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Tradition and nostalgia Until shortly after the war, the Netherlands had a large number of authors who would romanticise life in the ports and at sea. They told their exiting tales about dredgers in Sliedrecht, tugboat captains or tough sailors in a way that made many a reader overflow with patriotic pride. If we roughly define breakbulk as cargo which is not liquid, not a bulk product and not able to fit into a container, then we might just still catch a glimpse of those burly port workers of yesteryear as they descend into the hold carrying cargo on their shoulders. Those days may now be over, but breakbulk still generates a relatively high degree of employment per cargo item. After all, the loading and unloading of cars, sailing ships, silos or special cargo for the offshore sector is more difficult to automate or mechanise than the handling of containers, grain or oil. For this reason, the port of Amsterdam is giving breakbulk the red carpet treatment, backed by the fact that it already has 750 years of experience in this sector. In short, a living nautical tradition.
The capital’s port authority states that breakbulk activities generate ‘a lot of added value for the region’ because the products in question ‘pass through many different hands’ during handling. It is therefore not surprising that the various North Sea ports see breakbulk as an interesting growth market and are announcing new activities in this segment. The Zeeland ports have for example already held a strong position in offshore for many years, but now IJmuiden, Amsterdam and Rotterdam are also trying to further expand their activities in this field. And various ports are already active in car transport. However, all these Dutch successes cannot diminish the fact that Antwerp holds a particularly strong position in breakbulk. This publication offers you an impression of the activities of each of these ports and the parties which operate in them.
Mels Dees Editor-in-Chief Nieuwsblad Transport
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Transporting yachts ~ a delicate matter.
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Zeeland Seaports: the ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen are wide open for breakbulk.
Damen Shipyards Group: vessels with vision.
Snoeck Services and Van Veelen IndustriĂŤle Verpakkingen: specialists in securing and packaging cargo
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Centraal Beheer Achmea: also familiar with project cargo.
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Mann Lines strengthens position in breakbulk and containers.
HĂśegh Autoliners: big just got bigger.
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Broekman Logistics expands its breakbulk activities.
Bolk Transport: reliable, competent, versatile
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Stena Line: breakbulk activities and rail connectivity complete the ferry logistics.
Port of Amsterdam: booming past, solid present, bright future.
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Rolling Breakbulk Rotterdam and Antwerp, Europe's biggest ports, have shown strong growth in their first quarterly results of 2015. Both ports however saw a decline in the throughput of conventional breakbulk. In contrast, the ro-ro industry developed positively. Strong growth figures of respectively 7.2% for Rotterdam and 6% for Antwerp are fuelling feelings of optimism. 2015 could prove to be a better year than expected. The growth however is largely attributable to the increased throughput of containers and liquid bulk. Both ports showed a decline in conventional breakbulk. In Rotterdam, the ro-ro sector however soared by more than 10% to 5.3 million tonnes. The increase is caused by the strong economy in the United Kingdom. The UK's economy has catapulted itself out of economic recession and has been showing strong growth since 2013. This growth is largely driven by the services industry, especially financial services. Because the economy in the UK does not show any signs of weakening any time soon, the extra ro-ro volumes are expected to last. “The growth should continue over a prolonged period,” says managing director Mikael Mortensen of DFDS Seaways. “The purchasing power in the UK is higher due to the strong pound and the general economic growth in the UK; the outlook is positive.” DFDS Seaways also docks in Zeebrugge, Ghent and Cuxhaven, but mainly Ghent and Rotterdam show a strong increase in cargo volumes. In January of this year, DFDS Seaways booked a record in Rotterdam, transporting 65,179 lane metres of cargo to and from Felixstowe in one week. The average capacity utilisation degree amounted to 94.6% over thirty sailings. To cope with the increased demand, DFDS Seaways added extra
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capacity to its service between Rotterdam and the UK in March. “We now deploy our largest vessel, the 'Ficaria Seaways', on this route. This vessel replaces two smaller vessels but still increases the cargo capacity by three percent.” The Belgian port of Zeebrugge is also showing strong growth in the ro-ro sector. Cargo throughput rose by 4.8% to 13.4 million tonnes. Like Rotterdam, this growth is driven by the higher demand in the UK. Striking in this respect is Zeebrugge’s huge increase of 13% in the throughput of new cars. “Since the European car market is in a downwards spiral, this means the cargo flow is being concentrated in Zeebrugge”, the port authority states. Zeeland Seaports, the combined port complex consisting of Flushing and Terneuzen, also saw an increase in its ro-ro traffic of 4%. In Antwerp, ro-ro traffic went down by 9% to just over a million tonnes. How long the ports will be able to enjoy the increase in ro-ro traffic is uncertain. “So far, the increased cargo volumes for the UK have shown a balanced import and export ratio, but normally a strong currency has a negative impact on export,” Mortensen says. There is also competition from the container industry. “In the next few years, we'll see cargo shift from trailers to container vessels. The transport of trailers is faster, but the transport of containers is cheaper.”
Hamburg's cargo flows consist mainly of containers (70%) and bulk cargo (29.5%) but the port did see an increase in its small breakbulk sector. The throughput rose by 3.8% to 2 million tonnes. This growth was fuelled by the exports of iron, steel, paper and timber and a 19% increase in the import of tropical fruits, which reached 188,000 tonnes.
