Colombo Port’s transhipment business Before operations begin, the port authority is hoping to Sao Paulo metropolitan area. “I want to show Carvalho is keen to improve long distance ultra large container vessels (ULCVs) with a
It continued: “Global cargo trade is an is India-related. attract direct services from shipping lines which traditional- the market that we develop this infrastructure rail connections for container services and has capacity of up to 23,000 teu.
extremely competitive, fast paced, rapidly Work will begin by March 2020 according ly pass by Ireland due to vessel size restrictions. together, including the private port and the received interest from Brazilian rail company Container volumes handled by the terminal
evolving industry, that requires ports be to Nikkei. O’Regan pointed out: “When the new terminal comes public port,” he added. “Can we concentrate VLI. have grown steadily over the years to reach
online, we will approach shipping companies to offer con- more cargo in Santos? Can we provide this He would like to invest in two rail lines 1.9m teu last year.
nectivity to Spain, Le Havre in France and Bremerhaven in kind of infrastructure with quality, speed and in the area of the port near Santos Brasil The terminal has a quay length of 1,306 m
order to widen the connectivity map from Cork.” low cost? If you can increase the amount of and Libra Terminais, as well as a ring rail and a maximum depth of 17 m. DCT Gdansk
He does not expect the port’s container trade to be affected cargo in the port, we split all the costs in the connection and a new rail connection near is already undergoing expansion, which will be
much by Brexit as the majority of lift-on lift-off (lo-lo) cargo goes port – dredging, energy, per tonne you can Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP). Currently, rail completed in the course of 2019 and 2020.
via the mainland European hubs Rotterdam and Antwerp. smash these costs.” lines in the Port of Santos tend to focus on A statement from the partners noted that the
Nevertheless, the port is preparing trade facilitation areas in Part of this plan includes the formation of a dry bulk cargo such as soya. consortium intends to “further strengthen the
the new terminal as well as a land area for inspections, while start-up accelerator hub in the port bringing Carvalho is further studying if it is econom- terminal’s position and to look into additional
The Port of Colombo handled more than 7m teu in 2018 making greater use of IT to ease the burden on customs. technology companies to the port to create ically viable to have a concession for a 35-40 expansion needs as and when relevant”.
06 — June 2019 — Container Management Container Management — June 2019 — 07
Canada Argentina
Prince Rupert unveils plan to boost Port of Buenos Aires bidders required to THE FUTURE OF PORTS IS NOW
capacity by 6-7m teu invest US$760m over next ten years
Make further steps for the
Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has completed a container terminal Argentina’s transportation ministry has approved the bidding documents for next generation of ports & terminals
master plan outlining the addition of 6-7m teu in capacity through the the public tender for the Port of Buenos Aires, with the winning company
development of multiple terminals. required to continue the ongoing expansion works representing an investment
The master planning concluded the potential for further expansion of of US$760m in the first ten years.
Fairview Terminal and the development of a second container terminal The modernisation plan indicates that public and private investment will LaseLCPS Load Collision Prevention LaseAYC Automated Yard Crane LaseSPC Straddle Carrier Positioning LaseTLP Truck Lifting Prevention
at the Port of Prince Rupert’s South Kaien Island site. reach US$1.91bn in total in the next 50 years.
This second terminal features a capacity of 2.5m teu and was identified The country’s General Administration of Ports launched the call in late
as the next phase of terminal expansion for the container business at the May for national and international public bidding to operate the port. On
port following the expansion of Fairview Container Terminal announced October 2, the envelopes will be opened and the winning operator's
with DP World in 2018, increasing its current capacity from 1.35m teu concession will be awarded in December 2019.
to 1.8m teu by 2022. If the process proceeds according to schedule, the Port of Buenos
LaseLCPS-STS Load Collision Prevention LaseTPC Truck Positioning System LaseGCP Gantry Collision Prevention LaseBCP Boom Collision Prevention
Both the current Fairview Terminal and South Kaien sites are in close Aires will next year have just one concessionaire instead of the current
proximity to expanding export logistics operations on Ridley Island, and situation where three groups control separate container terminals – DP
will integrate with these operations following PRPA’s construction of World (Terminales Río de la Plata -TRP, which operates Terminals 1, 2 and
the Fairview-Ridley Connector Corridor scheduled for the end of 2020. 3), APM Terminals (Terminal 4) and Hutchinson Ports (Terminal 5).
