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1 Coal trade growth faltering

igns pointing to sharply slowing growth of global in the first half of 2015, compared with last year’s same seaborne dry bulk trade have become more period, to 410mt. Other reductions included a 5% fall in S prominent. Although commodity import demand in Japan, to 52.6mt, and similar 5% falls in South Korea and many countries is still expanding, much of the increased Taiwan, to 34.5mt and 10.6mt respectively. By contrast, EU volume is being offset by reductions elsewhere. Weakness in output was 1% higher at 88.1mt while India saw a 4% China’s imports, particularly coal, is a key negative aspect. increase to 45mt. An updated forecast from the IMF in early July provided limited encouragement. A gradual pick up in economic GRAIN activity among the advanced economies — mainly USA, Following a remarkable period of expansion, world trade in Europe, Japan and Korea — is expected, to 2.1% GDP growth wheat plus corn and other coarse grains seems set to in 2015 (from 1.8% last year). But emerging economies decrease slightly over the period ahead. During the past two including China, as a group, are predicted to see a further crop years, 2013/14 and 2014/15 which has just ended, slowing to 4.2% this year (from 4.6% in the previous twelve trade grew cumulatively by almost one-fifth. In 2015/16 months). now beginning, a 3% reduction to 312mt is indicated by updated (at the end of July) International Grains Council COAL estimates. Forecasts for coal trade have been downgraded as the full Growth over the past two years resulted mainly from extent of adverse events has unfolded. However, not all greatly increased imports into China and advances in some importers are likely to see no growth or lower volumes. other Asian countries. These rises were accompanied by India is a focus of attention, reflecting clear indications enlarged purchases by countries in the Middle East and North suggesting a continued strong upwards trend in both steam Africa. Tentative signs of changes in the twelve months and coking coal imports. ahead point to reduced Middle East volumes, and a number Recently revised forecasts by the Australian Government of other smaller reductions around the world. BULK CARRIER TRADE & FLEET OUTLOOK BULK CARRIER TRADE & FLEET Dept of Industry and Science showed global metallurgical coal trade (coking coal plus steam coal used in the steel MINOR BULKS industry), most of which is seaborne, falling by 3% in 2015. Among key minor bulks, global seaborne trade in From 310mt (million tonnes) last year, the total is predicted bauxite/alumina could strengthen in 2015 according to some to decline to 301mt this year. A steep 31% fall in China’s estimates. After declining steeply last year to around 105mt, metcoal imports, to 45mt in 2015, is the main cause positive indications have emerged but there is still envisaged, more than offsetting a robust rise in India. uncertainty about China’s imports, which totalled almost 42mt in 2014. IRON ORE Steel production evolution in the first half of this year BULK CARRIER FLEET emphasizes slacker support for raw materials import demand Additional bulk carrier capacity entering the world fleet this in many countries. In China, the world’s dominant iron ore year may exceed the previous annual total, as shown by importer, an expectation of large additional purchases from table 2. foreign suppliers — to replace uncompetitive low-quality ore All size groups except Panamax may see larger produced in domestic mines — has not been fulfilled in the deadweight volumes added. However, a high proportion of past six months. this year’s extra new capacity is likely to be offset by Crude steel production figures compiled by the World Steel scrapping of old tonnage, resulting in a noticeable fleet Association show China’s total decreasing by a marginal 1% growth deceleration.

TABLE 1: KEY ASIAN SEABORNE COKING COAL IMPORTERS (MILLION TONNES) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015* Japan 76.6 68.7 70.5 77.0 74.1 71.5 South Korea 23.4 25.9 25.7 26.4 29.9 29.0 Taiwan 10.2 10.7 10.5 10.9 10.9 11.0 China 47.3 44.7 53.6 75.4 62.3 45.0 India 35.0 33.0 35.5 39.0 48.0 55.0 Total of above 192.5 183.0 195.8 228.7 225.2 211.5 source: various & BSA 2015 estimates * estimate

TABLE 2: BULK CARRIER NEWBUILDING DELIVERIES (MILLION DEADWEIGHT TONNES) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015* Handysize (10–39,999dwt) 8.4 10.2 10.4 6.2 5.3 6.5 Handymax (40–64,999dwt) 19.0 22.0 20.9 14.6 11.1 16.5 Panamax (65–99,999dwt) 14.4 22.2 27.1 20.0 13.2 12.0 Capesize (100,000dwt and over) 38.6 45.6 41.9 22.0 18.5 19.0 Total 80.4 100.0 100.3 62.8 48.1 54.0 % change from previous year 24.4 0.3 –37.4 –23.4 12.3

AUGUST 2015 source: Clarkson Research & BSA 2015 estimates * estimate DCi by Richard Scott, Bulk Shipping Analysis, Tel: +44 (0)12 7722 5784; Fax: +44 (0)12 7722 5784; e-mail: [email protected]

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In total, from January to March this year, Brazil this year, January to March from In total, main clients, Brazil’s Africa were ImportersSouth in

In the first quarter of this year, Williams Brasil Williams quarterIn the first year, of this reported exported a rise in sugar being container. via were when 185,980 tonnes in March, The peak came shipped. up exported tonnes of containerized sugar, 431,910 with Santos, period in 2014. the same 10% over nearly leading sugar port, Brazil’s remained 377,650 tonnes, in Far behind, the total. 87.43% of for responsible 25,210 tonnes, for accounted Suape second place, equivalent to just 5.84%. was 13.25% of the total. which buying 57,210 tonnes, with 52,420 tonnes Sri Lanka, by followed were They 43,050 tonnes. with Yemen and Containerized sugar exports sugar Containerized up in Brazil In total, in 2014, 280,000 tonnes moved from Russia to North Korea, of which 238,200 tonnes was coal. Significantly, in the fi Significantly, of which 238,200 tonnes was coal. Russia to North Korea, from 280,000 tonnes moved in 2014, In total, The reinstatement of the line between Khasan and Rajin is a precursor to the reconstruction of the trans-Korean railway, which railway, of the trans-Korean to the reconstruction is a precursor Khasan and Rajin of the line between The reinstatement In 2014, cross-border trade between Russia and North Korea, carried by Russian railways via the Khasan for the interchange via the Khasan for Russian railways by carried Russia and North trade between Korea, cross-border In 2014, into 2015. well has continued This trend in the same period. 24 times up by Coal traffic went 3.2 times. increased Cross-border bulk trade increases between Russia and North Korea Cross-border bulk trade to haul 1.5mt which expects to the port shipped Russian railways, of Rajin by 408,000 tonnes of coal were quarter of this year, (million tonnes) to the port year. course of the present during the planned to link the two Koreas. Since 2014, four trial runs have taken place between the port of Rajin and South Korea. Poten the port place between South Korea. of Rajin and taken trial runs have four Since 2014, Koreas. planned to link the two 5mt a year. the link could handle around