Conventional breakbulk Looking at the annual results of 2014, the ports in the Hamburg – Le Havre range show mixed results. Some ports saw huge increases in the throughput of conventional breakbulk while others saw steady declines.
A big plus was recorded in Rotterdam, where conventional breakbulk - like steel and project cargo - grew by 28.1%. 'Exceptionally good', is how the Port of Rotterdam classifies the growth. Both Antwerp and Zeebrugge
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handled less breakbulk in 2014. In Zeebrugge, throughput fell by 30%. This is attributable to the fact that the wind industry was hardly active in the port last year. Antwerp saw cargo handling fall by 2% to 9,884,522 tonnes.
Antwerp still largest With this volume, Antwerp remains the largest European port for conventional breakbulk. Rotterdam however is narrowing the gap. In 2013, Rotterdam handled 4.7 million tonnes of conventional breakbulk. Last year, the port managed to
increase this number by a third to 6 million tonnes. At the same time, Antwerp has been facing a structural decline. In 2013, Antwerp's throughput of conventional breakbulk declined by 6.8% to 10,150,631 tonnes. This followed an earlier decline of 14.2% in 2012. The drop in volume is not unexpected though. “The decrease in throughput is mostly related to the transport of steel, a market which currently is in a state of low conjuncture,” commented a spokeswoman of the Port of Antwerp. “This has been ongoing for a while.”
Looking at the first quarterly results of this year, 2015 may prove to be a challenging year for the breakbulk industry. In Rotterdam, conventional breakbulk declined by 17%; in terms of total breakbulk tonnage, this decline was however offset by the growth in ro-ro traffic. In Antwerp, throughput declined by 3.5% but still amounted to 2.3 million tonnes. The handling of steel remained stable at 1.5 million tonnes but Antwerp lost cargo from Chiquita, which shifted 173,000 tonnes of bananas annually to Flushing.
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Cargo should always be handled with care, but transporting expensive racing yachts often requires extra precautionary measurements. “We once sought shelter behind an island for a week, just to make sure the stormy weather wouldn't damage the cargo,” says sales manager Jan Brinkman of Vertraco. Vertraco is a Dutch shipping line agency and the managing agent for Europe Caribbean Line (ECL) which focuses on the transport of breakbulk between Europe and the Caribbean. Due to this sailing area, yachts are a frequently seen commodity aboard the ships the company charters. “There are four to five races a year where we assist with the transport of the yachts,” states Brinkman. “These vary in size from the small 6.5-metre boats used in the Mini Transat to 15-metre long trimarans that overlap the deck of our ship by a meter on each side.” The company has been assisting with the transport of sailing yachts for races like the Transquadra, which runs from Saint Nazaire and Barcelona to Madera and then on to the island of Martinique in the Caribbean, or the Transat AG2R, which also runs from Europe towards the Caribbean. “It's an industry that is strongly influenced by seasons and the frequency of the races plays an important role as well. The AG2R is a biannual race while the non-stop solo Transatlantic race Route du Rhum only takes place every four years,” Brinkman explains. The transportation of racing yachts can be unpredictable. “We know how many yachts
care of their yacht. We once sought shelter behind an island for a week. The weather was stormy, the waves were big and on deck we had a large sailing yacht that overlapped on each side of the ship. Other companies might have said: ‘The owner is insured’ and continue on their way. But we chose to prevent the cargo from being damaged. It was a costly decision, but it's decisions like this that earn you a good reputation in the racing scene.” The cargo is shipped by Europe Caribbean Line (ECL), a joint venture of Vertraco and Vertom. Vertom was founded in 1985, only four years after Vertraco was established. The extra care that is taken on board of ECL ships has paid off; the company is a highly trusted partner within the yacht racing industry. “We have been using ECL’s services since 2013 for transporting racing sailing boats back from the Caribbean to France,” Matthieu Le Bihan, CEO of Logsail and an ocean racing logistics expert, says. “With over 120 units shipped which have participated in main sailing events as Route du Rhum 2014, Transat AG2R 2014,
You have to take into account the mast and the angle at which it should be hoisted.” The loading plan itself can also be challenging. “When the Mini Transat is finished, there are sixty boats waiting alongside.” Vertraco does not only ship racing yachts. “We transport private yachts as well. We try to consolidate these loads as much as possible by advertising departure dates. Transporting just one yacht is often a costly operation and not that profitable.” Within ECL, Vertraco is responsible for the commercial exploitation of the vessels while Vertom handles the operational ship management. The company ships a wide variety of breakbulk cargo. “We have a minimum of two ships in our line service, but we can easily scale up if necessary. With races, the starting date is important. We have to check whether this fits within our regular sailing schedule. If not, we charter an extra vessel.” Standard ports in ECL's service include Antwerp (Europe's biggest breakbulk port), Ipswich, Paramaribo, Georgetown, Point Lisas and Matanzas in Venezuela. However, ECL often also calls at other ports and islands along the way.
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Transat Bretagne Martinique 2013 and Mini Transat 2013, ECL has consistently provided a high quality service in this respect. Managing shipments of full carbon hulls and spares requires a profound understanding and knowledge of what yacht transportation means and what race participants expect: tailor-made solutions, flexibility and on-time delivery.” Because yachts are delicate objects, the loading process also requires some extra attention. “We often hoist the yachts from the water using nylon straps,” Brinkman says. “Not all masts of sailing yachts can be removed, which can make loading a difficult process.
