Dear All,

Good News...

Proud to share with you the professional performance of OPCA member OLA Groups Logistics Co., Ltd., China.



About Project:

Description of Goods: 1 unit of crawler crane ZCC5000
Quantity: 33 Packages
Gross Weight: 1100MT

OLA have recently successfully moved 1 unit of crawler crane ZCC5000 from Shanghai port to Jakarta by breakbulk. With a maximum lifting capacity of 500 tons, it has been the largest crawler crane that China ever exported to Jakarta, and the second largest crane that China ever exported to southeast Asia. The main body of the machine weighted 49 tons and measured 15.5x3.35x3.44m. Each crawler of the machine weighted 35.1 tons and measured 11.2x1.52x1.67m.

Before and during loading operation, OLA team duly boarded on the vessel to carry out the loading / lashing / securing survey. Finally, the cargo was smoothly and safely loaded and stowed.



Congratulations to OLA GROUPS LOGISTICS CO., LTD. for their excellent job.

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Original news was published 08 August, 2018

One of three new ZPMC cranes that have arrived in Houston is equipped to be operated by remote control in the future.

The Port of Houston Authority (PHA) is now taking delivery of three new STS cranes. As reported exclusively in WorldCargo News last year, one of the cranes is equipped to be operated by remote control in the future, using the remote control system from ABB.
 
The cranes are part of a crane procurement consisting of three STS and 10 RTGs. The three ZPMC STS cranes will be followed in two days by the first shipment of RTGs, which are coming from Konecranes, with a second batch of RTGs to follow in September.
 
“The level of activity with the shipments of cranes this week is unprecedented,” said Executive Director Roger Guenther. “To see the visual display of both ship-to-shore and container yard cranes being delivered to our newly constructed Wharf #2 at Bayport in a matter of days is an amazing demonstration of our commitment to investment at work.”
 
Port Houston claims a 70% market share of container traffic in the US Gulf of Mexico, and is investing heavily in adding new capacity, including the new 22-row outreach cranes for Bayport. “The newest STS cranes cost about $35M and the RTG cranes cost a little more than $2M each. Construction of Bayport’s Wharf #2 is an estimated $35 million project. Bayport Container Terminal recently recorded the largest number of single-vessel container box lifts in its history, with more than 4,800 lifts performed during one vessel operation,” the Port Authority noted.
 
PHA also recently awarded a $49M construction contract for Container Yard 7 at the Bayport Terminal, which will add 50 acres of yard area to the terminal.
 
When the three new STS cranes are commissioned the port will have 26 STS cranes operating between its Bayport and Barbours Cut container terminals.

*NEWS SOURCE

Dear All,

Good News...

Proud to share with you that OPCA Sri Lanka member Advantis Projects & Engineering (Pvt) Ltd acquired two heavy lift cranes to support nation’s infrastructure goals.


Below details are for your kind information.

Sri Lanka is a country currently in the midst of a transition from that of a lower middle income country to an upper middle income country. To aid this transition the Government has focused on both social and economic development which has led to a heavy emphasis on investing and improving public infrastructure. Countries like Malaysia and Singapore embarked on a similar path of rapidly developing their infrastructure decades ago and are now reaping the benefits of being business hubs in Asia.

Modern urban infrastructure has the benefit of raising the overall standard of living of residents whilst allowing for the effective management of an increasing population and making the country more compatible with international economic benchmarks amongst many other advantages. Hence the Sri Lankan government has launched an ambitious program of physical infrastructure development to completely upgrade the sea, air, road, power and telecom backbone of the country.

However, complex infrastructure projects like these require expertise and specialized equipment to carry them to completion. In the past the lack of these requirements have impeded the initiation of bold projects and hampered economic growth. Today, in a more mature industry, this is no longer the case. This can in part be attributed to the visionary actions of Advantis Projects, a leading heavy lift project logistics solutions provider.

Advantis Projects correctly identified a gap in the market for heavy lift cranes and recently acquired two heavy lift cranes, one with the capacity to lift 160 tons and the other with the capacity to lift 250 tons. These technologically advanced machines effectively increase the capabilities of their existing fleet of 12T, 25T, 50T, and 100T cranes. This will allow Advantis to cater to projects that require heavier material or equipment to be carried to greater heights such as with wind turbines and high-rises.

These cranes are also operated by highly qualified operators with extensive overseas experience, who hail from industries well known for their safety record such as oil and gas. Complementing this impressive fleet of heavy lift cranes is the company’s own hydraulic multi axle trailer that facilitates the easy transportation of heavy equipment. The company also plans to increase its presence in the region and already operates a fleet of cranes in the Maldives.

