Documents available for download INSIDE THIS ISSUE • ICHCA Victoria Committee Established to Drive 2011 Program Forward • ICHCA International, Port Equipment Manufacturers and TT Club Join Forces on Safety • Maritime Logistics International Forum Planned for Singapore • EFIC Helps Exporter to Lead the Pack • Australian Business Interest in Africa’s Resources Sector Triples • ICHCA International 2012 Biennial Conference and Exhibition • ALC Welcomes Release of National land Freight Strategy Discussion Paper • Maersk Orders 18,000teu Mega-Ships • Felixstowe Begins Tests of New Berths • Conferences and Events ICHCA Victoria Committee Established
to Drive 2011 Program Forward
A newly constituted ICHCA Australia Victorian State Committee recently met to develop and implement an exciting program in 2011 and support the ICHCA International Conference in Melbourne in May 2012.
Chairman of ICHCA Australia, Tony Grant said, “We are delighted with the enthusiasm and energy of the group and it really augers well for ICHCA Victoria events. We have found that there is strong support for ICHCA luncheon functions in Australia because of the high quality of the speakers and interest in the subjects being addressed. It is also a very effective networking opportunity.”
ICHCA Victoria Chapter Chairman, Nick van Bronswijk, said it was planned to hold four luncheon functions in Melbourne in 2011 and there would also be consideration of running a number of special topic events to be held the late afternoon followed by networking. “We believe this will give companies an opportunity to showcase their innovative approach to cargo handling and logistics.”
Members of the ICHCA Victoria Committee are:
• Nick van Bronswijk, State Chairman and Associate Director - Ports and Marine, Planning and Advisory Manager, AECOM
• Caryn Anderson, Executive General Manager Business and Planning, Port of Melbourne Corporation
• Kellie Fraser, Senior Project Officer Freight Logistics and Marine, Department of Transport Victoria
• Peter van Duyn, Corporate Relations, Institute for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Victoria University
• John Warda, Director ICHCA Australia and GM Operations and Supply Chain, Emerald Group
• Sophie Buxton-Rella AECOM.
Please put the following dates in your diary to make sure you do not miss out on the forthcoming luncheons:
• Wednesday 30h March – ICHCA Board Meeting and AGM followed by lunch starting at 12.15 pm.
• Wednesday June 8
• Wednesday August 31
• Wednesday October 19.
For further information please contact: Nicholas van Bronswijk 03 9653 8567, 0439 312 453, Nicholas.vanBronswijk@aecom.com or Sophie Buxton-Rella 03 9653 1234 03 9654 7117 (fax).
ICHCA International, Port Equipment Manufacturers
and TT Club Join Forces on Safety
The International Safety Panel (ISP) of ICHCA International, the Safety Committee of the Port Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (PEMA) and the TT Club have joined forces to provide an industry wide focus on safety in the port and cargo handling industry.
The ISP (at which TT Club is already represented) met in Antwerp in January 2011 and was joined by the PEMA Safety Committee. The two day event, hosted by DP World, saw 50 delegates discuss a broad array of safety, environmental and security issues, including some 11 guidance documents currently under development.
Specific safety issues discussed included the misdeclaration of gross container weights, which has been highlighted with the IMO Maritime Safety Committee following the publication of the ‘Lashing@Sea’ report by the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN). There is broad industry agreement, including from the World Shipping Council on behalf of the liner shipping companies, that gross weight should be accurately declared by shippers. The discussion at ISP centred on seeking appropriate methods of verifying such weights and use of the latest technology.
Discussion also took place on a ‘baseline’ safety specification for quay cranes for port engineers to add to their
specifications and for crane manufacturers to add as standard.
Another topic was the joint development of safety guidelines relating to straddle carrier design and manufacture.
Discussion took place on consideration of the structural examination of cranes, including design life issues, following the shock TT Club findings last year that revealed a disturbing number of major structural failures in port equipment. This discussion included a recent accident in which the equipment had allegedly been used far beyond its designed lifetime.
