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Electrification trend continues to be strong In this issue: New Fender Standard Shore Power Milford Haven Port Electric Forklift Trucks

Portugal/Spain Ports Survey

US West Coast Ports

Port Construction Electric Big Trucks

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18 Exciting times for West Coast ports Claire Instone delivers WPD’s annual port survey on US West Coast ports...

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News from around the globe

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Port of Milfornd Haven breaks gound on key phase

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igus brings shore power to US ports

The construction of a new supersize slipway and new workboat pontoons is now underway at Pembroke Port...

igus recently presented its revolutionary mobile shore power technology, the readychain iMSPO...

22 Recovering slowly and gradually Reviewing the performance of the major ports of Spain and Portugal shows that 2021 was clearly the year of recovery...

26 Bringing big trucks into the electric age Jan Willem van den Brand looks at the options for terminal operators to go electric…

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Electrification trend continues to be strong

Customisation the (new) standard

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Electrifying forklift trucks seems to be easy. Thomas Francis reports...

ShibataFenderTeam looks at customisation and sustainability in the fender industry...

Port construction industry continues to make progress

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Claire Instone reports on several port construction projects...

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Revolutionary technology with green goals

“Environment is no one’s property to destroy; it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect.” In our penultimate issue of 2022, WPD brings readers myriad articles detailing the steps being taken by the port and shipping industry to play its part in safeguarding the planet.

As stated in the introduction to our big trucks article on page 26 - contributed by Jan Willem van den Brand from Hyster and which takes a look at the options for operators to go electric, green-focused targets have been embraced by governments worldwide. The US is aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half from 2005 levels by 2030, and the EU has set rules to achieve at least 32% renewable energy by the same deadline.

These bold targets impact port operations. As such, the trend towards electrification continues to be strong. When it comes to electrifying forklift trucks, Konecranes and Kalmar are both world leaders. For an update on their latest ambitions turn to page 30 for a report by Thomas Francis.

Also focused on developing revolutionary technology with green goals is igus. The manufacturer, with a mission of improving all types of motion with motion plastics while maintaining a carbonneutral footprint, recently presented its new mobile shore power technology in the US. To delve deeper into the latest on what the firm is doing to reduce emissions take a look at page 37.

In this month’s survey section, we also report on Port of Milford Haven’s renewable energy project which supports the UK’s transition to a net zero future.

As for editorial outside the realm of environmental protection, we also proffer up information on the (new) standard in the fender industry by ShibataFenderTeam.

Moreover, our port focus hones in on Spain/Portugal as well as the US West Coast. Turn to pages 22 and 18, respectively.

You can also take a look through the engineering section for my regular port construction feature.

Claire Instone Editor

Fenders at the international Seaport of Turkmenbashi, the largest on the Caspian Sea, are customised to safely berth different types of vessels. Turn to page 32 for more information about this project.

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Port of Barcelona and PowerCon start building pilot project to provide electrical power to ships at BEST terminal The Port of Barcelona and Denmark's PowerCon A/S have started building the pilot project to provide electrical power to ships at the BEST terminal. The company has been awarded the contract for this project, which is part of Phase Zero of the Wharf Electrification Plan developed by the Port of Barcelona and includes the drafting and performance of the project as well as the ships’ connection and disconnection service and the maintenance of the installation. The contract has been awarded for €4,978,640. With a planned overall investment of nearly €110 million, the Wharf Electrification Plan is among the key projects promoted by the Port of Barcelona to halve CO2 emissions from port operations by 2030 and become a carbon neutral port by 2050. This plan, known as Nexigen, will make it possible to connect ships to the general electricity grid while they are berthed, using clean energy that is generated at the port itself or that is certified 100% renewable. Awarding the pilot project at the BEST terminal marks a decisive step towards realising the first OPS (onshore power supply) supply points, which will work at the port's commercial docks. It should be remembered that the port's first OPS points are already working at the MB92 Barcelona facilities.

NWSA YTD September TEU volumes down 7.3% Reduced vessel calls continue to negatively impact NWSA import and export volumes, driven in large by congestion at other ports. In addition, many major retailers built up inventories earlier in the year - contributing to weaker than normal peak-season volumes. The strong dollar is creating headwinds for many export agricultural commodities, making them less cost competitive in the global market. Total container volume for the month decreased 15.5% to 285,315 TEUs, with September full imports and exports declining 18.9% and 21%, respectively, year-over-year.

Year-to-date volumes declined 7.3% to 2,633,054 TEUs, with full imports and exports declining 11.4% and 21.7%, respectively. Domestic container volumes increased 0.7% compared to YTD September 2021.

Alaska volumes increased 2.4% while Hawaii volumes declined 6.4%.

In other news, Logistics service providers continue to choose the NWSA gateway for expansion. Recent examples include J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. which announced a new transload facility in Tacoma to open in November. The operation complements the direct, container-only joint service BNSF Railway launched in August between its Tacoma facility and Chicago. Moreover, Ray-Mont Logistics signed a lease for Terminal 10 in Seattle. Ray-Mont’s business supports the growth of agricultural exports, with 8.1 of the 13.19-acre site to be used as a containerised transload facility focused on agricultural products.

In addition, World Distribution Services (WDS) announced the opening of a new 300,000-square-foot distribution facility in Tacoma. The facility will support UWL, who has contracted with Swire Shipping on an express ocean service from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Seattle.

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World needs maritime trade to brave rough seas of crises UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan has called on the shipping industry to help get food and fertilisers from the Black Sea to global markets. “The world again needs the shipping industry to brave the rough seas of crises,” Grynspan said on 22 September as she addressed the Global Maritime Forum’s annual summit. Speaking at a New York navy yard dubbed the “can-do shipyard” at the height of World War Two, Grynspan said maritime trade is facing a “historic moment of crisis”. The war in Ukraine has disrupted major shipping routes and supply chains. It has also triggered global food, energy and finance crises that have sparked record prices and could push tens of millions more people across the world into hunger and poverty this year.

Maritime transport has a key role to play in cushioning the blow, since ships carry over 80% of the goods the world trades - including most of the food, energy and fertilisers people desperately need right now.

Grynspan lauded the work already done to help load and transport food and fertilisers from Ukraine under the Black Sea Grain Initiative brokered by the United Nations and Türkiye. “I have seen you sail through literally mined waters. I have seen you work the ports in the middle of a war zone,” she said. But she called on the maritime industry to redouble its efforts. “There are rougher seas ahead, and we will need your bravery more than ever before.” If the fertiliser market isn’t stabilised, the whole food supply system could be in trouble. “The food affordability crisis we are dealing with today may become a food availability crisis next year if we don't intervene” “We need more ships. We need bigger ships. The seas are rough. Let’s brave them together.”

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Hyster Hyster begins begins first-ever first-ever real-world real-world pilot pilot Hyster Company recently announced testing of a top-pick container handler powered by hydrogen fuel cells (HFC) at Fenix Marine Services in the Port of Los Angeles. The truck is powered by two 45kw hydrogen fuel cells from Nuvera, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyster parent company Hyster-Yale Group. A California Climate Investments grant awarded by the California Air Resources Board in 2018 helped support development of the HFC-powered container handler. The HFC-powered top pick is designed to provide the zero emissions benefits of a battery electric option, with enough capacity to keep operators moving and avoid the need to stop in the middle of a shift to refuel or recharge. Refueling the top pick with hydrogen fuel is expected to take approximately 15 minutes, with the intention to provide eight to 10 hours of continuous run time, all while producing no harmful emissions - only water and heat. The hydrogen fuel cell works in tandem with an onboard lithium-ion battery to either power the equipment directly or charge the onboard battery.

Trans-shipment by feeder ship to reduce road congestion

As of November feeder ships can be strategically used for container transfers between the major terminals in the Port of Hamburg. The projected benefits include providing relief the port infrastructure by reducing the number of truck journeys between the terminals, shorter waiting times at the terminals and a related decrease in CO2 emissions. The way is paved by Danish shipping company Unifeeder as initiator, together with the Hamburg software specialist DAKOSY and DIHLA DAKOSY Interessengemeinschaft Hamburger Linienagenten (DIHLA). Collectively they have created a digital process that also covers customs handling. In total, the Port of Hamburg had approximately 3.3 million TEUs of trans-shipments in 2021

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* A container ship caught on fire arriving to the a port in Surabaya on the island of Java, Indonesia. The Indonesian-flagged LIT Enterprise container vessel caught fire while docking at South Jamrud Pier, Tanjung Perak Port. Crew on the ship evacuated safely.

A total of 19 including the captain departed the vessel. The 4,525 dwt vessel was arriving in Surabaya on 13 October carrying 220 empty containers and agricultural produce from East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT).

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* TDG, Terminal Del Golfo, part of Tarros Group, has ordered an eco-efficient Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane for their operation in La Spezia, in northwestern Italy. The crane represents the latest in MHC technology: it will be equipped with an external power supply that lowers operating costs while reducing noise and exhaust emissions. The order was booked in July 2022 and the crane will be delivered in the first quarter of 2023. The new Generation 6 crane will increase capacity and improve flexibility at the terminal. It can handle containers, general cargo and heavy project cargo, and its external power supply will raise both operational performance and reduce local carbon emissions. When unplugged the crane uses a hybrid drive, consisting of an EU Stage V diesel engine paired with ultracapacitors refilled by lowering and braking energy. * On September 14, 2022, the demo phase with the first three Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in Europe started at the homePORT in Hamburg, with the participation of Michael Westhagemann, Senator for Economics and Innovation in Hamburg, Jens Meier, CEO of the Hamburg Port Authority, Christian Sulser, Management Board of Iveco

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Magirus AG and Michael Lohscheller, President of Nikola Corporation. Numerous invited guests took part in the ceremony, including representatives of politics and the press, representatives of various energy companies and associations, as well as from the forwarding and logistics sector. In September 2021, IVECO, the commercial vehicle brand of Iveco Group, and Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) on the occasion of the opening of the joint production plant in Ulm. The agreement involves a twophase approach including a testing phase and then the delivery of a total of up to 25 Nikola Tre BEVs to freight forwarders in the Port of Hamburg. * Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has received the “Sustainable Impact Award” (SIA) in the category “Impact on Earth”.

Oliver Dux, Managing Director of the world's first climate-neutral container terminal, HHLA’s Terminal Altenwerder, and Jan-Hendrik Pietsch, Head of Sustainability at HHLA, accepted the award and expressed their gratitude for the honour. “It is important that we work consistently and holistically on the implementation of sustainability goals in order to future-proof our environment and society. As a logistics company operating throughout Europe, we at HHLA are making a contribution to this by implementing our Balanced Logistics sustainability strategy“, said Pietsch. The “Sustainable Impact Award” honours medium-sized pioneers in the field of corporate sustainability. The aim is to support the relevance of corporate sustainability and to show how the course is being set for sustainable business models and social responsibility in German SMEs. More than 70 companies from all over Germany applied for the award in three categories this year.

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* The Port of Gothenburg and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the realisation of a Green Corridor to support sustainable shipping between the two ports. The MoU will also further strengthen the ports ongoing cooperation on decarbonization and digitalisation. As part of the Green Corridor initiative, the ports will establish a common framework for cooperation to stimulate the use of new alternative fuels which are needed to reach full maritime decarbonisation and contribute substantively to the goals of the Paris Agreement.The Green Corridor initiative is also supported by the Clydebank Declaration signed by both Sweden and the Netherlands at COP26, stating that countries shall promote the climate transition of the shipping industry by supporting green shipping corridors.

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* AD Ports Group has announced the arrival of the first international shipment at Mugharraq Port, one of the high-performing ports located within the Al Dhafra Region.

This is the first shipment since Mugharraq Port was recognised as an international port facility under the provision of the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (ISPS Code) by the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. International recognition was achieved after a series of major upgrades at the port, including the extension of the quay wall up to 480 meters with additional berths, deepening of the facility’s depth to 8 meters, as well as the development of additional Ro-Ro ramps. Mugharraq Port’s enhancements, coupled with its strategic proximity to Ruwais, Hail, Ghasha, and other key upstream oil and gas projects in the region, further solidify its position as an ISPS port well-equipped to meet the evolving need of international operations.