“The yachting industry is a relatively new market for us which we entered in 2008 after we took delivery of new ships. The transport of yachts was a logical step since there is a solid flow of newly built yachts bound for the Caribbean and there are many races in both regions. Although the financial crisis is having a severe impact on the market, we are still actively trying to increase our market share. We are a relatively small company. We have to stand out. And the transport of yachts is a good way to do so.”
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Exhibitors (List of April 16, 2015)
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2K SHIPPING AND TRADING AAL ADM TEAM HEAVY WEIGHT THWADM AERTSSEN AGILITY PROJECT LOGISTICS AIRCHARTER AHLERS ALAK MISK & MISNAF CO. ALE ALLELYS GROUP/OSPREY ALL SEAS TUNISIA ALMAJDOUIE ALTÉAD AMASUS SHIPPING B.V. ANEKA ANTWERP BREAKBULK AGENCIES ABA AQUADRAGON LOGISTICS ARIJUS UAB ARKON SHIPPING GMBH & CO. KG ASIA BREAK BULK SINGAPORE PTE LTD ASIA IMPERIAL CARGO LOGISTICS ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS ASSTRA ASSOCIATED TRAFFIC AG ASTA LOGISTIK S. L. ALG GRUPO ATLANTIC RORO CARRIERS, INC. BARNHART BASQUE COUNTRY LOGISTICS BATI SHIPPING & TRADING S.A. BBC CHARTERING BEBEKA BEDMET BENCHMARK/TERMINAL TOGLIATTI BIGMOVE BLOMBERG STEVEDORING OY AB BNL SHIPPING BNSF BOCS GMBH BOECKMANS BOLK TRANSPORT BOXCO LOGISTICS BREADBOX SHIPPING LINES BV BREMENPORTS BROEKMAN LOGISTICS BROINTERMED BSLE ITALIA SRL, GENOVA BURGER LINER GROUP CANAL BARGE CARGOLEVANT SCHIFFAHRTSGESELLSCHAFT M.B.H./ OVERSEAS MARITIME TRANSPORT CARLOKING SERVICES LTD. CARL POLZIN CENTRAL OCEANS CHANDLER BELGIUM BVBE CHECKMATE GROUP CHIPOLBROK CLIPPER CMA CGM COLLETT COMBI LIFT K/S CONTAINER LINE MANAGEMENT BVBA CONTILINES CONTI7 CONTRACTORS CARGO CORDSTRAP COSCO SHIPPING COSMATOS SHIPPING SERVICES S.A. CSS GROUP C. STEINWEG CTS DAMEN SHIPYARDS D’AMICO SOCIETA DI NAVIGAZIONE DANIR 19 DEALEX APS DENHOLM WILHELMSEN LTD
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Broekman Logistics expands breakbulk activities Broekman Logistics has already been a strong player in breakbulk cargo for quite some time. Through the consolidation of this specialism and the three terminal locations, this has also become more apparent to the market. Since the 1st of January, they have been operating under the name Broekman Breakbulk Terminals. The main activities are steel logistics, offshore & heavy lift and project cargo.
The new positioning fits in with the restructuring the entire group has undergone. This is reflected in the new, central name: Broekman Logistics. This makes clear that the focus is on logistics. In recent years, the company has been successful in strengthening its position through specialisation and internationalisation. The company has evolved from shipbroker to supply chain manager whilst simultaneously achieving substantial growth. Breakbulk logistics is one of the spearheads. “We are positive about the future of this market,” says Rik Pek, general manager of Broekman Distriport, one of the two breakbulk terminals at Broekman’s disposal in its home port. Broekman Project Services is the second terminal in Rotterdam while the third terminal is in Eemshaven in the north of the country.
Broekman Distriport Broekman DistriPort is located at the Brittanniëhaven in RotterdamBotlek. “We recently made substantial
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investments in this steel and multipurpose terminal, among other things in a ro-ro ramp and additional site paving,” says Rik Pek. “This took us six months. We are also planning to build a new shed and a new office at the terminal.” These investments are related to a new scheduled service between Rotterdam and Scandinavia which was launched on the 1st of April. The Norwegian aluminium producer Hydro has selected logistics service provider Pacorini Metals – which entrust the handling, warehousing and forwarding to Broekman – for its European exports via Rotterdam. At the same time, Broekman Distriport is developing into a hub for breakbulk cargo to Norway. Pek: “This not only involves cargo from Europe, but also transhipment, particularly from the United States and the Far East.” The terminal has two quays with a depth of 12.65 meters, an all-weather terminal and almost 30 hectares of storage capacity – partially open-air and partially covered. This year, additional terminal
equipment was purchased: 124 machines in one go. “We also hired fifty additional people.”