Mike Compton and Hannu Oja, the chairmen respectively of the ICHCA ISP and PEMA Safety Committee, joined with Peregrine Storrs-Fox, Risk Management Director at TT Club, in hailing the joint meeting as a great success setting the standard for greater collaboration on the important topic of safety. The three went on to confirm that the organisations will jointly develop and publish safety information in the future.
Enquiries to:
Mike Compton – Chairman - International Safety Panel
Tel: +44 1708 734831 Mobile: + 44 (0) 7736 234406
Email: mike@portsafety.demon.co.uk
www.ichca.com
Hannu Oja – Chairman – PEMA Safety Committee
Tel: +358 20 427 2640 Mobile: +358 40 545 6389
Email: hannu.oja@konecranes.com
www.konecranes.com
Kevin Sweet - TT Club
Tel +44 (0) 2072042642 Mobile : + 44 (0) 7786 162544
Email : kevin.sweet@thomasmiller.com
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Maritime Logistics International Forum Planned for Singapore
The Global Maritime Education and Training Association - GlobalMET Ltd - is pleased to announce the Maritime Logistics International Forum (MLIF) as part of Singapore Maritime Week, 11-15 April 2011. This will be an opportunity to learn more about and to debate from a maritime perspective the cutting-edge issues associated with the critical and rapidly expanding logistics industry.
MLIF is designed as a low-cost, no-frills forum suitable for all involved in the industry and in the associated education and training sector. Students will enjoy a significant discount. Ample time will be provided for in-depth discussion and formulation of a statement of outcomes.
Visits to two major logistics sites are planned.
Details are in the following flyer and draft program outline. Interest in participating in the forum - as well as in the gathering of the international maritime community in Singapore for a week of conferences, dialogues, exhibitions and social events in celebration of all things maritime - is already being received from around the Asia Pacific region.
Given the intention to involve a significant number of maritime students and limited seating, please register your intention to participate as soon as possible. Also attached is a draft outline of the program. Should you wish to deliver a presentation on any of the nominated topics, which are not firm at this stage, please express interest at an early date.
Please address all communications to Ms Helena Sim, Singapore Maritime Academy , 65 6772 1316.
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EFIC Helps Exporter Lead the Pack Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), the Australian Government’s export credit agency, is supporting Melbourne-based cycling accessories company Knog Pty Ltd (Knog) with an export working capital guarantee to help the company meet increasing international demand for its products. EFIC has provided the US$600,000 export working capital guarantee to Knog’s bank, Westpac, enabling the bank to lend this amount to the company to help finance orders for its products from distributors in North America, Asia and Europe. Knog designs and markets urban cycling accessories, including lights, locks, cycle computers, bags, gloves, clothing, leather goods and bike tools. It exports to over 40 countries, mostly in the northern hemisphere, through a network of distributors. Substantial growth in demand for Knog’s products over the last few years has meant that the company has an increased need for cash flow. The size of distributors’ orders has increased significantly and distributors are requesting payment terms of up to 60 days, rather than full payment upon shipping. In addition, suppliers are asking for more favourable credit terms as Knog’s orders become a larger part of their business. “The mismatch between when we have to pay our suppliers and when we get paid by our distributors is a challenge for us”, said Knog’s Chief Executive Officer, Hugo Davidson. “With the help of EFIC’s export working capital guarantee and Westpac, our cash flow will be more even and we’ll be able to pay suppliers earlier. This should also help us negotiate favourable supply prices and offer better payment terms to our main distributors”. “Fast-growing SME exporters often find that cash flow shortages threaten to stifle their growth”, said EFIC’s Executive Director, SME Andrea Govaert. “EFIC’s export working capital guarantees can help exporters by enabling their bank to lend them more working capital. Knog is a great Australian brand and we’re pleased to be able to contribute to its increasing international success.” Error! Filename not specified.