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port & terminal * DP World has introduced a new coastal service for the UAE, connecting its Jebel Ali hub to other ports around the country, supporting key customers by easing supply chain bottlenecks. The inaugural shipment of roughly 200 TEUs sailed from the Jebel Ali Port to the Port of Ajman and arrived on-time on the 7 October 2022. The new routes are serviced by a fleet of modified Multi-Carrying Vessels (MCV) to bypass congestion by calling smaller berths.The shallow draught vessels use less space and can access areas of ports, where larger ships cannot fit due to their size and length and can turn around at least twice as fast as larger vessels on shortsea routes. This is particularly useful when connecting UAE coastal feeder ports with hub ports. The addition of marine services to the UAE’s 700-km Arabian Gulf coastline, gives customers more efficient access to Jebel Ali Port, and potentially cuts transit times by days. The service starts with 2-3 calls per week, with a focus on connecting the UAE to the wider Middle East, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent and Far East.

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* AD Ports Group’s SAFEEN Feeders has launched a new UAE-China service, deploying a recently purchased container vessel, SAFEEN Power, with a capacity of 3,400 TEUs. The monthly service will connect the Chinese ports of Shanghai, Qingdao and Ningbo directly with Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, opening an important new trade route.

It will be SAFEEN Feeders’ first service to call in China, as the company continues to expand its global reach. Recently, SAFEEN Feeders announced it would support the new India East Coast Express 2 service, which links Singapore, Colombo in Sri Lanka and Chennai, India.China is among the UAE’s top commercial partners, with bilateral commerce between China and the UAE exceeding USD75.6 billion in 2021. In total, SAFEEN Feeders now operates along five routes, with the new UAE/China and Singapore/Chennai/Colombo services joining the UAE/Sudan service launched in 2022, and the UAE Coastal/Oman and UAE/India/Gulf services introduced earlier. * Port Everglades is now connected to the Far East with a direct ocean shipping service for the first time since 2011. The first ship in the service, MSC Rochelle, was in port on September 30, 2022. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) launched its new Zephyr service this summer with direct weekly connections from northern China and

South Korea to the Southeast United States.

The Zephyr service includes a direct call to Port Everglades, which previously had only been offered via trans-shipment. “Port Everglades is experiencing a surge in cargo coming from new markets throughout the world thanks to MSC and the company's recognition of the port’s growth potential as we deepen and widen our navigation channels and invest in cranes and other cargo handling infrastructure,” said Port Everglades Chief Executive and Port Director Jonathan Daniels. The service route goes from Shanghai to Ningbo, Busan, Cristobal, Houston, Port Everglades, Savannah, Lazaro Cardenas, and back to Shanghai.

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* On September 20, the Port of Montreal proudly welcomed 200+ participants to the Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay to celebrate the planting of 100,000 trees through the Urban Forest Alliance and the 30th anniversary of Soverdi. Since 2018, the Port of Montreal has been on the Urban Forest Leaders Committee initiated by Soverdi as a way of mobilising the business community to green Montreal. Through this collaboration, more than 2,000 trees will have been planted on port territory, or in the vicinity of port facilities, including several schoolyards and health institutes.

Furthermore, several companies located nearby followed suit to green their own facilities.

“Given that private and institutional land accounts for two thirds of the island’s territory, the support of private owners is crucial to make Montreal greener. As an urban forest leader, we invest in greening our facilities, sponsor projects and work to engage the business community. Together, we have the power to green two thirds of the island.

The more the business community is involved, the more we succeed in making a real difference for the community,” said Martin Imbleau, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montreal Port Authority. * With great support from South Carolina elected leaders, South Carolina Ports will soon have near-dock rail and an inner-harbour barge operation to ensure fluidity and capacity for the Southeast supply chain.

SC Ports officials and elected officials gathered recently in North Charleston to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. SC Ports is developing the rail-served intermodal yard to provide near-dock rail to the Port of Charleston.

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CEO Barbara Melvin said. “This critical infrastructure project will greatly enhance SC Ports’ capacity, allowing imports and exports to swiftly move between the hinterland and the Port of Charleston.” The Navy Base Intermodal Facility sits about one mile from Leatherman Terminal. Containers will be moved to and from the Leatherman Terminal on a dedicated road. Inside the intermodal yard, rail-mounted gantry cranes will lead containers on and off trains. * The government of California is launching a USD1.2 billion programme for port and freight infrastructure projects. On 12 October, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) issued final guidelines and a call for projects to build a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient goods movement system.

“California’s ports are critical to exporting and importing goods both abroad and throughout the United States,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “After decades of neglect, we are finally making the critical investments needed to modernise our ports - helping us to keep up with demand in a way that is environmentally sustainable and brings our distribution process into the 21st Century.”

Finalised in the state budget at the end of June, the port and freight infrastructure programme aims to make long-term upgrades that will increase the capacity to move goods throughout the state while lessening environmental impacts on neighbouring communities. * In its busiest month ever, the Georgia Ports Authority handled 575,513 TEUs in August, an increase of 18.5% or 89,918 TEUs over the same month last year. “The Port of Savannah’s geographic and capacity advantages remain a driving force behind current and new customers deciding to move cargo through Georgia,” said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch. “Our central location, and service through the largest container terminal in the Western Hemisphere offers speed to market and unmatched room to grow.”

Counting the July volume of 530,800 TEUs, the Port of Savannah’s August performance made for the fastest period in which the port has cleared the 1 million-TEU mark in a fiscal year.

“Our expanding container trade drives economic development, delivering jobs and opportunities locally and across the state,” Lynch said. He noted the recent opening of the final stretch of Jimmy Deloach Parkway, linking Garden City Terminal with interstates 95 and 16 - as well as greater reliance on rail - allow for growth while easing the traffic burden in neighboring communities.

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Port Houston achieved its secondhighest month ever for containers following a surge in demand for imported goods. Total throughput reached 353,525 TEUs in September, a 26%. year-on-year jump up. Record breaking figures follow only August 2022. Loaded import container volume was up 31% in September over the same period last year. Overall, container volume is up 18% year-to-date at the facility’s terminals and is nearing 3 million for the calendar year. “We are doing everything we can to maintain fluidity at our terminals,” said Roger Guenther, Executive Director at Port Houston.

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1. On 7th September, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Jazan Region, inaugurated the Port of Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries (JCPDI Port).

2. The projects of the ports of Ceuta, Barcelona, Tallinn and the cooperation project of Ancona, Ravenna, Venice, Trieste, Rijeka, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik have been shortlisted for the 14th ESPO Award on Social Integration of Ports. 3. JAXPORT Director of Ocean Carrier Development Joyssy Woody presents a maiden voyage plaque to SeaLead Captain Felix Paglicawan to commemorate the container ship Rantanplan’s first call. 4. Detailed planning consent

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has been given for the first unit at Freeport East Gateway 14. The unit will be occupied by retailer The Range. Work on the distribution unit is expected to start in January, with a completion target of autumn 2023.

5. Steve Beel has joined Freeport East, one of eight Freeports across England established by the Government, as its first permanent Chief Executive. 6. SC Ports efficiently handled a container ship at the deepest draught to-date, reinforcing the importance of Charleston Harbor’s new 52-foot depth. The MSC Rayshmi recently set the record, arriving at 48 feet and 11 inches of draught.

Five cranes worked at Wando Welch Terminal to move 2,758 containers on and off the ship.

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PortMiami Crane Management (PMCM) will continue its path towards a digital transformation of their business appointing PACECO MOMENTUM to install the digitalisation tool PACECO SPYDER on three STS cranes with a future two at a later date for a total of eleven.

The system was installed on six STS cranes back in 2020. PortMiami has experienced an increase in data awareness and a tangible improvement in data scope and quality as a result of beginning a terminal digitalisation. Having been pushed within a year to the second most efficient port in North America and the most efficient in Florida PMCM now aims to take the next step after having successfully completed the digitalisation and digitisation process within the port environment.

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PACECO Group gets close to zero emission technologies

Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd. (MES-M) has announced the successful completion and power generation verification of a hydrogen fuel cell power pack (FCPP), developed as a critical power system for the RubberTyred-Gantry crane (Transtainer®).

MES-M is performing this development project under a grant from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation. Fuel Cell integration and performance tests were carried out with Mitsui E&S Power Systems, Inc.The FCPP will be installed on a Transtainer® crane in MES-M Oita Works for further testing and optimisation.

This is the first application of the integration with Toyota Motor Corporation´s fuel cell and large high-pressure hydrogen fuel tanks in a non-automotive application worldwide. Development of the H2-ZE Transtainer® crane will be realised in 2023. Furthermore, the adaptation of FCPP to other applications is under consideration.

Ichiro Tanaka, President and CEO of MES-M, said: “As the push for decarbonisation intensifies, MES-M is aggressively investing in zero emission technologies to achieve the marine and port industry goal of decarbonisation.”

DP World moves 10 millionth unit at London Gateway as trade flows continue to grow DP World announced that its terminal at London Gateway has handled its 10 millionth container, just nine years after the smart logistics hub on the doorstep of the capital opened for business. The milestone illustrates the remarkable track record of growth at London Gateway, which last year transported 1.8m TEUs, an increase of almost 650% compared with its first full year of operation in 2014. A new £350m fourth berth will further increase capacity by a third when it opens in 2024. Ernst Schulze, UK Chief Executive of DP World, said: “After the disruption of recent years, shipping lines and cargo owners are looking for capacity, reliability and growth opportunities. We are providing it, enabling customers to move goods smoothly and efficiently in and out of the UK and across their supply chains. Within a decade, London Gateway is likely to be handling up to 30% of the country’s containerised trade. Its port-centric logistics park will be one of the largest in Europe, employing 12,000 people and underpinned by investment in a second rail terminal and a new fourth berth.” DP World operates the UK’s most advanced logistics hubs: two deep water ports at London Gateway and Southampton with access to freight rail terminals. By offering a choice of deepwater entry and exit points to and from UK, the leading provider of smart logistics solutions offers greater flexibility and choice for shipping lines, cargo owners and exporters. DP World announced in July that London Gateway handled more than one million TEUs in six months between January and June, a record for the port. This performance contributed to a record volume of cargo in the first half of the year for DP World’s ports in the UK, with a combined total of 1,937,000 TEUs when factoring in throughput at Southampton.

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Container traffic falls at Port of Antwerp-Bruges The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has seen a drop in container throughput. In the first 9 months of this year, container traffic is down 8.8% in tonnage and 5% in terms of TEU compared to the same period last year. The results follow the six-month figures announced back in July, when the facility registered a total throughput dip of 6.2% compared to a strong first half in 2021.The port authority cites the decline as a result of the ongoing disruption of container logistics and the effects of the conflict in Ukraine. Although operational challenges are slowly diminishing, the port does not anticipate a return to normality until the first quarter of 2023.

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Danish company Maersk features in top 5 in sustainability benchmarkings The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has put out its new analysis highlighting gaps across the transport sector in developing and scaling sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. The analysis comprises 90 companies - including 17 shipping companies and 33 multimodal companies. The category of transport has the highest reliance on fossil fuels of all sectors, with over 90% of transport energy coming from crude oil-derived products. Astonishingly, the study found that only 7% of companies assessed have committed to phasing out fossil fuels. However, Maersk features among the top five performing across the Transport Benchmark. The company has ordered six vessels that can be fuelled on green methanol.

The Georgia Ports Authority handled more than 1.5 million TEUs in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 (July-September), an increase of 135,000 TEUs, or 9.6% over the same period last year. “A high number of ad hoc vessel calls, the addition of three new Mediterranean services, and one new service to Asia contributed to the growth,” said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch.

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New Bohai deep-water channel welcomes the passage of COSCO Shipping Bulk ultra-large dry bulk vessel COSCO Shipping Bulk’s vessel MV Yuan Jin Hai recently passed through the new channel in the central Bohai Sea with a full load.

The 400,000-tonne vessel was the first to enter and exit the deep-water route of the Bohai Sea, marking the successful launch of the new channel. She loaded 390,200 tonnes of iron ore, breaking three different records for maximum cargo volume, maximum deadweight tonnage and maximum draught for ultra-large dry bulk carriers berthing at the port. The vessel berthed at No. 5 Ore Terminal in Caofeidian Port Area, Tangshan Port, Hebei Province.

Due to the limitation of the Bohai Bay shipping route, it has been a big challenge for ultralarge vessels to realise the fullload direct call to Caofeidian Port.

