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Shipping and Logistics are vital to the trading of goods across the globe. It is for this reason that many shipping ports are a great climate of activity and industry-minded people. As such, we wanted to give a voice to some of the important businesses that keep our ships sailing. Most significantly, the shipping and logistics industry ensures that many resources are accessible that drive forward economies across the world. With new challenges faced by the shipping industry every day, it is now more than ever important that we learn about the businesses operating on the high seas.
Consequently, throughout this issue on shipping and logistics, we can see how this well-established and traditional industry has evolved to meet current demands, as well as prepare for fast-approaching changes in the future. This is very much the case of De Keyser Thorton Group, one of the oldest and largest privately owned shipping agencies, based in Antwerp. Such a mission of adaptability is also shown through the tenacious work of Intermarine USA and Singaporean giants Masterbulk. Therefore, through companies such as Pola Maris, we can see how countless shipping companies have weathered many storms in previous years, to be able to plain sail their way to the status of giants of the shipping and logistics industry.
Inchcape Shipping Services
The origins of Inchcape can be traced back to 1847 when two Scottish merchants came together to form Mackinnon Mackenzie & Company (MMC). This company set the foundations for the Inchcape we know today, which is now one of the largest maritime services providers in the world. This global reputation has been established through its 240 worldwide offices, spanning 60 countries on the globe, and operated by over 31,000 committed and passionate members of staff across the maritime industry.
The primary function of Inchcape is to utilise its expertise across the maritime industry to provide port agency services to ports across the world. These operations span from customs clearance, and cargo movement, as well as services to maritime vessels themselves to facilitate efficient repairs, maintenance, inspections, towage, and logistics services. With such a global reputation, Inchcape utilises its network to leverage global strength in the maritime industry for the benefit and strategic sourcing of operations for the benefit of its customers. To achieve this, Inchcape’s port agency operations procurement department is negotiating with service providers across the globe to achieve the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for its customers.
These solutions span the entire maritime service sector, as Inchcape provides a vast array of tailored solutions designed to meet the unique needs and specific requirements of each customer’s maritime operations. These solutions are made possible through Inchcape’s marine services division, which utilises the expertise of its teams and the knowledge of local suppliers to provide the most effective maritime solutions to its customers. However, to achieve this superior service across the world, Inchcape has a dedicated team working across global solutions which are providing customers with end-to-end solutions that take into consideration the potential risks that come with shipping across the world. Therefore, Inchcape combines its port agency operations, with its global network, on-theground expertise, and international compliance regulations, to provide the best possible service for its customers and help each one achieve their business activities to remain ahead of their competition.
The need to be competitive in the global maritime sector is something that Inchcape continues to develop through its implementation of digital technology throughout its operations. This focus on providing digital solutions is what separates Inchcape from its competitors as Inchcape is developing its service for the future of the shipping industry. Inchcape has taken its expertise across the international maritime sector and developed a range of systems which are designed to streamline operations to help the industry make better, faster, and more confident decisions which are backed by data.
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The international sphere of Inchcape’s operations is something that it leverages to develop its port reputation around the world. Therefore, Inchcape remains focused on continuing to expand its network and bring its presence into new markets, whilst also adding more expertise across the international maritime industry to its data-driven solutions. In March, Inchcape announced that it was opening a new office in Busan, South Korea. The opening of the office here marks a strategic milestone for the shipping solution company, as it reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional maritime services in every corner of the globe. The new office will be located close to its customers, which will provide those in the South Korean market with direct access to Inchcape’s services and enhanced solutions.
Inchcape’s Korea Country Manager, SiChang Lee, outlined in the press release that “The Port of Busan, as the largest port in South Korea, presents a wealth of opportunities for Inchcape. With its ranking as the sixth busiest container port globally and its impressive container throughput of 22 million TEUs across 10 container terminals, we are now even better positioned than ever to serve our customers and cater to their diverse needs.”
SiChang Lee’s comments highlight the bustling hub that South Korea already is within the global shipping industry, and so with the expansion of Inchcape’s services to the country, it can gain access to this profitable market and deliver efficient, reliable, and data-backed solutions to a n Overall, Inchcape is a vast and diverse shipping solution provider that is working across an international network to provide its customers with leading maritime solutions. With digital solutions behind its operations, Inchcape’s competitive edge has allowed it to continue to expand its operations across the globe. However, throughout Inchcape’s operations, the company’s passion for delivering results for its customers is its central priority, and this is what drives its operations every day to deliver a smoother and smarter ocean for the future.
With the goal to be a leading port and estate management company, Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited (PLIPDECO) is a publicly traded company operating across the Point Lisas Port and Industrial Estate in Trinidad and Tobago. Thanks to its vital location in what is often regarded as the ‘Gateway to America’, PLIPDECO’s operations are working to developing the Port of Point Lisas, and implement key logistical and industrial estate infrastructure to transform the area into a vital hub serving international shipping lines travelling along its coast.
Incorporated in 1966, PLIPDECO is a publicly owned company, with 51% ownership belonging to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and the other 49% held by private shareholders. These shareholders include banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, company employees and the general public. The company was established under the laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and now trades on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange. Today, PLIPDECO is the owner and landlord of 862.613 hectares on the Point Lisas Industrial Estate, serving international shipping lines and the petrochemical industry across the west coast of Central Trinidad.
The site spans 103 tenants with 88 companies spanning a range of activities. The large majority of these activities are involved in the petrochemical sector, dealing in methanol, ammonia and urea plants, as well as a steel plant, power plant and various smaller light manufacturing and servicing companies. These companies play a valuable role in the accessibility of natural gas resources, and, as they’re located in such a pivotal location close to American markets, PLIPDECO’s industrial estate division is focused on developing the infrastructure of its industrial estate to ensure that these companies can bring continued economic benefit via the international sale and distribution from the petrochemical industry to Trinidad.
In addition to these tenants, PLIPDECO also owns the Port of Point Lisas which consists of 6 general cargo and container berths which handle a whole variety of cargo travelling to and from America.
The Port is the second largest in Trinidad and is located just 32km south of the Port of Spain. Its location on the West coast of Trinidad means that it plays a valuable role in international shipping lines travelling between North and South America, as well as various lines travelling from Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Far East. Therefore, Port of Point Lisas and Port of Spain are vital to helping move cargo from the region and beyond into both international and local markets.
At the port, dry and liquid bulk, containers, general cargo, and break-bulk cargo are all transported and delivered to and from individual and business sectors in Trinidad via the commercial berths and multi-purpose cargo facility. To ensure that the cargo operations of Point Lisas remain competitive in both the South American and International markets, PLIPDECO focuses on ensuring that the port’s management and the infrastructure of the
port are developed to meet the growing demand for cargo travelling through the port. This commitment to strict management and efficient cargo handling has provided PLIPDECO with its reputation for firstclass customer service.
To aid in its ability to handle cargo travelling from both local and international markets at the Port of Point Lisas, PLIPDECO offers a range of warehousing services to ensure that it can continue to play a valuable role in keeping supply chains running efficiently. Warehousing services under PLIPDECO include the LCL Warehouse which is a customsbonded facility providing housing for trade and non-trade cargo in a covered storage area, LCL Export Services which facilitate intra-regional trade and provides greater market access for small and medium-sized manufacturers, and The Offsite Facility which is designed for clients looking for the temporary storage of dry containers, chassis, and break-bulk cargo. Another key service offered by PLIPDECO is its FCL service which provides importers with a warehouse facility designed for unstuffing dry containers and short-term storage of the cargo. This service allows PLIPDECO to provide a cost-effective, convenient, and secure stuffing/ unstuffing service to customers using the Point Lisas Port. Through, PLIPDECO’s experienced team
of specialists, customers can be sure their cargo is in safe hands.
PLIPDECO also benefits from many strategic partnerships which allow it to continue to play a vital role in developing the logistical movement of cargo beyond its port and industrial estate. The service works in lockstep with the Port’s existing offerings to provide customers with a streamlined end-to-end, fast and cost-effective hauling, packing and warehousing service which capitalises on Point Lisas’ strategic location to move cargo onto its intended market through its connection to logistical providers.
Overall, PLIPDECO plays a valuable role in Trinidad’s shipping and cargo industry as it works as both a landlord, port operator and logistic facilitator to shipments travelling to and from Trinidad. With such a vast role, PLIPDECO is committed to ensuring that the infrastructure surrounding the shipping and cargo industry remains reliable and efficient to be able to bring continued economic benefits from the port into the local economy. We look forward to seeing how PLIPDECO continues to develop its operations and expand its operations in the coming years to continue to be a competitive hub in the international shipping industry.
Established as a beacon for reliability and efficiency across the commercial cargo imports of the Maldives, Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) develops, manages, and operates the ports across the islands. The Maldives has become such as popular tourist destination, which sees an increasing number of cargo shipments needed to meet the needs of these visitors whilst also maintaining the existing cargo supply chains operating between the region and the rest of the world.
Instituted by a presidential decree, MLP was established to oversee the ports of the Maldives and regulate them as a hub for international maritime and commerce operations. MPL offers a wide range of port services across its ports and terminals, with cargo services covering a large part of this. For cargo, MPL works to provide container unloading, ship-to-shore, stuffing/unstuffing, container inspection and clearance services to vessels visiting the ports across the Island region. This cargo is then facilitated through MPL’s transit cargo department which is designed to move this cargo from anchor to other boats and land transport partners which keeps supply chains moving with such an efficient service. Throughout these operations, MPL has implemented a set of regulations to ensure the safety and security of its port activities, whilst also providing the essential navigators and pilots to help every vessel arrive safely into the port’s wharfage.
MPL has a range of ports under its operations, including Malé Commercial Harbour, the main port for the Maldives. The port is located in the north-western corner of the Malé Island and is a key player in international maritime operations as the ‘gateway’ to the Maldives. The port’s location close to the capital of the Maldives means that cargo travelling into the port can then be distributed across the islands and onto further international markets through MPL’s network. Malé Commercial Harbour has a quay length of 102M with a depth of CD-9.25m. The port provides docking and clearing, as well as storage operations at the Malé Commercial Harbour facility.
The Hulhumale International Terminal is another key port terminal under MPL’s operations which is owned and operated by MPL. The terminal has been in operation since 2013 and is a focal point for the smooth transport of cargo through the Maldives. Hulhumale International Terminal works with the Malé Commercial Harbour to help prevent container congestion that often occurs at the central port of the island. The terminal has an existing storage capacity of 500 TEUs and operates two warehouses and 5 plug points for reefer containers. The port specialises in the handling and storage of perishable cargo, and so has the facilities to accommodate the conditions needed to keep this kind of cargo including food safe and temperate.
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The third port operation under MPL is the Kulhudhuffushi Regional Port (KRP) which is located in the north of the Maldives. Its operations span back almost 20 years and support the Kulhudhuffushi Island which is known as the central economic capital for the north of the islands. The port’s main role is across the domestic, inter-island and distribution activities to support the movement of goods and merchant trade from Malé Commercial Harbour and to the north area of the region.
MPL has developed new plants for KRP to expand its port so that it can receive cargo directly from India via the Cochin Ferry Link. This would expand MPL’s role in Indian markets and allow perishables and other consumer goods to be transported directly into the port to bring continued benefits to the island communities. Whilst it will offer greater accessibility to these goods to the Maldives, it opens up a vital connection between India and the Maldives which will bring continued economic benefits to the region. Additionally, KPL benefits international customers with fast clearing speeds through its warehousing facility in up to 10 days, and at a 30% tariff on imported goods making it a competitive choice for exporters to the Maldives.
The final central port operation under MPL is the Hithhadhoo Port Limited (HPL) which oversees the Hithadhoo Regional Port located in the south of the
Maldives. The HPL operates as a distribution hub for the sound of the islands, providing cargo handling and storage-related services for businesses and industries established in the south. Much like, KRP, the port also has a 30% tariff on imported goods, which is designed to help encourage cargo processing through the port by minimising the cost of warehousing and double handling from the Malé Commercial Harbour.