Australian Business Interest in
Africa’s Resources Sector Triples
Australia’s commercial interests in the African resources sector are expanding rapidly, almost tripling in number since 2005, according to a new survey by the Australian government. The Australian High Commissioner to South Africa, Ms Ann Harrap, said there were about 220 Australian mining and oil companies with some 595 projects across 42 countries in Africa. “The growth in Australia’s commercial presence on the continent in the last few years has been extraordinary, with around 48 companies and 143 new projects added in 2010 alone,” Ms Harrap said. “Australia’s mineral and resources companies have more projects in Africa than in any other region of the world, covering all types of mining projects from exploration to smelters and service company offices and all the major minerals,” she said. Australia’s growing commercial presence in Africa’s resources sector has been revealed in new research from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Austrade’s Senior Trade Commissioner to Sub-Saharan Africa, Greg Hull, said this strong interest was reflected in the solid Australian participation in Mining Indaba, one of the world’s largest mining trade shows. “The Australian participation in Indaba echoes this growth in Africa with the number of Australian companies attending doubling over the last five years,” Mr Hull said. “This year nearly half the companies attending were 'first timers' with the widest spread to date of industries including major, junior and start-up mining companies, engineering, equipment, and services both direct (e.g. mining consultants) and indirect (e.g. legal, accounting and broking/capital firms). “The Australian mining industry has a great depth of expertise to offer Africa with things such as tailoring technology and service provision and in products and directly-related services that can deliver an efficiency saving.”
Victoria’s Gekko Systems, the mineral processing and gravity solutions company, is celebrating 10 years since the opening of its Johannesburg office this year. Africa is leading the way with installations of Gekko’s latest innovative technology, the “Python” modular gold processing plant. This radical invention has the potential to impact on a company’s global carbon footprint as well as significantly reduce overall mine operating costs. The Python is the first modular plant that can be installed in a conventional five metre by five metre drive close to the mine face. ICHCA International 2012 Biennial Conference
and Exhibition
Global Cargo Logistics – the 2020 Vision Melbourne Victoria, Australia 8th-11th May 2012
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This ICHCA International event is being held in Melbourne over 3 ½ days in May 2012.
§ It consists of a 2 Day Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner
§ 1 Day Meeting of the ICHCA International Safety Panel & International Security Panel and Environmental Sub Group
§ ½ Day Industry Tour
Delegates will hear from a range of influential international and Australian speakers as they outline their vision for the global industry in 2020 – covering topics such as Safety, Sustainability, Security, Policy and Finance. A series of case studies will be presented to demonstrate global developments in transport and logistics.
The meeting of the ICHCA International Safety Panel & International Security Panel and Environmental Sub Group will afford delegates an opportunity to discuss key issues with a panel of experts assembled from around the globe. The ½ day Industry Tour planned for Day 4 will include a guided tour of Australia’s premier container port, intermodal facilities and airport .
ICHCA Conferences have a well established reputation for the breadth of topics covered, expert speakers and valuable contact network. For sponsors it provides real opportunity to deliver a targeted message and open doors to greater business opportunities. ICHCA relies on sponsorship of the Conference program so that it can deliver a first class event that is highly affordable for delegates, thereby increasing the number of people that attend.
ICHCA Australia is pleased to be responsible for the ICHCA International Conference Event in May 2012 and looks forward to welcoming both Australian and international delegates to the Conference. We also wish to acknowledge the strong support received for the Conference from the Department of Transport Victoria and Port of Melbourne Corporation and in particular their commitment as Foundation Platinum sponsors. Error! Filename not specified.
The Conference Program
The ICHCA International Conference event is being held in Melbourne over 3 ½ days in May 2012.