Now however, COSCO Shipping Bulk has finally managed to identify a new route with a water depth that meets the safe navigation requirement of 400,000-tonne ships carrying a full load.

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VICT services largest vessel to call Port of Melbourne

The CMA CGM Group continues to deploy the largest vessel, in capacity, at the Port of Melbourne (PoMC) breaking their own record previously held by the CMA CGM Ural at 10,622 TEUs operated by ANL on the Australia Asia Express 2 (AAX2) service. Like Ural, the CMA CGM Estelle berthed at Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Webb Dock. Estelle has a nominal capacity of 10,926 TEUs and operates on the North Europe Mediterranean Oceania (NEMO) service. Tim Vancampen, VICT Chief Executive Officer, said: “VICT would like to congratulate CMA CGM Group on their continued drive for efficiencies through deploying larger vessels with clear environmental benefits in the Oceania trades to support the demand of the economy and utilise the ability to increase economies of scale. In partnership with PoMC in the Webb Dock Development, we are committed to supporting the Victorian shipping industry with our $235 million investment that will increase our ability to accommodate increasing vessel sizes.”

Noatum completes setup of new port cranes in three of its terminals After completing the acquisition of four cranes from the port machinery manufacturer Liebherr for three of its port terminals in Spain, Noatum Terminals has taken delivery of the final cranes and is preparing for their installation in the assigned ports. The machines have the versatility required to be able to handle different types of cargo, in addition to being equipped with state-of-the-art technology, leading to improved operating performance for the ports where installed. They also contribute to minimising environmental impact and energy savings in port operations. The first crane, LHM 420 Pactronic with a capacity of up to 124 tonnes, arrived at the port of Sagunto at the beginning of the year. Three more cranes left the port of Rostock in Germany on board the heavy cargo ship Meri on the morning of 5 September. The first delivery of the LHM 550 crane was completed in the port of Castellon. The cranes destined for the Sagunto and Tarragona terminals arrived on 19 September and 20 respectively. They are LHM 420 models with a capacity of 124 tonnes.

All-electric LS 800 E ship cranes for SAL “Orca” project Liebherr has secured an order for eight all-electric heavy lift ship cranes type LS 800 E from SAL Heavy Lift. The completely newly developed cranes have a maximum lifting capacity of up to 800 tonnes and a radius of up to 39 meters. SAL Heavy Lift has ordered the cranes tas part of the future-oriented “Orca” project. Two cranes will be installed on each of SAL’s four vessel newbuildings. By combining capacity of both cranes in tandem mode, cargoes of up to 1,600 tonnes can be handled. The innovative ship cranes will make it possible to lift components of the future project cargo while being prepared for the increasing environmental protection requirements. The LS 800 E is the latest innovation of Liebherr’s heavy lift ship crane portfolio. The recently launched crane is designed for the ever heavier and larger cargo. Moreover, the all-electric drive concept supports vessel operators in saving CO2 emissions. The order of the first LS 800 E ship cranes marks the beginning of a new phase in the long-term partnership between the Harren Group and Liebherr. At the same time, it is SAL Heavy Lift’s first newbuilding project with Liebherr. The two family-run companies have been cooperating since the start of this new project for four multipurpose heavy lift vessels. The crane manufacturer was actively involved in the development from day one.

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Port of Long Beach has second-busiest August Cargo volume in August at the Port of Long Beach fell just short of another record month as a slowdown in consumer spending in the US continued. Dockworkers and operators moved 806,940 TEUs of container cargo during the period, down just 764 TEUs - 0.1% - from August 2021, which was the busiest August ever. Imports were down 5.6% to 384,530 TEUs and exports increased 1.6% to 121,408 TEUs. Empty containers moved increased 7.2% to 301,001. “We’re making great strides in reducing the number of ships queuing to enter the San Pedro Bay ports complex and quickly moving imports and empty containers out of the terminals,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. “We are collaborating with stakeholders to provide more information, more space and more flexibility across the supply chain.”

ICTSI Mexico gets more new equipment Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s business unit operating at the Port of Manzanillo, is adding four new state-of-the-art rubber tyred gantries (RTG) to its landside equipment fleet to further consolidate cargo movement in Mexico’s most important port. Representing an investment of USD 8 million, the new RTGs will help speed up container loading and unloading times. They also reaffirm the company’s commitment to continue strengthening the port for the benefit of the supply chain.

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Saudi Ports smash the 650,000-TEU mark in September Saudi ports have recorded a spike in container throughput during September 2022, reaching a total of 657,420 TEUs. The figure represents a 9.2% increase compared to the 602,033 TEUs recorded in September the previous year. Exported container throughput reached 266,654 TEUs with a 12.48% year-on-year increase. Imported containers hit 203,000, representing a 6.74% jump compared to the 188,228 TEUs recorded during the same period in 2021. Trans-shipment containers recorded an 8.59% increase to reach 271,690 TEUs in comparison with the 250,200 TEUs recorded in the same month last year.

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New chainPORT member Tanger Med welcomes partner ports Presidents, CIOs and Head Strategists in Tangier The ports of Singapore, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Gothenburg and Montreal came together at Tanger Med with the aim of intensifying close collaboration and discussing common projects related to port operations topics and innovations. The meeting succeeded in elevating the ongoing, fruitful dialogue to the next level. The participants focused on a range of common port issues, such as new technologies and innovations that drive daily port operations. These included digitalisation processes that shape the digital culture of ports, corporate social responsibility and projects relating to renewable energy and sustainability. The meeting also looked at a number of initiatives aimed at promoting the development of the maritime sector. Designed to simultaneously combine both meeting sessions and site visits, the two-day programme included tours of Tanger Med Port, the Logistics Free Zone, and the industrial platform backed by the port.The participants visited facilities such the Renault Tanger Med, the largest automobile factory in Africa. The tour finished with a visit of the Tanger Med innovation cluster, including the third campus of the coding school 1337 MED, which is part of the global IT-education network 42. At the conclusion of the meeting, the chainPORT member ports pointed out their willingness to continue this global maritime dialogue and to substantiate the discussions in the form of concrete collaboration projects.

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Houston orders 26 eco-efficient hybrid Konecranes RTGs Port Houston in Texas, USA, has ordered 14 hybrid Konecranes RTGs for its Barbours Cut Container Terminal and 12 hybrid Konecranes RTGs for its Bayport Container Terminal. The order supports the port’s expansion as it gets ready to receive larger ships and higher volumes of container traffic. The order was booked in Q3 2022. The crane deliveries will start in the last half of 2023 and continue to mid-2024.

SC Ports maintains fluidity during record September South Carolina Ports maintained fluidity for vessels calling the East Coast while handling a record number of containers in September.

SC Ports handled 226,807 TEUs at Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal and Leatherman Terminal in September, up nearly 11% year-over-year.

SC Ports has handled 666,315 TEUs thus far in fiscal year 2023, from July through September.

SC Ports moved 124,963 pier containers - accounting for containers of any size - in September, up 10% year-over-year.

SC Ports handled 367,846 pier containers fiscal-year-to-date.

Consumer demand drove this growth. Loaded imports were up 16% year-over-year. “We have invested in capacity to efficiently handle the cargo flowing into the Southeast port market,” SC Ports President and Chief Executive Officer Barbara Melvin said. “Our modern port infrastructure, along with our skilled team and maritime partners, delivers much-needed fluidity to the East Coast. Realtime supply chain solutions have provided relief for shippers in today’s challenging environment.”

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Port Houston is expanding significantly with a channel improvement programme and land infrastructure investment. Container volumes grew a record 15% in 2021, year-over-year and as part of its investment programme, the port has ordered 26 hybrid Konecranes RTGs to reinforce its current fleet of Konecranes RTGs at its Barbours Cut and Bayport container terminals. Across the two terminals, the current fleet comprises 90 diesel Konecranes RTGs and 26 hybrid RTGs. The machines on order feature advanced Li-ion battery technology and a battery management system that monitors the charge level and general health of the batteries. Konecranes can monitor the status of this system via TRUCONNECT® remote connection. The hybrid power system is completely modular and retrofittable. It includes an eco-efficient Tier 4f diesel engine that will charge the batteries when necessary. “Port Houston is forging ahead in both productivity and container crane eco-efficiency. Hybrid Konecranes RTGs have a proven track record, and this new order from Port Houston exemplifies this,” says Jussi Suhonen, VP Regional Sales, Port Solutions, Konecranes.

The RTGs will have a lifting capacity of 50 tonnes while stacking containers 1-over-5 high and 6 plus truck lane wide. They will be equipped with the Active Load Control system, which eliminates container sway. They also include the following smart features: Auto-steering, Stack Collision Prevention and Truck Lift Prevention.

Port NOLA State of the Port Address

Brandy Christian, Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) President and CEO, and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) CEO, recently delivered the 2022 State of the Port address highlighting successes across the port’s four lines of business and the completion of several vital maritime infrastructure projects. This was the first State of the port gathering since 2019 before the pandemic. In the address titled, “Delivering Louisiana’s Future,” Christian attributed the successes to collaboration and partnerships, while emphasising there is more work to be done. Christian outlined key short- and long-term strategies to capitalise on current momentum and to create opportunities for the future of Louisiana. “The future is bright at Port NOLA as we continue to shine a light on our gateway’s diversity that has allowed us to pivot, providing supply chain solutions to customers old and new,” said Christian. “We have the opportunity to be the next generation leader in global trade so let’s seize this moment of clarity brought by global events, and let’s deliver Louisiana’s future together.”

Christian pointed to the 2022 Louisiana legislative session where NOLA secured USD96.595 million in funding for infrastructure projects across the region with the goal of meeting future growth and creating new jobs and opportunity. On the infrastructure side, NOLA has finalised a three-year project and USD140 million investment in the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal.

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Exciting times for West Coast ports Claire Instone delivers WPD’s annual port survey on U.S. West Coast ports.

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aking a look at last year’s cargo statistics for the biggest ports on the U.S. West Coast shows universal positive results. The Port of Oakland hit a new import record in 2021, while volumes at NWSA improved, with the Port of Long Beach ending the year with a 15.7% increase in container volume. Moreover, the Port of Los Angeles broke a new record for cargo throughput in 2021, processing more volume than any other port in the Western Hemisphere.

Not to mention, San Diego is experiencing a period of growth and is in a position to have the heaviest lift capacity on the west coast.

It will certainly be interesting to see where things lie at the end of 2022 in terms of capacity, cargo throughput and trends in container traffic. Something that will likely have an effect on all West Coast ports going forward is America’s Marine Highway Project.

California’s road and railway network is running at near or over capacity and remains insufficient to satisfy requirements. Therefore, the Port of San Diego, Port of Bellingham, Washington,

CalTrans and Port of Southern Oregon teamed up to explore the possibilities of creating a marine Highway that hugs the west coast of the United States. The project aim is to shift the heaviest cargoes from land-based transportation systems to sea. The project was given the name M5 in reference to a Maritime Interstate route.

The Port of San Diego along with the Port of Bellingham received federal designation for the Marine project. This, essentially, will start up in the next few years and offer services to the end points along the west coast.The benefits of this service will primarily be environmental savings getting many trucks off the roads and off the Interstate 5 (I5). What that would do is allow shippers to use other ports as gateway ports moving out of the west coast as opposed to a truck option. So, the northbound move may offer options to ship out of Canada, the southbound route from the Oregon, Washington ports may offer options for shippers to come into San Diego and ship out of either Ensinando or Long Beach. Its designed as a lumber move southbound then Northbound empty, container repositioning or laden containers depending on the need.

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This is an exciting project - and time - for the west coast ports of the U.S. it seems.

We look forward to bringing readers a further update in our next annual survey. For now, however, let’s take a look at the performance of each port across 2021…

NWSA The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) full-year 2021 volumes improved 12.5% to 3,736,206 TEUs, with full imports growing 16.8% and full exports declining 12.5%. Full imports were fuelled by strong consumer demand, while full exports were impacted by a shortage of equipment and space. Domestic volumes grew 8.7% compared to 2020. Alaska volumes increased 5.6% while Hawaii volumes grew 22.8%.

Meanwhile, total breakbulk grew 25.6% over 2020 volume to 366,184 metric tonnes making 2021 the highest breakbulk volumes in NWSA history. Since 2015, the NWSA has operated breakbulk cargo facilities at East Blair 1 and Terminal 7 in Tacoma. The majority of breakbulk cargo in 2021 was comprised of ro-ro (roll-on, roll-off) cargo with construction equipment making up 67% of the volume.