Broekman Project Services Broekman Project Services is located at the intersection of the Nieuwe Maas and the entrance to the Waalhaven port area. Here, four large sheds on the site of the former RDM shipyard have been refurbished and fitted with all conceivable facilities for the storage and handling of heavy cargo, for example for the offshore industry and the power energy sector. “From the very beginning, we dynamically picked up the renovation together with the Port of Rotterdam Authority; approximately 16 million euros have been invested in the sheds and outside areas,” says Jos Masselink. “Among other things, the floors, 7 overhead cranes, lighting and fire extinguishing systems have been replaced. The entire operation will have been completed in the second quarter of this year and then we will have a state-ofthe-art Offshore & Heavy Lift Centre,” says the general manager of Broekman Project Services. What makes the sheds special
is the fact that they offer all facilities for assembling and modifying parts and even complete turbines. “In the past, this had to be done at the factory. If a turbine had been in storage for a while, it even needed to be transported all the way back to the factory. Now, manufacturers can carry out these activities right here. We provide the space and tools and assist in the activities.”
Broekman Shipping Early this year, the three ships agencies companies within Broekman Logistics (Broekman Motorships, Tjonger Marine Services and Voigt) were merged into Broekman Shipping. “That makes everything more transparent for both shipping lines and customers,” explains general manager Jaap van Zevenbergen. “The synergy leads to lower cost and
greater flexibility. Now, we can deploy more people for shipping lines and customers, allowing us to serve them better and faster.” Broekman Shipping represents shipping lines active in breakbulk, containers and ro-ro. “Regarding breakbulk, our particular focus has always been on West Africa. Simply because the shipping lines which we represent hold a strong position there. But we are noticing a gradual expansion to North and South America, the Caribbean and the Middle East. These shipping lines are tapping into new markets and we are supporting them in this.” One advantage in that respect is that shipping lines are able to make use of Broekman’s international network and terminals. “The collaboration between Broekman Breakbulk Terminals and Broekman Shipping runs smoothly.
The organisational layers are short and we reinforce one another. We know what the shipping line or customer wants and then internally ensure that the handling meets their expectations. In this respect, we can arrange everything from A to Z - up to and including customs clearance.” All divisions are AEO-certified.
BROEKMAN LOGISTICS Waalhaven Z.Z. 21 (Port Number: 2235) 3089 JH Rotterdam Postal address: P.O. Box 5322, 3008 AH Rotterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 487 39 11 E info@broekmanlogistics.com I www.broekmanlogistics.com
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Bolk Transport: reliable, competent, versatile Bolk Transport is a major Dutch logistics service provider that focuses on a variety of activities, from international transport, exceptional transport and conventional transport to warehousing and value-added logistics. The company is characterised by its reliability, expertise and versatility.
Bolk Transport is headquartered in Almelo. The company also has offices in France and in Romania and, since recently, in Austria to support transports to Turkey. In total, Bolk Transport employs approximately 275 people. Operational and commercial director Joop Savenije explains that Bolk Transport is active in many fields. “In all these activities, we offer our clients expertise and reliability. That means they can rely on us for the long term to carry out their transport and/or warehousing activities. Because we work for many different clients, we are not dependent on one or a few parties and we can absorb fluctuations in the market. As a result, continuity is guaranteed.” International transport has traditionally been one of the specialisations of Bolk Transport. For many years, the company has already been arranging transports to, among other destinations, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Ireland, England, Poland, Turkey, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Greece, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia and Romania. “Our employees and drivers know all the ins and outs of EU imports, arrange
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specialist permits and provide assistance during transport.”
Total package Exceptional transport is another specialty. “We will not shy away from any challenge. In that respect, we have for example already been transporting turbines for wind farms for many years. We offer our customers a total package regarding the transport of conventional and exceptional loads.” Bolk Transport renders its services – which are characterised by punctuality, clear agreements, a high degree of automation, track and trace of transports and the use of high-quality equipment – with expertise, creativity and passion. At the same time, the company is constantly anticipating market developments. For example, Bolk Transport is one of the initiators of Combi Terminal Twente (CTT) and it moves a lot of cargo to and from this terminal. Savenije: “CTT recently opened an own terminal in the port of Rotterdam. From there, we can consolidate cargo and move it to the hinterland, for example in
combination with breakbulk.” Another development is the expansion of the warehouse of Bolk in Hengelo. “That will be enlarged to 25,000 m2. We will store the products of customers there and carry out value-added activities if desired. All this of course with the high quality of service that our customers have come to expect of us.”
Bolk Transport B.V. Plesmanweg 3, 7602 PD Almelo Postbus 385, 7600 AJ Almelo The Netherlands T +31 (0) 546 480 480 E info@bolk.nl I www.bolk.nl
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Vlissingen and Terneuzen: wide open for breakbulk
Centrally located in Northwest Europe and situated on deep water, Vlissingen and Terneuzen offer excellent opportunities for both importing and exporting cargo. Opportunities which greatly benefit the breakbulk sector. It is for good reason that the two ports in Zeeland play a leading role in this highly demanding market segment. Port manager Zeeland Seaports makes optimum use of the advantages of Vlissingen and Terneuzen. These advantages appeal to shipping lines, logistics service providers and shippers alike: the Western Scheldt river offers easy access to the North Sea; there is a guaranteed depth of 16.50 meters. The hinterland connections are free of congestion and offer possibilities for multimodal distribution. The Zeeland ports are easy to reach by water (inland shipping and shortsea), by rail and by road. In addition, the ports boast a wide range of modern and specialised service providers ensuring efficient handling.
line no longer needs to navigate the entire Western Scheldt river,” says Marcel Pater, commercial manager Breakbulk, Offshore and Project Cargo at Zeeland Seaports. The prolonged and consistent focus on breakbulk has resulted in strong clusters of specialised shipping lines and companies providing all necessary supplementary (logistics) services on products such as steel, metal, forest products, offshore and project cargo. One type of cargo which is steadily increasing is cellulose (wood pulp). “That primarily comes in from South America. We are Northwest Europe’s leading import port for this product.”