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Chinese production and demand continues to drive the market Sam Walsh, chief executive officer of Rio Tinto, the world’s tonne. This is among the lowest in the global iron ore industry. second-largest supplier of steel-making ingredient iron ore, is an So if an extraordinarily efficient group like Rio experienced exceptional brave heart, writes Kunal Bose. Otherwise, how could meltdown in earnings by more than a half, then the plight of the he describe a 43% fall in the 2015 first half profit to $2.9bn from so-called ‘tier two’ producers and a very large number still $5.1bn a year earlier as “robust?” In justification, Walsh said that below is understandable. the company’s working must be seen in the context of the tough The world remains oversupplied with iron ore and global operating environment that obtained in the six months to June. steel production in the first half of 2015 was down 2% to As for its all important iron ore division, underlying earnings 813,045mt from 829,935 tonnes in corresponding six months of were down 55% to $2.099bn even while Rio sold 8% more ore 2014. In the same period, China, which makes almost as much on a year-on-year basis at 146.5mt (million tonnes). Robust or steel as the rest of the world combined and consumes close to not, profit fall of this order was not unanticipated. After all, iron two-thirds of global seaborne supply of ore, produced 1.3% less ore prices have been going downhill since the beginning of this metal at 409mt. How then is it that, at the beginning of August, year to touch a record low of $44.10 a tonne on 8 July. Plunging the mineral staged a rally claiming a 28% gain from the low point profits have squeezed the margins of the company’s iron ore of $44.10 a tonne? Even then at the rally high point ore prices business, as is the case with every other miner. were still down 20% since year start. And that is after prices fell What is, however, to be said in favour of Rio is that by way of by half last year. UUT2015 AUGUST economies of scale (over the years it has sold quite a few An intelligent guess for the rally is that some Chinese marginal assets), mining of high-quality deposits largely in steelmakers around the capital city Beijing started raising Western Australia’s Pilbara region and Canada, employment of production in the later part of July in anticipation of their being cost-effective technologies and effective management of logistics mandated by the government to cut production in order to have chain, its overall ore production cost has remained around $30 a a clear blue sky ahead of a military parade on 3 September DCi