Shaun Stevenson, president and CEO of PRPA, said: “Conducting The plan envisages a single provider of port services, for a term of 50
this work ensures we have a clear understanding of the future potential years, with a single zone of customs verification and a single access to the
for terminal development and contributes to a vision for the future of port, through the Paseo del Bajo. Gonzalo Mortola, controller at the Port
our container business to respond to the growing market demand for of Buenos Aires, stated: “This project was unthinkable three years ago, Visit us at Stand D54
capacity at the Port of Prince Rupert. but despite the 'impossible' and 'cannot' we started the path to position
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“The terminal development potential identified in the study ensures Puerto Buenos Aires as a leader in the region, and we are achieving this,
that we can accommodate the short, medium and long term supply today, with this resolution, we reinforce the direction of change, betting Ahoy Rotterdam, Netherlands
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chain needs of Canadian exporters while continuing to provide the un- on a port connected with the provinces, modern, with more capacity and
paralleled reach, reliability and speed shippers have come to expect at fundamentally without mafias that increase the logistics costs and make
the Port of Prince Rupert.” it impossible to grow our country.”
The plan’s research, which was completed with the assistance The port’s modernisation project has received heavy criticism in the last
of AECOM, considered capital costs, optimisation of construction few years with long delays causing operators to put investments on hold Sweden The container terminal has a natural depth of 16.5 m and the length
sequencing to minimise disruptions to ongoing operations, and mitigation while some sceptics have hit out at the lack of a comprehensive national of the quay and terminal area are large enough to handle the biggest
of impacts on air quality, noise and lighting to determine the feasibility transport plan. vessels operating in the Baltic Sea.
and sequencing of container terminal potential at the port. In November 2018, Olaf Merk, ports and shipping expert at the Inter- Stockholm Norvik Port completes Stockholm Norvik Port aims to be an efficient and sustainable
Maksim Mihic, general manager of DP World (Canada) Inc. stated
the operator supports the port authority’s plans which “improve the
national Transport Forum (ITF), part of the OECD, told CM: “If the size of
container ships continues to grow, it is difficult to see how Buenos Aires
container quay construction transport hub, especially as it benefits from a good location.
Its proximity to one of Europe’s most rapidly growing capital regions
balance between imports and exports through the northern corridor”. can still be an effective container port in 35-50 years’ time. along with its short approaches from the fairways, good links to major
The port, which handled 1m teu and 27m tonnes of cargo in 2018, “There could be long-term options that would be more attractive to Stockholm Norvik Port, a new freight facility in Sweden, has completed roads and rail connections are expected to appeal to shipping lines and
expects to become Canada’s second busiest port within five years. terminal operators, either more downstream or more upstream.” construction of its 450 m container quay with less than a year until other customers.
Stevenson added: “Our planned container terminal capacity expansion Following the launch of the port modernisation plan in December, a period the port is scheduled to open.
ensures Canadian shippers will be able to meet their supply chain of consultations was enabled so that the port community and interested Work to complete the port is moving forward at a rapid pace and
needs well into the future and Canada will be well-served in meeting parties could get to know the project and make suggestions. upon opening the facility will feature both a container terminal and a
its objectives of growing trade in the Asia Pacific region.” The renewal of the port infrastructure will double the current cargo capacity roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) terminal.
and will have a flexible design, adaptable to the needs of the market in a Johan Wallén, marketing and sales director at Ports of Stockholm,
more competitive and sustainable way according to the port administration. said: “There is a lot of work going on simultaneously in the construc-
Up to now Puerto Buenos Aires has carried out expansion works for tion of Stockholm Norvik Port.
US$75m, adding 9 ha for logistic operations in the Dársena F area and 15
ha north of the sixth jetty that will function as an external cargo terminal.
It is hoped that the expansion will allow the entry of larger vessels with
greater cargo capacity. Being a single operator, the maximum rates will be Stockholm Norvik Port aims to be an
established by contract to ensure greater transparency and competitiveness.
efficient and sustainable transport hub,
Port administrators believe the modernisation will enhance intermodality,
reduce logistics times and costs. Currently, and for the benefit of the most especially as it benefits from a good location.
remote provinces, railway accesses are being improved, trucks will have a
single access and a larger and better equipped waiting area.