As we have seen, MPL covers the entire span of the Maldives with vital ports, terminals, and warehouses under its operations to promote the vital role of the Maldives in international trade routes and shipping lines. However, as MPL moves towards the future, it has just announced the appointment of Mohamed Wajeed Ibrahim as CEO. Ibrahim brings with him 9 years across the MPL family and aims to steer MPL towards its next phase of development. The future of MPL is set to focus on excelling with innovation and operational optimization to make all port activities even more seamless, efficient, and competitive in international markets. Therefore, the appointment of Ibrahim to see the company into
the next phase of its development highlights MPL’s commitment to providing essential stability and leadership across the Maldives maritime landscape. Ultimately, MPL is uniting the Maldives industry with a leading force to promote operational excellence across the region’s maritime industry. With a range of cargo handling, warehousing, pilotage and stuffing/unstuffing services, every port across the Maldives is equipped with stateof-the-art equipment and services to make all handling efficient. With such a vast spread across the Maldives’ cargo industry, MPL is therefore vital in bringing economic growth to the region from the import and export markets. Therefore, with MPL’s implementation of internationally recognised regulations and standards, the Maldives maritime industry continues to thrive. We look forward to seeing how the new CEO Mohamed Ibrahim will take MPL into the future, as he continues to focus on developing port optimization.
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Carver Companies
As pioneers of solutions across both land and sea, Carver Companies is an umbrella company operation which spans the construction, maritime and aggregates industries. With 12 companies under the Carver Companies brand, it provides superior logistical, cargo handling, construction, management, and materials development services which are united in Carver’s vision to provide these services whilst maintaining its commitment to honesty and integrity every single day.
Carver’s operations can be split into three main divisions: construction, maritime and materials, with plenty of companies spanning these main sectors. However, the first company that kicked off the Carver brand name was Carver Construction which was founded in 1989. The company began with a single crew facilitating digging projects, however today it has expanded into a diversified construction company working across all aspects of site development. This expansion brought together more the 30 years in the industry under the construction company, and today has a combined 130 years of managerial experience across the sector with its employees. Carver Construction now is a regional leader in all aspects of public, commercial and private sector construction across America.
Another key company under Carver’s construction division is Canaday Property Management Services which provides highquality and reliable maintenance services across the greater Capital District. The company has been in operation for over 25 years and works alongside Carver’s construction business to deliver superior services to facilities to keep them looking and functioning at their very best. This service is available through Canaday in over 14 countries and operates more than 20 sweeper trucks across these areas.
Since Carver began, its maritime sector has vastly developed, and now covers a massive section of its overall operations. Under Carver’s Maritime Sector, there are 8 companies spanning from cargo handling and stevedoring to steelworks and industrial park management. A key company is Carver Maritime Charleston which specialises in handling bulk and breakbulk cargo. Carver Maritime Charleston is known internationally for its diverse range of maritime services which serve vessels travelling from local and international markets. Then following the success of Carver Maritime Charleston, Carver Companies began Carver Maritime Manatee in 2018 which delivers the same level of high-quality cargo and maritime services, but in an even more strategic location in the Tampa Bay Channel. The newer facility accommodates larger vessels with a 40ft water draft. Carver Maritime Manatee is also the closest deep-water port near the Panama
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Canal, and so it plays an increasingly vital role in connecting America with international shipping lines and markets.
Carver Companies is also the owner of the Port of Coeymans Marine Terminal and the Coeymans Industrial Park. The marine terminal is the central industrial waterfront property for New York and its operations span from handling the modularization of power plants and bridges to the manufacturing and construction of marine projects. Part of the success of the marine terminal comes from it being privatelyowned so throughout its operations the owner and employees can work much closer together to deliver a top-quality service to its customers across shipping, processing, warehousing, and logistical needs. The Coeymans Industrial Park, thus, was established with built-to-suite warehousing and facilities to help with the cargo coming from the Coeyman Marine Terminal. The industrial estate now has easy access to all major access points in the Northeast via river, truck, and rail. Therefore, Coeyman Industrial Park provides a fast, efficient, and effective logistical service to help with the development of the Coeyman Marine Terminal.
The final key division of Carver’s operation is in the materials and aggregates sector where it has Carver Sand & Gravel, and Carver Canada. Carver Sand & Gravel began its operations in 1996 as a
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natural transition for the company from product to service alongside its construction business. The company began by purchasing a rock quarry and focused its operations on developing an Aggregate Industrial Business. Today, this business has grown exponentially, and now covers multiple quarry sites, as well as sandpits, and blacktop plants. These sites are supported by the Carver’s fleet of trucks, which work to take the materials from the quarries and towards end markets. Under Carver Sand & Gravel, there are now 10 locations which are serving vital markets on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of America.
The final, and newest addition to Carver Companies, is Carver Canada a granite quarry and port facility. The company’s operations, located in Bayside in New Brunswick, cover almost 100 acres of waterfront real estate and serve 20 miles of nautical coast along the Atlantic Ocean. Its essential
maritime services continue to spread Carver Companies’ reach further into North America.
As we have seen from the vast array of companies under the Carver Companies umbrella, Carver has a stake in multiple of the largest markets operating across America. All of these companies are utilising the knowledge and expertise of the Carver teams to bring an internationally recognised superior service no matter the operation. With each company, Carver boasts multiple projects which are bolstering many local communities across America, and so with this long-term vision for development across the construction, maritime and aggregate industries, Carver Companies is set on transforming each one respectively to create a unified and internationally recognised reputation for Carver Companies in the process.
Gibraltar Ports Authority
Located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping lands, the historic island of Gibraltar receives around 240 million gross tonnes of vessel calls per year. Its strategic location makes it a vital link for stakeholders within the shipping industry to help deliver goods and services year-round. For almost 20 years, the Gibraltar Ports Authority (GPA) has continued to build on its existing success and hopes to extend the level of partnership and transparency to all sectors of the industry at the Port. In the last year, GPA has put a major focus on its tourism and cruise facilities with the aim of establishing Gibraltar as one of the most important cruise destinations in the Western Mediterranean.
Since 2005, GPA has been building on Gibraltar’s strategic location at the heart of international shipping lines by implementing firm and efficient services across the maritime and logistics sector. This includes the navigation, bunkering and licensing of port operations. By providing these services, GPA has established a vision for the future which aims to develop more partnerships for the port with a transparent and efficient approach to every aspect of the port industry sector.
The main role of GPA is to maintain the strict and thoroughly monitored control of all vessels travelling throughout the British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW) by providing essential port, security, and navigational services. Alongside these vital services, GPA provides licenses and ship-to-shore operations for several vessels within the BGTW. However, as one of the largest bunkering ports in the Mediterranean, one of the main activities for GPA is the bunkering of vessels within the Port of Gibraltar. For GPA, they provide low-cost bunkering services, thanks to the tax-free status of the island within the European Union. Therefore, Gibraltar’s
strategic location and competitive port dues mean that bunkering remains a profitable operation for both Gibraltar and GPA.
Therefore, bunkering at the Port of Gibraltar sees companies from across the world utilising GPA’s services to supply all grades of marine fuel from 30 centistokes (cSt) to 380 cSt. Thanks to the 1-metre tidal variation year-round, bunkering vessels can easily be met with efficient ship-to-shore services no matter the season, often delivering products such as fuel via barge whilst the vessel is at anchor in the Gibraltar Bay. However, these services can also be delivered alongside. By continuing to provide valuable and efficient bunkering services, as well as content quality checks of cargo throughout, GPA has established Gibraltar as a vital stopping location for shipping lines on an international scale.
However, in recent years the tourism side of GPA’s operations has seen a big uptick, especially in the years following the pandemic. Gibraltar has long been a popular destination for tourists from across the world with millions descending on ‘the rock’
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In early 2023, the Company was proud to be selected as a delivery partner by the main contractor appointed by Gibraltar Port Authority for salvaging the OS35 wreck, a 178m LOA Bulk Carrier whic was run aground off the eastern Gibraltar shoreline after a collision with another ship in the area. DMS Gibraltar was approached by the main salvage contractor (KOOLE) and appointed to perform all preliminary diving works, in particular damage assessments and mapping, internal (e.g. cargo holds, engine room, etc) and external UW inspections and general surveys.
Another key milestone for the Company in 2023 was the successful conclusion of the first DMS Gibraltar Training Program. This initiative, supported by the Gibraltar Port Authority, University of Gibraltar, Government of Gibraltar and other partners, provided vocational training opportunities in the maritime and diving sector to several individuals over the course of one year. The idea was to promote and create viable routes to employment in the maritime sector for the younger generations.
We are extremely happy that the 2023 Training Program was a resounding success, leading to a total of 3 fully HSE qualified commercial divers and a total of 8 candidates who achieved one or more accredited qualifications and real-life work-experience in the maritime/diving sector (e.g. STCW 95 Basic Safety Training, Introduction to Shipping Diploma, BSAC Scuba Certificate and working as Able Seamen or deck-hands on locally based serviceboats/dive-boats).
Overall, 2023 was a great year for the Company on all fronts. Going into 2024 and beyond, we strive to further consolidate our reputation for honesty, safety, professionalism and overall efficiency, to the benefit of all clients, partners and industry stakeholders and the community as a whole.
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every year. Therefore, tourism remains a vital part of Gibraltar’s economy, and so it has continued to play a vital role in GPA’s operations for many years. GPA has been working closely with the Gibraltar Tourism Board to make it easier for visitors to enjoy the island and provide clear info to encourage the continuous development and promotion of the tourism industry. Therefore, the Port of Gibraltar is now a busy and thriving commercial port with a multitude of services which are developing the tourism industry.
A key aspect of GPA’s role in developing the island’s tourism industry is through its delivery of services to cruise vessels. These services include delivering bunkering, crew change provisions, and the supply of spare parts and repairs to cruise vessels docking within its port. These services are backed by GPA’s commitment to efficient and reliable port operations, and so, many cruise liners are now choosing Gibraltar as a key and essential stopping point along their cruise itineraries. Therefore, to meet the needs of the growing cruise line tourism sector, GPA is looking to develop its facilities to meet the tourism demand and continue to rank Gibraltar as a key stopping point for cruise liners yearround.
Plans to develop the port are a key concern for the Minister for Tourism, Hon Christian Santon MP. Santon highlighted the role of the tourism sector in a recent press release regarding the news of Gibraltar welcoming a new cruise vessel (the Arvia) into the port in October 2023; “I’m delighted to see the hard work of my predecessor Vijay Daryanani come to fruition as we welcome a vessel of this size to our port, giving us an opportunity to showcase the tourist attractions, the historically rich sites and the culturally diverse community Gibraltar has to offer”. Santon’s comments highlight the increasing number of inaugural calls by large vessels see at the Port of Gibraltar over the last year.
With an increase in cruise line business for GPA, Santon continues the mission of Vijay Daryananai who began developing a new state-of-the-art facility to replace the current Cruise liner terminal. The new terminal will provide a main area for passengers, whilst the first floor will be dedicated to events and conferences. In addition, the terminal would see the possibility for various shopping units across the proposed 3817 square meters of the development. Daryananai highlighted back in September that “Gibraltar has the potential to become the most important cruise destination in the Western Mediterranean”, and it is this sentiment that the new Minister Santon continues to promote.
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In November last year, Santon highlighted, following further inaugural visits from cruise liners (such as the Norweigan Star, the Emerald Azzurra and the Norweigan Viva), the government is “committed to enhancing the experience of cruise passengers arriving at our Port with the plans for the creation of the new cruise terminal”. The government, therefore, is continuing to work with GPA to bring a cohesive and purposeful strategy to develop the port’s offerings and continue to bring economic prosperity to the region by investing in the cruise liner and tourism sector.