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i TRADE & COMMODITIES and globalinvestment bankingMacquaire. Sharma beread alongwithviews expressed by the World Bank mines projects in Australia andBrazil.” by Lettheobservation you have more andmore iron ore delivered from massive new a slowing economy andrapidly coolingproperty market. Then steel consumptionwasdown 4.7%inthefirsthalfonaccountof statement by ChinaIron andSteel Association thatthecountry’s the metal. What doesnotbodewell for themineralisa largely bybe decidedvery Chineseproduction anddemandfor R.K. Sharma says, “prices ofiron ore andsteelwillcontinue to improvement insteelrebar andbilletprices. mills inChinaliftedproduction encouragedby unexpected September? Anticipation ofcapacity userestraint besides, some publishes production figures for August inthethird week of will subsequently beknown whenthe World Steel Association the earlierproduction gainbehigherorlessthanthelossthat steel production couldbelostduringrestriction period. Will wereBeijing outskirts toexercise restraint, asmuch as6mtof province, thecountry’s largeststeelmakingcentre, Tianjin and hosting oftheOlympics inBeijing2008. SincemillsinHebei championship. This hasbecomethepractice sinceChina’s Before theparadeBeijingwashostingworld trackandfield ofsecond commemorating the70thanniversary World War. Director generalofFederation ofIndianMineralIndustries Vale Pecém operations inSeptember tostart partners —Dongkuk(30%)andPoscopartners (20%)—are bothSouthKorean. as towhenthiswilltake place. operation tobefully rampedup, withtheiron ore involved usedtomake 3mt(milliontonnes)ofsteelplatesannually. Company (CSP), ofPecém's whichislocatedintheport industrialcomplex, asofSeptember. Itwilltake tenmonthsfor the Vale supplying rawVale istostart materialstothePecém Iron Pecém, andSteel theminingarmofBraziliancompany The reception terminal, inwhich Vale Pecém isinvesting $96.7million, willhandleandblendiron ore andiron ore pellets. Vale Pecém hasbeenawarded anexclusive contracttosupply CSP, ajointventure inwhich Vale holdsa50%stake. Itsother A second-phasedevelopment willseeproduction cranked upto6mtofplates, althoughnoschedulehasyet beenpublished period, global demandfor themosttradedmineralisprojected tonnes by 2019, down from 1.2bntonnesin2014. Duringthis says totaliron ore demandin Chinaislikely tofall1.13bn pressure onmetallurgicalcoalsupply toexitpermanently.” It “with required iron ore displacementnow largerandmore “obvious implications”for ingredients required for makingsteel through therest ofthedecadeandexpandingscrap poolhave mined minerals. commitments tobuildrail, road facilitiesfor egress andport of kinds ofresources from oiltoiron ore andmaking African countrieswhere Chinaremains engagedinbuyingall and fines. Expect suppliesalsotorisesteadily from anumber of slowly dutyof30%bothonlumpore becauseofpunitive export after as exporter Australia andBrazil, iscondemnedtogrow world market by India, whichonly afew years ago ranked third environment andforest protection norms. Butore supply inthe orderwas haltedby mainly court duetoviolationof more andmore minesreturning toproduction afterproduction Brazil.” Ore production isalsosettoincrease inIndiawith due tosignificantincreases innew capacity from Australia and on mineralsfront, according totheBank, istooccurin “iron ore “due to... slowing demandgrowth inChina.” The largestdecline Macquaire believes slowing growth intheglobalsteelindustry The Bankforesees 17%fallinmetalpricesacross theboard two decadesof the backofnearly happening like this on gradual. Buta collapse butwillbe will notamounttoa fall, says thereport, in fallingimports. The production willresult country’s steel contraction inthe any further expected volume,” reaching minimum past two years ... 100mt ayear over the having already lost domestic iron ore says,Chinese “with industry? The report Chinese iron ore What aboutthe to 1.56bntonnes. to bedown by 84mt Barry CrossBarry Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals (& -5
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i TRADE & COMMODITIES concerns, major producers are notready tocutproduction for bodiesindifferentof regulatory countries. Besidesregulatory perceived asattemptstojackuppricesandtherefore, tofallfoul 70% globalseabornetrade, any moves by themmightbe growth.” The four leadingiron ore minerscontrolling at least they couldsomehow legally acttogethertorestrict supply speak thetruth. Inourview, bigminerscaninfluenceprices, if by aMorganStanley analystobservation that “he probably does elevated levels as “hair brained”. the proposal towindbackproduction ore pricesat tosupport officials ofotherlargemininggroups. Walsh ofRiodescribed Consumer Commission. Hewasalsoroundly criticizedby conduct,” hegot areprimand from Australian Competitionand thought hewasnotmaking “attempts toengageincartel straight backupto$70, $80and$90.” Even whileForrest cap ourproduction now andwe’ll findiron ore pricewillgo happy tocap my production rightnow... Infact, allofusshould chairman Fortescue Andrew Forrest saidin April, “I’m absolutely unchecked fallinpricessincethebeginningofyear, other producers through 2019. Visibly panicked by the create condition for yearly displacementof60mtto80mtfor Macquaire says majorminers’production growth willlikely low pricesfor themineralincreasingly squeezingtheirmargins. tosticktheirambitiousgrowthFortescue plansdespitevery precipice is resolution ofbigminerslike Vale, Rio, BHPand could only begrave. What alsopromises tokeep themon crisis, will “in itselfbeasignificant market event”. 2009 whentheword wasbattered by memory’s worst financial continuous growth, even intheworst oftimeslike 2008and What, however, cameassomeconsolation for Forrest isthe In thecircumstances, forebodings for non-majorproducers 2015. to grow to300mtin2017from anexpectedsurplusof175mtin one estimate, globalsurplusofseaborneiron ore supply islikely boosting production asalsoBHPandFortescue. According to 65 percentrevenue from iron ore, remains aggressive in basis was17%over the previous year. Brazilian Vale, whichgets favourably with302.6mtin2014whengrowth onayear-on-year revised level, current year’s shipmentswillcompare very disruptions inthefirsthalf Australia. Even atthelower Canada andnot350mtforecast earlierduetoweather ship around 340mtin2015from itsoperationsin Australia and the lastlegofcapacity expansioninPilbara, isnow expectedto up production tosmallgroups’ disadvantage. away soon. Onthisstrength, leaders’continue tostep industry of topplayers torideoutthecrisiswhichisnotgoing togo improve ontheresilience productivity” isseenasacommentary ore unitcost now below $20atonneaswe continue to producing atlowest possiblecostwith Western Australia iron Andrew Mackenzie saying, “in iron ore, ourfocus remains on costs rangingfrom $75toover $100atonne. BHPCEO tonne. of theirsites, allcostsare more thancovered even at$30a Mining andlogisticsefficiencyhave reached alevel thatatmost notatthecurrentCertainly level noreven at$40atonne. gettingseriously hurt? leadersstart point willtheindustry two producers remain attheriskofclosure. At whatprice props tohighcostminesstay inbusiness. better unitvaluerealization asthatwould intheprocess provide BHP istoliftoutputby 2%to250mtin2015. Rio, which ison Mines inChina, whichshutoperationhadtheirproduction According toGoldmanSachs, atleasthalftheworld’s tier