Speaking about the latest addition to their fleet, the General Manager of Advantis Projects Shadil Rizan said, “This addition to our fleet will enable us to cater to diverse requirements of our clients whilst providing customized solutions. We also plan to expand our fleet further to add a 350T crane and a 750T crane which will give us the ability to cater to the growing demands of our clientele.”

Advantis Projects’ previous notable infrastructure projects include the transportation of four 110 ton Wartsila diesel engine generators from the Horana BOI zone to the Colombo port and finally to the Karachi port. They also relocated the 24MW Lakdhanavai power plant from Sapugaskanda to Nyala, Sudan and recently concluded the logistics scope of the Greater Colombo transmission and distribution loss reduction project, where the team handled two units of 52 ton transformers, eight units of 71 ton transformers and two units of 131 ton transformers. These projects required extensive planning, precise coordination, innovative thinking, and the use of specialized equipment by highly qualified operators.

Advantis Projects, a subsidiary of Hayleys Advantis Limited, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys PLC, is the market leader in providing heavy lift project logistics solutions to local and international contractors who are involved in large-scale infrastructure projects. The company brings over 16 years of experience and a proven delivery record that has been driven with technology innovation and the adherence to industry best practices. The company specializes in freight, chartering, customs clearance & forwarding (C&F), project & general cargo handling, inland transportation, storage facilities, and numerous services related to logistics chains.

Congratulations to ADVANTIS PROJECTS & ENGINEERING (PVT) LTD, Sri Lanka.

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Original news was published 28 July, 2018

Total cargo crossing all Georgia Ports Authority docks grew by 8 percent, or 2.6 million tons, in fiscal year 2018 to reach a record 36 million tons of containerized, breakbulk and bulk cargoes.

Machinery, as well as commodities such as rubber and paper, pushed the breakbulk total at Savannah’s Ocean Terminal to 1.35 million tons, up 10 percent or 122,305 tons compared to fiscal year 2017.

Forest products at Mayor’s Point Terminal in Brunswick increased by 34.5 percent, up 35,953 tons, for a total of 138,653 tons, for the fiscal year ending June 30.

Containerized traffic increased 8.4 percent to 4.2 million 20-foot equivalent units. The port authority capped its fiscal year with the 20th consecutive month of year-over-year growth.

In addition, intermodal rail lifts surged to 435,000, an increase of 16.1 percent, or more than 60,000 additional moves, another record for the GPA.

The port authority board approved construction of an $8.8 million overpass, part of the $127 million Mason Mega Rail project that, upon completion, will allow 10,000-foot unit trains to be built on terminal, helping increase Savannah’s annual rail lift capacity to 1 million containers by 2020.

In August, the GPA will open its Appalachian Regional Port, an inland rail terminal it says will remove 50,000 trucks off Georgia highways.

*NEWS SOURCE

Original news was published 30 July, 2018

Emirates SkyCargo has partnered with luxury car distributor, Gargash to transport two Alfa Romeos from Dubai to London for the Gumball 3000 rally.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio were transported onboard an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 Freighter, which can carry up to 100 tonnes of cargo and has a wide main deck door allowing it to transport large and outsized cargo.

Both cars will compete as Team Alfa in the Gumball 3000, an annual celebrity rally established in 1999 taking place on public roads in different locations around the world.

During the first leg of the rally in the first week of August, Team Alfa will travel from London to Bologna, with the second leg seeing the cars driving around iconic sites in Japan including Osaka, Kyoto and Mount Fuji.

The rally will end in Tokyo on 12 August and Emirates SkyCargo will fly both cars back home to Dubai from Japan.

Team Alfa’s participation in the Gumball 3000 will mark the 100th year of operations for Gargash, an established name for premium and luxury cars in the UAE.

Emirates vice president for cargo product development and UAE national affairs, Moaza Al Falahi says: “Emirates SkyCargo would like to congratulate Gargash Group on their centenary this year. We are excited to be taking part in this momentous occasion by supporting them in the Gumball 3000 rally.

“The Alfa Romeos, which will be sporting the Emirates logo throughout the rally, are getting first class treatment under Emirates Wheels and will be handled by our trained and experienced staff at Dubai, London and Tokyo.”

Gargash Group managing director and chief executive officer, Shehab Gargash says: “In our 100th year, we are proud to be associated with Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates, a truly iconic representation of the UAE’s global enterprising spirit. Emirates SkyCargo has proven to be an indispensable partner as we begin our epic journey from London to Tokyo.”

