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  • 27 Mar 2015 12:02 PM | Anonymous

    Original news was published on 27 March, 2015

    The Port of New Orleans saw nearly 8.4 million tons of cargo in 2014, the highest annual total since 2000 and a 28 percent hike over 2013 volumes.

    “It was a busy year for the port, and these numbers reflect the success we’ve realized from the combined efforts of the entire port community,” Gary LaGrange, port president and CEO, said in a statement. “The challenge now is to build upon these successes and continue to grow.”

    Imported iron and steel led the surge, totaling 3.5 million tons in 2014 — a whopping 102 percent increase over the previous year. Breakbulk cargo rose 52 percent from 2013’s total to reach nearly 3.8 million tons.

    LaGrange said he expects 2015’s cargo figures will be better because of the thriving chemical industry and new shippers, such as Chiquita Brands International, which returned to New Orleans in October.

    *NEWS SOURCE

  • 25 Mar 2015 4:25 PM | Anonymous

    Original news was published on 24 March, 2015

    Rio de Janeiro’s leading breakbulk terminals saw the first phase of a Reais1.8 billion (US$557 million) expansion scheme inaugurated by Brazil President Dilma Rousseff at the city’s Caju quayside.

    Rousseff, whose second term as president is under fire for wrongdoing at state-controlled oil and transport company Petrobras, officiated at the opening of the newly extended 1.86-kilometer quay for the MultiCar car terminal and MultiRio (both part of the Multiterminais holding group) along with the neighboring LibraRio container terminal. The new quay is believed to be the longest continuous quay in South America.

    MultiRio is a project cargo and container facility, and handles around 95 percent of all project cargo in/out of Rio de Janeiro, including heavy machinery for the Comperj refinery the other side of Guanabara Bay and for projects related to last year’s soccer world cup and next year’s Rio Olympics.

    The three complexes together have been christened Porto do Futuro (Port of The Future) and a new link road and tunnel will be built to move cargoes directly from the Caju area to Avenida Brasil, thereby reducing congestion in the centre of Rio de Janeiro.

    Luiz Carneiro, president of MultiCar and MultiRio, said MultiRio now has 1 million TEUs of annual capacity, up from 670,000 TEUs prior to the Porto do Futuro expansion.

    The pier extension added 800 meters to MultiRio and up to 260 meters for MultiCar plus an additional 15 meters using dolphins. Additional equipment includes bring ship-to-shore gantry cranes from five to nine, and adding 28 rubber-tired gantries. A new dredging contract signed by the Special Ports Ministry (SEP) will improve the minimum draft for the three terminals to 15 meters, from 13 meters currently, by the end of next year. Future plans would deepen draft to 17 meters.

    The expansion will see Multi-Car eventually increase its annual capacity 36 percent to 326,000 vehicles. The vehicle terminal has already seen a number of modifications including the addition of covered parking for 7,000 vehicles.

    “Over the last decade, we have seen an increase in the size of ships at an unprecedented pace, all seeking economies of scale,” Carneiro said at the ceremony for the expansion. “As the vessel sizes grew, we were gradually losing the ability to operate two ships simultaneously. If nothing was done, we would have lost about one-third of our installed capacity, along with the ability to provide an efficient and competitive service, since international best practice dictates a container terminal must have a minimum of two berths.”

    *NEWS SOURCE

  • 23 Mar 2015 2:44 PM | Anonymous

    Original news was published on 23 March, 2015

    The crane, which can lift 140 tonnes at 11 m outreach, arrived from Antwerp earlier this month onboard Grieg Star's vessel Star Louisiana, and was unloaded by International Longshore & Warehouse Union Local 47 before being reassembled by Marine Technical Services. Electrical and engine adjustments are now underway.

    "We are already marketing the port for new lines of business that we were not able to pursue before the addition of this crane," said Len Faucher, marine terminal director.

    "This crane is a modern cargo handling solution that should help keep Port of Olympia competitive with its market contemporaries. It enables us to enter the heavy lift market and be ready for potential imports and exports."

    The Port anticipates paying USD3.2 million for the crane, including disassembly, shipping, reassembly and commissioning and says that this is almost USD2 million less than the cost of a new version of the same model.

    *NEWS SOURCE

  • 20 Mar 2015 5:02 PM | Anonymous

    Original news was published on 20 March, 2015

    Plans for a world-class rail terminal and rail links that will connect global supply chains with SOHAR Port and Freezone via the GCC Rail project, have received widespread praise from among thousands of government officials, rail operators, and contractors at this year’s Middle East Rail Exhibition, the largest railway expo in the MENA region, SOHAR Executive Commercial Manager Edwin Lammers said.
    The efficiency and integration of supply chains and the benefits of transporting cargo through SOHAR were also the subject of approvals and praise from participants engaging with the Omani port at The Cargo Show MENA 2015. Both events were held simultaneously at the Dubai International Convention Centre, and drew large crowds of admirers interested to find out more.