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i TRADE & COMMODITIES and inotherhigher costproducing countries suchasIndia, felt thatthiswould ensure thatmany competitorsinChina itself, mines for considerably less thanatmostexistingonesanditwas on massive expansions. Ore canbeproduced attheirnew as well assecond-tier Anglo American andFortescue, embarked mining companies, ledby the ‘big three’ —RTZ, BHPand Vale — table illustrate, quadrupledinlessthantenyears. encouraged pricestorise, whichasthenumbers inthefirst totowns andcities eachyear.countryside homes for thetensofmillionswhomigratefrom the infrastructure, and onbuildingnew onbuildingupitsindustry spent hugeamountsonconstructingabrandnew The country pace witharateofgrowth which oftenexceeded10%ayear. 50% ofthetotalworld production ofsteel, hasstruggled tokeep companies, bothinBrazilandelsewhere inrecent years. almost 20years, hasbeen themainpriorityofmining ore by China, whichgrew by more than20%eachyear for there. world andhasresulted inasharpreduction intheuseofore a well known phenomena in many countriesinthedeveloped scrapped. The useofscrap, ratherthaniron ore tomake steel, is and thefirstgenerationofcarsmadethere isnow being isnow theworld’scountry leadingmarket for motorvehicles scrap metal are beginning tobecomeavailable inChina. The sooner thanwasanticipatedby theplanners, largequantitiesof needed thanhitherto. the fastergrowth ofconsumerism. This meanslesssteelwillbe to switch away from investing ininfrastructure, toencouraging threat tothewholeedifice, theChinesegovernment isseeking financial pressures created by thepaceofgrowth have becomea for ever, atleastfor several more decades. growth andhousing, for industry would continue ifperhaps not by numerous majorinfrastructure works, aswell asby fast destination oftwo-thirds oftheore shippedby seaandspurred growth inthe Asian giant, now the means. out highercostcompetitorsby this markets more cheaply, andtopush in infrastructure togettheore to lower-cost mines, aswell astoinvest seek toopenmore, bigger, betterand with minesin Australia hasbeento The response by Vale andcompanies in demandfrom steelmillsinChina. pace withthefrenetic rateofgrowth BHP, andRio Tinto, hasbeentokeep ore mining companies, notably Vale, top priorityoftheworld’s leadingiron while theproduction ofore booms? for theChineseeconomy deteriorate, ore mining companies, asprospects Vale andtheworld’s otherlargeiron How much tougherwillthingsgetfor The ChinaSyndrome? Vale anticipatestoughtimesahead To tokeep try pacewithdemand, alltheworld’s largest Demand for ore frequently exceededsupply, which China’s burgeoningsteelindustry, now responsible for about Keeping pacewiththesteadyincrease inthedemandfor iron variableaswell,There isanotherimportant whichisthatfar But for variousreasons, themainonebeingthatmassive This wasbasedinthebeliefthat For thepast15years orso, the Air pollution in many parts ofChinahasbecomesoacutethatnumerous Air pollutioninmanyparts coal minesare goingtobeobliged toshutdown. This islikelytomean steel millsare stateowned, othersare owned by powerful local steel millswhich they supply, somay becross subsidized. Some soon either. As inBrazil, many minesinChinaare owned by the as many analysts anticipatedand itisunlikely todosoany time being imported. But thefallinlocaloutputhasnotbeenasfast result thatabouttwo thirds ofalltheore usedinChinaisnow unprofitable. SomeminesinChinahave indeedclosed, withthe prices fell tonear$50atonne, asthiswould make them most ofthehighcostminesinChinawould ceaseproduction if question now iswhethertherecent fallswillcontinue. 200mt are minedinChina, afteraseriesofmineclosures. The ores comingfrom minesin Australia andBrazil. Now, lessthan ore having substantially lessiron contentthanthe60%+of the ore usedtomake steel. This wasdespitemostofthelocal than 300mt(milliontonnes)ofore, slightly more thanhalfofall with different costandownership structures. steel millsinChina, mighthave onminesindifferent placesand producing ore, orequally importantly, itby seato transporting the effect apricewhichisfrequently below thecostof now onand when, enormously. vary Itisnotentirely clearwhat efficient mines. Estimatesaboutwhatwillhappen topricesfrom This isbelow thecostofproduction for allbutthemost than halftherecord $100pertonnereached two years ago. steadily, tostandatlessthan$50atonneinrecent months, less complex, insome cases, contradictory. concern for China, growth, thesituationhasbecomefarmore China’s have exports beenfallingaswell. of Chinese-madegoods inrecent years have been slowing, so economies ofmany countrieswhichhave boughthugevolumes rather thaninvestment from now on. At thesametime, the government hasdecidedtogive more emphasistoconsumption, complete andahugestockofunsoldhousingbuildingup, the this isanover-estimate) andwiththehugerailnetwork virtually an estimated7–8%inthepastfew years think (someobservers would closedown. The ‘big three’ miners, aswell asconsultants, calculatedthat Five years ago, mines inChinathemselves produced more The pastcoupleofyears have seentheworld priceofore fall The endresult isthatratherthanthere beingoneoverriding With growth inChinanow having slowed from 10%ayear to that thesteelmillstheysupplywillceaseoperations aswell. i AUGUST 2015 TRADE & COMMODITIES 11 DC i DC BRAZIL’S IRON ORE EXPORTS IRON BRAZIL’S (tonnes, earnings tonne) and $US per (tonnes, In the past few years, China has become the world’s leading China has become the world’s years, In the past few Fifteen years ago, China was not amongst the top ten ago, Fifteen years Vale was able to push up the price at which its ore was sold was able to push up the price at which its ore Vale Anglo American directors must greatly regret falling for the falling for regret greatly must American directors Anglo Year20142013 ’000 tonnes 201220112010 306,536 US$ ’0002009 329,6382008 326,528 US$/tonne 22,932.52007 330,989 32,491.52006 310,931 30,895.32005 266,040 41,817.32004 281,682 75.53 28,911.9 Sinferbase 258,509Source: 98.63 13,246.9 244,594 94.95 16,538.4 223,378 126.35 23,887.8 200,923 92.98 11,754.2 49.79 9,415.1 58.71 4,992.7 53.73 48.06 42.15 24.85 market for cars and many consumer durables, which means that consumer durables, cars and many for market fast as well. growing is now there available the amount of scrap starts to cut the amount China too, long will it be before How mines, that the gleaming new with the result it needs, of ore fulfill never Australia and Brazil may in automated, highly many thought was guaranteed! the potential their investors importers of Brazilian ore, but it now takes almost two-thirds of almost two-thirds takes but it now importers of Brazilian ore, while was the leading customer until the mid 1990s, Japan it. as as well countries, steel producing important European several Virtually no ore also important markets. were the United States, But the East at that time. was sold to countries in the Middle the Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, sold to Japan, amount of ore while that in the past 15 years, UK and Spain has fallen sharply some countries in the Only to the US has collapsed. going One of the main causes of the buying more. East are Middle steel and the of scrap availability falls has been that the increased concern with as greater as well technology, advance of new steel in huge has encouraged mills to cease making pollution, to using electric furnaces, switched Most have blast furnaces. instead of ore. which handle scrap on the domestic market as the world price soared. This price soared. as the world on the domestic market them use which between steel mills, encouraged most of Brazil’s or enlarging to set about opening, each year, about 60mt of ore began exporting ore, even Some owned. themselves mines they exports than their which in some cases earned them more of once again and changed have But circumstances steel did. Real means exporting has become more although the weaker it also means that the amount of steel imported by profitable, Brazil has fallen sharply. charms of mega-investor Eike Batista, son of a previous son of a Batista, Eike chief charms of mega-investor Vale than its Minas-Rio mines were more much paying and executive in the a share a partnerAnglo is looking for to take worth. come to which had they But dozens of projects, project. ore another 250mt to the amount of added have would fruition, up for are of them many on hold, now are worldwide, produced except at a give Anglo will be lucky to attract a buyer, So sale. price. away which ore prices are set, in the past couple of years. With in the past couple of years. set, prices are which ore whose excessive currency, the struggling, economy Brazil’s penalizedstrength is years, and other exporters several for Vale time soon. to rise again any unlikely BRAZIL’S EXPORTS TO CHINA TO EXPORTS BRAZIL’S Another important of steel is that the pattern variable about 30mt of steel make which now It is expected that mills be China would or later, sooner that, had predicted Many on being able to cut prices to below all relying are They higher- Vale’s in production price down, the average keep To the sale of $1 billion from also expects to earn close to Vale 20082007 Sinferbase Source: 96.4 105.0 2000 1999 16.8 14.7 201120102009 164.5 152.6 150.2 2003 2002 2001 41.0 27.2 28.6 Year20142013 ’000 tonnes2012 171.5 Year 170.7 169.9 ’000 tonnes 2006 2005 2004 80.2 58.7 46.3 authorities which may be prepared to subsidize production to production to subsidize prepared be may which authorities a while. for at least in work, people keep in the years change gradually to is likely in China production to be made in traditional in China continues Most steel ahead. and very quality low coal as polluting using mainly blast furnaces, parts in many But air pollution so of China has become fuel. to be obliged to shut going coal mines are acute that numerous will supply mills they to mean that the steel This is likely down. cease operations as well. steel industry, entire Brazil’s by the amount produced each year, less ore so substantially years, in the next few shut down may will be needed. rather to startobliged to switch giving priority to consumption, ‘big three’ But the goods. capital in more to invest than continue and they little attention to this, paid companies seem to have capacity. new massive in adding all invested have them to survivethose of the competition to allow and prosper. as Australia, mines in opened large new Tinto and BHP have Rio up to 90mt of will start producing Vale while has Fortescue, mines in the Carajas complex in a year its new from extra ore less for ore Most of these mines can produce time. or two’s Carajas from hopes that the extra ore Vale than $45 per tonne. imports it will mean that China gets 15% of all the ore from does. rather than the 10% it now Brazil in future, while 30mt, by cost mines in Minas Gerais state is to be reduced including coal is to sell various assets, Vale at the same time, left ore more the first time, for Last year mines in Mozambique. which Carajas port da Madeira at Itaqui from the Ponta from will This trend complex. Tubarao the than from is shipped, ore the shipping which will affect to come, in the years continue being made at Itaqui will permit three Investments pattern. ships to be loaded there Valemax 400,000-tonne-capacity berths built and latest-generation as new are simultaneously, will be shipped from Less ore installed there. shiploaders are on the other hand. Tubarao to vessels Valemax about 30 of its large 400,000-tonne-capacity These ships will be Cosco. the China Ocean Shipping Company, Dalien, Qingdao, ports to unload them at four in China, allowed the cost of shipping This could reduce and Ningbo. Tungshan costs Vale’s bringing up to $6 per tonne, to China by Carajas ore closer to much are which Australian mines, close to that from that the fact is also benefiting from Vale China than Carajas is. against the US$ in 25% has fallen by the Real, Brazilian currency, ...and 33rd Annual Petcoke Industry Reception Nashville, Tennessee February 12 - 13, 2016