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Fast and flexible
For sea-going ships, the shorter sailing distance (compared to Antwerp) constitutes an important advantage; it saves time and fuel. Due to this advantage, the port has also been able to attract additional reefer cargo. With the arrival of Chiquita, the throughput of bananas has increased to 450,000 tonnes, most of which is conventionally shipped. “By opting for Vlissingen, the shipping
According to Pater, one of the advantages of Zeeland Seaports is that ample space is still available in both Vlissingen en Terneuzen. “Especially the handling of project cargo and related activities such as the assembly of large modules require space. The offshore wind industry makes good use of this. Since 2009, Vlissingen has been involved in serving projects on the North Sea. Foundations arrive here by
inland shipping or shortsea. Transhipment to seagoing vessels takes place in the port and they are next transported to the offshore wind farm. In cooperation with the operators, we are able to design and build port infrastructure and develop sites with great speed and flexibility. Also on landside the port operators have been heavily investing in new warehouses the last two years. As port manager, we are used to being highly flexible. This is one of the benefits of having a relatively small and very flat organisation. Companies quickly know where they stand. Together, we can achieve big things.”
ZEELAND SEAPORTS Schelpenpad 2, 4531 PD Terneuzen The Netherlands T +31 (0)115 647 400 E port@zeelandseaports.com I www.zeelandseaports.com
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Damen Shipyards Group: vessels with vision Damen Shipyards Group is a Dutch shipbuilding group which constructs virtually all types of vessels. These vessels are of a high quality and are sometimes supplied from stock in order to shorten delivery times. Damen Shipyards takes care of the entire design and construction phase as well as the global service and maintenance: one-stop shopping.
Damen Shipyards Group was founded in Hardinxveld-Giessendam in 1927 by brothers Jan and Marinus Damen. The company has thrived over the years; it is still a family company, but one with 48 subsidiaries in 26 countries and more than 9,000 employees worldwide. In 2014, the shipbuilding group achieved a turnover of two billion euros. Damen Shipyards Group builds all types of vessels, from coasters, tugs, pontoons and barges to patrol vessels, offshore supply vessels and yachts. Hugo Hoekstra, Design Engineer with the product group Pontoons and Barges, explains that Damen Shipyards distinguishes itself in the market by the large variety of ships it offers and their high quality: “We supply high-end products that we often build on the basis of a standardised design which is ready for the plug-and-play installation of features commonly required by customers. Such a ‘base model’ can immediately be put into operation or the construction can be finished according to the customer's specifications. For faster delivery, we can supply some ship types such as certain models of tugs, high speed craft and pontoons and crane barges from stock. In addition, we provide the worldwide
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service and maintenance of our ships. We are the only point of contact for our customers when it comes to their fleet: one-stop shopping.”
Standardised customisation of high quality Frank Koppelaar is director of the Pontoons & Barges department. He explains that these floating platforms are supplied all over the world. “There are many different types of pontoons and barges. We pretty much build them all, from Stan Pontoons and accommodation platforms to crane pontoons and transport pontoons. The latter kind is also highly suitable for the transport of cargo including breakbulk. Because we make our pontoons in a wide range of lengths and widths, we can always provide a suitable size, often even from stock. In addition, we completely finish the vessels so we can include anything that a customer may require, such as ballast systems or safety provisions.” The high-quality pontoons and barges of Damen Shipyards are built for the top-end of the market. They are characterised by their long lifespan, their preparedness
for plug-and-play options, their extra-thick, durable decks and, consequently, their high re-sell value. “These are not just flat tubs, but vessels with vision,” says Koppelaar. “And vision actually typifies all our products. We consistently seek out the best solutions and offer high-quality craftsmanship. By doing so, we allow our customers to better perform their activities.”
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem Industrieterrein Avelingen West 20 P.O. Box 1, 4200 AA Gorinchem The Netherlands T +31 (0)183 639 911 E pontoons-barges@damen.com I www.damen.com
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Specialists in securing and packaging cargo
Snoeck Services and Van Veelen Industriële Verpakkingen are well-established Rotterdam-based companies which have been located at the Waalhaven for many decades. Snoeck Services specialises in lashing and securing cargo while Van Veelen focuses on packaging. The synergy between both companies results in high-quality services. Snoeck Services was founded in the Rotterdam port in 1960 by the father of the current director Ed Snoeck. The company has been located at the Waalhaven ever since and focuses on the lashing and securing of cargo on various modes of transport such as ships, containers, flat racks and railcars. According to Ed Snoeck, the work is highly specialised and requires a lot of know-how and experience: “As no two projects are the same, we provide customised solutions to ensure that cargo always reaches its destination undamaged.” The activities of Snoeck Services are not just limited to the port of Rotterdam; the company also dispatches teams nationally and internationally to secure loads such as machinery, pipes and steel plates on location. “Our clients are freight forwarders, shipping lines and transport and offshore companies. Our primary goal is to ensure that cargo reaches its final destination intact. To achieve this, goods need to be professionally secured and lashed – something which insurance companies regularly insist on as well.” Ten years ago, Snoeck Services acquired Van Veelen Industriële Verpakkingen, a
company that has been specialising in the packaging of goods for export for 65 years already. Both companies are located side-by-side at the same industrial estate. There, Van Veelen Industriële Verpakkingen has its own carpentry workshop where wood packaging is custom-made. In addition, the company uses various other packaging methods to protect cargo: anti-corrosive packaging, the application of shrink wrap and providing customised flooring and skids. “We think along with our customers and offer them the best solution,” says Manager Sales & Operations René Mulder.