Every time we cover GPA, we are reminded of the firm role the authority plays in developing both Gibraltar’s economy and the maritime sector towards international recognition. With a continued service which focuses on regulation, support and development, GPA has developed the Port of Gibraltar into an essential and lucrative base for many vessels to stop at when travelling across international shipping lines. Then, with recent
developments towards the cruise line terminal development, both GPA and the government are highlighting the vast economic potential of the tourism industry which will continue to add significant income to Gibraltar’s economy for many years to come.
Georgia Ports Authority
At the epicentre of Georgia’s commercial hub, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) serves as the gateway into America’s markets via vital ports along the Southern Coast of the United States. GPA’s operations aim to enhance the business of the region and strengthen relationships between industries, communities and the people at the heart of the thriving economic hub of Georgia. Connected to key railroads highways and inland ports, GPA makes the perfect partner for logistics and shipping companies hoping to access the thriving economy of the United States.
In operation since 1945, GPA is a key player serving local and international markets with vital trade links and significant investment to bolster the role of Georgia’s ports across the maritime industry. To achieve this role, GPA is committed to providing its customers with efficient, productive port operations which create jobs and support the almost 10 million Georgians that its ports serve.
Supported by a 13-member board of directors, GPA hopes to maintain its competitive edge through the development of leading-edge technology, marketing and operational management to highlight what is needed to create and sustain the growth and security of Georgia’s industry for tomorrow.
Under GPA are two vital ports, one of which is the Port of Savannah, the largest single-terminal container of its kind in North America. The facility has two modern deep-water terminals; the Garden City Terminal and the Ocean Terminal. At the Garden City Terminal, GPA operates one of the largest container handling facilities in the US covering 1200 acres of land and is responsible for moving millions of tons of containerized cargo every year. The terminal is served by 37 weekly container ship services, which are supported by the largest single-operator terminal in the nation. The terminal ensures a more efficient connection between international markets and the US. This terminal is supported by the Ocean Terminal which provides vital cargo services to more diverse vessels and cargo offerings. With roughly 10,000ft of berth space across its 5 berths, the Ocean Terminal is strategically placed to provide flexibility to shipping companies utilising large vessels. Collectively these terminals work to provide flexible, efficient and reliable cargo handling operations for vessels travelling into the Port of Savannah.
The other major port under GPA is the Port of Brunswick which comprises 3 GPA-owned deepwater terminals, of which 2 are directly operated by the Authority. The Port of Brunswick is known for its auto and heavy machinery operations, as it works with more than 12 major manufacturers. These services are primarily operated through the Colonel’s Island Terminal within the port, which is one of the fastest-growing export and import operations in the South Atlantic. The operations at the Colonel’s Island Terminal support the Brunswick Mayor’s Point Terminal which focuses on agricultural products entering Georgia and the US grain belt. The Colonel’s Island Terminal and Brunswick Major’s Point Terminal support a further marine Port terminal operated
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by Logistec U.S.A., which specialises in handling breakbulk and bulk commodities.
These vital ports are working to ensure that the flow of goods from the US to international markets, and from international markets to the US are met with efficient, reliable and effective port operations. With specialised and port offerings, GPA is well equipped to manage shipments in the refrigerated cargo, cars, machinery, bulk, breakbulk, project cargo and reefer sectors. However, one of the vital aspects of GPA’s operations is that they connect these maritime operations with efficient and reliable national links through the railroad and highway system. The Garden Terminal at Port of Savannah is the region’s busiest intermodal gateway serving 38 trains per week with import and export cargo. This is facilitated through the Mason
Mega Rail which is the largest intermodal rail facility for a port in North America. This facility and other vital railroad links are therefore essential in the movement of cargo from ports such as Savannah, Mayor’s Point and Colonel’s Island can be moved across the country and onto destinations in the Midwest, Gulf States and California.
The movement of cargo across America is vital to allowing GPA to play a valuable role in the development of Georgia’s economy as a key cargo port across the Southern American Coast. However, when highways and railroads are efficient, GPA also operates a key inland port model which allows the Authority to take containers on shorter distances or strategically place them in intermodal yards within the country. By utilising the inland waterways of America, GPA has been able to extend
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its operations across the country and meet the growing cargo needs of its clients. GPA achieves this through the Appalachian Region Port which is a joint effort operation between the State of Georgie, Murray Country, GPA and CSX Transportation. The terminal opened in 2018 and has continued to bring significant economic benefits to Georgie by facilitating a new way for cargo to enter directly into America and across global markets.
As we have seen, GPA is continuing to expand its operations and now has vital ports across the coast of Georgia which are working together with inland ports and logistical infrastructure to ensure that cargo can be freely moved across the country, and onto international markets with ease for growing economic benefits across Georgia. However, as GPA moves towards the future it is set on implementing a range of improvement and development projects to further enhance its infrastructure. These projects include a $1 million infrastructural improvement to the Port of Savannah to link the on-dock rail yards which are served by CSX and Norfolk Southern. This
will expand the port’s reach across Mid-American markets and increase its rail lift capacity to 2 million TEUs from 500,000. On the Ocean Terminal, GPA is increasing the berths and renovating the container yards so it can serve two large container ships simultaneously. The renovation for a 1,325ft berth aims to be completed by January 2025, with the second berth’s completion coming in June 2026, adding 2,650 feet of berth space to the existing port infrastructure.
The developments across GPA’s operations highlight its commitment to ensuring that the ports of Georgia are well-equipped to meet the growing cargo shipment demand from both local and international markets. This increase in demand was highlighted in June when GPA reported it has seen a 22% increase in containers travelling through its ports. These containers provide essential cargo for the retail market and have continued to drive growth across the Port of Savannah.
GPA Board Chairman, Kent Fountain, outlined the vital role of GPA in growing markets with “The
teamwork among our GPA employees and our supply chain partners delivers unmatched service for our customers”. Fountain continues, “In order to press Georgia’s logistical advantage, the Board is investing significantly in new capacity across our docks, container yard, truck gates and rail connections”. Here Fountain highlights how as the company continues to expand, it remains focused on achieving this alongside its valuable supply chain stakeholders, to ensure combined success for all.
Ultimately, GPA is strategically developing the ports across Georgia in order that they can better serve growing international and local markets. With specialised developments to enhance the existing infrastructure of the ports, GPA has expanded its reach across the US to establish Georgia as a pivotal and thriving economic and trade hub within global markets. We look forward to seeing how GPA continues to expand its operations across the US to strengthen industries, empower entrepreneurs and sustain communities for years to come.
Cargo Group
Cargo Group greatly appreciates the Georgia Ports Authority work to expand their footprint in the global supply chain. GPA’ s efforts have a direct impact on every industry in the area and Cargo Group is here to help.
The announcement of many southeastern electric vehicle plants and GPA’s ability to service these massive plants has been great for us. Cargo Group specializes in project cargo, flat racks, open tops, and crating. We are able to offer these plants local drayage, transloading, and delivery of products that most warehouses in the area cannot handle due to the size and weight.
As one of the largest shipping companies globally, A.P. Møller –Mærsk (Maersk) provides an integrated transport and logistics service committed to connecting the world to help businesses thrive. For Maersk, the development of companies on an international scale is underpinned by efficient logistics solutions which require expert knowledge and seamless integration into businesses worldwide. With a reliable, efficient and secure logistical network, businesses have the opportunity to move vital cargo to new markets to bring economic development and strategic partnerships for the benefit of trade internationally. Therefore, when businesses, whether large or small, partner with Maersk they are accessing an international network of transport and logistics experts who are committed to getting their customers’ cargo delivered quickly, cost-effectively and securely every time.
With such a vast logistical footprint, Maersk is committed to delivering more connected, agile, and reliable logistical solutions supported by its international network. Therefore, as global markets continue to evolve, Maersk is a leading shipping company providing greater flexibility and security to its customers, so that they can unlock their potential in international markets. Currently, Maersk has over 100,000 employees across its global operation spanning 130 offices worldwide covering many rich and thriving industries. Across its vast network, Maersk has many vital locations which are developing each region’s logistical sector for the benefit of the businesses that continue to thrive and contribute to their respective economies.
What separates Maersk from its competitors is its commitment to delivering effective transportation solutions no matter the industry, commodity or market. To achieve this Maersk operates one of the largest shipping companies in the world responsible for delivering 12 million containers every year to regions spanning all corners of the globe. Once these vessels reach ports, Maersk then also provides full inland services which move this cargo from major terminals and onto its target markets via roadways, railways and riverways. However, should cargo need urgent transportation or require specific cargo needs, Maersk also operates an air freight division which aims are reduce the cost of urgent and critical cargo requiring air freight delivery.
With such a wide array of logistical offerings, Maersk remains committed to ensuring that every customer can find the right solution for their needs, even if their cargo requires specialist requirements. To achieve this, Maersk works with its teams across the globe to communicate with local suppliers to provide complete and integrated supply chain logistical solutions which cover cargo from the start to the end of its journey. This end-toend logistical service offering is backed by Maersk’s digital solutions system which ensures that its customers can achieve their goals with systems uniquely designed and implemented by its teams. These supply chain solutions also include warehousing to help businesses strengthen their reach with strategically located storage facilities
from which Maersk ensures the timely delivery of its customers’ goods to its supply chains. It is clear that across Maersk’s operations, the planning, orchestration and management of all transport and logistics services are met with the company’s stellar reputation and industry-leading expertise in the shipping industry to ensure that every single customer can find a logistics solution that works to help them, and their business thrive.
A key country that Maersk services is Papua New Guinea where Maersk is the leading shipping company. For over 10 years, Maersk has provided essential shipping and logistical services to both large and small businesses and customers facilitated by its on-theground teams. These teams work effectively with local supply chain facilitators to ensure that all logistical operations across the country are met with seamlessly integrated transport services throughout every step of the shipment process. Currently, Maersk operates two vessels which run on an 18-day rotation taking cargo from the central hub of Tanjung Pelepas and then calls at ports across Papua New Guinea including Port Moresby, Noro (Solomon Islands), Lae, Madang, and Wewak, as well as feeder services, to ports such as Kimbe and Rabaul.
These services are backed by Maersk’s international network and team of skilled experts in the shipping field, to ensure that businesses in Papua New Guinea can make the most of global
trade. Therefore, as the leading shipping company in Papua New Guinea, Maersk plays a vital role in developing the region’s economy on a global scale by ensuring that businesses can access the services and networks available to many larger international companies. Therefore, the businesses of Papua New Guinea can continue to expand their offerings and enter new markets for their economic benefit, and in turn the reputation of Papua New Guinea in international trade.
To expand its coverage of Papua New Guinea’s shipping industry, Maersk is also working with Inchcape Shipping Services to bring even greater coverage of the country’s ports. By working with another giant in the shipping industry, Maersk can continue to expand its coverage across Papua New Guinea and enable faster transit times from ports across the country and onto international markets. This, in turn, aims to bring further economic benefits for the country and its trade across even more parts of the globe.
As the global company look towards the future, it is working to implement green initiatives and sustainable practices into its shipping services. This was recently highlighted with the arrival of Maersk’s second-largest vessel, the Astrid Maersk which runs on green methanol. The vessel sister to the initial Ane Maersk vessel, arrived in Koper, Slovenia and marks a key step in the company’s mission to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Ivić Vodopija, Country Manager for East Adriatic and Central Europe at Maersk, outlined the vital development of the vessels, as “The launch of this class of vessels is a key milestone for Maersk in
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our journey to decarbonise ocean transportation. Astrid Maersk, together with her sister vessels, embodies our ambitions in the areas of sustainability and innovation”. Vodopija continues that “…this decarbonisation journey requires collaboration from the entire ecosystem including customers, partners, regulators and all other stakeholders and Port of Koper is one of our key partners. We are in this together and today we have visible proof that we can move in the right direction”.