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During the last year, the global petroleum coke (petcoke) market Freight costs comprise a higher proportion of delivered was buffeted by declining energy prices, changing ocean freight petcoke cost versus that for most other traded commodities. market, various delays, burgeoning petroleum coke production in The Canadian petcoke market is a good illustration of how the Middle East, and environmental issues. cheaper seaborne freight can determine trade flows. Eastern Canada is a net petcoke importer, with the vast majority of this PETCOKE — A SEABORNE MARKET imported petcoke coming from the United States. Meanwhile, The United States, the world’s largest petcoke producer, western Canada produces enormous quantities of petcoke from exported over 75% of its fuel-grade production in 2014. While the tar sands in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Despite the petcoke has been exported by many countries1, the United domestic Canadian demand, it is much less expensive to States is, by far, the world’s largest exporter, providing petcoke to Asia, Europe, MENA (Middle East/North Africa), and Latin Regional petcoke supply & demand America. Furthermore, virtually all of the petcoke produced by Caribbean2 cokers is exported. The US and Caribbean producers account for 90% of the fuel-grade petcoke that is involved in seaborne trade, because petcoke produced in other parts of the world (e.g., Europe, India) is almost always used domestically. In addition to these fuel-grade petroleum coke exports, about 60% of the US calcined petroleum coke production is typically exported.

1. Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Indonesia, India, Italy, UUT2015 AUGUST Kuwait, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Syria, United States, and Venezuela. 2. Hovensa St. Croix (US Virgin Islands), Valero Aruba, and six coking facilities in Venezuela. With the shutdown of Hovensa St. Croix and Valero Aruba in 2011, all current petcoke production is located in Venezuela. DCi