After the acquisition, Van Veelen Industriële Verpakkingen has continued to operate as an independent company under its own name. “Like Snoeck Services, Van Veelen Industriële Verpakkingen is a well-established name in the Rotterdam port,” explains Ed Snoeck. “We therefore decided to have both companies co-exist alongside one another. The activities fit together seamlessly. Our close cooperation results in cross-pollination, which further raises the quality levels of both companies. We offer our clients a combination of knowhow, reliability and fast, flexible service.”
SNOECK SERVICES BV Van Veenendaalweg 17 3088 HG Rotterdam, The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 428 96 22 E info@snoeck.nl I www.snoeck.nl
VAN VEELEN INDUSTRIËLE VERPAKKINGEN Van Veenendaalweg 17 3088 HG Rotterdam, The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 429 01 80 E info@veelen.nl I www.veelen.nl
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Centraal Beheer Achmea
also familiar with pro With over forty years of experience, Centraal Beheer Achmea has insured just about all conceivable types of cargo. “From computers to motors,” says Dennis Hurenkamp, sales manager Automotive & Transport. A unique specialty is insuring the transport of project cargo.
In terms of transport insurance, Centraal Beheer Achmea is a true all-rounder. Both transport companies and principals can insure their risks. Worldwide, from door to door. But companies can also call on the Dutch direct writer for advice on matters such as handling, packaging and temperatures.
International “We gladly share our expertise with clients. First of all to prevent damage from occurring. Should anything still happen, then everything is geared to
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minimising the damage and assisting the client as soon as possible,” says Hurenkamp to illustrate the company’s strong client focus. “We have an international network of agencies and assessors. This also includes specialists in the field of breakbulk and project cargo. Components for wind turbines for example, or generators and other large pieces of equipment and structures. Those experts can represent the client on location to ensure that the cargo is properly handled – or they can act instantly when damage has been caused.”
Direct writer Centraal Beheer Achmea is a direct writer. Hurenkamp: “With us, clients have one single point of contact and know immediately where they stand – beforehand and when filing an insurance claim. We can do this because we control everything ourselves. We take care of all aspects for the entrepreneur. Because the shipping agent or transport company directly calls our claims agent we can quickly take action. To salvage the cargo or parts thereof or to make sure the entrepreneur is quickly compensated. If necessary, we are also
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available at night and in the weekend. Transport continues 24 hours a day: so do we.”
Advice But the service of Centraal Beheer Achmea already starts sooner: if a company requires advice on a specific shipment – about the best mode of transport or packaging method. “We also offer a convenient online tool; depending on the type of cargo and mode of transport, our clients can check for the best solutions themselves.”
Centraal Beheer Achmea is part of Eurapco, a European alliance of independent insurance companies. The seven partners - each a leader in its own respective home market - are represented in seventeen countries. They share the risks for transports with high insured values. That way, they can fulfil requests quicker and at lower costs. Hurenkamp: “And clients still have the security only an A-rated insurer can provide. Financiers or principals regularly require this when valuable cargo is involved. And this by definition is the case for project cargo.”
CENTRAAL BEHEER ACHMEA P.O. Box 9150, 7300 HZ Apeldoorn The Netherlands T +31 (0)55 579 54 69 I www.centraalbeheer.nl/zakelijk
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Booming past Solid present Bright future A new sea lock. A new terminal. The logistics sector keeps evolving in the port of Amsterdam. This metropolitan port is one of the world’s key international logistics hubs. For over 750 years, millions of tons of various cargo have been handled in the port area. “A port with a booming past, a solid present and a bright future”, states Anthony van der Hoest, Cluster Manager Logistics at Port of Amsterdam.
Fast, efficient, flexible and reliable The port of Amsterdam is, among other things, a very important hub for breakbulk. Van der Hoest: “With dedicated terminals, the port facilitates various customers with a wide range of cargo, resulting in an import and export throughput of 3.3 million tonnes each year.” Deepsea container vessels and feeders sail from Amsterdam to ports across the world. With its excellent facilities and space for growth, the port of Amsterdam is becoming an ever more important player in the container and breakbulk market in Northwest Europe. Van der Hoest: “We always strive for progression. One of the latest additions to our list of experienced terminals is Holland Cargo Terminal. Also known as HCT.” HCT is a multipurpose terminal specialized in the transhipment and storage of containers, breakbulk and ro-ro and project cargo. Together with partners TMA Group and HPH, HCT offers a ‘one stop
shipping’ concept with tailor-made solutions. Van der Hoest: “With VCK Logistics, Waterland Terminal, CT Vrede-Steinweg, SCS Multiport, Koopman Car Terminal, United Stevedores Amsterdam, Ter Haak Group and HCT, the port of Amsterdam offers shipping lines the opportunity to serve their customers in a fast, efficient, reliable and sustainable manner. Experienced terminals offer tailor-made solutions in a congestionfree environment.”
