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Our latest issue (October 2, 2024). Stories include: • Cebu port contract may be awarded to HJ Shipbuilding this month • E-commerce driving PH logistics growth, says FedEx • Asia Pacific airlines’ air cargo demand up 12.2% in Aug • Marcos OKs expansion of Cavite business park, creation of new ecozone • More Australian firms eye Subic Freeport as investment destination • PEZA approves 4.21% more investments for the first three quarters • MICT welcomes first green ship • Cebu Pacific takes delivery of 12th aircraft this year • DOF ready to implement new law ending economic sabotage • Marcos inaugurates P8.3B Panguil Bay Bridge, Mindanao’s longest water-spanning bridge • Significantly higher parking rates at NAIA take effect Oct 1 • Marina hosts BEACON 2024 to promote maritime safety, marine environmental protection Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtnbVwwr

Busan Port aims to be world's largest container handling port To maintain Busan Port’s reputation as a global transshipment hub and its competitiveness, there is the need to pursue strategies that connect the development of the new and existing ports. Around $10B (14T won) will be allocated to expand Busan Port, aiming to achieve the world’s largest container handling capacity by 2045. A new port will be built in Changwon and will be integrated with the existing Busan Port to create a mega port to double the current cargo handling capacity. The mega port will accommodate 66 vessels from the current 40. The berth length will be 25.5 km, up from the current 18.8 km, reported Container News.

Erkport launched a new door on the China-İstanbul line Erkport, which has been operating in the maritime transportation and port services sector in Izmir since 2013, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Yantai Port Group to start a new era in maritime transportation from China to Istanbul. Within the scope of the “Two Ports, One Road” Agreement, finished vehicle logistics, construction equipment, project cargo and Ro-Ro transportation will be carried out between China’s Yantai Port and Haydarpaşa Port. https://lnkd.in/d7cXqu4J www.logisticsinturkiye.com Erkport Liman Hizmetleri A.Ş. Erkport International Shipping & Logistics B.V. Tolga Emrah Gezgin

🇹🇭𝙎𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙧𝙖𝙥!🇹🇭 Jason Electronics (Thailand) Co. Ltd. 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 (𝗧𝗠𝗢𝗫) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. from 16 - 18 Oct 2024. Many new connections were formed with like-minded professionals within the maritime & offshore industry. Here are some interesting facts about the industry in Thailand, which you may not have known: 1️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝟱 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲. Its largest port is located in Laem Chabang, which is ranked as 20th largest port in the world. It can handle approximately 6.9 million TEU per year.  In 2019, the market value of Thai maritime transportation earned about THB 263.6 billion, according to SCG Logistics. 2️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆. In 2017, there were about 232 shipbuilding and repairing dockyards starting from small size with capacity of less than 500 gross tons to large sizes with the capacity of 4,000 tons, located in major rivers and sea ports across the country. The country is focusing on ship repairing rather than building new ships due to its abundance of skilled craftsmanship and companies can constantly earn profits in a long term. 3️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗲𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮-𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) also has a plan to invest in Laem Chabang port expansion on the east side of Thai Gulf. Two phases of Laem Chabang seaport expansion projected have been developed, which expand its capacity up to 10 million TEU per year, and now it is working on the third phase of construction. After completing the third phase of development expected in 2025, Laem Chabang port is expected to double size its capacity to accommodate up to 18 million TEUs per year. In summary, Thailand's favorable position along important transport routes has enabled it to attract growth in its maritime industry. The PAT has been working to improve its port infrastructure to maintain the necessary logistics capacity to compete in the world market. Jason Marine Group Limited Thailand Marine & Offshore Expo (TMOX) #Thailand #maritime #growth

Government announced that Busan port is planning to develop a new container terminal by 2045 but current Busan port is suffering from overcapacity due to recently opened 2 new terminal operators. How can we sure that Busan port will secure enough volume to lead Busan to build a new terminal by 2045? As Busan New Port has 7 different terminal operators, how government force them merge together? First thing is first, Government should look to optimize existing container terminals in Busan to cope with challenging Shipping alliances reshuffling.