*NEWS SOURCE

Dear All,

New members are going on to join Overseas Project Cargo Association from all around the world. Today we are happy to announce you that ROTAMAR DENIZCILIK VE TASIMACILIK DIS TIC. A.S. is our new member from TURKEY.

Let's welcome our new member on board of Overseas Project Cargo Association!

Have a great cooperation together! 

ROTAMAR DENIZCILIK VE TASIMACILIK DIS TIC. A.S.
ADDRESS: Adalet Mah 1596 Sok No.2 D: 29 Hitay Plaza - Bayraklı / Izmir - Turkey
CONTACT: Yilmaz Kurt / Business Development
TEL: +90 232 464 05 50
FAX: +90 232 464 51 50
WEB: www.rotamar.com

COMPANY PROFILE

Established in 2003 with the understanding of boutique service, Rotamar Shipping and Logistics Trade. Inc. increasing its scope, productivity and competition with its dynamic structure, experience, professional perspectives and strong staff who can provide quick solutions.

They are at your service with their experience in the logistics sector with a dynamic team, a professional perspective and a fast-track staff. They plan the combinations with good projecting and present fast and ideal solutions.

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Dear All,

New members are going on to join Overseas Project Cargo Association from all around the world. Today we are happy to announce you that PROMOCION EXPORTACION Y SERVICIOS, SA (LEOPROEX) is our new member from SPAIN.

Let's welcome our new member on board of Overseas Project Cargo Association!

Have a great cooperation together! 

PROMOCION EXPORTACION Y SERVICIOS, SA (LEOPROEX)
ADDRESS: Ronda del Port 488 Edificio Blau Port, Planta 4 08039 Port de Barcelona, Spain
CONTACTS: Josep Pareja / General Manager
Maurizio Capriglione / Project Sales Manager
TEL: +34 93 223 35 77
FAX: +34 93 223 35 78
WEB: www.leoproex.com

COMPANY PROFILE

LeoProex is a freight forwarder founded in 1984.

Their services are based on the transportation by sea, air and road and they develop custom clearances and warehousing.

The multicultural team that forms LeoProex combines all of its know-how on different countries and gives advice on their focused markets such as Mediterranean, North Europe, Maghreb, Africa, Middle East, Far East, India-Pakistan and Latin America.

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Original news was published 25 July, 2018

Florida’s Orion Marine Group has started installing the 413 concrete piles for Port Canaveral’s multipurpose cargo berth.

Canaveral Port Authority approved construction of North Cargo Berth 8 (NCB8) in January 2018, as HLPFI reported here.

Scheduled for completion in mid-2019, NCB8 will handle a growing portfolio of heavy and oversized cargo, including commercial spacecraft components.

Once the 90 ft (27.4 m) long concrete piles have been placed, construction will start on a seawall.

The 900 ft (274.3 m) seawall and planned 100 ft (30.5 m) pier extension will be capable of handling an 850 ft (259 m) ship, says the port.

NCB8 will be constructed with a 2,000 lbs per sq ft (9.8 tonnes per sq m) capacity, a necessary requirement for handling aerospace cargo and other heavy modules, says the port.

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Dear All,

New members are going on to join Overseas Project Cargo Association from all around the world. Today we are happy to announce you that ATLAS SHIPPING SERVICES PVT. LTD. is our new member from INDIA.

Let's welcome our new member on board of Overseas Project Cargo Association!

Have a great cooperation together! 

ATLAS SHIPPING SERVICES PVT. LTD.
ADDRESS:B 56 A Second Floor Sector 7, Noida (Delhi NCR), 201301, Uttar Pradesh, India
CONTACT:Sushil Gupta / Chairman & Managing Director
TEL:+91 120 4527000
FAX:+91 120 4527011
WEB:www.atlasdecargo.com

COMPANY PROFILE

Established in 1993, Atlas Shipping Services Pvt. Ltd. has been providing exceptional services to their clients in all the facets of international logistical solutions.

They have grown in size and operational activities immensely and made their strong presence in the shipping industry to cater to specific needs of various customers.

They pride themselves to possess a team of dedicated and pro-active staff. Their team and infrastructure are capable of handling complex cargo movement and offer end-to end logistical solutions.

They provide one stop logistical solution for all types of cargo movement.

Their Services:

• Air, Ocean and Logistics services
• Inland Forwarding
• Product Sourcing
• PO Management
• Packaging and Crating
• Consolidation
• Warehousing and Distribution- Just-In-Time and General storage
• Documentation and Customs Clearance
• Inbound and Outbound shipments
• Marine Insurance
• Break- bulk
• Project shipments
• Multimodal shipment
• Chartering
• Supply chain Management
  

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