Future-proof accessibility The largest and most important development in the port of Amsterdam at the moment is the construction of a new sea lock. This lock is of great importance to Port of Amsterdam and its customers. Van der Hoest: “We continuously work on improving our infrastructure. As vessels continue to grow in size, this investment is essential to future-proof the port’s accessibility.” The lock will guarantee the port’s ease of access for the new generation of medium-sized and large vessels. Amsterdam is future-proof and therefore able to maintain its position as one of the
most important logistics hubs in Northwest Europe. Van der Hoest: “The preparations for the construction of the new, large sea lock are in full swing. The lock will be operational by 2019, ensuring a long, bright future.”
“The strength of HCT, in partnership with our customers and Port of Amsterdam, is to provide a tailor-made solution for all types of cargo and transshipment.” Holland Cargo Terminal Michael van Toledo, General Manager
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Stena Line
Breakbulk activities and rail connectivity complete the ferry logistics Stena Line has much more to offer than just the familiar ferry transport of trailers quay-to-quay. From its own terminal at Rotterdam-Europoort, increasing volumes of containers, breakbulk cargo and project cargo are for example moved to England. The fact that Stena Line can arrange everything from A to Z for this however is still relatively unknown. This has to change, think General Manager Operations Marcel van der Vlugt and Freight Commercial Manager Rob Mittelmeijer. And Breakbulk Europe is the perfect venue for that. Hence Stena’s participation in the exhibition in Antwerp. Stena Line has all the required facilities for breakbulk and project cargo at Rotterdam-Europoort. From this terminal, it maintains two ferry connections to respectively Harwich and Killingholme. They are an essential part of the comprehensive and sophisticated ferry network that the Swedish shipping line has built over the years in northwestern Europe.
Shipping Logistics From Rotterdam-Europoort, Stena Line offers ten departures a week to Harwich and three to Killingholme. The vessels have a maximum capacity of 125 trailers per trip. But increasingly, some of this capacity is used for breakbulk and project cargo; the result of a strategic decision taken a couple of years ago which is now bearing fruit. Rob Mittelmeijer, responsible for all the commercial activities for Stena Line’s North Sea routes, explains: “In addition to passenger traffic, we mainly focus on the logistics of various fresh products (fruits,
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vegetables, flowers, meat et cetera) from the Hook of Holland. Self-drive customers are highly important in that respect. At the Europoort, we have made room to accommodate a wider range of activities; we have concentrated everything related to the unaccompanied transport of trailers and containers here as well as most of the transport of dangerous substances.” Along the same lines, Shipping Logistics has been concentrated at the Europoort terminal too. “This comprises breakbulk, Mafi trailers and conventional cargo which we handle at our Europoort terminal, the unloading and loading of containers including stuffing and stripping. Other additional services such as temporary storage are also available.”
From paper to project cargo Substantial investments have been made in those activities in recent years, in terms of both facilities and staff. General Manager Operations Marcel van der Vlugt: “Ro-ro traffic and breakbulk can very easily be combined. We position the breakbulk cargo on Mafi trailers so that we can easily drive them onto and off the ship. We can handle all general stowage cargo at our terminal, be
it wood, paper, project cargo, heavy lifts or other products.” He continues: “We have a special team to handle these goods, equipment and a warehouse of 990 m2 for storage. Among other things, pallets can be used for this. There are also covered and open-air storage facilities in Harwich and Killingholme.” “Initially a straightforward ferry company, we have expanded into a wider range of services,” says Mittelmeijer. “This means we also directly approach the sector and other stakeholders. Without competing with our ferry customers – that is a very different market. But think of companies looking for extra service such as charging reefer containers, the deployment of Mafi trailers or the use of pallets. We think along throughout the chain and look for solutions, which we can very easily do with the additional facilities at the terminal.” The breakbulk activities received an extra boost through the cooperation with Mann Lines. Since the 1st of November 2014, the networks of Stena Line and Mann Lines (which also operates a terminal in Harwich) have been linked. As a result, cargo can quickly be moved to destinations in the Baltic.
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“A good hub, which in practice meets a customer need which we had found.”
Rail-ferry concept Stena Line is also successfully developing its rail-ferry concept. This is a collaboration with ERS Railways; the railway operator maintains connections with Italy (mainly containers) and Poland (huckepack trailers and containers). “England-bound export cargo from these countries is involved here. We have the trains arrive at the Europoort and unload the trailers and containers there.” This is done in cooperation with neighbour P&O Terminals. The concept has proven itself and there are now daily calls. Mittelmeijer expects the growth to continue in the immediate future as well. Stena Line is also exploring the possibilities to have cargo transported
to and from the terminal by barge. “We are discussing this with partners from the inland navigation sector. To be frank, this has been ongoing for quite some time and the plans are already in a highly advanced stage, but some matters still need to be further fleshed out. We do want to immediately get everything right. I don’t think it will be long before the plans become more concrete.” Cargo from Germany is involved here which is currently still transported by road but can soon be transported on the Rhine. “That is more environmentally friendly, a focal point of many customers. They are involved with green concepts to reduce their ecological footprint. They want to communicate this too and we are glad to assist them in that,” says Mittelmeijer. He adds: “Without this resulting in higher transport costs. Understandable: in the current economy, companies cannot afford to spend more money than necessary. That is why we aim for maximum efficiency throughout all our operations.”