MPA to Permit Night Movement of Line-Towed Container Barges at #PasirPanjang Terminal The total number of containers handled by the Port of Singapore in the first seven months of 2024 amounted to 23.82 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking a significant 6.1% increase in container volumes over the same period last year. Most container vessels completed their simultaneous cargo handling and bunkering within a day of arrival. The average wait time for container berths at port has been reduced to less than one day in July 2024. These improvements are due to measures undertaken by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore, such as the commissioning new berths at Tuas Port, reactivating berths and yard spaces at Keppel Terminal, increasing manpower capacity and working with shipping and feeder lines on the scheduling for operations..... https://bit.ly/4cQRH1Z Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) #Singapore #Ports #Shipping #SoutheastAsia

Got a bit nostalgic looking at the picture of the Busan (South Korea) port and remembering a memorable terminal #automation project there delivered eons ago. Fast forward to today and the growth of Busan port as a major transshipment hub is entering a new chapter. And the gateway activity of this port is nothing to sneeze at either, as Korean export goods are sought after in the Americas and Europe. Both types of activities called for more space for a while, but the shift in U.S. strategic sourcing added an extra impetus. After all the necessary civil works and terminal installation, the whole port will have the capacity to accommodate 66 vessels, up from the current limit of 40. The total berths length will also be extended to 25.5 km, compared to the current 18.8 km. This expansion nicely dovetails with surging capacity demand reported by HMM and the update of the proforma 2025 network schedule by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company featuring Busan in the updated offering of additional direct connections from South Korea to ports worldwide. South Korean terminals were never shy about trying out and implementing innovative #equipment automation solutions and vessel-berth interface solutions. Will be looking forward to seeing what this expansion will bring out in the technological advances in terminal #operations

𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 is fast-tracking the 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐬 at 𝐓𝐮𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 to manage the rising influx of container ships. With 𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐬, 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐒𝐀 is set to open 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 this year, significantly boosting the port's capacity. Collaborative efforts between the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 (𝐌𝐏𝐀) and 𝐏𝐒𝐀 aim to streamline berth availability and reduce delays for liner and regional feeder operators. The Tuas Port, set to consolidate all of Singapore's container operations by the 2040s, anticipates an annual throughput of 𝟔𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐄𝐔𝐬. Recently, the south side of the port received its first cranes, with the first calls recorded in mid-June. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬 have surged by 𝟏𝟑% from January to May, prompting MPA to reopen the Keppel Terminal to alleviate congestion, increasing weekly throughput to 𝟖𝟐𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐓𝐄𝐔𝐬. Source: Container News #GlobalShipping #Logistics #TradeRoutes #GlobalTrade #GLA #GLAFamily #GLADaily #GlobalNews #GLADaily #Singapore

Our latest issue (July 10, 2024). Stories include: • PPA releases revised schedule of cargo-handling tariff at Manila ports • PPA eyes 10-13% y-o-y growth in cargo volumes for 2024 • BOC tops first-half revenue collection target by 3.03%, rakes in P456.053B • PH manufacturing slows in May as most industries decelerate • Zamboanga International Airport resumes operations • Subic to Batangas railway feasibility study likely done before yearend • NAIA landing, takeoff fees hike expected by end-2024, says DOTr • Global trade in goods and services turns positive in Q1 2024 • PAL’s plan to open Manila-Ormoc route backed by local city government • PH, SoKor add 10K flight seats per week to promote tourist traffic • EU Commission okays Lufthansa’s investment in ITA Airways • MSC acquiring two 14,000-TEU containerships for $333M • Special Supplement: #LimaPoSaLimampu: Philippine Ports Authority launches five new port projects on 50th anniversary https://lnkd.in/gUaTBrX2

Our latest issue (July 10, 2024). Stories include: • PPA releases revised schedule of cargo-handling tariff at Manila ports • PPA eyes 10-13% y-o-y growth in cargo volumes for 2024 • BOC tops first-half revenue collection target by 3.03%, rakes in P456.053B • PH manufacturing slows in May as most industries decelerate • Zamboanga International Airport resumes operations • Subic to Batangas railway feasibility study likely done before yearend • NAIA landing, takeoff fees hike expected by end-2024, says DOTr • Global trade in goods and services turns positive in Q1 2024 • PAL’s plan to open Manila-Ormoc route backed by local city government • PH, SoKor add 10K flight seats per week to promote tourist traffic • EU Commission okays Lufthansa’s investment in ITA Airways • MSC acquiring two 14,000-TEU containerships for $333M • Special Supplement: hashtag #LimaPoSaLimampu: Philippine Ports Authority launches five new port projects on 50th anniversary https://lnkd.in/gUaTBrX2