13 TRADE & COMMODITIES because worldwide light transportation petroleumbecause worldwide lighttransportation product petcoke production hasseenitslargestgrowth following 1990 While thecokingprocess hasbeeninusesincethe1930s, maximized andproduction oflow-value RFOisminimized. profitability fuelsis becausetheyieldofhigh-valuetransportation Until recently, acoker almostinvariably increased refinery productstransportation (e.g., gasoline, jetfuel, anddieselfuel). VTB andotherheavy residual oilsintohigher-value light Flow Diagramabove).feed (seeSimplifiedCokingRefinery fuel oil(RFO), orusedascoker such asdieseltoproduce residual blended withsomelightproducts VTB) canbeusedtomake asphalt, (i.e., vacuumtower bottoms, or the bottomofvacuumtower unit. The heavy residuum exiting followed by avacuumdistillation atmospheric distillationunit, Crude oilisfirstprocessed inan majority of—oilrefineries. product inmany —thoughnota Petcoke isproduced asaby- B customers ineasternCanada. American continentby railto this petcoke across theNorth petcoke consumersthantomove and Saskatchewan to Asian petcoketransport from Alberta ACKGROUND Traditionally, cokers are installedinoilrefineries toconvert provide hercustomerswithcompetitivepricesforbulk-,break-bulk andcontainerizedcargoes. 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Simplified coking refinery flowSimplified cokingrefinery diagram www.ganscargo.com CARGO OPERATIONSCARGO GANS have beendrivingtheconstructionofcokers: and RFOdemandgrowth. of crudeoilprocessed, andbridgethegap between lightproduct toreducethe refining itsproduction industry ofRFOperbarrel and continue tobethepreferred refining thatallows technology demand hasgrown fasterthanRFOdemand. Cokers have been v was thedrivingforce for theninenew orexpandedcokers toprocessrefinery lower-cost, heavy, sourcrudeoils. This Reducing crude oilpurchaseReducing crude cost: Additionally, beginninginthelate1990s, two new factors E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +32-9-2517879 Ghent, Belgium coking unitsallow a i AUGUST 2015 TRADE & COMMODITIES 15 DC , different ash different , 4 6.0% sulphur petroleum coke, so coke, 6.0% sulphur petroleum ≥ 6.0% sulphur petcoke pricing FOB 6.0% sulphur petcoke ≥ OSTS C 6% Sulphur USGC Petroleum Coke vs. Coal graph). Coal graph). vs. Coke 6% Sulphur USGC Petroleum REIGHT ≥ F Energy prices Energy 6% Sulphur USGC Petroleum Coke vs. Coal graph vs. Coke 6% Sulphur USGC Petroleum ≥ The Energy illustrates that declining crude Prices chart above If petcoke prices were entirely determined by coal prices, determined by entirely prices were If petcoke CEAN 4. While petroleum coke has higher heating value and lower ash content than has higher heating value and lower coke While petroleum 4. it has very volatile matter content which stability problems. causes flame low coal, so it is much than coal macerals, are less reactive macerals petcoke Additionally, Petroleum than coal. coke to completely combust petroleum difficult much more HGI). lower than coal (i.e. to pulverize difficult is often more coke oil prices had little discernible impact on either international oil prices had little discernible impact on either This prices. coke steam (thermal) coal prices or petroleum prices coke one think that coal and petroleum chart might make correlation is an apparent While there correlated. closely are coke, steam coal cost and the price of petroleum between in lockstep with coal prices. prices do not move petcoke is not fungible with coal due to its higher sulphur Petcoke combustion characteristics inferior content, O The crude oils, which in turn reduced the yield of VTB and thus the yield of which in turn reduced crude oils, TLO While US at some refineries. production petcoke coke petroleum US 37% in 2014, increased production of factors such as A number 1%. by decreased only production ramping non-coking refineries, used by TLO being preferentially coking capacity completed at recently up of production Alberta oil into the crude of heavy flow and increased additions, TLO higher much US Gulf Coast helped offset the impact of US petcoke 2015, Beyond production. on petcoke production TLO increasing by to be affected is unlikely production annual of 3% average projections assuming the EIA’s production, correct. rate are growth then the value ($/MMBtu basis) of petcoke compared to coal compared then the value ($/MMBtu basis) of petcoke this is not the however, a straight line); be constant (i.e., would case (see characteristics, and various peculiarities of environmental characteristics, regulations/permits. illustrates that freight cost is a critical element in the petroleum illustrates that freight is insufficient demand in traditional There market. coke to utilize markets American and Latin Mediterranean, European, all US Gulf Coast (USGC) this petcoke is forced to find outlets in Asia (principally China Asia (principally to find outlets in is forced this petcoke Therefore, and/or India). (free on board) vessel USGC is determined by the delivered USGC is determined by vessel on board) (free ) production, and ) production, 2 cokers is usually 3 2020. 2020. ‒ Ultra-heavy crude oil production: crude oil production: Ultra-heavy are used in upgraders that produce used in upgraders are crude oil various grades of synthetic crude bitumen or ultra-heavy (SCO) from exists in This type of upgrader oils. Belt Orinoco ultra-heavy where Venezuela and exportedcrude oil is upgraded as where and in Canada lighter crude oils, SCO from used to produce upgraders are Alberta oil from the bitumen derived sands. for general applications two are There installed on the US Gulf Coast from US Gulf Coast on the installed crude oil heavy more when 1996–2004 other many and for the market, entered under currently projects coker and construction; TLO produces very little VTBs, reducing the amount of reducing VTBs, very little TLO produces US crude oil production increased from 5.0 million from increased US crude oil production NERGY PRICES petcoke: as a carbon source and as a heat as a carbon source petcoke: better quality requires The former source. sulphur and metals) and commands low (e.g., petcoke Green higher prices. as a recarburizer in the steel industry. About 25% of the in the steel industry. as a recarburizer markets value-added is sold into these higher produced petcoke is sold of the petcoke the remainder petcoke; higher-quality for competes with coal. it almost always where into the fuel market, 3. Technically, all petcoke is ‘green’ when it is produced because all petcoke that because all petcoke when it is produced ‘green’ is all petcoke Technically, 3. industry the term green in the petcoke However, ‘green’. has not been calcined is used as calciner feedstock. to higher-quality petcoke (GPC) typically refers petcoke material to be processed through the coker. Through 2012, as 2012, Through the coker. through material to be processed crude oil imports, displaced light-sweet shale oil production new on US petcoke shale oil production the impact of increased crude This is because the light-sweet was minimal. production TLO production as However, VTB. little imports also produced it began to displace imports of heavier to increase, continued E the biggest energy in 2014 was the industryProbably event 2015 (see Energy of oil prices during late 2014/early collapse a by was preceded The oil price collapse above). Prices chart, the announcement that OPEC and build-up of crude inventories Exporting Countries) was not going (Organization of Petroleum officials stated that one of Various production. to reduce market was to protect in maintaining production goals OPEC’s against rising shale oil production. share all of it in 2014, in 2008 to 8.6 million barrels/day barrels/day as tight light oil, in shale oil (also known the increase by driven in 2008 to 4.2 less than 0.3 million barrels/day TLO) from or to quickly reacted US oil producers in 2014. million barrels/day investment cutting capital the steep decline in oil prices by of and the number exploration and production, budgets for the EIA Going forward, sharply. operating drill rigs dropped 14% in 2015 by will increase TLO production that US projects rate of 3% for growth annual to an average but will then slow 2016 v upgraded by calcination (a process which removes moisture and moisture which removes calcination (a process upgraded by when it properties) critical physical matter and improves volatile that has been calcined is Petcoke is used as a carbon source. for The largest market (CPC). to as calcined petcoke referred aluminium smelting; of anodes for CPC is in the production of carbon electrodes in the production CPC are other uses for TiO ( titanium dioxide furnaces, electric arc for DC 16 AUGUST 2015