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Mann Lines strengthens position in breakbulk and containers
Mann Lines is expanding its operations. Recently, the British liner shipping company has strengthened its position in the Benelux, predominantly through new breakbulk and container activities in the sailing areas which Mann Lines has traditionally focused on: the North Sea, the Baltic region and Scandinavia. Mann Lines is a private company which is headquartered in Harwich. There, the shipping line operates a fully-equipped terminal. From Harwich, it maintains a ro-ro service to the Baltic ports, Finland and Russia, where it distinguishes itself as a niche carrier specialising in the transport of general cargo and project cargo on roll trailers. In recent years, it has further expanded its activities with containers and breakbulk. Mann Lines has offices in the Netherlands, Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Russia. The company has continued to further expand its logistics services (freight forwarding, warehousing, door-to-door transport) as well. “In addition, we act as an NVOCC; this means we can offer a wide range of ports, giving us a comprehensive reach in these areas for all cargo flows,” says Marcel Sparreboom, general manager of the Rotterdam office that serves the entire Benelux.
Cooperation with Stena Line Through strategic collaboration, Mann Lines has recently been able to expand its services.
Especially in the field of breakbulk, which they offer by means of roll trailers and flatracks. Most striking is the partnership with the freight division of Stena Line. “Together, we can achieve further growth,” Sparreboom explains. “It is a way for us to strengthen our network and expand our business area.” As a result, Mann Lines has been calling at Rotterdam once a week since the 1st of January of this year. From the Europoort terminal of Stena Line, Paldiski (Estonia) and Turku (Finland) can be reached. “We are booking more and more cargo on this route, among other things steel, paper, heavy machinery and large consignments of wood which are moved from Russia to Rotterdam via Estonia.”
the Benelux and Germany to Riga, Klaipeda, Tallinn, Kaliningrad, Ust Luga, St Petersburg, Helsinki and Kotka. Mann Lines’ recent appointment as agent of the Swedish shipping line Trans-Atlantic AB fits in with that. “This involves sailings to northern Sweden and northern Finland,” says Sparreboom. “Here too, cooperation makes both parties stronger and more flexible.”
Central Asia One advantage is that Central Asia can also be easily reached from Paldiski and Riga. “We have partners there with own railway platforms from which trains regularly depart to, among other destinations, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.” MannLines is intensifying its focus on weekly container services from
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Big just got bigger Höegh Autoliners is a leading global provider of ro-ro transportation services. This year, the company will introduce a new generation of energy-efficient pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) which will be the largest of their kind at time of delivery. This is just one of Höegh Autoliners’ many initiatives to improve the company’s services to the breakbulk market.
and smoothly transported as these kinds of cargoes no longer require lifting. And because cranes are no longer needed operations also become more cost-efficient. Höegh Autoliners will continue to invest in specialised equipment to accommodate even bigger and heavier cargo suitable for the New Horizon vessels.”
Looking forward
By 2016, Höegh Autoliners will have six New Horizon vessels operating within the company’s global trade network. The vessels will be Post-Panamax size and offer a ramp capacity of up to 375 tonnes and a 6.5 metre door opening height. With five out of 14 decks being liftable, the vessels are capable of loading a wide variety of cargo and offer a high flexibility in trade. Besides offering excellent cargo operation opportunities, the New Horizon vessels can also proudly boast a better environmental footprint compared to standard car carriers; the vessel model has been awarded DNV GL’s class notification ‘CLEAN’ for its cleaner design.
Big thinking To further enhance the company’s capabilities in the breakbulk segment, Höegh Autoliners last year launched a new global breakbulk and project cargo group.
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Oskar Orstadius, Head of the Breakbulk segment: “Our team exclusively service those accounts that move breakbulk and project cargoes. Everyone in the team is highly experienced in this cargo segment and we are spread across the key breakbulk markets, ensuring personal and local service to customers.”
Big equipment Last year, Höegh Autoliners completed the implementation of a programme to introduce two new sizes of Mafis or roll trailers alongside the traditional 20’, 40’ and 62’ sizes. The newest roll trailers are now 72’ and 80’ in length and are custom-made to accommodate longer cargo. They also have rails in the bed of the trailers, making them suitable for even railcars and locomotives. Oskar Orstadius continues: “The rails allow for trains and trams to be safely
Höegh Autoliners are very excited about what the future holds as the company expands and provides new levels of service to its customers. New markets are likely to evolve and put new requirements to the trade networks. Höegh Autoliners already has a presence on all continents and offers a global trade network. Now, with a dedicated project cargo team, investments in equipment and a fleet that will soon feature the world’s largest PCTCs, the company is ready to welcome new customers with even bigger and heavier cargo.
Höegh Autoliners B.V. Corsicaweg 10, 1044 AB Amsterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)20 611 67 64 E sales.netherlands@hoegh.com I www.hoeghautoliners.com
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