The barges, on the other hand, will have a dock with exclusive priority “The rail track is being laid and surface water management facilities
and, thanks to the customs corridor in which they are already working, the are being constructed, but for those of us working with shipping the
Prince Rupert handled 1m teu in 2018 operations will be more efficient and coordinated. completion of the container quay is an incredibly important milestone.” The container terminal has a natural depth of 16.5 m
08 — June 2019 — Container Management
UAE Philippines
COSCO’s Abu Dhabi Terminal receives two mega- ICTSI proposes
vessels in less than a month US$166.4m investment
COSCO Shipping Ports Limited’s (CSP) Abu an increasingly competitive global economy; into Iloilo Port
Dhabi Terminal at Khalifa Port has received applying the latest port technologies to improve
two of the world’s largest mega-vessels within efficiencies, reduce calling times, and ultimately International Container Terminal Services, Inc.
less than a month. deliver a competitive edge to our customers.” (ICTSI) intends to invest P8.7bn (US$166.4m)
When it arrived on May 5, 2019, the M.V The deep-water semi-automated CSP to upgrade the Iloilo Port once the Philippine
COSCO Shipping Pisces was the largest ship Abu Dhabi Terminal connects Khalifa Port to Ports Authority (PPA) acts on its unsolicited
ever to call at Khalifa Port, however three CSP’s global terminal portfolio which covers proposal.
weeks later the M.V COSCO Shipping Solar 285 berths at 37 ports worldwide and is The proposal is up for review by the PPA
dethroned it with a capacity of 21,000 teu. the company’s first international greenfield board but has gathered support from Ilonggo
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO subsidiary. Senator Franklin M. Drilon who has urged
of Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “The container CSP has invested AED1.1bn (US$299.5m) the port authority to act upon the proposal.
industry is constantly looking for ways to in capital expenditure on construction and Drilon said: “The expansion of Iloilo port
improve efficiency, and the use of mega-ves- machinery at the terminal, which boasts sits well with our plans for the province. This
sels to cut costs and time is a trend shaping 1,200 m of quay, a water depth of 18 m and early we are seeing a heightened shipping
the future of the sector. a design capacity of 2.5m teu. activity in the province due to the economic
“We have ensured that through CSP Abu It also includes the largest Container Freight developments that have taken place in the
Dhabi Terminal, Khalifa Port is able to handle Station (CFS) in the Middle East, covering province for the past years.
the largest vessels of today and adapt to 275,000 sq m, which offers facilities for full and “We have to develop our port and equip
those of tomorrow.” partial bonded container shipments, the full it with modern facilities so it can continue
The arrival of the two mega-vessels – both range of container packing services and more. to accommodate the growing demand for
of which started their journeys from Qingdao CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal forms part of a port services.”
in China – highlights Abu Dhabu’s position five-year strategy by Abu Dhabi Ports aimed Christian Gonzalez, ICTSI’s global corporate
as a major trade hub aloing China’s Belt and at strengthening the maritime sector in the head, said that the company’s objective is
Road Initiative (BRI). Emirate and driving economic diversification. to bring the port to “world class levels” by
Since it started trial operations on April 20, The strategy, in line with Abu Dhabi Economic maximising ship capability, installing ship-to- Peru Brazil
2019, CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal has received Vision 2030, aims to increase regional trade shore (STS) gantry cranes and continuous-
four mainline vessels including the 14,000 teu and attract foreign direct investment. ly upgrading yard capacity.
capacity MV. CSCL Mercury and the 19,000 Abu Dhabi Ports has set aside AED10bn Through these development plans, Gonzalez COSCO finalises agreement to develop US$3bn multi- DP World Santos
teu capacity MV. CSCL Globe.
Captain Ju Weiping, CEO of CSP Abu Dhabi
(US$2.7bn) in investment to increase capacity
at Khalifa Port from the current 5m teu to 9.1m
expects Iloilo to become a major regional
transhipment hub for the Visayas as well as
purpose port inaugurates logistics
Terminal, said: “The terminal has been built teu, which also includes boosting capacity at becoming more competitive for agri-aqua warehouse
to accommodate the evolution of trade in Terminal 1 to over 5m teu. products. COSCO Shipping Ports Ltd (CSP) has signed Half of the four berths will be container terminals
Iloilo’s agri-aqua products can be shipped the subscription and investment agreement with with an annual capacity of 1m teu while the other DP World Santos has inaugurated a new
to domestic and foreign markets in refriger- Volcan to acquire stake in the Port of Chancay, half will be multi-purpose terminals. logistics warehouse that will be used
ated containers, thus driving costs down where it has planned to develop a US$3bn mul- Captain Xu Lirong, chairman of China CSP, for general loads storage in addition
potentially becoming a great benefit upon tipurpose terminal. explained that CSP chose to invest in the Port to storing and spawning containers.