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west coast in other ports continue to negatively impact volumes at the NWSA. Import volumes are also reflecting softening consumer demand for certain commodities. Total container volume for August decreased 10.4% to 280,436 TEUs, with full imports declining 11.1% and full exports declining 9.9% year-over-year.

Year-to-date volumes declined 6.2% to 2,347,740 TEUs, with full imports and exports declining 10.4% and 21.8%, respectively.

Domestic container volumes increased 0.8% compared to YTD August 2021. YTD August breakbulk cargo volumes grew 34.3% for 318,044 metric tonnes.

Oakland Containerised, loaded import cargo volume hit a new record at the Port of Oakland in 2021.

The port states that it handled the equivalent of 1.05 million 20-foot import containers in 2021.

That was the most in Oakland’s 94-year history and 6% above 2020 totals. Record import volume was achieved despite supply chain misery that plagued ports worldwide.

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The surge of breakbulk cargo can be attributed to new customers and carriers calling the NWSA gateway as well as rebounding volumes from Covid-impacted operations in 2020.

Additionally, high containerised cargo rates incentivised container cargo shippers to seek creative transportation solutions, utilising ro-ro.

Breakbulk is expected to remain high as increased federal infrastructure funding drives additional demands for construction equipment to work newly funded infrastructure projects.

Late-arriving ships, cancelled voyages and weeks-long delays at some ports hampered freight movement. Oakland’s 2021 export volume declined 8% year-over-year because of the disruptions. The facility handled a total of 2.4 million TEUs in 2021. The port said unprecedented U.S. consumer spending drove last year’s import surge. Shipping lines devote more energy and resources to imports because they’re better paying.The port blamed the drop in exports on supply chain challenges: voyage cancellations reducing the number of ships able to move exports overseas; and a cargo container shortage for exports.

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The port has previously stated that it was lobbying to recoup the remainder this year.

According to the facility, more vessel calls would mean greater opportunity for exporters to reach overseas markets. In recent news, Oakland’s total loaded container volume dropped by 8% in August of this year compared to August 2021. 155,682 loaded TEUs transited the port, compared to 169,602 TEUs in August 2021. Loaded imports declined by 10.2% recording 87,844 TEUs compared to 97,850 in August last year. Loaded export containers experienced a 5.5% decline, with 67,838 TEUs passing through the port in August compared to 71,753 TEUs in August 2021.

Full imports in 2022 year-to-date were down by 5% compared to the first 8 months of 2021.

“We’re beginning to see signs of supply chain recovery after multi-year pandemic-related congestion, but we still have a way to go,” said Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes. “We will continue working with our industry partners to boost cargo fluidity and vessel service.”

Freight rates for cargo shipped from Asia to the U.S. continue to drop pointing to a softening in demand for imports. Continued congestion at container yards may still be a factor in ship delays at the Oakland Seaport, with most docked vessels staying two or more days.

In addition to notable volumes, August of this year also marked the inaugural call of the MV George III to Oakland. The ship is the first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered vessel to call the Californian facility.

Towards the end of 2021 Terminal 5 (T5), in the Seattle Harbour, re-opened for business with the arrival of the MSC Monterey. Completion of Phase One of the T5 Modernisation Project adds berth and terminal capacity to the gateway while expanding big-ship handling capabilities.

The modernised facility features on-dock rail, shore power, a reconfigured berth, four new super-post Panamax cranes, and reefer plugs.

One number in the port’s year-end cargo report underscored the dichotomy in supply chain impact. Oakland reported that 55% of its 2021 cargo loads were imports; only 45% were exports. Historically, Oakland’s business split is 50/50. The port predicted more disruption in 2022 as trade growth continues to outpace supply chain capacity. Oakland responded with two announcements: 1) a queueing system for arriving ships; and 2) an exclusive empty container yard for exporters.

Long Beach The Port of Long Beach set a new record in 2021 by moving 9.38 million cargo containers as dockworkers and terminal operators worked to clear the docks amid an historic, pandemic-induced import surge. The port ended 2021 with 9,384,368 TEUs processed, a 15.7% increase from the previous record of more than 8.11 million TEUs moved in 2020.

Imports jumped 14.6% to 4,581,846 TEUs and exports declined 2.6% to 1,437,916 TEUs compared to last year. Empty containers moving through the port were up 27.5% to 3,364,606 TEUs.

Looking at the gateway’s most recent figures, NWSA TEU volumes in August of this year showed improvement compared with July with laden imports up 15% and laden exports up 19%. So far, YTD volumes remain down.

Vessel delays and omissions due to congestion

Oakland said it’s collaborating with shipping lines to restore vessel services suspended in 2021. Some carriers skipped Oakland because of crippling delays at Southern California ports, the port explained. Services began returning by the fourth quarter.

“This incredible milestone was achieved by the skilled workers who keep goods moving through the supply chain as we continue to seek solutions to improve efficiency, attract business and build for the future,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero.

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The significant increase in cargo was driven by evolving consumer spending habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, when demand for vacations, dining out and entertainment declined due to health precautions and pivoted toward home office supplies, furniture and exercise equipment.

The Port of Long Beach had 980 container vessel calls in 2021, down from 1,042 a year earlier due to the elimination of “dual calls” for some shipping services that moved up and down the West Coast. The port collaborated with stakeholders at the local, state and federal levels to enhance cargo movements, including: expanding hours of operation; creating temporary staging areas for full containers; and encouraging truck drivers to drop off export containers when picking up an import.

Looking at recent cargo volume in August of this year, Port of Long Beach fell just short of another record month as a slowdown in consumer spending in the U.S. continued.

The facility moved 806,940 TEUs, down just 764 TEUs - 0.1% - from August 2021, which was the busiest August ever. Imports were down 5.6% to 384,530 TEUs and exports increased 1.6% to 121,408 TEUs. Empty containers moved through the port increased 7.2% to 301,001 TEUs. The port moved 6,600,560 TEUs during the first eight months of 2022, up 4% from the same period last year.

Most recently in September, Long Beach was named the best West Coast Seaport in North America for the fourth consecutive year by Asia Cargo News. “To be named best West Coast Seaport in North America for the fourth time is a fantastic honour,” said Cordero.

Los Angeles Total container volume for the Port of Los Angeles in 2021 hit 10,677,610 TEUs - a new record for cargo throughput, processing more volume than any port in the Western Hemisphere. The 2021 total is about 13% more than its previous record set in 2018.

In November last year, cargo volume dipped 8.8% to 811,460 TEUs compared to the previous year. Half of the 86 container vessels that arrived in November carried less

west coast than 5,300-TEU capacity. Smaller vessels can take nearly as long to process as larger ones and was a contributing factor in the year-over-year monthly decline. November imports landed at 403,444 TEUs, a 13.2% decline compared to the previous year.

Overall, however, 2021 imports achieved an all-time record of about 5.5 million TEUs, 13% higher than the 2018 import record.

Eleven months into 2021, the port had processed 9,891,021 TEUs, 18.7% more than the same time the previous year. Los Angeles is North America’s leading seaport by container volume and cargo value.

After record-breaking cargo volume in 2021 and the first half of 2022, the import surge at the Port of Los Angeles slowed in August of this year. The port handled an estimated 806,000 TEUs, approximately 15% less than the same period a year ago. “Some goods that usually arrive in August the for the autumn and winter season shipped earlier to make sure they reached their destination in time,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka stated.

“Additionally, inflationary concerns and elevated inventory levels have made some retailers and e-commerce sellers more cautious.

We’ve been able to nearly eliminate the backlog of ships waiting to enter the port by 90% compared to earlier this year,” Seroka added. “We’ve got capacity on our terminals and the ability to handle cargo coming in more efficiently than last holiday season.”

August 2022 loaded imports reached an estimated 404,000 TEUs compared to the previous year, a decrease of about 17%.

Loaded exports reached an estimated 100,000 TEUs, a 1% increase drop compared to last August. Empty containers landed at an estimated 301,000 TEUs, an 18% decline compared to last year. Eight months into 2022, the Port of Los Angeles had moved an estimated 7.2 million TEUs, down about 1.6% from last year’s record pace.

San Diego California’s fourth largest port is experiencing a period of continued growth and inward investment and is fighting off the worst economic effects of the global pandemic.

Whilst we don’t have a full breakdown of 2021 volumes, we can report that the facility’s most recent cargo throughput has on the

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whole remained static with a 7% decrease in breakbulk, a 5% decrease in RoRo traffic and a 54% decrease in military traffic. Moreover, containers have improved over the 2021 figures by 3% and bulk by 1%. Most recently, one of the port’s terminals - Tenth Avenue Marine - secured a highly selective USD10 million TIGER grant which is partly being used to undertake the long-term market driven redevelopment process for the facility.

Moreover, in March of this year, the arrival of a pair of new all-electric Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbour cranes with a lift of 400 MTs made history as the first all-electric crane set in the United States.

The order, worth $14 million, replaced the port’s existing cranes that had a capacity of around 250/260 metric tonnes.

Speaking on the additional capability, Greg Borrossay, Principal Maritime Business Development, Port of San Diego, said: “This is going to put the Port of San Diego in the position of being able to handle a great deal of project cargo including transformers, solar, wind, machinery that needs to go to inland locations. When they arrive and once they are up and running that will put San Diego in a position to have the heaviest lift capacity on the west coast. It’s a big game changer for us and we’re very excited.”

Looking to the future, Tenth Avenue is in the midst of a three-phase modernisation plan.

“We’ve already completed phase one, which represented lay down space and mobility on the dock. Phase two is going to commence shortly and that will be an update of the gate and entrance and lay down area and also includes more rail and better access,” confirmed Borrossay.

Another recent development at the facility is the start-up of the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ).

The FTZ is a valuable tool in San Diego’s toolbox to help defer and reduce duties and added logistical benefits for importers and exporters.

“We’ve had increases from auto manufacturers.

We are using the FTZ actively now for one customer and talking to others about possible exports or an import that comes in, gets reworked and then brought back to the terminal for re-export. This is a creative way for some of our global shippers to reduce their costs and to defer or reduce duties,” explains Borrossay.

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Port of Milford Haven breaks ground on key phase of marine renewable energy project WPD reports…

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he construction of a new supersize slipway and new workboat pontoons is now underway at Pembroke Port. It marks a big step forward in the realisation of the Port of Milford Haven’s vision for the Milford Haven Waterway to play a vital role in driving new green growth across the region, while supporting the country’s transition to a net zero future. The Port of Milford Haven is the UK’s top energy port and Wales’ busiest port handling around 20% of Britain’s seaborne trade in oil and gas. It is widely recognised in the industry as the energy capital of the UK. The new slipway will provide maximum flexibility for the launch and recovery of marine energy devices and vessels, while the pontoons will strengthen the port’s operations and maintenance proposition for the floating offshore wind (FLOW) industry.

Commercial Director at Milford Haven, Steve Edwards, said: “It’s fantastic to see this development underway at Pembroke Port.

The new upgraded spaces and facilities will be perfect for the growing low carbon industry around the Celtic Sea as well as the supply chain companies that will benefit from the opportunities created here.”

“We’re looking forward to seeing huge changes over the next eighteen months, working with industry and academia to maximise local and regional benefits.”

The works sit alongside the renovation of the Annexes attached to the Sunderland Hangars. These are now midway through construction and will create new office and workshop spaces for industry. Later phases will focus on creating large scale laydown spaces for device fabrication and development.

The modernisation of the port’s infrastructure forms part of the Pembroke Dock Marine project, a £60m partnership between the Port of Milford Haven, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, Marine Energy Wales and Celtic Sea Power. The project is funded by the UK Government and Welsh Government through the Swansea Bay City Deal, and via the public and private sectors. It is also part funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government.

This collaborative platform has already attracted companies from across the globe who are spearheading new research, development, and manufacturing in marine energy power generation, with an appetite to do much more.

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, the UK’s leading technology, innovation and research centre for renewable offshore energy, has also demonstrated its confidence in the area’s potential with the development of a multi-million pound Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence based at Pembroke Dock.