i TRADE & COMMODITIES load theselargerPanamaxvessels, typically duetodraught Panamax vessels, butmany USGC petcoke terminalscannotfully shave theirfreight costs, theselarger are temptedtocharter crept uptoinclude70,000+dwtvessels. Shippers, strivingto sized vessels. Recently, thePanamaxvessel classificationhas coke loadingterminalswere designedtoaccommodatePanamax the dischargeport. For thisreason, many USGCpetroleum storage/segregation capacity, andterminal/facilitylimitationsat factors includingdraughtattheloadingfacility, loadingterminal sized vessels. This cargo sizewasdeterminedby anumber of market wasa50,000 in important Asian markets. Freight RatesGraph). As discussedabove, thisisespecially been relatively low by historical standards (seePetroleum Coke Mediterranean) thanto Asia. petcoke markets (e.g., cost ofcoalislower intoUSGC petcoke aspercentage ofdelivered cost ofUSGC destination. Thus, thedelivered South Africa, tothesame from Richards Bay Coal Terminal, mile/11-day voyage for avessel This compares toa4,400-nautical- 11,000 nauticalmilesand28days. the west coast ofIndiaisover petcoke from Houston, Texas, to coal. For instance, thevoyage of petcoke atadisadvantageversus from theUSGCto Asia putsUSGC Graph). The longertransitdistance Petroleum Coke Freight Rates distances are somuch greater (see markets becausethetransport Mediterranean, andLatin American higher thantotraditionalEuropean, petcoke to Asian markets ismuch into Asia. cost ofthispetcoke versus coal Until recently, thepredominant petcoke shipmentinthe In general, ocean freight ratesduring2014and2015have Freight cost to transport USGC Freight cost totransport ≥ 6.0%sulphur – 55,000-tonne cargo carried inPanamax ≥ 6% sulphurUSGCpetcoke vs. coal marketers have beenpursuingloadingbaby Capesize vessels (i.e. oftenoutweighedtwo thefreight ports savings. decreased tothepointthatincremental costsofloadingat ocean freight ratesfor Panamaxversus SupramaxtoIndia suppliers atthevariousloadports. This year thesavings inthe careful co-ordination tosecure theappropriate cargo from terminals locatednearNew Orleans, Louisiana. This required then thesevessels atdeeper-draught‘top-off’ MississippiRiver loadthePanamaxvesselstwo-port inthe Texas GulfCoastand approximately 40ft(12m), shippersfound itadvantageousto Coast petroleum coke terminalsare draught-limitedto vessels versus smallerSupramaxvessels. Sincemost Texas Gulf by shippingpetroleum coke toIndiain70,000+dwtPanamax petcoke marketers soughttocapture significantfreight savings limitations. Under ongoing pressure toreduce freight costs, petcoke reduce freight tofurther In aneffort costs, during2014 ($/MMBtu)

Green petcoke. i AUGUST 2015 TRADE & COMMODITIES 17 DC these new refineries are located in are refineries these new RIVERS D ISING R this new refinery is located in the United Arab refinery is located in the United this new located in Oman, on the Persian Gulf, this new Gulf, on the Persian located in Oman, AST E SATORP and YASREF: and SATORP SOHAR: RUWAIS: refinery is scheduled to start up in 2016 and it is estimated of fuel-grade petcoke. ~0.5mt per year that it will produce The Sohar Refinery the located to supply is also strategically Indian and Egyptian markets. Emirates, on the Persian Gulf, and is expected to start up Gulf, on the Persian Emirates, refinery The coking complex in this new later this year. that the calciner it is estimated calciner; includes a petcoke This refinery is of CPC. ~0.4mt per year will produce CPC regional the growing located to supply conveniently market. Saudi Arabia. SATORP (a joint venture between Saudi Aramco Saudi between (a joint venture SATORP Arabia. Saudi located on the eastern coast near the port is of Total) and Aramco and Saudi between venture (a joint YASREF and Jubail began SATORP the Red Sea. on Yanbu Sinopec) is located at began shipping YASREF while in late 2014, shipping petcoke is estimated to Each of these refineries earlier this year. and is ideally of fuel-grade petcoke, 2.2mt per year produce the Indian and Egyptianlocated to supply markets. IDDLE NVIRONMENTAL E transporting petcoke issues surrounding Recent environmental The highest market. had a significant impact on the petcoke have and/or coke petroleum three of these issues has involved profile v v v M importing been an for East has historically The Middle region 2015 onward. changed from has role but this traditional petcoke, between refinery (a joint venture The start-up of the SATORP initiated a Arabia, Saudi in Jubail, located Total) Aramco and Saudi the international that will impact additions coker of new wave begin begun or will have cokers new five In all, market. petcoke with an estimated during 2015/2016, coke petroleum producing of this new if not all, Most, of 5.4mt per year. total production burgeoning feeding will enter the seaborne market, production These new India and Egypt. notably Africa, Asia and demand in are: cokers Petroleum coke freight rates freight coke Petroleum 120,000dwt) at Mississippi River locations for Asian locations for River Mississippi at 120,000dwt) – On the production side, the new delayed coking units in delayed the new side, On the production is at coking unit that has been delayed The other delayed has been some speculation there On the demand side, the Egyptian government Lastly, ELAYS D and other projects construction several the past year, Over contributing to as anticipated, not come about have initiatives anticipated Among the market. uncertainty the petcoke in the start-ups coking units in of new were changes in the market start-up the in of a huge gasification plant Brazil and Colombia, to fuel coke fuel oil to petroleum and the shift from India, industry. cement Egypt’s start- In Brazil, in starting up. delayed Brazil and Colombia were e Lima (RNEST) refinery located Abreu new up of Petrobras’ As of the end of last has been delayed. Brazil, near Pernambuco, and the one-half of the refinery only had started up, year, capacity of the remaining completing construction for prospects one-half of the expected only As a result, questionable. remain this refinery to be entering the is going from coke petroleum completed of the ramp up of production Additionally, market. with less than 50% of petcoke coking unit has been slow, this year. the market reaching capacity production This expansion project expanded Cartagena refinery. REFICAR’s scheduled to start initially up unit, coking (which includes a new this May. expected to begin production was widely in 2013), will start up in that this coker indications are recent However, the fourth quarter of 2015. the start-up of Reliance Industries’ huge coal/petcoke regarding it was expected to begin operations Initially gasification project. announced that the Although Reliance subsequently in 2015. 2016, start modules would up in March first of the five that the start-upindications are slip to late second date will likely with each succeeding quarter, three every module following this When operational, months. to the capacity will have project of consume 30,000 tonnes per day coal and/or petcoke. passed legislation in 2014 allowing certain industries to burn coal in lieu of more and/or petcoke The shift to fuel oil. expensive has been much coke petroleum in the petroleum than many slower due to had anticipated market coke operational and regulatory issues basis. on a plant-by-plant since the bulk of fuel Additionally, switching by achieved are savings some fuel oil to coal, from prioritizing switching operators are with as possible, to coal as quickly to petroleum possible switching at some later date. to follow coke 110,000 the by hampered been efforts these have However, destinations. western is located in production USGC petcoke fact that most Recently, terminals. with draught-limited Texas, Louisiana and at petcoke with vessel Cape a baby loaded reseller one petcoke been terminal that had and coal coke petroleum area a Houston accept larger vessels. modified to DC 18 AUGUST 2015