the completion of the Jalaur River multi-pur- Port of Chancay is located 58 km to the north of Chancay because of the “great potential” in Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, group
pose project in 2022. of the Peruvian capital of Lima where, combined Peru’s economic development and trade between chairman of DP World Group, said: “We
The project will irrigate 31,000 ha of rice with the surrounding areas, 60% of the country’s the two countries. are in operation in Brazil for more than
land, doubling the rice production of Iloilo and economic activities are concentrated. In cooperation with Peru, CSP aims to develop six years and we remain excited and
Drilon believes that Iloilo is poised to become Zhang Wei, chairman and managing director the port into an important hub in Latin America positive about the prospects for growth
a major exporter of agricultural products once of CSP, said: “With the rapid development of and near the Pacific coast to promote regional in our businesses and the creation of
it is completed. Peru’s economy and trade, insufficient port in- economic development. new opportunities.”
When the traffic limit in the Iloilo port is frastructure capacity has become increasingly Lirong added: “It will become the new link It was the first time bin Sulayem had
about to be reached, the port in Dumangas significant. and bridge for trade and economic exchanges visited the terminal, located on the left
will be developed as originally proposed by “Serious congestion and high logistics costs between China and Peru.” bank of the Port of Santos, since it
Governor Arthur Defensor. have brought challenges to ship owners and In order to develop the facility as a hub, CSP began operations.
Mayor-elect Jerry Trenas said that he will shippers, which constrains the sustained and rapid will introduce shipping companies and a logistics The new logistics warehouse, which
ensure full cooperation of the city to ensure development of the Peruvian economy. Therefore, supply chain, equipped with modern facilities and is not yet in operation, was completed
that the road network to and from the port we, together with Volcan, have joined forces to an intellectual system. in May 2019 after eight months of work.
is upgraded to accommodate the expected invest, build and operate the Chancay project.” Li Yun, charge d’affairs of the Chinese Embassy With an investment of R$20m
traffic. The port is a natural deep-water harbour with in Peru, said: “China and Peru jointly develop the (US$5m), it covers 6,000 sq m and is
Additionally, local incentives will also be a maximum of 16 m water-depth, capable of Port of Chancay, which is an important cooperation built on an area of more than 19,000 sq
reviewed to make it attractive for exporters servicing larger vessels, and phase one of the in the infrastructure field and symbolises the m, enabling room for future expansion
The 21,000 teu M.V COSCO Shipping Solar and importers to use the port. construction of Chancay will include four berths. friendship between the two countries.” of the complex.
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Egypt Mexico
Damietta Port ready to New Hutchison Ports ICAVE terminal receives first vessel
handle 14,000 teu vessels
Hamburg Süd’s Mexico Polar container ship subsidiary of Grupo Alfa, one of the largest
Deepening works at Damietta Port Authority has become the first vessel to dock at the corporate groups in Mexico, said: “We are
(DPA) have been completed, enabling the new Hutchison Ports ICAVE terminal in the proud to baptise this ship, while the city
Egyptian port to handle container vessels of up Port of Veracruz. and the port of Veracruz celebrate its 500 th
to 14,000 teu in capacity and 15 m in draught. The vessel, which has a length of 230 anniversary.”
The works deepened the navigational channel m, a width of 37.30 m and a capacity of The Mexican economy, he continued,
to 16 m and the turning circle and container 3,800 teu, was named in a ceremony at is strong in the fruit sector, as well as
berths to 15.5 m. the terminal which is scheduled to soon in other industries with high import and
Captain Tarek Shahin, chairman of the begin operations. export volumes, such as automotive
DPA, claimed that Damietta Port is now at manufacturing, chemical products and
the forefront of ports in the Eastern Mediter- brewing.
ranean, especially as it can implement Just- He added: “As a global operator, we are
in-time (JIT) operations on ships at the ports, “As a global operator, we serving the Mexican market with a set of
thus eliminating waiting times for vessels. very competitive connections to almost all
are serving the Mexican
The port, which is 200 km north of Cairo, other continents.”
was the first Egyptian port to introduce the market with a set of very The Mexico Polar is integrated into
OPS technique for providing electric power competitive connections to the German carrier’s Northern Europe –
to berthing vessels. Mexico / Caribbean (EMCS) Service, which
almost all other continents”
connects Altamira, Veracruz and Progreso,
as well as other Caribbean ports with
Global Ireland, Great Britain, Antwerp and
Due to its size, design and number of Bremerhaven.
reefer connections (1,000 plugs), the vessel The ship belongs to a group of four struc-
PSA acquires terminals is specially designed to transport refriger- turally identical vessels in the Polar class
in Canada and the US ated cargo.