Vodopija’s comments highlight the vital move towards sustainable forms of energy which can be utilised by the ocean transportation industry. As such a key global player in the shipping industry, Maersk’s strive towards net-zero emissions signals to the entire industry that it is possible, and that the future of the logistics industry does have a green future. This is a key area that Maersk will continue
to work on over the coming years as it strives to hit net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
As a major player in the world of integrated logistics solutions, Maersk is committed to ensuring that no matter the cargo, it will find a solution to help its customers meet the needs of international trade and achieve recognition in international markets supported by Maersk’s vital logistical solutions. As we have seen in Papua New Guinea, Maersk is committed to ensuring that every region and country is supported by its network of offices and local suppliers to ensure that supply chains run efficiently. However, as the world moves towards a more sustainable future, we look forward to seeing how the milestone of the Astrid Maersk will continue to be replicated across its vessel as it shifts its focus to more sustainable transportation options.
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority
The shipping industry plays a vital role in the Ghanaian economy, with 85% of the county’s trade currently passing through the Port of Tema and Port of Takoradi. Therefore, Ghana’s ports play a vital role in maintaining a steady economy, and thanks to the smooth movement of operations throughout the country’s ports and harbours, it is now a leading trade and logistics hub across West Africa. These smooth operations are made possible by the Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA), which was established to oversee the vital port services along the country’s coast and waterways. GPHA’s goal is to provide efficient port facilities which continue to establish Ghana as a vital shipping hub across the entire continent.
GPHA was established as a statutory corporation under Ghana’s Provisional National Defence Council Law of 1996, to develop, manage and promote maritime operations across all ports in Ghana. However, the port’s origins extend back to the 16th to 18th century, when there were roughly 40 locations across the Gold Coast of Ghana used as landing points. However, by the 1900’s these had been consolidated to just 6 main points, which by the end of the 1940s had been joined by an integrated network of road and rail links which would support the port’s operations going forward. With the introduction of these transport networks, the Takoradi Port was developed as a new hub for regional and international shipping. Then, following the independence of Ghana in 1957, even more, road infrastructure was implemented, and Ghana’s second port ‘Tema’ was constructed.
In the following years, the port and harbours industry of Ghana saw a vast overhaul with the construction of these two ports, the introduction of a shipyard complex, the construction of accommodation for port workers, the dredging of turning basins and berths, and the development of quays and buildings dedicated for the container terminals. Today, GPHA oversees all these operations with a central focus on developing the infrastructure at Ghana’s ports to ensure that trade can continue to bring vital economic development to the region.
GPHA’s daily activities encompass a variety of operations from clearance procedures, and cargo delivery systems, to reducing risks and increasing safety, as well as focusing on reducing the environmental impact of all port and harbour operations. To achieve this GPHA has maintained a strong network which brings ship owners and their agents, freight forwarders, cargo handlers, importers, exporters, haulage companies, ship chandlers, terminal operators, warehouse companies and dock operators together, to produce a cohesive network for which customers’ cargo can travel through efficiently.
Whilst GPHA’s management covers a vast array of ports and harbours spanning the coast and waterways of Ghana, the two prominent ports of the country include the Port of Tema and the Port of Takoradi. The Port of Tema is the largest in the country and covers over 5.5 million square meters (sq m) of land area, just 30 kilometres (km) from the capital of Ghana. Typical calls at the port include those from container vessels, general cargo vessels, tankers, Roll-on/Roll-off vessels, and cruise vessels. The port sees over 1500 vessel calls
BAJ Freight and Logistics Limited (BAJ), a fully indigenous Ghanaian company has been in operation since 2009, and has grown rapidly over the years to become a leader in providing customs brokerage, freight forwarding, ship agency, and endto-end logistics solutions (including local and cross-border haulage, transportation of dangerous goods [explosives, radioactive sources, and cyanide], heavy lift, rental of light duty vehicles, and yard & warehouse rental) to clients in various sectors including Oil and Gas, Mining, Power, and Manufacturing.
We are firmly committed to providing top-notch services by employing safe and industry best practices with robust technology to ensure that we meet the specific needs of clients, and strive to exceed their expectations. Our integrated management system is certified to the following international standards – ISO 9001:2015 (Quality); ISO 14001:2015 (Environment); and ISO 45001:2015 (Occupational Health & Safety).
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a year, which are met with the reliable services of GPHA and then passed on through its network of warehouses, transport and haulage companies, freight forwarders, factories, or various related centres. Therefore, GPHA’s operations are the frontfacing services which every customer using the port will see first, and so its focus on excellence, efficiency and development is what continues to ensure that customers continue to move cargo through Ghana’s ports and throughout the shipping industry across the West African region.
The Tema Port is also home to GPHA’s Golden Jubilee Terminal (GJT) which is an inland clearance depot strategically located on the western end of the Port of Tema. The facility includes a container freight station, state warehouse, car park, an open stuffing/unstuffing area, banking services, customs, security, and container storage/delivery services. This terminal allows vessels travelling into Ghana’s ports to pass through customs clearances efficiently and then on to either storage or delivery methods. The Port of Tema is also home to the GPHA Transit Terminal, which extends the
Authority’s services beyond Ghana and into Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The terminal provides a onestop procedure for clearance so cargo can pass through ports and towards end markets much more quickly. The terminal supports the port’s Reefer Terminal, which has over 1550 reefer plugging points and caters for the inflow and outflow of cargo which needs temperature regulation such as fresh produce and frozen foods.
The Port of Takoradi’s operations span the oil and gas side of Ghana’s cargo industry and is set on a vision to be a leading port serving West Africa’s lucrative energy industry. Much like the Port of Tema, GHPA works across the Port of Takoradi to provide efficient services to customers by delivering efficient pilotage, towage, mooring/ unmooring, berthing, stevedoring, fresh water supply, storage, and warehousing services – to name only a few. Therefore, the port continues to play an increasingly important role in the oil and gas sector as it takes vital energy products entering or leaving the region and aids in their movement to both local and international markets.
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However, the mining industry of Ghana is also a lucrative economy, and so the port also moves manganese, bauxite, clinker, quicklime, containerized cargo, and equipment. All of these operations have allowed GPHA to maintain a strong relationship with the mining industry in Ghana which already brings such vital economic benefits to the country. Therefore, as a vital player in the movement of this type of cargo for the mining industry, the Authority hopes to see equal economic benefits for the maritime industry as it works to take the cargo from these mines and towards international markets via the ports and harbours of the country.
In January, the most decent development for GPHA’s operations was announced with the commission of two new Damen tugboats. The tugboats are designed to berth any post-Panamax vessel in the hope of fortifying the efficiency of the ports across Ghana. The tug boats will allow GPHA to bring greater efficiency and safety to its maritime activities, whilst speeding up operations with more accessible tug boating services to maintain a steady stream of operations for the prosperity and progress of the nation.
GPHA has spent the last two decades developing the ports of Ghana, with the implementation of new terminals, and upgraded IT systems, whilst expanding existing port infrastructure. These
operations have allowed Ghanaian ports to widen their operational network, which continues to bring increasing numbers of cargo through its ports every year. Therefore, GPHA’s operations unite the maritime industry of Ghana and have helped it to develop key partnerships with the energy, mining, and tourism industries – all of which are collectively helping to boost Ghana’s position as a vital hub for international trade. We look forward to seeing how GPHA continues to develop the ports and harbours of Ghana over the coming years, as it continues to unite the country, reduce the cost and trade and position Ghana as the modern port of choice in West Africa.
Port of Milwaukee
Governed by a seven-member board of Harbour Commissioners, the Port of Milwaukee works to promote the shipping and economic development of Wisconsin and the surrounding states thanks to its commitment to stimulating trade on both a local and international scale. Working with its tenants, customers, transportation providers, logistical experts and other supply chain experts, Port of Milwaukee sustains the water-centric city of Milwaukee with a thriving cargo industry, reliable transportation links and the continued development of the leisure sector to see significant economic growth in the region for many years to come.
Located to the west of Lake Michigan, the Port of Milwaukee serves as a hub for the distribution of cargo and materials travelling from the Gulf Coast, and into vital US states such as Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri and Indiana. Thanks to its strategic location just 1,021 nautical miles from the coast of Montreal in Quebec, Canada, the port also serves as a vital link with Canadian markets, including those in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Therefore, in its role to promote the shipping and commerce of the region, the Port of Milwaukee’s operations are influential in both domestic and international markets.
One of the major advantages of the Port’s location is its excellent infrastructure links with the railroad and highway systems. The Port of Milwaukee is served by two Class I railroads; the Union Pacific (UP) Railway and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway. These provide an essential link to other states, and so vessels stopping in Milwaukee can use the port to distribute its products throughout the region and onto the national marketplace. This reliance on the railroad infrastructure has been further developed by the Port of Milwaukee as it also owns and maintains 14 miles of its own rail track, which connects up with the UP and CPKC railways.
In addition to the railroads, the Port of Milwaukee is also directly served by the Federal Interstate Highway System with the I-94/794 which allows trucks to drive directly into the port. This ease of access to the port for the land freight forwarders and trucking companies allows for a quicker turnaround on shipment pick-ups and therefore a speedy delivery to customers. Consequently, through almost 350 miles of highway connection, the Port of Milwaukee provides direct from its ports to crucial trade hubs such as Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul., Peoria, Des Moines, Moline, Indianapolis, Madison and Green Bay.
Annually, operations at the Port of Milwaukee see 2.3 million metric tons of cargo handled through the port, which adds roughly $106.5 million in economic activity and $68.1 million in income generated. In addition to these regional economic benefits, the Port of Milwaukee also provides 1,309 jobs
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M.E. Dey & Co.
For over a century, the partnership between M.E. Dey & Co. and the Port of Milwaukee has played a significant role in shaping local trade in the community. Our founder, Mae Elizabeth Dey, established an office as a Customhouse Broker in 1907 by request of the district Director of Customs to provide brokerage services at the port. The role of a Milwaukee broker at that time relied heavily on collaboration with the port to facilitate shipments arriving through the Great Lakes. Mae’s relationships with other brokers at major seaports helped connect Wisconsin shippers to the rest of the world. As transportation methods evolved and intermodal became a reality, M.E. Dey and the Port of Milwaukee have maintained a strong partnership in addressing challenges unique to inland ports and securing Wisconsin’s place in the global marketplace.
which continues to bring both personal and local economic benefits for the region.
The history of the port dates back to 1835 when it was known as the Great Lakes port, dealing with commercial cargo vessels serving the struggling new village on the west shores of Lake Michigan. The area provided access to the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinic rivers which join Lake Michigan within Milwaukee’s harbour. Therefore, the port slowly began to grow in size as settlers and traders were drawn to the region to take advantage of this vital port at the heart of three rivers and Lake Michigan. Over the years an ‘inner harbour’ was developed, and a comprehensive plan was formulated to build a lakefront area within the outer harbour. This harbour, under municipal control, played a crucial part in the development of the port into the modern port that we see today. Today, the port has built on this success and today is overseen by a board of commissioners who work everyday to strategically promote the port’s operations, and work with those across the industry to devise plans
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to help the port maintain its role in the future of America’s economy.
Within the Port of Milwaukee, vessels are offered a range of services to offload and unload cargo, whilst providing 330,00 square feet (sq ft) of covered warehouse space for bulk, steel and general cargo, as well as 30,000 sq ft of climate-controlled space. Key cargo moving through the Port includes a variety of breakbulk and non-containerized cargo including steel, wind turbine components, brewery tanks, mining equipment, yachts, forest products, transformers, farm and construction machinery, manufacturing equipment, bagged materials and other project cargoes. Therefore, as we can see, the Port of Milwaukee is involved in a whole number of sectors from manufacturing, to renewable energy, mining and agriculture, which each play a vital role in enhancing the American economy.