Cllr Paul Miller, Pembrokeshire County Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Place, the Region and Climate Change, said:“The Haven Waterway is inextricably linked to the health of the Pembrokeshire economy. We need to invest in the waterway in order to sustain employment but also to ensure it remains the UKs leading energy port. Up to 30% of the UK’s gas today, but also Green/Blue Hydrogen and Floating Wind Generated electricity tomorrow.These investments are the foundation upon which we hope the next generation of energy industry is built and along with it, the next generation of energy jobs.”

Civil engineering firm BAM Nuttall has been appointed to construct the new slipway and workboat pontoons.

Representatives from across the region came together to celebrate the start of the construction.

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Recovering slowly and gradually…

WPD reports…

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s we know, ports and terminal operators worldwide saw throughput figures plummet amid supply chain disruptions and a global pandemic - the related restrictions of which affected shipping across all segments. Reviewing the performance of the major ports of Spain and Portugal shows that 2021 was clearly the year for - albeit gradual - recovery.These Spanish and Portuguese maritime hubs are slowly gaining ground, demonstrating resilience and dynamism, with a few even boasting volume growth and achieving new milestones. WPD is pleased to bring readers a review of 2021: a year of consolidation.

Port of Algeciras, Spain Port of Algeciras processed 4.8 million TEUs in 2021 versus 5.1 million in 2020, reflecting a drop of 6.04%. On the flip side, in terms of vessels, the Spanish facility welcomed 19,519 in 2021, up 6.53% from 2020’s total of 18,322.

With regards tonnage, Algeciras hit a total tonnage of 105,075,790 tonnes last year, down 2.09% from the previous year which totalled 107,323,349. According to efficiency data published by the World Bank, the Port of Algeciras was once again ranked as the most efficient port in Europe, confirming the Strait of Gibraltar as one of the areas with the highest level of performance in the world:

all of that, in a year characterised by world-wide port log-jams and supply chain disruption.

Looking at more recent operational milestones, back in January of this year APM Terminals Algeciras confirmed the arrival of 12 new rubber-tyre gantry (RTG) cranes. The new equipment was supplied by Konecranes and arrived at the terminal in July 2021 for assembly.

The move came as part of a major project to replace the old machinery at the facility.

The new additions to the terminal’s infrastructure offer improved features for loading and unloading containers in the stacks of APM Terminals’ trans-shipment hub yard located in the Strait of Gibraltar. New features also included environmental, equipment and safety improvements.

In August 2022, TTI Algeciras welcomed the biggest container vessel in terminal history COSCO’s containership Shipping Taurus.

The megaship of the Chinese shipping company has a capacity of 20,000 TEUs and belongs to the AEU3 service that links Asia and Northern Europe. TTI Algeciras has been boosting its capacity to handle larger vessels, including the upgrading of five of its eight Super Post Panamax cranes to Malaccamax, a project that is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Recently in September, the fourth ship-to-shore crane was delivered to the port.

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The crane successfully completed heightening works which consisted of increasing it from 43 to 52 meters and allow the port to operate up to twelve deck heights. Moreover, its boom was extended by three meters to exceed row 24.

Port of Barcelona, Spain The Port of Barcelona processed a total of 3.5 million TEUs in 2021, demonstrating growth of 19.3%. This also shows a 6.2% increase over its 2019 results. Both exports and imports rose 10% and 5% respectively.

“Once again we are setting records in total import and export container traffic and transits,” said José Alberto Carbonell, General Manager.

“This was possible because more and more shipping companies are relying on the Port of Barcelona, not only to move exports and imports but also for their trans-shipments, which translates into even greater customer diversification.The productivity of the Port of Barcelona terminals and the high-quality of stowage, linked to the strong network of services, enables us to be one of the leading alternatives for shipping companies.”

Furthermore, the port’s commitment to intermodality led to a significant rise in rail traffic in 2021.By the end of the year, 318,971 containers moved through the port’s facilities by train, marking year-on-year growth of 18.4%.

This represents an annual saving of 46,315 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to 197,928 trucks off the road.

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spain/portugal Operational highlights from 2021 at the Port of Barcelona included the opening of the Korean Logistics platform located in the Logistics Activities Zone (ZAL). The port signed an agreement with the Port of Busan to start a company that will manage and promote the platform among Korean companies.

Moreover, back in March 2021, APM Terminals (APMT) Barcelona began to work on a pilot project to use 5G technologies to improve safety in the port.The goal of the project was to minimise the potential risks of collisions between mobile machinery and fixed elements, vehicles, and people in the terminal.

Lastly, the Port of Barcelona Management Board approved a €60 million (USD68 million) investment for increased capacity at the Hutchison Ports BEST terminal. Looking at more recent figures, the port of Barcelona broke the record for total traffic in the first half of this year with 36.3 million tonnes and a year-on-year increase in total traffic of 11%.

The previous record dates from before the pandemic when traffic hit 34.5 million tonnes in 2019. This year’s figure exceeded that by 6%.

This was possible because, with the exception of vehicles, all major traffic closed the recent six-month period in positive territory.

“This good news indicates that our hinterland companies are working well and are striving to recover pre-pandemic levels”, remarked Damià Calvet, President, Port of Barcelona.

In addition to historically high total traffic, an important milestone was achieved in container traffic, which registered its record best in a first half of the year. Between January and June of this year, 1.8 million TEUs passed through the Port of Barcelona, with growth of 0.7%. The previous record was 1.7m TEUs. Carbonell said that besides outpacing throughput in 2021, total traffic “also grew 6% compared to 2019, which clearly indicates a full recovery in this beginning of the year”.

He also highlighted “the strong performance of imports, up 11%, and of traffic, which registered an increase of 7%. However, exports are 6% below the records set in 2021”.

in Europe, overtaking the Greek port of Piraeus.

Full cargo containers (export) increased 13.89% while full discharge containers (import) improved 17.38% on the previous year. On the other hand, TEUs in transit fell by 3.45%. In total, 85,269,726 tonnes were handled last year, 5.42% and 5.18% more than in 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Specific hikes to note were +24.61% in construction materials, +18.41% in iron and steel products, and +17.53% in the agri-food industry. Compared to 2020, liquid bulk (44.69%), solid bulk (16.11%), non-containerised cargo (16.15%) and cargo arriving by container (1.2%) all increased. Furthermore, ro-ro exceeded 12.86 million tonnes, 14.61% more than in 2020.

In full container traffic, China continues to be Valenciaport’s main trading partner with 612,497 TEUs handled in 2021 - an increase of 14.37%. Growth was also seen with Morocco (26.96%), Italy (26.78%) and Israel (22.74%).

It should also be noted that the United States is the most important country in the movement of export containers, with a total figure of 145,953.

When reflecting on the TEU achievement for 2021, President of the PAV, Aurelio Martínez, stated: “These figures show that the Port of Valencia has the beginning of saturation.

We are close to our maximum capacity of 7.5 million TEUs and, when there is a lot of operational cargo, these limitations are already noticeable. That is why the new northern container terminal is essential if we want to continue to be a port of reference in world traffic”.

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Highlighting the port’s dynamism over the last year he noted: “These figures are very positive and reflect the activity of Valencian and Spanish companies over the last year.

We have handled between import/export almost two million TEUs and this is where the service provided by the port to the companies in our hinterland - which represents 41% of the full export and import containers moved by the Spanish port system - is evident”.

Port of Bilbao, Spain For the Spanish port of Bilbao, 2021 was the year when traffic started to recover, with growth of 5.5% enabling the facility to exceed 31 million tonnes in cargo. In terms of container traffic, the port processed 538,918 TEUs in 2021 - up 10.94% from 2020’s total of 485,776 TEUs. Contributory factors to this achievement cited by the port include the general recovery of goods during the second half of the year, and especially in the last quarter; an 18% increase in dry cargo, with growth of one million tonnes in both bulk solids and general cargo; and the increase in the number of vessels entering the port.

The Port Authority is confident that this trend will continue in the current financial year and that 2023 will see a return to 2019 levels of traffic. Other activity at Bilbao also showed clear signs of recovery. Special mention must be made of the 25% increase in ro-ro traffic in terms of tonnes, and 30% in terms of lorries, whether full or semi-trailers, which consolidates the multimodality strategy.

Bilbao also consolidated its standing as a port specialising in Short Sea Shipping.

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Valenciaport, Spain Valenciaport processed over 5.6 million TEUs in 2021 and 85 million tonnes of cargo.

5,604,478 TEUs was reached thanks to the export/import pull of Spanish companies.

Containers grew by 3.25% with respect to 2020 figures and by 3% when compared with 2019.

The Port of València stated that its results reaffirms its position as the fourth key port

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In the first year of the Brexit era, the collaboration of the entire port community enabled the port to adapt to the new requirements and, as a result, Bilbao continues to be the leading Spanish port in traffic with the United Kingdom and Ireland, with a 25% share of maritime traffic with these two countries. In terms of rail traffic last year, 4,358 trains entered or left the port premises, 15% more than in the year prior. It was reported that 23% of container traffic now uses the train as a means of transport.

Moreover, the Arasur logistics platform, in the province of Araba, is now connected by rail with the port of Bilbao, and Containerships, of the CMA CGM group, have a new weekly rail transport service linking it with the Intermodal Terminal of Navarra in the town of Noáin, close to Pamplona. Rail connections are now available from the port of Bilbao with Abroñigal, Arasur, Azuqueca, Barcelona, Coslada, Júndiz, Noáin, Nonduermas, Pancorbo, Seville, Silla, Vicálvaro, Villafría and Zaragoza.

Port of Lisbon, Portugal The Port of Lisbon confirmed the gradual recovery of its activity in 2021, registering more than 9.4 million tonnes from January to December and growth of 5%. The facility did particularly well in the first quarter of the year, registering an increase of 6.2% in total throughput, and a total of 2.263 million tonnes of cargo handled.

At the base of the recovery was containerised cargo, with a year-on-year growth of 20.7%, and solid bulks, also with an increase of 9.3% compared to 2020. Between January and March, all specialised container terminals reported positive variations above 5%, and Santa Apolonia Container Terminal - Yilport Sotagus, in particular, a 43% increase in movement numbers. Also noteworthy was

an increase of 27% in tonnes of goods embarked in containers, at the terminals, compared to the first quarter of 2020.

Moreover, the Trafaria Bulk Terminal-Silopor registered an increase of 52%, mainly related to the disembarkment of maize, while the Cement Terminal of Alhandra-Cimpor saw a significant increase in the quantities of clinker exported, with a variation of 159%, compared to 2020.

When looking at the numbers for the first half of 2021, the port handled more than 4,820 million tonnes, an increase of 15.7% compared to the same period the year prior.

Despite the strong global economic downturn, which affected the Port of Lisbon cargo throughput, June 2021 showed a very impressive increase in global movement, corresponding to a variation of +56.2%, in tonnes handled, marking the fourth consecutive month of uninterrupted growth. In the handling of containerised cargo, June 2021 showed a rise of 73.6%, while solid and liquid bulk went up 52.2% and 12.5%, respectively. The total number of ships calls for the first half of the year was down 6.9% compared to 2020, with a 3.3% decrease in the entry of cargo ships.

Port of Sines, Portugal In the year 2021 the Port of Sines consolidated its position as national leader in cargo throughput, with 1.8 million TEUs handled.

This throughput marks a new record for the facility and growth of 13% compared to the previous year. In terms of tonnage, Sines processed 46.6 million tonnes, a 10% increase over 2020. Between 2019 and 2021, the Port of Sines has grown more than double when compared to the other top 15 ports in Europe. A recent study also states that the growth trajectory at the Port of Sines between 2007 and 2021 grew by more than one thousand percent (1,116%).

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Moreover, the port can boast a 28.2% increase in container handling during a pandemic which demonstrates a strong response capacity on the part of all the companies in the Sines port community.

Recently, in June, a report by the World Bank and the consultancy firm S&P Global placed the Port of Sines as the third most efficient in Europe and 30th in the world, in a list of 370 ports worldwide. Factors taken into account include the time ships spend in port from entry to the end of operations, revealing the performance of various stakeholders, from traffic control and pilotage services, towing and mooring, dispatch by the various authorities, supplies and, of course, the loading and unloading of containers guaranteed by the concessionaire.