Carlos Ayala, director of logistics and
that have been built for Hamburg Süd by
the Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi
distribution of Alpek Poliester, which is a Shipbuilding.
PSA International has agreed to acquire
Halterm Container Terminal in the Port of
Halifax, Canada, and Penn Terminals in Penn-
sylvania, USA from Macquarie Infrastructure
Partners, a fund managed by Macquarie In-
frastructure and Real Assets.
The Singapore-based operator overcame
a joint bid by Canada National Railway and
CMA CGM, Logistec and others for Halterm,
the biggest container terminal in eastern
Canada, according to JOC.com.
The acquisitions give PSA its second and
third facilties in North America, adding to
Ashcroft Terminal, the inland depot it runs
300 km east of the Port of Vancouver.
This transaction is in the process
of securing regulatory approvals from
the respective USA and Canadian
authorities.
The Port of Halifax, which handled
550,000 teu last year, is currently executing
a temporary extension of the South End
Container Terminal enabling it to berth two
vessels of more than 10,000 teu simulta-
neously by 2020.
It is hoped that the temporary pier extension
will enable the port to go ahead with planning
for a longer-term solution. The new ICAVE terminal will soon begin full operations
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When Purchasing
Equipment a Shipping Container
Never Forget The
7 Questions
Italy that we will always have a partner in them,” technology could also potentially be used in
Faccini added. container-handling contexts in the future.
“The financial investment required by
Fantuzzi enters North- these kind of machine is more significant
American market "Delco had a positive
than that required by conventional ones
and spending less is often still considered New containers may all look alike on the outside. But what’s going on under the surface?
more important than being environmental-
experience when operating As you will see in the comparison below, there can be a big difference in quality, durability and
Italian equipment manufacturer Fantuzzi ly friendly,” he elaborated. “We decided that
Team Material Handling (FTMH) has entered Fantuzzi Group’s machines we will not make any investments into hybrid capability between a low specification and high specification box.
the North-American market for the first time and they are now very machines because we believe it is a further
with multiple orders for its empty container complication of something already complex
satisfied with the FTMH’s High Specification Box. Low Specification Box.
handlers. on its own, but as far as reachstackers are As always used by Flex-Box. As used by many
The company has delivered four units with empty container handlers concerned we will focus on alternatives We never use low spec. traders.
a maximum stacking height of 8+1 containers we delivered last year" including hydrostatic transmissions.”
to Delta Container (Delco), which operates
an off-dock depot for shipping lines calling
For the future, Faccini told CM that the man-
ufacturer will continue to produce high-qual-
1 What is the Tare weight?
(The weight of the empty box)
2,185 kg 3 2,040 kg
That’s 145 kg
less material
7
Deltaport’s container terminal in Vancouver, ity machines without rushing to increase its
Canada. Two more units of the same kind FTMH has also recently developed a new production. He explained: “In addition to re-
will be delivered to Euro Asia’s container
yard, also located in Vancouver, in the third
fully-electric 25 tonne forklift truck. The new
machine is currently in the final stages of
furbishment projects, we currently produce
between 50 and 60 machines per year and
2 How thick is the roof panel? t 2.0 mm 3 t 1.6 mm
Weak and prone to rust
penetration
7
quarter of 2019. testing and, at the time of writing, it was I believe now it is not the time to focus on
According to FTMH’s sales director Corrado expected to be delivered within weeks to revenue sacrificing margins.