As the Port of Milwaukee moves towards the future it has implemented major developments across the port, including the development of facilities for the agricultural sector. In July 2023, the Port of Milwaukee announced a partnership with the DeLong Co., Inc. to open a $40-million Agricultural Maritime Export Facility on Jones Island. The facility is aimed to handle agricultural commodities and transport them via the Port’s truck, rail and international vessel network. These agricultural commodities include animal feed supplements derived as a byproduct of ethanol due to its high nutrient value.
The facility will allow Wisconsin’s maritime and agricultural economies to play a greater role in international markets. It is hoped that with the successful implementation of the facility, Wisconsin will develop into a vital trade hub for its home-grown soybeans, corn and grains which it can deliver to a wider international audience. The Director of Port of Milwaukee, Jackie Q. Carter, highlighted this in the press release announcing the facility saying that “Port Milwaukee is an integral link in the Wisconsin economy. In this case, we are connecting Wisconsin farmers, growers and producers with new international markets”.
Carter continues, “The combined support from local, state and federal officials affirm the importance of this new asset on Jones Island. The development of this facility at Port Milwaukee is a great addition to the city’s marine commerce, and I’m excited to witness the benefits it will create for our maritime economy”. Carter’s comments highlight the growing hub that the Port of Milwaukee
continues to expand into, and with vital investments with key players in the sector such as agriculture, the Port can continue to provide significant economic benefits for both Milwaukee on a regional level and Wisconsin on a state level.
The continuous development and promotion of activities at the Port of Milwaukee is what has marked it as such a vital port within both domestic and international markets. Dealing with cargo from a vast array of industries, the Port’s services, and then vital logistical links via the railroads and interstate, allows the port to remain a key player within the state-wide economy. With such a reputation for development, whilst meeting the demands of the cargo, tourism, and logistics industries, the Port of Milwaukee has been successful in promoting the shipping and commercial cargo aspects of the region. We look forward to seeing how the port continues to expand and put the development of Wisconsin industries at the forefront of its development in the years to come.
Universal African Lines Alliance
For over 50 years, Universal African Lines Alliance (UAL) has been providing dedicated shipping services to take vital cargo from Europe and the US Gulf Coast to West Africa. This shipping operation has allowed UAL to establish a leading and reliable logistics service which works directly with its customers to make transporting cargo across the Intra-African shipping lines so much easier. A vital aspect of this operation includes serving the Oil and Gas industry, as it works with key clients across these coasts to deliver energy resources backed by UAL’s reliable, flexible and professional service.
UAL provides a complete logistics, shipping, and management service which takes its expertise across the shipping industry and utilises this for its fleet management and cargo shipment solutions. UAL offers services between Europe often departing from Aberdeen or Antwerp, as well as in North America leaving from Houston, and from Mexico via Veracruz. Vessels from these ports then travel towards the West African coast with break-bulk and containers which are crucial for the oil and gas industry. Through UAL’s Inter-African services, it has created a seamless lane for cargo flow between the African ports and Europe/the Americas.
To achieve this seamless flow of cargo, UAL utilises its shipping agents under the Universal African Lines B.V. shipping lines. Agents working across this division of UAL provide modern multipurpose transportation options to its customers supported by its fleet of vessels. These vessels have been designed with innovation and environmental
sustainability in mind, and so UAL operates 5 fuelefficient vessels which aim to reduce the overall emissions of UAL’s operations. These Eco-Trader vessels include UAL Africa, UAL Bodewes, UAL Houston, UAL Texas, and UAL Cologne, and have a specially designed axe bow which helps to provide a more streamlined shape to the vessel and reduce the amount of fuel needed for propulsion.
In May this year, UAL highlighted its continued development of performance optimisation to reduce carbon emissions further across its fleet. The announced developments aim to provide greater efficiency and include the implementation of silicone antifouling paint across its vessels and the utilisation of specialised additives for lube oil. These adjustments hope to make operations more efficient and durable. In addition, UAL has also rolled out new software systems across its vessels to optimise engine load and weather routing. The implementation of these measures highlights UAL’s mission to reduce its carbon footprint and deliver sustainable shipping services which support both its own and its customers’ sustainability goals.
Harald Maas, Managing Direction of UAL, outlined the vital role of the EcoTrader vessels which are “sailing with a 30% lower fuel consumption compared with similar size tonnage. It is no surprise then that our fleet has a CII rating A label already”. Maas continues by highlighting the ‘stringent’ rules of the CII rating, and so sees the developments that UAL are putting in place as a way to retain this status for many years to come.
These vessels play an essential part in UAL’s cargo operations, which have an international reputation as a reliable and fast cargo handler, specialising in finding a shipping solution to meet all its customers’ cargo needs. UAL provides complete cargo handling operations to its customers to see each of their cargo projects through from start to finish. The operations are overseen with UAL’s commitment to planning, coordination and top-quality management systems all supported by clear and honest communication. For cargo, UAL provides complete container services with a fleet of containers including boxes, refers high cubes, open tops and flat racks. These services are
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provided throughout UAL’s door-to-door solutions offerings which are predominantly supplied through UAL’s K5 Freeport & Oil Centre which controls all the company’s cargo handling and stacking. This use of K5 stevedores helps UAL to deliver cargo resources efficiently which reduces potential risks associated with cargo handling.
However, a key perk of UAL is that it offers a variety of specialised transport solutions geared specifically to help its clients move cargo which may be hazardous, heavy or require extra measures to be transported safely. For this, UAL utilises its vast network of agents and staff to guarantee its customers a cost and time-efficient delivery of goods, even to the most remote areas. To ensure this is possible, UAL is committed to ensuring clear communication between its operations and destination ports across Europe, the Gulf Coast and Africa. This is essential as UAL relies on its partners and local companies situated across its area of operation, which helps UAL to continue to deliver specialised cargo needs across such a dynamic and developing industry.
In recent news, UAL announced that it was expanding its operations and introducing new shipping services in Guyana. This expansion into
South America highlights a strategic move for UAL which is leveraging its expertise across the shipping industry to provide greater shipping and logistics solutions to a new market for the company. This is particularly exciting as Guyana has seen rapid growth in its energy sector, and so UAL is strategically placed to help deliver these resources to international markets. This development adds to the existing development of UAL across South America including Brazil, and so highlights the vital role UAL continues to play as a leading shipping and logistics company for the Gulf Coast.
Ultimately, UAL is a leading and dedicated shipping service taking hold of shipping along the Gulf Coast, Europe and Africa. With the vital expertise to manage, deliver and develop shipping operations, UAL is committed to finding a shipping solution to ensure that its customers can keep their operations running smoothly. However, as the world moves towards a greener future, UAL has already begun to develop its fleet and shipping logistics to implement more sustainable and renewable designs and features to help protect the planet. We look forward to seeing how UAL continues to expand its role across the shipping industry and increase its logistics offerings across these vital coasts.
As a leading logistic operator across Africa, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) provides innovative and customised solutions to suit every one of its customers spanning the continent and beyond across the globe. Having recently joined the MSC Group, AGL has continued to expand its network and now is the major transport and logistics company at the heart of Africa’s shipping industry pushing towards the development of the continent’s logistics sector. With 250 maritime and logistic operations under its management, AGL thrives on providing tailor-made solutions which are strengthened by its competitively connected network bringing speed, efficiency and expertise across all transport and logistics operations.
Shipping and logistics are such a vital part of many businesses’ operations, whether that be transporting goods on a local or international scale. However, to achieve these operations, companies rely on logistical services to make the transportation and delivery of goods seamless. Across Africa, this is ever present as the demand for goods continues to increase, and so more logistical services are required to get these goods to their end markets. Consequently, AGL has been a major player in Africa’s logistics industry since 1986, having established a rich and skilled network across the continent and into international territories. However, at a time when global supply chains are facing increasing pressure as the demand for goods has stepped up, AGL became part of the MSC Group to strengthen its relationship across Africa and bring together the two company’s vast networks. MSC Group is a privately owned global shipping company that is a world leader in providing container shipping throughout its international network. Therefore, AGL brings its expertise across Africa and MSC its global network, the result is a company that is positioning Africa as a transformative hub for global logistical solutions.
AGL’s span covers 25 logistics and maritime agencies. 23 port and rail concessions, 66 dry ports and 2 river terminals, serviced by a workforce of over 23,000 strong and operations across 49 countries worldwide. Therefore, AGL’s reach across the globe is expansive and ensures that Africa remains well connected to the rest of the world as a hub for global cargo movement. However, to achieve its operations across such an expansive area, AGL relies on its 250 subsidiaries across Africa, Haiti and Timor which provide port, ocean, logistics and railway solutions to keep cargo moving seamlessly. These subsidiaries highlight the vital partnership and investment that AGL places across Africa to ensure import and export goods can reach even the most remote areas thanks to its expertise in cargo transhipment.
A key area for development for AGL in recent years has been in Namibia as it works to implement its port, shipping, logistics and rail networks to enhance the Namibian economy and positively contribute towards its role as a key logistics hub in Africa. For the last 14 years, AGL has been in operation
in Namibia offering innovative and complex logistic solutions to meet the needs of all sectors requiring logistic solutions for their operations. AGL’s role is to bolster the Namibian economy by ensuring that shipment in and out of the country is made seamless and is supported by its global network. This network utilises internationally recognised operations which are designed to make shipments more efficient to save time and money - in turn helping to support local and international businesses so they can grow within Africa and provide the country with even more economic development thanks to its logistics operations. Currently, logistic services in operation include clearing, forwarding, warehousing, vessel agency and husbandry, all of which have been playing a strategic role in the socio-economic development of Namibia as a whole.
Namibia’s vital location on the West African coast makes it a vital location for cargo coming into Africa, and then moving into neighbouring countries who do not have such a vital connection to the sea.
In Namibia, Port Walvis Bay is the most prominent port on the country’s coast which is responsible for handling container imports, exports, and transhipments. These include bulk and break-bulk commodities, and so AGL plays a vital role in working with key organisations within the country to help deliver this cargo to the port and take it beyond into neighbouring countries for the economic benefit of Namibia. A key organisation AGL works with in Namibia, is Namport (Namibian Port Authority), the state-owned entity responsible for overseeing the ports of Namibia and ensuring its trade meets the current and future demand of the country’s cargo and maritime sector.
Therefore, Port Walvis Bay is essential for AGL’s operations and so often works alongside Namport to facilitate state-of-the-art maritime, port and logistical solutions. All of these solutions are working towards ensuring that the port remains a vital shipment hub along the West African coast. The work to develop and maintain Namibia as a
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hub for international trade is vital to its role under the Southern African Development Community, in which 16 countries/states come together to provide strategic expertise and organisations to strengthen the economic development, peace, security, and growth of the region to alleviate poverty and enhance the quality of life in Southern Africa.
In fact, in April this year, AGL signed a contract to manage Walvis Bay’s Multipurpose Bulk Terminal to offer local businesses and communities with opportunities to promote employment and deliver sustainable development of the country’s logistics industry. The contract was signed in the presence of Tony Stenning, regional director of South Africa for AGL and Andrew Kanime CEO of the Namport. The signing highlights the confidence of Namibia’s local authority in AGL to deliver top-of-the-range logistic and container solutions at the Multipurpose Bulk Terminal thanks to its stellar reputation across Africa.
Therefore, the signing of the contract for AGL at Port Walvis Bay highlights the company’s commitment
to delivering the best possible services throughout its warehousing and container terminal operations. However, a vital role of the Walvis Bay Multipurpose Bulk Terminal is for use by the energy, mining and industrial projects industry, as AGL will also be providing these industries with integrated services of the highest industry standards to ensure these vital sectors for Namibia are supported by a trusted and reliable shipping partner to ensure global trade remains flowing for the knock on benefits for the country.