Going forward things look like they will only continue to improve for Sines with more growth expected following completion of expansion works. In July of this year, PSA Sines held an inauguration ceremony to mark the completion of the first stage of Phase III of the Sines Container Terminal Expansion. The works completed in the first phase of the expansion include an additional 204 meters of quay length, which will now allow PSA Sines to handle three mega-ships simultaneously. Since construction of the terminal began in 2000, PSA Sines has invested more than 200 million Euros in developing its state-of-the-art facilities.

To facilitate increased cargo volumes and meet the growing needs of its customers, PSA Sines has embarked on an ambitious, 300 million Euro expansion project called Phase III. When Phase 3 is fully completed, the terminal will nearly double its annual handling capacity to 4.1 million TEUs strengthening PSA Sines’ position as one of the leading ports in the region.

David Yang, Regional CEO, PSA Europe, Mediterranean & Americas says, “PSA has always believed that the port of Sines - a deepwater port strategically located at the intersection of the North-South, East-West routes - offers a unique opportunity for the successful development of a container terminal for its customers. Today, PSA Sines has already exceeded our highest expectations, having become a major regional hub capable of serving the most important sea routes and with the capacity to receive the largest container ships.”

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Bringing big trucks into the electric age Jan Willem van den Brand, Director Global Market Development Big Trucks for Hyster, looks at the options for terminal operators to go electric…

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reen-focused targets have been embraced by governments worldwide, such as the US government aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half from 2005 levels by 2030, and the European Union setting rules to achieve at least 32% renewable energy by the same deadline.

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These bold targets impact port terminal operations worldwide, particularly because supply chains are an important focus area according to the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), supply chains often account for more than 90% of an organisation’s GHG emissions.

For ports to fulfil their part in meeting emissions reduction goals, they need the right power technology and the infrastructure to support it. Luckily, for intensive operations such as ports, the number of suitable electric options for forklifts and material handling equipment continues to grow.

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forkift trucks However, before deciding whether to electrify, it’s important to consider what options are available and which considerations are priorities for the operation.

Going electric without compromising operational requirements Leaving behind internal combustion engine (ICE) power in favour of electrification does not mean sacrificing productivity. Electric power can deliver the performance you expect from a diesel, with charging capability to work effectively in heavy duty applications. Electric drivetrains also have fewer components and less complexity than ICE, offering similar or better reliability with reduced maintenance.

Electric options can also help reduce costs related to fuel consumption and engine maintenance. Currently there are incentives, grants, and offset credit programmes, such as the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) programme in the US and various tax subsidies in many European countries that make the business case even more attractive.

Governments and businesses are embracing electrification as a means to reduce emissions and are investing in the infrastructure necessary to support it.

Of course, electric lift trucks may not make sense for every port or terminal operation.

Not only must operations find an electric solution with the necessary performance to get the job done, factors like local utility grid capacity and run time requirements come into play. For example, more developed areas with weak electric grids can experience brownouts that slow down operations and time spent charging equipment must not compromise operational schedules.

What are the electrification options for port applications?

High-capacity applications in port terminals have long relied on the exceptional durability and consistent power delivery of internal combustion engines. But now lithium-ion batteries provide an electric option capable of delivering the diesel-like performance terminal operations require - a major step forward from lead-acid batteries.

This capability is possible because lithium-ion batteries can tolerate a high energy draw without overheating or dropping in efficiency.

Lithium-ion technology also provides far greater energy density, power transfer and service life than lead-acid batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are powering lift trucks of increasingly high capacity. For example, Hyster recently introduced the J10-18XD lift truck with factory integrated lithium-ion power, for lifts up to 18-tonnes. With 350-volt lithium-ion batteries, these trucks will still be going strong when 120-volt lead-acid batteries are done for the day.

Equipment powered by hydrogen fuel cells, such as those from Nuvera, may also be an option. These solutions combine the simplicity and sustained performance of internal combustion engines with the zero harmful emissions and maintenance-friendly attributes of electric technologies. An added benefit is the speed with which they can be refuelled as quickly as three minutes, with no downtime for battery changing and charging, and no need to remember to plug in during breaks to opportunity charge As well as providing opportunities to electrify forklifts, electrification is taking on even higher capacity equipment, with hydrogen fuel cell and lithium-ion battery powered solutions in development for container handlers and reachstackers used in port settings. For instance, equipment with a large lithium-ion battery that offers choice between conventional and opportunity charging, designed for a medium-duty cycle. Or container handlers with

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a hydrogen fuel cell working in combination with lithium-ion battery, offering a choice between conventional and opportunity charging, and standing up to a heavy-duty cycle - enabling operators to work a full day without refilling. Matching performance to operational requirements in this way can expand the possibilities for electric power adoption and help enable further progress toward emissions reduction.

What does electric mean for ergonomics?

Of course, emissions reduction and strong, sustained performance are not the only benefits for intense applications exploring electrification. Many operations are struggling to recruit, train, and retain sufficient labour.

In fact, according to the MHI Annual Industry Report in the US, respondents continue to identify hiring and retaining talent as their greatest challenge, with a majority rating it as extremely or very challenging. And with demanding duty cycles and inhospitable environments pushing both equipment and operators to their limits, businesses need to find equipment tough enough to depend on, with the ergonomics to help operators perform at their best.

Ergonomic, electric equipment can be part of the answer to maximising the efficiency and productivity of operators and their time.

Reduced charging or refuelling time, fewer maintenance requirements and easier serviceability can all add up to operators spending more time working and less time waiting. The reduced maintenance workload associated with electric trucks can also be an important aid for businesses struggling to source technicians from a tight skilled labour pool.

Electric trucks can also support a work environment that can offer greater operator comfort and performance. With no internal combustion engine running, truck noise levels and vibration are reduced, and there are no tailpipe emissions. The smaller, lighter form factor of a lithium-ion battery pack can also enable strategic design decisions that provide more space in the operator compartment for greater comfort and convenience. In addition to unique design possibilities, ergonomic fundamentals like visibility and operating position remain primary factors for electric lift trucks. Whether electric or ICE-powered, there are certain features that indicate equipment is designed to help support operator comfort and efficiency.

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Spacious, cockpit-style cabins with ample space also make it easier and more comfortable for operators to enter and exit easily. A variety of seat configurations, such as mechanical or air suspension, cloth or vinyl covers, lumbar support, and ventilated or heated seats, allow operators to choose their positioning based on their preference and comfort. As a bonus, lateral seat sliders allow for easy positioning and even make room to accommodate an extra seat for trainers to supervise performance.

Scratch-resistant glass all around the cabin, including an armoured glass top window, curved front and rear windows, and steel doors with tempered glass for visibility without straining. Also look for full colour displays which present truck performance data in one clear screen and can be customised based on the operator’s skill level.

So, what does the future hold for electrification?

Power sources wield a major effect on port operations every day. It goes beyond sustainability - power sources influence the utilisation and efficiency of workers, operational space, time and more. Ports depend on mission-critical equipment to be reliable day-in and day-out,

playing critical roles helping unload containers as soon as they arrive. But lengthy charging processes and frequent equipment downtime or disruption can add up to bottlenecks that snowball into costly delays. As government regulations and corporate initiatives are looking to reduce emissions, electrification is emerging as a realistic option to satisfy the business requirements for heavy-duty applications. And beyond supporting green

initiatives, electric equipment can help address other operational needs, including labour utilisation and efficiency. Advanced electric options like lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells deliver on long-term value and total cost of ownership, helping reduce emissions and maintenance costs while boosting performance and efficiency.

But delivering on that promise requires the right partner.

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Electrification trend continues to be strong

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hen it comes down to electrifying forklift trucks it seems there are only a handful of players in the market. In this article we look at two Finland-based manufactureres of forklift trucks Konecranes and Kalmar who are both world leaders in this field. Over the years, Konecranes have left their (future) customers somewhat in the dark about what they were doing when it comes down to battery technology for forklift trucks.They have been very succesfull applying battery technology to their automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for years so it was somewhat confusing why they didn’t make the step to electric (heavy-duty) forklift trucks sooner.

Instead, they focused on their Ecolifting initiative intended to reduce the energy consumption and overall carbon footprint of their forklift trucks. “Ecolifting is the commitment of Konecranes Lift Trucks to support the market and customer through future decades of transition with environmental footprint reduction, sustainability, technology and operational change,” said Jeffrey Stokes, Director Product Management, Konecranes Lift Trucks. “It’s clear that the next decade will see a significant shift in many aspects of our business and market, to which new innovative ideas combined with new technologies will be a key enabler.”

But it became obvious that Ecolifting, although sucessfull, was not enough and that customers demanded a much further reduction in the environmental impact of each lift truck they delivered. So in order to decrease the carbon emissions when using the trucks, the company started applying lithium-ion batteries on lift trucks.

This started with the lower end - up to 5 tonnes - and it took a while before making the next step to the heavy-duty forklift trucks.

“For businesses that operate forklift trucks from 10 tonnes capacity and up, electrification is becoming more and more of an attractive option,” said Stokes.“The potential for electrifying industrial lifting has come so far that it’s becoming hard not to justify transitioning towards it, especially if the goal is reducing carbon footprint and noise emissions while lowering operating costs and improving the drivers’ work environment.”

At competitor, Kalmar (part of Cargotec) there has been great progress since 2021 according to David Pilten, Business Development Director, Kalmar Forklift Trucks, who told WPD that “since the end of last year, every piece of equipment in the Kalmar forklift range has been available in an electrically powered version, including an electric heavy forklift suitable for use in a range of environments from ports to factories.”

Kalmar prides itself on the fact that more than one-third of their forklifts in Europe are now electrically powered, and that there are in excess of 5500 electric forklifts operating in 75 countries across the world – however there is an issue. These primarily light vehicles with lifting capacity ranging from 5-9 tonnes are often powered by lead-acid batteries, although newer models are equipped with lithium-ion batteries. These lead-acid batteries used on the forklift trucks might cause an issue with ‘environmentally- friendly’ operators, not only on the issue of disposal, but also the life span which is not as long as lithium-ion batteries, Furthermore, charging of lead-acid batteries takes much longer (which results in less productivity).

It is therefore no surprise that Pilten points out that the company has seen an increase in interest in lithium-ion powered electric heavy forklifts trucks, and in particular, with lifting capacity of up to 33 tonnes. Needless to say that Kalmar's new series of electric forklift trucks of 9-18 tonnes are all equipped with lithium-ion batteries offering eight hours of operating time and charging from empty to full in less than two hours (offering improved productivity compared to lead-acid batteries).

Reading between the lines, there is a huge market for forklift trucks in the 3-18 tonnes range and it is no surprise that Konecranes has focused on businesses that operate forklift trucks from 10 tonnes capacity and up, as electrification is becoming more and more of an attractive option for them.

The Konecranes electric forklift truck E-VER combines durable, heavy-duty lifting machinery with an all-electric drivetrain and the latest eco-efficient features to help improve productivity while reducing the energy consumption, emissions and costs.

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The E-VER achieves this by using a lithium-ion battery that powers a 110kW electric drive motor and an 80kW motor for hydraulics and lifting.

Return on investment While customers appreciate the importance of working towards a zero-emission future, they also need to understand what the switch to electric vehicles means in terms of infrastructure requirements including charging facilities, shift patterns and total cost of ownership.

But when considering operating costs, it is important to note that the electric machines do not have many of the components of a diesel powered vehicle that need to be serviced/replaced regularly.

“For instance, they don’t require oil filter changes, catalysers or diesel particle filters,” explains Mikael Andersson, Product Manager for Kalmar forklift trucks. “In terms of emissions, the diesel combustion process emits 2.64kg of CO2 for every litre of fuel consumed, which equates to approximately 40 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year for the average forklift truck. To produce the same output as a litre of diesel, an electric machine requires approximately 3kWh of electricity. So over the course of a year our average machine will consume approximately 45,000kWh of electricity, but will produce zero emissions.”

Therefore it is expected that taking in to account the reduced costs for fuel, m aintenance and spare parts, and the higher price for an electric forklift versus a diesel forklift, the return on investment will be within two to three years.

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forklift trucks “Today the focus is primarily on Tank-toWheel (TTW) rather than Well-to-Wheel (WTW) when discussing emissions from battery electric vehicles. We believe the focus should of course consider the complete Well-to-Wheel chain. One thing also seldom considered is the carbon footprint from producing batteries,” says Anders Nilsson, Director R&D Technology, Konecranes Lift Trucks. “Our award winning fully electric forklifts are equipped with battery cells with an 80% lower carbon footprint in benchmark comparison”.