Faccini, the company was able to enter the
Canadian market because customers like
an Italy-based steel plant. Faccini told CM
that while the new equipment unit was built
“As opposed to the big equipment manufac-
turers, which have to keep a large production
3 How thick are the side panels?
(For each of the five panels)
t 2.0 mm outer
t 1.6 mm inner 3 t 1.6 mm
Weak and prone to rust
penetration
7
Delco had in the past been very satisfied to be able to operate on uneven grounds in order to maintain in operation their facilities,
3 7
with machines manufactured by the now in challenging environments typical of steel our company size allows us to tailor production
closed-down Fantuzzi Group. Indeed, while plants, depending on demand and costs, the to demand.” 4 How thick is the door panel? t 2.0 mm
t 1.6 mm
Weak and cheap feeling
FTMH was founded in 2014, many members
of its staff, including several technicians, used
3 7
to work for the group. 5,460 kg
“Delco had a positive experience when 5 How strong is the floor payload test? 7,260 kg Likely floor failure
operating Fantuzzi Group’s machines and under heavy load
they are now very satisfied with the FTMH’s
empty container handlers we delivered last
year,” he told CM. “The fact that a customer
in a market geographically so far from us has
6 How many years is the paint guaranteed for? 5 years 3 2-3 years
Very weak rust
protection
7
realised that although our company is recent
Zinc primer 10 um
the experience we have dates back several
decades is a great source of satisfaction.”
According to Faccini, Delco is already
7 What is the composition of the external paint?
(Specifically the thickness of the Zinc rich primer)
Zinc primer 30 um
Middle coat 40 um
Top coat 40 um
3 Middle coat 40 um
Top coat 30 um
7
planning to add more machines to its fleet
Very weak rust protection
as the Fantuzzi Group’s units currently being
operated there are reaching the end of their
When you have the answer to these seven questions, you can compare that
lifespan and need replacing. He added: “All box’s specifications to those of a Flex-Box container. Then you can make an informed
thanks also to the precious work done by decision on which of them you want to buy.
local agent Scantlings Enterprises, which
has supported since the beginning FTMH
NEW CONTAINERS
in sales and assistance.”
As concerns the European market, FTMH
has recently received an order for six empty
container handlers from a north-European ANY TYPE • ANY VOLUME • ANY LOCATION
company which rents equipment units to
several terminals. “The company is always
very satisfied with our machines and told us Delta Container's Vancouver facility with FTMH's machines
www.flex-box.com new@flex-box.com
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USA Spain Spain Panama
Gulftainer orders 16 Port of Valencia converts existing Konecranes RTGs to BEST receives six new Konecranes ASCs Global Port Equipment
fuel-efficient terminal fully-electric operation Hutchison Ports’ Barcelona Europe South Terminal (BEST) has increased its
reachstackers used in tunnel
tractors for Port The Port of Valencia has implemented Spain’s physical contact while it eliminates the need capacity with a delivery of six new automated stacking cranes (ASCs) supplied reinforcement project
Wilmington first busbar retrofit of its Konecranes rub- for refuelling in order to enable the RTGs to by Konecranes.
ber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes with the aim to spend more time shifting containers. The facility now has a storage capacity of 27 automated blocks, up from its A Panamanian/Spanish company has embarked on an
GT USA, the US arm of Gulftainer, has placed improve its sustainability, safety and efficiency. Valentin added: “The challenge for us is previous 24 automated blocks, which are being assembled and tested and are inventive project to reinforce the tunnel of the large hydro-
an initial order of 16 fuel-efficient, low-emis- In addition to purchasing new busbar-ready implementing new methods and procedures expected to be fully operational in June 2019. electric power plant in Changuinola, Panama, using reach-
sion terminal tractors from Terberg Tractors Konecranes RTGs, MSC Terminal VLC (MSCTV) – to improve sustainability for example – and Guillermo Belcastro, Hutchison Ports BEST CEO, said: “This investment will stackers from Global Port Equipment (GPE), which is part of
Americas for the Port of Wilmington. converted its existing RTGs to fully electric instilling them in the minds and mentality of result in a significant increase in operational and storage capacity at the terminal the Forkliftcenter Group.
The equipment will be introduced in a phased operation through the busbar retrofit. each MSCTV employee and dock worker. and will contribute to our continuous improvement of service levels both in The centrepiece of the project is a steel reinforcing mechanism,
manner with delivery of the first three units MSCTV terminal manager Sven Valentin “The simplicity of Konecranes’ solution has maritime and land operations.” which weighs approximately 10 tonnes.
scheduled for mid-June with subsequent said: “MSCTV has a strong company focus been a great help in this area.” BEST currently has 11 super post-panamax quay cranes capable of operating The company has specially designed a distinct attachment
deliveries scheduled for August and October. on sustainability and we believe that using Konecranes implemented a ‘single push the largest vessels in the world, 48 ASCs, 2 rail-mounted gantries (RMGs) and for this project, producing it in Spain.