Olivier de Noray, Director of Ports and Terminals at AGL highlighted the vital contract signing for AGL as, “We are honoured by the trust that the Namibia authorities have placed in us. Our vision is to make the Port of Walvis Bay a model of international connectivity, sustainable development and economic growth. Together, we will build a strategic hub for global trade, which will serve the prosperity of Namibia and Africa as a whole”. These comments highlight the reputation AGL has established for itself
as a vital logistics company that the authorities of Namibia can entrust with the vital job of developing the Multipurpose Bulk Terminal and bring significant economic development for the country spanning across all aspects of global trade.
Ultimately, AGL’s operations span the globe but in Africa its reputation for excellence across the shipping, transportation and logistics industry is incredibly evident. Each operation and solution is designed to deliver the best-in-class solutions for its customers, and in turn bring significant economic development for each respective region going forward. The contract awarded to AGL across Walvis Bay highlights the valuable role AGL continues to play in developing Africa as a global hub for trade, and as we look towards the next few years, we look forward to seeing how AGL continues to develop operations across the continent to bring continued
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Alabama Port Authority
Sitting strategically on the Northern Gulf of Mexico is the Port of Mobile, a deep-water port serving Alabama’s economy through inland waterways, highways and railways. The port’s well-connected nature, and being the only seaport in Alabama, makes it an essential gateway for cargo travelling to and from the state from both local and international markets. The port is overseen by the Alabama Port Authority (APA) which manages all port operations and ensures the seamless movement of cargo from the port and across all 67 counties in the state and beyond into the national American market.
APA’s operations span the 18 diverse cargohandling facilities which are supplied via rail, road and barge to and from the Port of Mobile’s 45-foot deepwater berths. The wellconnected nature of the port means that it is a key player for shipping lines travelling along the Gulf Coast as cargo can seamlessly be moved from the port, into the state and even beyond the state’s border thanks to the vital transportation links at the Port’s disposal. Over the last 24 years, the Port has continued to expand this role, and today, with the help of APA, is now responsible for bringing almost USD 100 billion into Alabama’s economy in a single calendar year through its cargo services and seamless supply chain operations.
As a vital cargo port to the United States, the Port of Mobile deals in all types of cargo from aggregates, automobiles, breakbulk, coal, cold storage, containers, forestry products, general cargo, liquid bulk, metals and project cargo. This
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was formed in 1999 as a joint-venture between The Cooper Group and Stevedoring Services of America (SSA Marine).
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ability to handle such a wide variety of cargo types provides APA with a strategic edge over other ports across the Gulf Coast, not only because it has vital rail, road and inland waterway links, but its ability to move cargo throughout supply chains supported by the vast experience in the shipping and maritime sector. Therefore, no matter the industry, businesses rely on the Port of Mobile knowing it is supported by such a reliable operation.
Earlier this year in March, APA announced that the Port of Mobile had the highest container volume on record since the port first opened in 2008, moving 53,608 twenty-equivalent units (TEUs). This figure represents a 27% increase from the same period the previous year, contrary to expectations with the market reportedly softening. This continual increase for the Port signifies how it has expanded its cargo offerings and in return has seen significant growth in its container services year on year. Consequently, APA’s Port of Mobile has remained one of the fastest-growing container terminals in the US, and so solidifies its place in both national and international markets.
However, APA aims to continue to build upon this growth and announced a channel-deepening project that will make the Port of Mobile the deepest container port in the Gulf. The project, which is
currently in operation and aims to be completed next year, will allow much larger vessels to port the container terminal. Allowing larger vessels to port will not only increase the capacity of the port’s operations but will add yet another competitive edge to the Port of Mobiles offerings. The project hopes to attract new shipping lines too large to berth at competing ports along the Gulf Coast, and so should bring significant economic impact to Alabama with an influx of new vessels arriving in the Port of Mobile.
APA also recently announced its partnership with CSX Transportation; a leading American railroad company that specialises in the movement of freight across the eastern side of America. The partnership will support APA’s Intermodal Container Facility (ICTF), which is positioned in Decatur, with rail connectivity supplied by CSX. The partnership will redevelop a portion of CSX’s existing facility which will expedite its ability to serve customers in North Alabama. This partnership is a key milestone for APA as it works to bring even greater rail transport links across the state. Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO highlighted in the announcement of the partnership that, “The expansion not only signifies our confidence in the local economy but also reflects our ongoing efforts to meet the evolving
needs of our customers while contributing to the growth of the communities we serve”. Driscoll’s comments here highlight how APA is constantly working to develop Alabama’s port infrastructure to make its customers’ operations and supply chains flow easier to bring significant economic development to businesses and the state in the process.
Ultimately, Alabama’s Port Authority has taken the strategic location of the Port of Mobile and transformed it into a thriving and competitive hub that benefits from the vital road, barge and railway links across the state of Alabama. With partnerships and investment to develop the port’s facilities, it is clear to see how APA has continued to see yearly growth in its container services which have contributed towards significant economic development for Alabama. As APA look towards the future, it looks to continue expanding its port offerings to make it the port of choice along the Gulf Coast.
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Kingston Freeport Terminal Ltd.
Home to the seventh deepest harbour in Jamaica, the Kingston Harbour in Jamaica has been a hub for maritime activities in the Caribbean for many years. Its vital location just 32 nautical miles off the major shipping lanes of the Northern Caribbean, has made it a key stopping point for vessels across the Caribbean and Central American region. Therefore, the development of the port facilities in Kingston Harbour has been key to maintaining Jamaica’s role within the international maritime market. A key facilitator of this has been the Kingston Freeport Terminal Ltd., which has been developing, maintaining, and operating the container terminals in the port to bring continued economic success to the country.
In response to the growing cargo container industry across Jamaica’s Kingston Harbour, the Government of Jamaica established the Kingston Container Terminal in 1975, to help transform the country’s container industry and establish Jamaica as a key transhipment hub. Over the last 49 years, the container terminal has expanded vastly and is now one of the largest container terminals in the region spanning three terminals (North, South and West) with high productivity and efficient service delivery as key parts of its everyday operations. However, in 2015 the concession agreement between the Port Authority of Jamaica and CMA-CGM for the Kingston Container Terminal ended after 30 years and now is run by a CMA-CGM subsidiary Kingston Freeport Terminal (KFTL) which has spent the last 8 years investing, developing and operations the terminal.
KFTL’s operation spans the North, South and West terminals, which collectively have a total capacity of 2.8 million twenty equivalent units (TEU). Across these terminals, KFTL oversees 19 ship-toshore gantry cranes, 30 stevedoring chassis, 28yard tractors, 3 mobile cranes for hire, 2 4000HP
tugboats, 14 empty stackers, 73 straddle carriers, 24 trailer trains, 4 train tractors, 9 forklifts, and 744 reefer outlets. With such a vast array of machinery across its operations, KFTL plays a vital role in supporting Jamaica’s container industry. However, this is a role that KFTL continues to be successful in, and since its handover in 2016, the performance productivity of the port has placed it within the top 5 in the world. This commitment to delivering efficient services to its customers is what underpins every operation carried out by KFTL.
Following KFTL assuming control of the terminal, the company has embarked on a strategic infrastructural development program. A key aspect of the development program includes the expansion of the berths at the Kingston Port Terminal. By expanding the berths, the port can make way for larger vessels to port in the harbour, and so make the port an even more attractive stopping point for vessels travelling along the Panama Canal. The terminal benefits from its location along the Panama Canal as it takes just 2 days after leaving the canal to reach Kingston Port, and from the port it is then
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just 2 days to reach the Port of Miami. Therefore, through the vital development of the container terminal, KFTL is able to enhance its reputation and position the port as an effective and cost-effective shipping hub for international supply chains.
In addition to the widening of the berths, KFTL is working to upgrade the equipment and systems across the port, whilst implementing technological support to encourage growth and optimisation across the terminal. These upgrades signify KFTL’s continued investment into the container terminal, and in 2022 this commitment was seen with the investment of US$20 million on a new carrier fleet with Kalmar Global. KFTL purchases 19 straddle carriers from Kalmar, which would be used across the port to move and stack containers for the more efficient delivery of domestic and transhipment operations. The vessels feature top-of-the-line innovation backed by Kalmar’s expertise in the industry and were first deployed across Kingston Port in November 2022.
Just last year, KFTL purchased new additional hybrid straddle carriers which would increase the performance efficiency of the port further. This efficiency was made possible as the new hybrid
machinery is connected to Kalmar’s Insight, which manages the performance of the units, and turns this data into actional operations. To further support the efficiency of Kalmar’s machinery, Kalmar has agreed to deliver a comprehensive spare parts package to support the ongoing maintenance of each machine by local technicians. This ensures that the machines remain a lucrative investment for the port that will help it manage increasing cargo loads and maintain its reputation as a key transhipment hub.
Ultimately, with vital investment and development plans in progress, KFTL has transformed the
Kingston Container Terminal and positioned it as a vital stop along popular shipping lines travelling along the Panama Canal, and onto international markets spanning America, Europe and Asia. With the infrastructure behind it to deliver efficient cargo and transhipment operations, KFTL continues to bring economic development into Jamaica as more and more vessels arrive in Kingston Harbour every year. We look forward to seeing how the port continues to invest in its infrastructure and position the Kingston Container Terminal as a necessary stop within the Caribbean.
Kenya National Shipping Line Ltd.
The shipping industry of Kenya has seen a sharp increase in recent years with global companies utilising it as a key hub for cargo movement between Africa and other international markets. The country is home to one of the busiest ports along the East African coastline, the Port of Mombasa, which is vital for bringing cargo in and out of Kenya, and to neighbouring countries. To ensure this movement of cargo runs smoothly across international waters and within Kenya, the Kenya National Shipping Line Ltd. (KNSL) offers a vital and comprehensive shipping service which aims to bring national economic development through the facilitation of cargo on a global scale.
For over 35 years, KNSL has been a leading and reliable shipping and logistics company that services the maritime and cargo industries moving both within the African continent and across international markets. The company began in 1987 under the Companies Act, to be Kenya’s national carrier, formed through a joint venture between the Kenyan Government (via the Kenya Ports Authority) and strategic partnerships with Unimar and DEG in Germany. This joint venture set out on a mission to provide a competitive shipping and logistics service that would bolster the national economy and contribute towards its role across global shipping markets.
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Today KNSL continues this mission, and in 2022, following some restructuring of its shareholders, outlined a set of strategic objectives which would enhance the shipping, clearing, forwarding, warehousing, and consolidation of cargo, as well as provide essential recruitment and placement services to seafarers. These objectives include the growth of cargo volume handled by the company to meet the increasing demand for products in Kenya and across Africa, whilst also bringing vital economic development to the region because of this. In addition, KNSL is working to enhance the efficiency of its logistics values chains, ship management and terminal operations through vital investments, as well as in partnership with local suppliers to bolster its operations across the coast. These objectives hope that with good governance and continual institutional growth, it will enhance its logistics delivery service and be the shipping line of choice for its customers. Additionally, through its crewing and manning services, its final objective is to promote and facilitate the placement of Kenya within the global maritime labour markets.
KNSL’s objectives here highlight the allencompassing role KNSL plays in supporting the shipping industry of Kenya so it can continue to function smoothly. The shipping line works closely with Kenya Ports Authority, as well as with vital logistical services across the country to ensure that the shipping line brings the vital cargo to the shores and then works with those on the ground to make the movement of this cargo to end markets seamless. Therefore, KNSL is primarily known for providing world-class shipping services catered towards the containerized and conventional cargo sector.
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Improved efficiency boosts performance at the Port of Mombasa
The Port of Mombasa has defied global economic challenges, compounded with heavy rains in 2023 to achieve its targets and solidify its position as the Port of choice.
One of our notable achievements was the successful commencement of night pilotage of oil tankers courtesy of the operationalization of the new Kipevu Oil Terminal (KOT). We are optimistic that the 24/7 service for oil tankers is progressively reducing ship turnaround time and attendant costs.