Patrik Lundback, Vice President, Sales and Distribution, Konecranes Lift Trucks told WPD: “On the sales side we understood there will be a great interest in our E-VER forklift truck, but I must admit that the interest is greater than we expected and the

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reception from our customers has been nothing but great. In addition, in December 2021, Konecranes launched Battery as a Service (BaaS), a breakthrough technology and business model.

We now provide upgradable and remotely monitorable Li-ion batteries to our BaaS users.”

When it comes down to sales a similar response comes from Kalmar. “We had a strong order intake during the first half of 2022 with good activities from most markets.

The electric trend continues to be strong, especially in the northern EU,” said Pilten.

“Markets outside the EU are now also investing into sustainable solutions.”

It is obvious that manufacturers are positioning themselves in this market segment of the port industry as it is a clear win-win situation, driven by increasingly strict legislation, investor demands, and local requirements, driving the transition to more eco-efficient cargo handling for now and in the future.

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Customisation, the (new) standard in the fender industry

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ender systems are the interface between ship and berth. A safety measure to protect vessels, infrastructures and people, that needs to perform for its entire service life, even in the most remote locations and under harshest conditions.

Designing good fender systems encompasses many skills and disciplines, and standards are needed to design and manufacture them. Nevertheless, even two berths for the same application might require different fender systems and a design concept that is rarely simple and never an off-the-shelf solution. Putting an extensive focus just on the rubber unit and more or less ignore the requirements of the overall project, is a dangerous one-sided approach to fender design, which unfortunately seems to become common practice in the industry by some. No two projects are alike, no two solutions are alike and customisation is the new standard when dealing with a marine infrastructure project.

Figuring out customisation First things first. Customisation refers to the act of adapting a product or service to suit certain requirements and preferences, and also applies when modifying something to solve a specific task. Translated into business language this means, customisation is the result of putting the spotlight on the project and the customer.

We are used to seeing customisation in the retail industry, e.g. soft drink cans are customised with the buyer’s name, or in the automotive industry. Now, what is the path to fender system customisation? A focus on the uniqueness of each project and of each client. This uniqueness might come in the shape of the product, the installation, sustainability, delivery and other special project and client requirements.

A customised fender system can only perform as expected if several aspects are considered, such as the project conditions, all the system components and their manufacturing. Considering them all and treating a fender system as one unit is the way to meet the project and client expectations.

Project conditions Firstly, deeming and delivering each project as unique means taking into account the constraints of the project. These are very individual and comprise, amongst others, the local climate, vessel types and berthing energy, location, berthing approach or berthing structure. Furthermore, the review of different characteristics of the various fender types should also be incorporated in the design process.

Components Part of the customised approach is to ensure the fender system is up to its task, the designer must keep an eye on the big picture, while paying attention to every little detail. The rubber unit is a crucial component of the system, but it is only as good as the system’s overall design. A fender system is made of different components: rubber unit, steel panel, chains, anchors, fixings and PE plates. All of them and their interaction should be seen together to make sure they are all designed in the correct balance and work together properly.

Manufacturing From a technical point of view, the road to a good rubber fender is completed with the combination of high-quality source materials and a fender manufacturer expertly skilled to guarantee the performance of the final product to the individual project requirements, and also international standards. The same applies for steel parts and PE as well.

When speaking about customisation, the focus is often on the product itself as an individual solution for the client, based on project requirements. However, customisation goes far beyond that and is valid for the entire steps of a project, from consulting to design, to manufacturing and delivery.

Such level of attention to the uniqueness of each project and of each client is only possible when relying on a company that has the resources and experience to design, engineer, manufacture and follow up the whole process until its completion.

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In environments such as the Antarctic, the short installation window required a customised service and a very close and individual coordination between the client, the contractor and the manufacturer.

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What it looks like: A Trajectory to Customisation Projects that speak for themselves The construction of a completely new port is a huge project, coming with the same project conditions, such as weather, tides and water levels, but challenged to meet many different requirements.This is the case of the international Seaport of Turkmenbashi, the largest on the Caspian Sea, customised to safely berth different types of vessels at its different terminals: general cargo, dry bulk, ferry, shipyard, passengers and containers.

On the other hand, there is a single pontoon in Singapore in an exposed location with strong currents, swell and choppy waters that needs to perform 24/7. Customisation came with extra support of the Cushion Roller to dampen the main impacts and with the addition of a roller hinge to accommodate the tilting movements.

The small passenger terminal in Stubbekoebing (Denmark) needed a curved fender system so the ferries could pivot ”around” the dolphin, which serves as a turning support.

The customer’s requirements in this case called for customisation in the engineering, solved with a pre-bent panel that snugly fits around the dolphin, creating an energy absorbing and deflecting fender system.

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A recent project in Norway came with the challenge of differently sized dolphins to which the fenders had to be installed. Additionally, the existing concrete was quite old and partly damaged, and the required stand-off distance was rather small, posing a high demand for the design and installation of fenders, panels and chains. These three challenges were overcome with a customised product that integrated special tubes into the steel panels to avoid the need of additional flanges.

Logistics can also be the focus of attention, especially if the construction site is located near the centre of a large city, where the lack of space to store materials is one of the biggest issues. In this case in Sweden, customisation comes in the shape of the delivery being done in separate shipments, simple solution but not handy for every supplier.

And what about if the construction happens in Antarctica, an “ecologically fragile and worth preserving” environment. In such environments, the short installation window (only possible during the Antarctic summer) required a customised service and a very close and individual coordination between the client, the contractor and the manufacturer: “Try to imagine all the steps they [the installation crew] have to take and under what conditions they have to do it. If you give them small bits and

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pieces to assemble in -50°C. Give the team something that’s easy to assemble and to perform for a long time without maintenance.”

To finish this trajectory, let’s look ahead in the future where customisation is coming in the form of sustainability. A LNG project in Jakarta (Indonesia): “After 10 year of being exposed 24/7 to waves, wind, sun, and salt water at an offshore terminal without major maintenance, all fenders are still in good condition” and will continue to do so for at least the next 10 years.

With more than six decades of group experience, ShibataFenderTeam have always had the focus on customisation. For the past five years, we have advocated in the industry for a holistic approach to fender system design, valuing the aspects of project conditions, system components and manufacturing as being seen equally.

Starting in 2021, we finally noticed an evolution within the industry and corresponding standards, and it is good to see that others finally follow.

What to expect from 2023 Sustainability will move further to the centre of the table with the goal to reduce emissions.

Reducing the impact is key, like with reskinning Foam Fenders so they can be used again and do not need to be manufactured new - which we have done for the Port of Kiel (Germany).

Also reduce from the beginning, which means

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The international Seaport of Turkmenbashi, the largest on the Caspian Sea, customised to safely berth different types of vessels at its different terminals.

working with a sustainable and green design to extend the life cycle of fenders. Following this approach, it will not be necessary to waste more raw material and other resources for early refurbishments or even new fenders in cases of damages.

The industry path in 2023 will also be influenced by the release of the updated ‘Guideline for the design of fender systems’, revised by PIANC Working Group 211. Being future oriented, this updated guideline will strengthen a sustainable approach and includes a holistic view to fender system design. For the market, we expect a further positive development.

First with the - hopefully soon to be calmed down and solved - disruption of the supply chain (with regards to raw materials and shipment in general) and also with Governments maintaining the flow of money for infrastructure projects to work against the Corona impacts.

Herein: On a project in Singapore in an exposed location with strong currents, swell and choppy waters, customisation came with the extra support of the Cushion Roller.

Below: Reskinning Foam Fenders so they can be used again and do not need to be manufactured new successfully done for the Port of Kiel.

Finally, we have seen two applications rising lately as key in the industry. Energy diversification being the uppermost concern, has meant that LNG supply installations are a big topic in Northern Europe: new terminals are being built to help countries to become more energy independent. And, back to normal after the Corona crisis, cruise projects which had been paused due to the pandemic are flourishing as tourism starts up again.

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Flexible systems solve the connection dilemma Every port is unique: tidal behavior, terminal design and equipment differ from port to port. Container ships equipped for shore power carry a cable reel on board that makes it possible to lower two cables with connectors down onto the quay. These can then be connected to appropriate couplings on the quay.

igus brings shore power to U.S. ports igus recently presented its revolutionary mobile shore power technology, the readychain® iMSPO, at the Ports ‘22 conference in Hawaii in September.

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gus, based in Germany, runs its North American operations out of Providence, Rhode Island. The readychain® iMSPO, which is going to be installed in European ports as a self-propelled socket for the shore power connection of container strips, is now available in the United States.

Ports are critical to jobs, competitiveness and economic prosperity for the United States.

When in port, vessels such as cruise ships, container ships, and reefer ships have significant energy needs. Today, this energy is typically generated by ships’ auxiliary diesel engines.

Emissions from ships at berth contribute significantly to air pollution and cause health problems for local residents. Based on its core competence in the field of energy supply systems with energy chains, igus has developed a movable socket that travels along the quay over hundreds of meters precisely to the respective connection position of the ship.

Reducing emissions Like all industries, ports are facing the major challenge of reducing pollutant emissions and ultimately becoming climate-neutral.When ships at berth obtain their electricity with diesel generators, the demand is immense, similar to that of a small town. The generators also emit CO2, as well fine dust and nitrogen and sulfur oxides. Shore power can be used by ships to connect to the local power grid.

Auxiliary engines can then be switched off while in port.

This allows power for lighting or air conditioning or other electronic equipment on board for the crew to draw from the local power grid. Shore power thus serves to reduce emissions from auxiliary engines at berth.

The advantage of shore power technology is that there is an internationally recognised standard and pilot systems that are already operating successfully. However, as with any new infrastructure, there are great challenges to be faced, whereby encouragement is needed and someone to lead the way.

Port of Hamburg takes first step California was the first in the world to implement shore power. Now, five major European ports - Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Le Havre - have jointly agreed to supply their container ships of 14,000 TEUs or more with shoreside electricity by 2028. In the U.S., the ports of San Diego and Miami are investing millions of dollars in the new shore power technology, also known as cold ironing.

The Port of Hamburg has decided to take the first step and install the world’s first mobile connection systems for container ships.

In addition to the technical challenges of power supply, such as the right voltage and frequency, another problem must be solved for the future-proof operation of a shore power system - the connection dilemma.

A container terminal is a carefully timed operation with constantly changing ships of different sizes and berthing positions.

This means that the connection points vary continually - there is no fixed place where the vessel can be “plugged in.” The Port of Hamburg therefore relies on the movable connection systems from igus.

However, the cable reel may be installed at different positions on the ship. Ships can dock at the quay at either the port or starboard side. Vessels also vary considerably in size. This means that no fixed connection point will be right for all situations.

The iMSPO (igus Mobile Shore Power Outlet) system is a solution to this connection problem: The combination of igus roller energy chain and special chainflex® medium-voltage cables enables the system to travel within a range of up to 400 meters (which corresponds to the length of the largest container ships).

Due to the small bending radii of the chainflex® cables, the system can be designed compactly and mounted in a space-saving manner. Thus, shore power availability is provided over the entire berth.

The movable socket is moved along the quay, exactly to the point where the ship’s connection point is located. The ship cables only have to be lowered and connected to the movable socket. The iMSPO is operated with a remote control.

The knowledge gained through interaction with customers and the company’s own experience from successfully installed shore power systems for ferries, FSUs (floating storage units), OSVs (offshore supply vessels) and the largest working vessels in Rotterdam were incorporated into the development.

The possibility of testing the system’s functionality in igus’ test laboratory, which is the largest in the industry, was a decisive factor in the decision.

“Being able to be a part of this project is a great honor for us,” said Martin Tiling, Shore Power industry manager at igus.

“We are proud to be part of a new green innovation and are confident that our ideas and technologies will continue to contribute to a more climate-friendly future.”

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Port construction industry continues to make progress Claire Instone reports.

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e take a look at milestones celebrated, investments and projects driving future growth, permits and applications granted and contracts recently won at port facilities worldwide.

Mega milestones * AD Ports Group is making progress in the build-out of Khalifa Port Container Terminal’s latest project. The Group has installed the first 90-tonne block for the quay wall, marking the major development milestone with a special ceremony. Unveiled in September 2021, the terminal will be managed by a joint venture owned 70% by CMA Terminals, a subsidiary of global shipping concern, CMA CGM, and 30% by AD Ports Group.