Eric Casey, CEO of GT USA Wilmington, said: ‘clean’ equipment to reduce our environmen- button’ system, thought of by the MSCTV team, 30 shuttle carriers. The specific attachment, which is hydraulically controlled
“We are eager to take delivery of these tractors tal impact is imperative to continuing to work with the aim to simplify the RTG operator’s Hutchison Ports has been committed to building an efficient and environmen- by electro valves and weighs two tonnes, is equipped with
in the coming months to enhance and support harmoniously with our local communities. requirements and make the retrofit easier to tally sustainable terminal in the Port of Barcelona and this is reflected in the new hydraulic cylinders to position the steel reinforcing mechanism
our transformation at the Port of Wilmington. “Konecranes not only supplies the technology introduce and accept. cranes which are electric and move on rails. at the tunnel construction.
“We are delighted to continue the 30-year to make this happen, but they share the same The manufacturer also added trailer lift The reachstackers supplied by GPE run two shifts a day,
relationship that our parent company has had environmentally conscious mind set, which prevention and auto-steering to the RTGs in six days a week. To secure the availability of the machines,
with Terberg for terminal tractors. They have makes them a valued supplier to work with.” order to enhance safety and performance. GPE installed a fully equipped mobile workshop which is
consistently proven to be reliable, cost effective The retrofitted RTGs offer an approximate Additionally, MSCTV has a service agreement “This investment will result in a significant permanently staffed by a technician with parts nearby in stock.
and inevitably will exceed life cycle expectations.” 20% reduction in CO2 emissions and aim to in place with Konecranes to ensure all cranes Besides the steel reinforcing mechanism, the reachstack-
increase in operational and storage capacity
provide less noise, operate at higher levels of are maintained and serviced regularly. ers are also bringing other heavy necessary building materials
productivity and reliability as well as requiring Konecranes has also provided dedicated at the terminal and will contribute to our and components into the tunnel which is longer than 1 km.
less maintenance. service technicians to work closely with the continuous improvement of service levels GPE offers sales, rental, spare parts and maintenance and
"Terberg is delighted With a busbar system, the power is supplied terminal’s maintenance department on a
both in maritime and land operations” has branches in Europe and Latin America.
by a low electrified fence that provides the daily basis.
to extend our strong
relationship with Gulftainer
as GT USA embarks on this BEST was officially inaugurated in September 2012 and has since achieved a
ship productivity rate of over 200 movements per hour and a sustained average
exciting new chapter"
performance of more than 40 movements per hour and by crane.
The facility is the first semi-automated terminal developed by Hutchison Ports
Group and it boasts one of the most modern gate systems in Europe, and one
of the largest railway terminals within a container terminal in the Mediterranean.
The tractors are fitted with the most recent The railway terminal has eight mixed gauge tracks (Iberian and UIC) which
Tier 4F fuel-efficient low-emissions Cummins connect BEST daily with different points of Spain and the South of France.
engine, which is compliant with prevailing EPA
legislation, and energy efficient lighting.
Additionally, the machines also include a new
The RTGs have been converted to fully-electric operation
design transmission which will further contribute
to fuel reduction by up to 17%.
The tractors have a Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) of 155,000 lbs and incorporate USA
a hydraulically operated fifth wheel fof 75,000
lbs lifting capacity.
Safety and protection features include a Phoenix launches versatile crane and terminal light
speed limiter, automatic engine protection and
a 90 db automatic reversing alarm. Phoenix Lighting has launched the Wayfinder, Should there be an interruption in power, the
Terberg Tractors Americas Inc. spokesper- the latest edition to its durable light-emitting light fixture includes a built-in emergency battery
son Ron van Arkel said: “Terberg is delighted diode (LED) product line, which has been spe- backup (EMB) option to keep it illuminated for a
to extend our strong relationship with Gulftainer cifically designed for ports with safety in mind. minimum of 120 minutes during power outages.
as GT USA embarks on this exciting new The Wayfinder projects a wide beam angle to The US-based lighting manufacturer said
chapter at the Port of Wilmington. allow fewer fixtures to cover more surface area that, like all of its products, the compact yet
“These new tier-4 final tractors, delivered for effective and efficient lighting as it delivers powerful Wayfinder fixture aims to increase
through Terberg Tractors Americas, will support 1,100 lumens to access ways, walkways, efficiency, eliminate untimely maintenance and The project features a steel reinforcing mechanism and a
GT USA’s productivity targets.” stairways, platforms and other small areas. support green initiatives. The ASCs are expected to be fully operational in June 2019 specific attachment
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Germany the terminal has to pay fees. good to give them an opportunity to test their
“Therefore, it is better to run everything on a ideas in the virtual world.”