Additionally the Port of Lamu is steadily gaining business muscles and global recognition owing to our continued marketing efforts. Recently, the Port received its first hinterland bound cargo from World Food Programme (WFP) followed by a cruise ship and a naval ship calls. All along, the Port has been handling transshipment consignments.
We have also made strides in capacity expansion initiatives that include expansion of container handling berths, increased automation of services, acquired modern ship and cargo handling equipment and improved partnerships with key government agencies and stakeholders to enhance synergy. Acquisition of the new equipment is expected to double berth productivity and reduce ship working time.
Moreover, the procurement for the construction services of Dongo Kundu Berth 1 (DK 1) is almost complete with construction expected to commence soon. The facility is strategically important in catalyzing the development of the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone which upon completion, will not only boost the economy of the Country but, through enhanced trade, drive major business growth for Mombasa Port.
We are now back on a steady recovery path having witnessed remarkable improvement in port performance. This year, our total cargo throughput grew by 1.587 million tons or 5.1% recording 32,950,000 tons between January and
November 2023, compared with the same period in 2022. By the close of 2023, we expect to have handled 35 million tons.
Total container traffic recorded 1,470,754 TEUs in January – November 2023, which is an increase of 145,702 TEUs or 11% compared with the same period in 2022. We expect to reach 1.6 million TEUs by end of the year.
Transshipment traffic registered 177,144 TEUs in January – November 2023 which is a drop of 11% compared with the same period in 2022. However, we expect transshipment traffic to grow further due to the congestion currently being experienced in other regional ports. Transit traffic grew by 10.8% registering 10,425,000 tons in January – November 2023. The annual forecast for 2023 is expected to reach 11 million tons.
Recently we launched our five-year Strategic Plan 2023/24 – 2027/28 which provides a roadmap in furtherance of our mandate towards realizing our vision - world class ports of choice. This strategy is driven by four strategic directions: customer focus, operational excellence, business growth and good governance. We are optimistic that the initiatives that we pursue will not only positively impact on our customers’ experiences but will exceed their expectations.
According to the latest Africa Ports Productivity 2023, the Port of Mombasa is ranked second in Africa pointing to improved efficiency. This is also supported by the new shipping lines making maiden calls to the port to deliver transshipment cargo destined for other regional ports and a vote of confidence to the port.
As the Port continues to make strides in enhancing its operational capabilities, stakeholders within the maritime industry are optimistic about the prospect of sustained growth and heightened competitiveness for the Port of Mombasa
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customers to provide integrated logistics supply chains through its agency network spanning the globe. These services look to ensure that dry bulk, liquid bulk, project and specialised cargo reaches end markets, and is moved through bunkering husbandry and protective agency services across the logistics chain to achieve the best operational efficiency possible. The comprehensive role of KNSL is known for providing intermodal solutions for forwarding - specifically designed to provide a one-stop shop for inland shipping requirements which work with local stakeholders to move cargo across the road, rail and inland waterway networks of Kenya with the help of local and international shipping networks.
However, just a few years ago it was a different scene for KNSL as it did not have its own vessels and containers to be able to compete with some of the larger shipping lines operating across the African coast. Therefore, to revive KNSL, the Kenyan government unveiled plans that would help KNSL play an even larger role in developing the Kenyan economy and expand its role across the country’s shipping industry. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Kenyan government along
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with the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) outlining a plan which would see KNSL allocated cargo slots at the Port of Mombasa, and an amendment to the Merchant Shipping Act 2019 to facilitate KNSL and MSC to jointly run the port’s second container terminal (CT2). This would give both companies greater priority in their shipping lines across the main port of Kenya and highlight the valuable role they both play in delivering vital cargo to Kenya. Phase one of the CT2 project increased the port’s annual capacity to 550,000 TEU, and the second phase completed in 2022 would bring the capacity to 1 million TEUs. The MoU hoped to see the company contribute a further $3 billion annually to the economy and create 6,000 new jobs. Therefore, the government’s vital investment in KNSL through the Port of Mombasa highlights the valuable role KNSL will continue to play as the national shipping company for Kenya.
Consequently, a key aspect of KNSL’s operations is in working with the Kenya Port Authority (KPA) across the country’s most vital ports. The Port of Mombasa has continued to defy global economic challenges, and following heavy rains in 2023, was still able to achieve its targets and solidify its position as the Port
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of Choice for Kenya under KPA’s management. The Mombasa port was ranked second in the 2023 Africa Ports Productivity report, highlighting its improved efficiency and the increasing number of new shipping lines making maiden voyages to the port each year. Therefore, as a leading shipping line in operation at the port and alongside KPA, KNSL ensures that the shipping and cargo industry of Kenya remains profitable and effective to meet the growing demand for goods and highlight Kenya as a key hub for shipping activity along the East African coastline.
What sets KNSL apart from its rivals is its role in the crew and manning of seafarers to vessels throughout its agency network. Through KNSL’s network, it can pair employer and employee in mutually beneficial partnerships that will continue to benefit Kenya’s shipping industry going forward. KNSL utilises recruitment matrixes which outline the travel arrangements, visas, supply of work gear and other services to ensure that the employee is well matched to the employer, and both parties continue to be supported by KNSL to build a reliable and integrated global network.
A key part of the crew and manning division of KNSL is its work with international cruise lines and vessel management companies, who utilise the company’s global network to access a thorough and well-updated database of potential crewing
candidates which are ready for employment and deployment. Therefore, KNSL’s reputation across global cargo, cruise and vessel management networks makes it the go-to destination to find skilled employees and employers to continue to develop shipping operations across the globe. This reputation for providing only the best employers and employees further supports Kenya’s reputation as a vital shipping port within global markets which is supported by the best in the business.
Ultimately, KNSL plays a vital role in maintaining the reliable movement of cargo from overseas and into Kenya and then beyond through the company’s vital shipping network. This network works in partnership with vital stakeholders spanning local and global supply chains to ensure that Kenya’s shipping and logistic industry maintains its worldclass reputation. With the development of its crew and manning division, KNSL goes one step further and is working to pair skilled workers across the country with essential roles within its global network to highlight the skilled workforce supporting shipping in Kenya. We look forward to seeing how KNSL continues to expand its role across the shipping and maritime industry, and as it continues to position itself as a world-class company offering integrated and reliable shipping solutions to Kenya and beyond.
Located on the southern tip of the Malaysia Peninsular, Johor Port Berhad provides vital maritime services to vessels travelling along the coast and porting in Malaysia. With more than 100 acres of land, the port serves as a vital hub for the shipment of some of the country’s vital industries spanning the petrochemical, engineering, furniture, telecommunication, electronic goods and food products markets. Therefore, with the Port on a mission to become the most efficient integrated multi-purpose port in the region, Johor Port continues to invest in its service to remain ahead of the game with cutting-edge solutions designed to revolutionize the market.
Johor Port Berhad, a member of MMC Group, has long played a valuable role across the Malaysian shoreline located just 32km from Johor Bahru city centre, and close to the 8000 acres of the Pasir Gudang Industrial area. The port, built by the Johor Port Authority, was the first port developed in Johor and saw continued development to expand its facilities to reach new and lucrative markets. A key development for the port came in 1977 following the development of a Breakbulk Terminal and Liquid Edible product Jetty. These facilities allowed for the expansion into the edible oil markets, a market that is vital for the port because it is now one of the largest states producing palm oil in Malaysia. Therefore, with the development of the terminal and jetty, the port became an essential port for oil refiners who have continued to use the port for over 40 years as a key gateway for delivering oil products across the world. In addition to this, the port has its own free trade zone, making it a valuable route for all types of cargo shipments to make the most of the economic advantages of the port and not face additional taxes.
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Johor Port Berhad is committed to providing customer-friendly solutions that are costeffective, and play a valuable role in the import and export activities of Malaysia and its neighbouring countries. Across 3 berths and 700 metres of quay length, the port has a max capacity of 1.45 million twenty-equivalent units (TEU) serving major shipping lines every day. Additionally, the port has Dry Bulk Terminals and Break-Bulk terminals which handle cargo ranging from non-edible dry bulk to general, project, heavy lift and even gas-related cargoes.
The port has the largest palm and edible oil terminal in Malaysia which helps manage the country’s large palm oil production and exports across the world. Malaysia is a leading palm and edible oil producer, and so Johor Port Berhad has developed specialised facilities to cater to liquid bulk cargo. This includes the vital equipment to load and unload edible oil, petroleum, and even petrochemicals. The cargo is then sent to different
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facilities depending on whether it is edible or non-edible oils. These types of cargo can then be stored in the terminal tank farm with almost 1 million megatons (MT) in capacity.
As a hub for Malaysian exports and imports, the port also delivers vital marine services to vessels with pilotage, bunkering, transhipment, towage, berthing, and vessel traffic monitoring. However, a vital service Johor Port Berhad offers is its Offshore, Inspection, Maintenance and Repairs Centre (OIMRC) which provides a comprehensive scope of services and facilities directed towards the oil and gas industries. This includes manpower supply, onshore equipment, parts mobilization/ demobilization, maintenance and repairs.
Once cargo reaches the port, Johor Port Berhad facilitates complete logistical services, many of which are made possible through its One Stop Total Logistics Centre. Johor Port Berhad provides innovative, customizable and competitive logistics solutions and packages to its customers every
day, which help to support customers in delivering their business operations more smoothly. As part of this, it facilitates inventory and supply chain management, shipping freight arrangement and storage solutions. In all of these areas, Johor Port Berhad aims to deliver cost-effective solutions which meet and exceed its clients’ expectations, whilst building its reputation as a key logistics and supply chain manager across Malaysia.
A key way that Johor Port Berhad remains ahead of its competition across Malaysia is through its implementation of technology across every aspect of its operations. The implementation of ICT has remained a crucial aspect of its planning and execution of day-to-day operations, including the development of multiple systems. These systems include the Johor Port Container Terminal System (JCTS), Multi-Purpose Terminal System (MPTS), Free Zone Information Processing System (FZIPS), Vessel Clearance System (VCS), Marine Service System (MSS), and Port Safety Management System (PSMS).
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These systems work across the Port to provide a fully integrated and seamless operations, which ensure that every person interacting with the port is met with the same top-quality services supported by reliable, secure and efficient technological systems.
As Johor Port Berhad moves towards a more technologically advanced future, it recently announced the development of a Port Access Management System (PAMS), which is designed to revolutionise the process for gate and permit access. It will streamline the application process for vessels and feature enhanced security measures to safeguard the port and its users. Additionally, the online platform will make the process more userfriendly to make applications easier to submit. With the development of digitalisation and technology across its operations, Johor Port Berhad can
continue to meet the growing demands of the port and remain a key multi-purpose port facility serving the growing export and import markets of Malaysia.
As we have seen, Johor Port Berhad is a thriving port that plays a vital role in the development of the country’s shipping industry. With a particularly vital role in the movement of edible and non-edible cargoes, the port serves Malaysia’s import and export industries, and so throughout every aspect of its operations, it is striving to position the port as a vital hub for accessing Malaysia’s diverse markets. However, what remains the same throughout every aspect of its operations, is Johor Port Berhad’s commitment to delivering customer-focused solutions. It is this commitment which has allowed it to firmly solidify its place as one of the most reliable, efficient and integrated multi-purpose ports in the region.
Strategically located on the coast of Mozambique, Porto De Maputo (Port of Maputo) is a vital gateway for global trade that has seen a growing demand for cargo and as a result, has brought significant economic benefits to the city. Today, the port is under the operation of the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), which is striving to meet these growing demands through investment into the region to make it an attractive, competitive, and efficient port service operating in the Indian Ocean.
The origins of the port date back many years and have long played a vital role in the development of Mozambique and its thriving cargo industry. The cargo industry was vital in helping the establishment of the city of Maputo, and today a vast number of industries make use of the port infrastructure to facilitate the movement of key cargo from the mining, industrial, manufacturing, petrochemical, and coal sectors. Cargo from these industries is then moved across the country, and beyond into international markets, through the port’s vital links with rail and road access. This transportation network is vital in securing the port’s role at the heart of the country’s transportation corridor.