“This is an important moment for our company and our partners, as work continues to develop this new terminal, which will expand our Group’s shipping and logistics network in the region,” Michael Lund Hansen, CEO of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, said. Estimates on the timing of first operations at the facility appear to have been pushed back at least 12 months from earlier targets which called for launch in the first quarter of 2024.

* The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) recently celebrated the completion of critical infrastructure investments as part of a nearly USD850 million plan to upgrade the Port of Boston. The multi-year investment is designed to accommodate bigger ships and is already resulting in new services that are connecting Boston to more global ports.

Projects that were completed included the deepening of the main ship channel and Reserved Channel to -47 feet and the outer harbour to -51 feet, and expanding the Turning Basin for larger vessels.

In addition, a new berth with a depth of 50 feet was also created to accommodate larger ships, along with the addition of three ship-to-shore electric cranes to serve ships carrying up to 14,000 TEUs. Myriad shoreside improvements were also made.

Before the port’s modernization, Conley offered two services reaching seven major global ports. With the completion of the infrastructure investments, Conley Terminal now reports that it offers direct connectivity to China, North Europe, Southeast Asia including Vietnam and India, the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Latin America through five services.

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* The Governor of Jazan Region in Saudi Arabia has inaugurated the Port of Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries (JCPDI Port). JCPDI, which forms part of the country’s Vision 2030 initiative, is spread over an area of 114 sq km and includes a port, a refinery, and a mineral processing facility.

Saudi Aramco carried out the initial development work.

Investments in the future * The Guangzhou Port Group (GPG) has invested around USD1 billion in a new berth in the Nansha port area to create additional capacity of half a million TEUs. The new berth will be able to accommodate six inland container barges at a time and process 15.5 million tonnes of bulk and general cargo per year.

The new addition joins the four berths already in place that were opened in November 2021 and June 2022.

The aim of the project is to bolster the economic and social development of the hinterland, speed up capacity building, improve the passing capacity of general and container terminals, and accelerate the development of the main port business. The construction period of the project is estimated to be in the region of three years.

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port construction * Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is said to be investing around R16 billion on infrastructure development at the ports of Mossel Bay, Saldanha and Cape Town across the next seven years. The move is part of the TNPA’s strategic repositioning of its Western Region ports to efficiently facilitate trade and create much-needed jobs, amid high levels of unemployment. The Western Region’s capital investment programme has an allocation of R2.2bn to the Port of Mossel Bay; R8.4bn to Saldanha; and R5.5bn to Cape Town.

* In the US, the Biden Administration has awarded The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) USD20.3 million to construct a new 100,000square-foot warehouse at the Tioga Marine Terminal, as well as safety and efficiency upgrades with the modernisation of the terminal’s main gate. “A significant hub for global trade, PhilaPort is an important link in the supply chain and plays a critical role in strengthening our economy and our infrastructure, which is why I have prioritised investing in the port throughout my a dministration,” said Governor Tom Wolf.

The project was developed in a collaborative planning effort between the facility’s terminal operator, Delaware River Stevedores and PhilaPort. The funding from the US Department of Transportation 2022 Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant programme will enable the port meet a growing demand and attract more business. Upon completion of the new warehouse Tioga Marine Terminal will have over 800,000 square feet of on-dock warehousing. The safety improvements for the entrance to the facility, including completion of a modernised gate, will increase terminal efficiency while reducing emissions and increasing safety. Construction is due to begin in 2024.

At the Port of Mossel Bay, some of the key capital projects include the slipway facility refurbishment, and Quay 3 sheet pilling.

Projects that are spread across the seven-year period include the deepening of the port and Quay 4, as well as the breakwater extension.

The implementation of capital projects planned for the Port of Saldanha for 2022/23 is already under way, which includes the acquisition of a tugboat, installation of perimeter-fencing and provision of bulk-power.The broader seven-year programme includes the extension of Berth 205; berth construction of the ore expansion phase 2; as well as the refurbishment of the main breakwater and causeway rock revetment.

In the current 2022/23 financial year, the Port of Cape Town will see the delivery of a robust R260m capital programme, comprising the procurement of a helicopter and the replacement of two tugboats. Phase 2 of the Cape Town container terminal expansion and the acquisition of 10 dry-dock cranes form part of the port’s seven-year programme.

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generation of container ships can call at the port.

The depth of vessels that can moor at the 1,200-metre quayside will be increased from 13.5 meters to 16 meters. Moreover, the project will allow the port to start the transformation process of Europa Terminal, increasing capacity by more than 700,000 TEUs annually. “With the modernisation of the Europa Terminal we are underlining our ambitions as a container port,” said Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

“As a world-class port, it is essential we continue to play at the highest level and are able to accommodate the biggest ships.” The contract includes four contractors - Artes-Roegiers, Artes-Depret, Herbosch-Kiere and Boskalis.

Under consideration * The Port of Tauranga’s application to extend its wharves and shipping channel by dredging 1.8 million cubic meters of seabed was to be heard in the Environment Court recently. At the time of print, a panel of four judges were due to hear the case, which skipped the usual process of regional council hearings after it argued a decision on the proposed extension was an urgent national priority.The port states that it would run out of capacity within three years if the extension to its operations did not go ahead. It had already been declined by the Government’s shovel-ready and Covid fast track infrastructure schemes, putting the project behind schedule. According to reports, without the development, New Zealand is looking at “severe” capacity constraints on exports within a few years.

* Maersk and the Suez Canal Authority have signed a USD500 million deal to construct a new berth at the Suez Canal Container Terminal in East Port Said. The deal looks to turn the terminal into global hub for container handling in the eastern and southern Mediterranean region and includes an increase in the number of cranes to 30. The new cranes will be electricity-powered as part of the terminal’s aims to become net-zero by 2030. Moreover, a new 1-kilometer container berth will set adjacent to the existing 500-meter one.

The deal also aims to turn the Suez Canal Container Terminal into a smart terminal.

The port’s application showed it applied for a resource consent for a 385m wharf extension and 1.8h reclamation at Sulphur Point, as well as wharf extensions of 530m north, and 388m south, of the tanker berth and a 2.9ha reclamation on its Mt. Maunganui wharves. It said the associated extension to the shipping channel covers 14.4ha and involves dredging up to 1.8 million cubic meters.The development will allow the port to host several large ships at once.

Hearings were due to run for ten days. If the application is successful, the port estimates the project will take nearly three years to complete, and cost in the region of USD68 million.

* PSA Antwerp and the Port of AntwerpBruges have approved the renewal of the quayside and terminal at Europa Terminal.

Estimated at cost of around €335 million (approx. USD324 million), works will take some nine years and will be executed in three phases to ensure that the latest

* In Sweden, the Land and Environmental Court has granted a permit for deepening and widening the fairway and strengthening the quay at the Port of Gothenburg. The decision will allow the Skandia Gateway project’s dock reinforcement work to start according to schedule.

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engineering Skandia Gateway is a joint project between Göteborgs Hamn AB, the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Swedish Transport Administration. The initiative will be carried out in multiple stages, each in order to enable today’s ocean-going container ships to be fully laden, thus utilising all available load capacity at each port of call, which is not possible today.

At present, the biggest vessels can only call at the Port of Gothenburg semi-laden.

Göteborgs Hamn AB will take care of the quay reinforcement and deepening of the dock basin, while the Swedish Maritime Administration is responsible for deepening the fairway and the removal of dredge spoil.

Construction will begin at the end of 2022 with Skandia Harbour due to welcome its first fully laden ocean-going vessels into the Port of Gothenburg by 2026. * After an extensive environmental review, the Long Beach Harbor Commission has approved the dredging project to deepen the channels at the Port of Long Beach. At a cost of around USD170 million, the works will improve port efficiency. The project will see the channel approaching Long Beach deepened from 76 feet to 80 feet, the turning bends of the main channel taken to 76 feet, and parts of the west basin deepened from 50 to 55 feet. Works also ecompass construction of a 55 feet-deep approach channel and turning basin to get to Pier J south. The port will pay USD109 million of the total USD170 million with the rest covered by the federal government.

As a result of the dredging, ships will be able to load more cargo and navigate better in the channels, leading to goods moving faster in the supply chain. * Back in January it became known that SCA (Europe’s largest private forest owner) will receive the environmental permits necessary for the land building in connection to the new container port in Tunadal, just outside of Sundsvall in Sweden. The land building is a crucial element in the project as it creates more surface for increased cargo handling and the reception of larger project goods.

Since then, preparatory work has been taking place, with dredging work (by Wasa Dredging) due to start in the autumn of this year.

The dredged masses are cited to fill around 10-15 barges per day. In parallel with that work, stone filling from barges will take place in the dredged area, a work that continues throughout the year. The whole project, including the new container port, is expected to be complete by the end of next year.

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You’ve got the job! * DCT Gdansk has chosen contractors to begin works for the T3 expansion project, an initiative which includes a deep-water quay of 717 meters long and 17.5 meters deep, and a yard area of 36.5 hectares. The investment also includes the purchase of 7 new quay cranes capable of handling the world’s largest vessels, and 20 semi-automated Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes for the container yard.

The contract for the dredging and reclamation works - due to start September - was signed with a consortium of Budimex S.A. and Dredging International NV. Once this stage is completed work will begin on the construction of the northern and southern walls, and the main berth. When T3 is completed, DCT Gda sk will be among the largest container terminal hubs in Europe, able to handle the next generation of containerships arriving to the Baltic Sea, reducing sailing distances for feeder vessels, and providing Polish and regional shippers with more connections around the world on efficient services. T3 is scheduled to open for commercial operations by mid 2024, with full completion planned for the second quarter of 2025. In its first phase, the new terminal will increase DCT Gdansk’s handling capacity by 1.7 million TEUs to a total of 4.5 million TEUs per year. * The Mongla Port Authority has signed a deal with Jianshu Haihong Construction Engineering Company and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation to dredge the inner bar of the Mongla Port channel.

The Tk 754.08 crore project will begin in January 2021 and enable the anchoring of container ships with 10-meter draught.

Completion of the dredging of the inner bar area will shorten the turnaround time of ships arriving at the port while cutting the cost of transporting goods. Moreover, the number of ships arriving at Mongla Port will surge, playing a major part in the economic development of the south-west part of the country. * Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding (Heisco) has announced that its consortium has secured a contract worth KD48.74 million (approx. USD160 million) from Kuwait Port Authority for implementation of rehabilitation works linked to berths in the Shuwaikh port of Kuwait Ports Authority.

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for general cargo (Berths 2 to 7) and bulk cargo (Berth 1). The proposed new berths require special berthing and mooring facilities to accommodate general cargo, container vessels and bulk carriers. They will be equipped with mobile cranes with a capacity of 600 tonnes, reachstackers, and heavy trucks for handling and storage of incoming products from or to berthing vessels.

Intermodal and supply chain * The BNSF will invest more than USD1.5 billion to build an intermodal complex in California’s High Desert helping to ease c ongestion near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The Barstow International Gateway complex in Barstow will sit on 4,500 acres and include a rail yard, an intermodal facility and warehouses for transloading freight. The complex, about 130 miles from Long Beach, will ultimately help the railroad move containers faster out of ports as well as improve efficiency at existing intermodal hubs in the Midwest and Texas.

Inland port facilities have become an increasingly popular idea to reduce congestion on the West Coast. Instead of letting cargo crowd the docks, the goal is to move goods further inland where they can be processed and shipped to their final locations. A private investment firm received the go-ahead from local officials in August to move forward with a port facility. BNSF said it would use the Alameda Corridor to transport freight from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the Barstow facility. Cargo would then be processed at the facility before heading to its final destination. * Supply chain services leader, Agility, is going to put USD60 million into building a 100,000 sqm customs and logistics centre in the industrial zone in Ein Sokhna in Egypt and another 100,000 sqm customs and logistics centre in East Port Said. The project, to be implemented during the latter end of 2023, is intended to turn the zone into a global logistics hub, will improve the flow of goods and commodities and bring efficiency and lower costs to international companies and investors operating there.

By developing and modernising the customs and logistics center, the SCZone and the Egyptian government are positioning Egypt to be the one of the world’s most advanced operators and an indispensable 21st century trade partner for Mena, Asia and Europe.

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