computer in a virtual environment so you can In Schuett’s experience, the majority of
Akquinet looks to test new strategies. You can rerun yesterday’s terminals do not change the parameters from
smarten up the way ports shift and change the parameters and allocations
of the equipment. This allows planners to
their original terminal operating system (TOS)
set-up, partly due to a lack of opportunity to
use their equipment improve without anyone telling them what to test new strategies.
do and without burning fuel or disturbing the Another company within the Akquinet Group
Container terminals should not only invest in real operation.” offers sensors for predictive maintenance.
new equipment but also in increasing the effec- There are also tools for terminals to run This data can be used to ensure that enough
tiveness of their existing equipment according simulations so they can plan the next shift. equipment is available at peak times.
to Holger Schuett, manager of Akquinet Port Planners can enter parameters such as the “Normally equipment is taken out of operation
Consulting (APC). number of quay cranes per vessel and the at standard periods without looking at the peak
The Germany-based Akquinet Group features number of straddle carriers per quay crane. moments on the terminal at all,” added Schuett.
24 small and medium-sized businesses including The simulation indicates how the plan will “On the other hand, if you do not do maintenance
APC (formerly known as ISL Applications) which turn out and enables operators to optimise their in a good way, you will have a lot of breakdowns.”
offers virtual simulation and emulation tools to strategy for forthcoming vessel calls.
ports. Schuett added: “Our idea is to make planning
Its Virtual Terminal solution allows operators more proactive. If you look at a container terminal
to test new strategies, optimise processes and now, you will find 20 people in the control room
train the control staff of the terminal. waiting to react to bottlenecks.”
Schuett stated: “Typically nowadays, a planner “Planners today have to do lifelong learning,”
at a terminal learns by watching other people. noted Schuett. “Vessels are getting bigger, the
Only in the real world where vessels have to number of containers with one trip has increased
be served is he/she able to test new ideas. If a lot. Maybe before you had 3,000 moves at a Holger Schuett, managing director of Akquinet
it doesn’t work, the vessel will be delayed and vessel arrival but now you have double that. It’s Port Consulting
China Finland
Bromma to deliver 30 yard spreaders to Konecranes launches 11-tonne empty
Shenzhen container handler
Shenzhen Haixing Harbour Development has ordered a total of 30 yard Konecranes has launched its first empty container handler with a double
spreaders from Swedish manufacturer Bromma. stack capacity of up to 11 tonnes, specifically designed for heavy-duty
The order consists of 27 single lift YSX45E and 3 twin-lift YTS45E double handling application.
spreaders which will be delivered as part of automatic rail-mounted The SMV ECC 6/7 110 DS has been dubbed the “no limitations
gantry (aRMG) cranes from Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer Sany. empty container handler” by the manufacturer as it makes full use of an
Vikram Raman, vice president for Asia Pacific (APAC) at Bromma, 11-tonne telescopic side lift spreader for handling two empty containers
said: “We have since a few years back strengthened our organisa- simultaneously.
tion in China. Today we have a very strong team of sales and service Patrik Lundbäck, director of sales and distribution at Konecranes Lift
engineers to support our local customers. Trucks, said: “We’ve seen an increase in demand for empty container
“This order is a result of our high quality products and the local support handlers with double handling and 11-tonne capacity, especially from
we provide in China.” countries that export a lot of fruit in reefer containers.
“This truck’s ability to lift offset loads means increased productivity for
operators, as it can handle any type of container.”
Less sensitive to eccentric loading, the truck has the ability to lift double
reefer containers with aligned refrigerators and comes with sideways artic-
ulation that makes it easier to attach containers from the side as standard.
Konecanes Lift Trucks product manager Håkan Andersson added: “This
is also the first lift truck to use Smart Lift, an automatic height positioning
system for empty container handlers.
“Driver stress will reduce and that will greatly improve efficiency.”
The design is stronger, lighter and more robust for an extended uptime
and reduced maintenance while also offering an optimised hydraulic
system and a D8 engine.
Similarly to the manufacturer’s other lift trucks, the new empty container
handler has a range of customisable options such as remote monitoring
The Bromma YSX40E-45E spreader service Truconnect and Power Drive, an ecolifting solution.
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