    The Oman leg of the GCC Railway will connect all of the Gulf state’s logistics hubs but will be predominantly used to get goods in and out of consumer markets in UAE and Saudi Arabia, through SOHAR. The main rail section from SOHAR will stretch across 6 viaducts, 2 tunnels, and 122 kilometres of track before reaching UAE. Meanwhile, as one of the world’s largest port and freezone development sites, Lammers said the multimodal nature of SOHAR and its position outside the Strait of Hormuz proved to be a point of interest.

    “We have been inundated with enquiries from both shows. Participants were particularly interested in the time and cost savings associated with distributing cargo from outside the Strait of Hormuz, the status of the hundreds of kilometres of expressways being built across Oman, and how each element of our multimodal infrastructure at SOHAR – road, rail, air, and sea – will offer access to the region’s big consumer markets.”

    “While faster road and new air transportation links are now available after the opening of Sohar Airport, rail holds the most promise in terms of cargo volumes and efficiency. When fully operational, the transport time for cargo departing SOHAR railway station for the UAE border will be fixed at around 1 hour,” he said.

    The Middle East Rail Expo is designed to bring Middle East governments together to design, plan, and build their future rail networks. It is the only regional rail conference and exhibition in partnership with the UAE government, and is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Presidential Affairs. The Cargo Show MENA also brings together cargo and transport logistics supply chains to improve efficiency in the movement of cargo across the Middle East.

    About SOHAR Port and Freezone

    SOHAR Port and Freezone is a deep sea port and free zone in the Middle East, situated in the Sultanate of Oman around 200 kilometres northwest of its capital Muscat. With current investments exceeding $15 billion, it is one of the world's largest port and free zone developments and lies at the centre of global trade routes between Europe and Asia. SOHAR provides unequalled access to booming Gulf economies while avoiding the additional costs of passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

    The existing road network and airport and the future rail system provide direct connectivity to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as to the rest of the world. Equipped with deep-water jetties capable of handling the world’s largest ships, SOHAR has leading global partners that operate its container, dry bulk, liquid and gas terminals including Hutchison Whampoa, C. Steinweg Oman, Oiltanking Odfjell and Svitzer. SOHAR Port and Freezone is managed by Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC), a joint venture between the Port of Rotterdam and the Sultanate of Oman.

    *NEWS SOURCE

  • 18 Mar 2015 2:53 PM | Anonymous

    Original news was published on 18 March, 2015

    Shaghai-listed COSCO Shipping Co., Ltd. (Coscol) has placed an order for two additional 28,000 dwt heavy lift ships with Shanghai Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.

    The order forms part of a previously inked contract for 4+2 28,000 DWT heavy lift ships, with the order for four firm units confirmed in January.

    The quartet is slated to start joining Coscol’s heavy-lift fleet as of late 2016.

    The delivery of the additional duo is scheduled to take place in April 2018 and August 2018, Coscol said.

    The value of the two optional heavy-lift vessels is said to be in line with that of the previously ordered four ships, which were each priced at USD 46.4 million.

    Coscol is financing its newbuilding heavy-lift fleet through a private placement of 455 million of shares set at RMB 2.5bn (USD 402.3m).

    *NEWS SOURCE

  • 16 Mar 2015 12:51 PM | Anonymous

    Original news was published on 13 March, 2015

    Swiss ship manager Promar has launched its latest newbuild supply vessel, the Mamola Reliance, as it seeks to meet demand in the offshore oil and gas sector in the Gulf of Guinea.

    The 80-meter platform supply vessel was built by Damen Shipyards in Galati, Romania. The vessel was developed in line with North Sea standards and is built specifically for deepwater operations, Promar chief operating officer Christophe Mansuy said in a statement. The Mamola Reliance has a draft of six meters, can accommodate a crew of 32 and reach a speed of 13.5 knots.

    "It is prepared for remote-operated underwater vehicle (ROV) use and further benefits from an oil-spill detection radar, and a tank-heating system," Mansuy said. "The vessel is also equipped with FiFi 1 capacity and it is further compliant with Special Purpose Ships (SPS) – meaning it can safely carry additional personnel from port to offshore locations."

    The Mamola Reliance was delivered to the Port of Barcelona in Spain where it will soon sail to the Gulf of Guinea on Africa's west coast.

    In August, Damen will deliver the Mamola Reliance's sister ship, the Mamola Defender.

    *NEWS SOURCE

  • 11 Mar 2015 7:05 PM | Anonymous

    ***OPCA Supports RAME 2015***

    Creating Relationships, Energising Business

    What is RAME Field Meeting? – Why is this one special?

    RAME stands for “Region of Africa and Middle East” – the regional body within FIATA that came into existence in the year 2000. The Regional Meetings primary goal is to bring forward the regional issues, preparing them for discussion in the Institutes and technical bodies of FIATA. This helps to identify and assist regional members in solving their local industry problems. It is also an occasion for regional networking.

    The growing significance of Africa and the Middle East Region in world economies and trade necessitates a comprehensive data base for this region to serve as a reference guide to member countries as well as the industry at large. The information on the respective countries shed more light on this region, showcasing its accessibility, transport infrastructure and distribution capabilities.