With a growing industry behind it, the port has seen many port operators, and in 2003 this role was given to the MPDC. MPDC is a national private company, formed out of a vital partnership between the Mozambican Railway Company (Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique) and Portus Indico. These are comprised of Grindrod, DP World and the local Mozambique Gestores. Following the granting of the port concession to MPDC in 2003, the company was given 15 years to develop and maintain the port for the benefit of the people and industries of Mozambique.
However, due to its key work in developing and investing in the port, the MPDC received two extensions awarded by the Government of Mozambique and now will have control of the port until 2058. Today, the Port is a thriving hub that has seen major developments over the last 10 years under MPDC and has continued to grow the port industry of Mozambique, whilst working closely with the municipality in the city to ensure that every operation from cargo to tourism brings significant economic benefits to the region.
The Port of Maputo encompasses two main port areas, which are accessed from a channel extending from the Indian Ocean and into Maputo Bay. The first of the major port areas is the Maputo Cargo Terminal, which includes three container terminals with a combined 129 hectares of space covering 3,000 continuous wharves. This terminal then joins with the Matola Bulk Terminal location slightly further along the channel. The Matola Bulk Terminal is a deep-water bulk terminal that works closely with the export and manufacturing industries
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across the coastline, with a particular emphasis on the new Mozal Aluminium Terminal and Oil Terminal. Across the port complex, MPDC operates as port authority and oversees all maritime operations, whilst delivering vital pilotage, anchorage, and tug services to the vessels travelling into the Port of Maputo. In addition to the container and bulk terminals, the port also has a range of port services including dry dock and repairs, ship chandlers, bunkering, fresh water, telephone, electricity supply, waste removal, sludge removal, and various boat launch services.
Across all of these operations, MPDC is working to enhance the productivity of the port and continue to invest in the future of its operations in the maritime industry. In fact, MPDC has set out a master plan which outlines how the port authority aims to expand the port to meet the growing cargo needs of today, whilst setting it up with the infrastructure for the future. The port is projected to see 42 million tonnes passing through the port by 2033, and to then grow even further with an estimated 54 million tonnes of cargo moving through the port by 2043.
MPDC’s commitment to investment and development of the port played a key role in the extension of its operation of the port. This was outlined in February when MPDC signed for an additional 25 years to be added to the planned end date of its port management. The company’s bid to maintain its control of the port came with a commitment to make a major investment into the capacity of the port’s container terminals, increasing their size to deal with 1 million twenty equivalent units (TEU) per year. In addition to this, MPDC is committed to expanding the coal terminal to 18 million tons a year, and the general cargo terminals to 13.6 million tons a year.
The total expected development of the port is thought to bring close to 2.06 billion dollars of investment, 600 million of which is expected to be invested over the next few years. In addition to the investment into the port, a key aspect of the extension negotiation included MPDC contributing to various social investment and infrastructural projects across Mozambique. This will include their contribution towards the construction of the Kanyaka Docking Bridge and the acquisition of a second passenger vessel for Kanyake. It will also include education development, through the rehabilitation of the School of Nautical Sciences and the modernisation of the Practice School of the Navy in Katembe.
These vital investments into the port and the wider Mozambique social sector position MPDC as a company that is looking to enhance, develop and position the Port of Maputo as a key stopping point for vessels travelling along its shipping corridors. The port development will help it meet its capacity goals for the future, whilst ensuring that the people of Mozambique are benefitting from its operations today.
The investment into the port has already been largely successful with MPDC announcing in January that the port handled 31.2 million tons in 2023, much of which was made up of various ores from the mining industry. In addition to this, 61% of cargo was handled by road, and 39% by rail highlighting a new record for rail movement of cargo for the port. These findings highlight the diversified cargo moving through the port, and also the vital position it holds within the local infrastructural network to make the movement of cargo efficient. The efficient movement of cargo is essential for supply chains, and so the port continues to cement its place as a vital stopping point in Mozambique.
As MPDC moves towards the future, it has continued to invest in the port. The company recently announced that it was acquiring a third pilot boat for its maritime service fleet. The vessel aims to increase the efficiency of pilotage operations through its delivery of greater speed and safety in the process of berthing and unberthing ships. The acquisition of the vessel highlights how MPDC continues to invest in the port, and in the process continues to develop the Port of Maputo’s ability to meet cargo demands now and in the future. What underpins MPDC’s continued success across the Port of Maputo is its commitment to investment. Through these investments, the port maintains its reputation for efficient operations supported by the necessary infrastructure developments to meet the growing cargo demand of Mozambique. As the port looks set to expand under MPDC over the coming years, the company’s commitment to regional growth and positioning the Port of Maputo as an attractive and competitive hub for port services will continue to serve it well for many years to come.
COSCO SHIPPING (North America)
Responsible for the North, Central and South American shipping division of the global COSCO SHIPPING Line, COSCO SHIPPING (North America)
In. has long provided a stable and reliable business presence spanning the shipping industry of the US, Canada, Mexico, Panama, and the Caribbean for the last 8 years. Supported by the global network of COSCO SHIPPING Lines, COSCO SHIPPING (North America) provides integrated services across container, transportation, engineering and logistics sectors in North America. As COSCO SHIPPING (North America) moves towards the future, it has set its sights on enhancing its operations with technology to continue to position it as a leading, reliable and efficient shipping provider across the region.
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COSCO SHIPPING (North America) was established in 2016 through the integration of China Shipping North America Holdings and COSCO America Inc. These two companies formed into COSCO SHIPPING (North America) which today is headquartered in Secaucus New Jersey. The foundations of COSCO SHIPPING (North America) are built on the success of the Chinabased COSCO SHIPPING Corporation Limited, which operates across the globe with a fleet of over 1,300 vessels, with a total container fleet capacity of 3.12 TEUs and 129.40 million TEUs at its container terminals. This makes COSCO SHIPPING CORPORATION the world’s third-largest ocean carrier, and first among container terminal operators in the world. Therefore, in the development of shipping lines across the Americas, COSCO SHIPPING (North America) governs the Americas sector of its global operations through close to 30 subsidiary and joint venture companies operating across the region.
Today, COSCO SHIPPING (North America)’s operations are vast spanning so many aspects of the shipping industry, with multiple intersecting operations that combine to make it a key player in the shipping solutions delivered to customers across the region. A key way that COSCO SHIPPING (North America) achieves this is through its whollyowned subsidiary COSCO SHIPPING Lines North America, which provides end-toend solutions across the shipping industry. These include multi-modal transportation operations and comprehensive logistics which have established its reputation for efficient, reliable and cost-effective container shipping to the US, Canada, Mexico, Panama, and the Caribbean.
Once container vessels reach the shores across North America, COSCO SHIPPING Terminals (North America) provides efficient terminal services to container vessels arriving at ports across America.
COSCO SHIPPING Terminals (North America) is a wholly owned subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Inc. Pacific Maritime Services, which is a joint venture between COSCO SHIPPING Terminals, Stevedoring Services of America, and CMA Terminal Links. A key terminal for the company in the United States is in Long Beach, California, where it has the Pacific Container Terminal (PCT). The terminal covers 256
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acres and operates 14 ZMPC gantry cranes and 39 fully automated truck lanes.
In addition to PCT, COSCO SHIPPING Terminals (North America) also has the West Basin Container Terminal, LLC (WBCT) which is a joint venture between COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, and Port Americas, Inc. WBCT is a mega ship capable of servicing up to 14,000 twenty equivalent units (TEU) vessels, offering 4 berths, 315 acres of land, 15 gantry cranes, and ondock facility, and on-site full-service maintenance and repair service. Across all of these aspects, WBCT can handle over 1 million lifts per year, ensuring that COSCO SHIPPING Terminals (North America) can continue to service the industry.
As part of one of the largest logistics companies in China, COSCO SHIPPING Logistics (North America) was established as a joint venture between COSCO SHIPPING Logistics in China and COSCO SHIPPING (North America) to provide world-class logistics solutions including warehousing, as well as first and last critical touch point solutions in the Americas. The integrated logistics solutions ensure that customers have to deal with only one company to achieve a seamless supply chain network, meaning that each one can work quickly and reliably, for cost-effective logistics solutions. Across logistics, COSCO SHIPPING (North America) is constantly working to better its service to deliver customised and efficient logistics, forwarding, warehousing,
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and distribution management to reduce its clients’ operating costs and maintain its reputation as an all-in-one logistics solution provider.
For Cargo, COSCO SHIPPING (North America) also provides shipping for general, dry and breakbulk cargo. These are made possible through its subsidiaries; COSCO SHIPPING Bulk (North America) and COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Transport (Americas) Inc.
The global COSCO SHIPPING Bulk is one of the largest and leading dry bulk shipping companies in the world, and so with this framework behind it, COSCO SHIPPING Bulk (North America) provides vital dry bulk services to the US, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Peru and Chile. Across these countries, the companies prominently moved grains, coal, pet coke, iron ore export, steel, fertiliser and cement import across the region and into international markets. Then, COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Transport (Americas) Inc. specialises in the handling of high-value cargo through its float-on/ float-off, roll-on/roll-off, skid-on/skid-off, and lifton/lift-on operations. The company brings with
it more than 35 years in the shipping industry and is considered to be a leader in the world of semisubmersibles.
Across the entire cargo industry, COSCO SHIPPING (North America) aims to provide the same level of expertise, efficient transportation, and seamless logistics that the global COSCO SHIPPING provides. The Americas division continues to develop the industry, and today is a leading shipping company operating across the region. However, its services extend beyond just cargo and also encompass tinkering, bunkering, equipment leasing and marine engineering services. Across these services, COSCO SHIPPING (North America) offers leading vessel services to keep shipping lines running smoothly, and vessels operating at their very best. This includes companies such as CHIMBUSCO Americas, a joint venture between China Marine Bunker (Petro China) and COSCO SHIPPING (North America) it provides bunkering and petroleum trading services acting as a broker between vessel operators and bunker supply companies. Its operations span the
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As COSCO SHIPPING (North America) moves towards the future, it continues to expand its offerings by carving out strategic partnerships with key shipping companies across North America. A key partnership was announced by the company in August, which saw COSCO SHIPPING and TCL launch a warehousing operation, which would enhance TCL’s supply chain in the North American market, whilst boosting logistics efficiency so that customers can gain access to fast, reliable and high-quality services supported by COSCO SHIPPING (North America)’s expertise in the regional, and global shipping sphere. The partnership marks a significant milestone in the growing relationship between the two shipping and logistics giants and sets both companies up for a new chapter in their strategic operations together.
This focus on expanding operations, to deliver even more integrated shipping and logistics solutions was highlighted in June, when COSCO SHIPPING (North America) launched its cross-border transportation service which would operate between the United States and Mexico. The transportation services would see COSCO SHIPPING (North America)’s
IBT trucking subsidiary, deploy a fleet of 53-foot trailers in Texas, which are specifically engineered for cross-border operations and offer enhanced loading capacity. The trucks are designed to deliver superior transportation efficiency, and so are ideal for making vital trips across the border to deliver seamless transportation services. The partnership will utilise IBT’s network and access the main factory cities in Mexico to deliver these products throughout the US and Canada. This expansion would see COSCO SHIPPING (North America) add yet another vital transportation link to its growing network across the Americas to enhance its customers’ operations and get products to their end marked more cost-effectively.
Ultimately, COSCO SHIPPING (North America) continues to leverage its foundation under one of the largest global shipping companies in the world, to harness the shipping, logistics and transportation potential of North America. With a plethora of subsidiaries under its operations spanning almost every sector of the shipping industry from start to end of supply chains, COSCO SHIPPING (North America) has established itself as a key player in the North American shipping market for many years to come.
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