It consists of:
§ 2 Day Conference & Exhibition
§ Gala Dinner
§ 1 Day Meeting of the ICHCA International Safety, Security and Environmental Panel – Conference Delegates are invited to attend
§ ½ Day Industry Tour
2012 Conference Tickets
Conference Tickets
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Strategy Discussion Paper The Australian Logistics Council has welcomed the release of the National Land Freight Strategy Discussion Paper by Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese. “The National Land Freight Strategy Discussion Paper has reinforced the importance of a national approach to the planning and development of the national freight task”, said CEO Michael Kilgariff. “In his speech Minister Albanese challenged industry to lobby and campaign for the national infrastructure and regulatory reform agenda. As the peak national body representing the major and national companies participating in the Australian freight transport and logistics supply chain, ALC stands ready to lead the discussion.” Mr Kilgariff said,”Minister Albanese called for ‘smarter regulation’ on the way our $61 billion transport industry is regulated, with the ultimate goal of replacing the existing state based arrangements with one set of nationwide laws. To that extent, the ALC Policy on Safety in the Australian Transport and Logistics Industry, articulates the view that there should be one national law to regulate safety in the Australian transport and logistics industry. ALC believes the development of the national rail/marine safety regulations and the national heavy vehicle laws consolidation is the best way to develop such a national law.” Mr Kilgariff said, “ALC also endorses the Minister’s call for more effective local planning to protect the network’s land corridors from urban encroachment and make sure they are not lost to other activities. ALC agrees with the Discussion Paper’s assessment that ‘freight is perceived as a ‘poor cousin’ in terms of planning which can lead to lead to freight being locked-out in some locations.” He said, “However, the Discussion Paper’s preference for an ‘indicative strategy document/map showing likely major freight routes and precincts’ doesn’t go far enough. ALC instead recommends the development of a National Partnership Agreement between the states and territories to provide funding to ensure that land use decisions prioritise the efficient operation of ‘nationally significant’ T&L infrastructure. “This will leverage the Commonwealth’s ability to protect the national interest by ensuring the continued growth and development of the Australian freight supply chain is not frustrated”, Mr Kilgariff said. Error! Filename not specified. Maersk Orders 18,000teu Mega-Ships The Cargo System.net publication has reported that Maersk Line has signed a contract for 10 of the world’s largest container ships, with an option to buy another 20. The publication reports that the Danish shipping line has said the 18,000teu capacity ships, built by Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME), will be the most efficient container vessels. At 400 metres long, 59 metres wide and 73 metres tall, the Triple-E will be the largest vessel of any type known to be in operation. However, the dimensions of the new ships will mean that many major container ports will be able to accommodate them without major adjustments to existing infrastructure. Many key terminals in Europe and Asia already have sufficient a draught and there has been an increase in sales of high capacity STS gantry cranes with longer waterside outreach in recent years. With each ship costing US$190 million, the confirmed order is worth $1.9bn. If the options for a further 20 ships are exercised, the value of the deal would be $5.7bn, making it the largest container ship contract ever, Cargo System.net says. With deliveries from DSME shipyard scheduled from 2013 to 2015, the giant container vessels will be known as Triple-E.
Maersk Line said that the ships were based on “economy of scale, energy efficiency” and being “environmentally improved” – hence "Triple-E". With capacity to carry 18,000teu, the Triple-E will be 16% larger (2,500teu) than the Emma Maersk. Maersk Line explained that it is buying the ships to position itself to profit from an anticipated 5-8% growth in the Asia-Europe trade through to 2015 and to maintain its leading market share in the trade. As well as setting a new benchmark for size, Maersk said the new ships will help it achieve its goals at the lowest possible cost, while producing the lowest possible amount of CO2 emissions. The vessels promise an impressive 50% less CO2 per container moved than the industry average on the Asia–Europe trade and 20% less than the Emma Maersk. Maersk also claimed that the Triple-E would consume 35% less fuel per container than the 13,100teu vessels being delivered to other container shipping lines in the next few years. “One of the biggest challenges we face in the world today is how to meet the growing needs of a growing population and while minimising the impact that is going to have on our planet,” said Eivind Kolding, Maersk Line CEO. “International trade will continue to play a key role in the development of the global economy but, for the health of the planet, we must continue to reduce our CO2 emissions.” “It is not only a top priority for us, but also for our customers, who depend on us in their supply chain and also for a growing number of consumers who base their purchasing decisions on this type of information,” he added.
Felixstowe Begins Tests of New Berths
Cargo System.net also reports that the port of Felixstowe has begun the testing phase of its new deep-water container terminal development known as Berths 8 and 9.
The CSCL STAR, the first of five new ultra-large container ships joining the CSCL fleet in 2011 has berthed at the UK’s newest container terminal during its maiden voyage from Asia.
A limited number of discharge moves were performed before the vessel moved to its regular berth at the port’s Trinity Terminal to complete cargo operations.
As the first phase of the Felixstowe South development, Berths 8 and 9 will provide an additional 730 metres of deep-water quay capable of accommodating the world’s largest container ships when it formally opens later in 2011. |