    This meeting is planned to be a lot different than the others as we have also extended invitations to all logistics players and freight forwarders in the South Asian subcontinent, with a focus on India and Pakistan. The business environment between India, Pakistan, Middle East and Africa is vibrant and full of opportunities.

    Please review >>> www.rame2015.ae

  • 10 Mar 2015 7:34 AM | Anonymous

    Glad to share that Chairman of INO Networks Group and Overseas Project Cargo Association,- Mr.Kemal KIRIKKANAT gathered friends and member agents for dinner night at Hong Kong. Here are the pictures from memorable night for your reference.


    The participants were Luke YOU, Kunhee KANG from Pioneer Sea & Air Ltd., Johnson HUNG from Eagle Freight Logistics, Lorna WONG and Mill CHAN from Metro Freight Limited, Kenneth YU, Alice CHAN and Chely TSANG from Shipair Express (HK) Limited and Mike LAM from Sorasail International Logistics Limited.


    The friends met at Tinello Ristorante at Wan Chai, Hong Kong on March 06th,-19:00 to have a nice dinner. It was a happy Friday night after the busy week. Mr.Kemal said "I felt the friendship, sincerity, fairplay and professional networking between all guests, I wish all of our friends and agents were there together with us. Anyway,- I am excited and happy to know that we will meet at OPCA 2nd AGM Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia soon."

    Mr.Kemal said "I was honored by the participation of my friends and enjoyed every moment of the dinner. I believe in human touch since it strengthens the link between friends and business professionals. The atmosphere was more than great and allowed to relax and have nice conversation for us. I look forward to meeting all again at soonest."

    Quick Reminder !

    Mr.Kemal KIRIKKANAT (OPCA Chairman) will visit Breakbulk China 2015 and have Asia Business trip to make site visits to fellow members. One of the most important parts of a good business valuation is viewing the facilities in which a company operates and speaking at length with those most involved in the management of the business. The primary objective of the site visit is to gain a broader perspective of the business, its operations, identify current and potential opportunities,- and for sure to make friends and catch human touch. Please kindly follow our announcements to have more information!

  • 09 Mar 2015 3:23 PM | Anonymous
    Dear Project Cargo Specialists,

    We are going on to introduce you very strong agents. It is our pleasure to share with you that CONSOLIDATED SHIPPING SERVICES L.L.C. has now become OPCA Gold Member and we are very excited to see them in our group for a long term cooperation.

    Let's welcome CONSOLIDATED SHIPPING SERVICES L.L.C. team on board of Overseas Project Cargo Association together !

    CONSOLIDATED SHIPPING SERVICES L.L.C._UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

    ADDRESS :P.O. Box 32454, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    CONTACT :Midhun George / Sales Manager
    TEL:+971 2 6431717
    FAX:+971 2 6431919
    WEB:www.cssgroupsite.com

    COMPANY PROFILE

    Consolidated Shipping Group is one of the fastest growing NVOCC in the region it operates. CSS has become the most sought after integrated freight forwarding and logistics solution provider across the globe. Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Local & International Land Transportation, Projects Handling, Supply Chain Management and Personal Effects Management are among the expertise offered to our customers. Consolidated Shipping Services is definitely a company that is worth entrusting among all the freight forwarders and shipping companies in Dubai.

    We have maintained a steady growth since our inception in 1995 across various departments and today with the support of a prudent and dedicated team of professionals CSS has achieved numerous milestones. Every move of ours is taken, keeping in mind the latest trends within the industry from building our own state-of-the-art CFS and Supply Chain Facilities in the Jebel Ali Free Zone to choosing our Network Partners globally.

    Please click here to monitor OPCA profile of our new member !
  • 06 Mar 2015 12:45 PM | Anonymous

    Original news source was published on 06 March, 2015

    The Philippine-based container terminal operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) handled 7,438,635 TEUs in 2014, 18% more than 6,309,840 TEUs reported in 2013, chalked up to the start of the new operations in Mexico and Honduras, the consolidation of terminal operations in Yantai, China, and improved performance at Subic Bay, Philippines.

    ICTSI reported USD 182 million annual net profit in 2014, 6% more than USD 172.4m recorded in 2013. The company says that without gains from certain non-recurring items, the net income would have been flat year-on-year.

    Revenue from port operations was USD 1.1 billion, 24% over the USD 852.4m reported for the same period the previous year, and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) was USD 443.m, 17% higher than the USD 377.3m generated last year.

    ICTSI’s capital expenditure budget for 2015 is approximately USD 530m, mainly allocated for the completion of development at the company’s new container terminals in Mexico and Democratic Republic of Congo, capacity expansion in its terminal operation in Manila, and the start of the development of the new terminals in Iraq and Australia.

    The company expects to invest further USD 140m in phase one of its joint venture container terminal development project with PSA International Pte Ltd. (PSA) in Buenaventura, Colombia. ICTSI had already invested USD 64.7m in the project in 2014.

    *NEWS SOURCE

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