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He has He . © Contributing editor to Jacobs Consultancy’s Coke Petroleum Quarterly an in-depth in the background sector, power including experience in procurement, operations, Frank Wilson of brings years experience and an in-depth of the knowledge petroleum, and chemicals, energy industries to the Carbon He is a Group. contributing the author for seawater scrubbers seawater 2 Pace Petroleum Coke Petroleum Pace has been published PCQ since 1983. The since 1983. (PCQ) © scrubbers, then demand for high-sulphur marine fuel oil will high-sulphur demand for then scrubbers, 2 Perhaps potentially the largest regulatorythe largest potentially impact on Perhaps BOUT THE AUTHORS UMMARY petroleum coke, MARPOL VI, looms on the horizon. If MARPOL horizon. on the looms VI, MARPOL coke, petroleum to use fuel oil that have operators will vessel VI is not changed, install SO 0.5% sulphur or does not exceed Jacobs Consultancy Inc. has published the Jacobs Consultancy Inc. 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In response to declining high-sulphur fuel oil to declining high-sulphur In response decline significantly. install coking units, choose to will likely some refiners demand, for production petcoke a flood of additional providing potentially to absorb. market the petcoke He leads Jacobs and engineering. compliance, environmental has been the practices and fuel-grade petcoke Consultancy’s the fuel-grade studies involving numerous manager for project generation. and power issues, environmental market, petcoke Wilson (Senior Consultant) Frank with single-client Quarterly and is involved Coke Pace Petroleum studies of the global fuel-grade and anode-grade petcoke Marketing he was a Petcoke joining Jacobs, Prior to markets. ExxonMobil. Manager for monthly since 1984 and is considered the worldwide since 1984 and is considered monthly information. market coke petroleum for source authoritative Chicago. in southeast Petcoke stored Petcoke These Chicago area petcoke terminals have been embroiled terminals have petcoke area These Chicago by produced on petcoke focused Much of the controversy refinery located the SATORP concerns, Due to environmental in high-sulphur petroleum interest China’s In the last year, coal terminals located in the southeast side of Chicago, Illinois. of Chicago, coal terminals located in the southeast side or rail, barge, by coal and petcoke These terminals received material to Great and transloaded storage space; provided truck; Barges loaded at these terminals could barges. or vessels Lakes a series of canals system through access the US Mississippi River coke of petroleum Significant quantities and tributary rivers. to the downriver loaded into barges at these terminals moved vessels. transloading to oceangoing for Orleans area New emissions since the fall petcoke fugitive regarding in controversy media and other Chicago Tribune when the Chicago of 2013, complaints of southeast Chicago outlets began covering open dust emissions from petcoke fugitive regarding residents In March and during transloading operations. piles petcoke Health Department the City of Chicago issued a series of 2014, and coal terminal petcoke restricted rules that significantly 2016. June be enclosed by storage areas operations and required refinery mini-unit was shuttled by that Indiana, Whiting, BP’s Koch by terminals owned Chicago trains to either of the two to halt BP announced that it was going In February, Industries. the summer of 2015, terminals by petcoke area use of Chicago of two As of the end of June, and is implementing these plans. terminals, coke coal and petroleum area the Chicago terminal, the third closed; are Beemsterboer and KCBX North, to operate. continues KCBX South, system was designed to use a conveyor Arabia, Saudi near Jubail, the production of petcoke its 4,500 tonnes per day to move terminal in the refinery to the petcoke 26km (16 miles) from it by rather than moving the marine loading facilities at Jubail when the refinery started up in the fourth However, truck. system was plagued with the conveyor quarter of 2013, It was the refinery. from of petcoke limiting the flow problems, via trucking and restricted that, of this year not until June to the could be moved petcoke sufficient operations, conveyor vessels (about four up with refinery production terminal to keep operation This conveyor/truck per month). coke of petroleum operational. system is fully until the conveyor continue will likely declined as Chinese authorities are has dramatically coke importing high-sulphur importers to avoid petcoke pushing for coke. petroleum Mission: To provide reliable customised and cost-eff ective dry-bulk seaborne supply chain services aimed at bridging the gap between Supplier and Industry Services: River and coastal specialized feeders Self-unloading vessels and barges Floating Cranes Floating Terminals Ship to Ship, Barge to Ship and Ship to Barge operations Integrated seaborne logistics “dry-bulk door to door” Together Bridging the Gap between Supplier and Industry

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MARTIN KENNEY JOINS GAC TO EXTEND CAPABILITIES IN project and chartering operations. KEY SECTOR Herman Jorgensen, GAC UK’s Managing Director, says: GAC UK is expanding its services for the heavy lift and “The addition of Martin to the team further strengthens our project forwarding sector with the appointment of industry project logistics capabilities to better serve our customers. It specialist Martin Kenney as Chartering & Project Manager. will enable us to seize opportunities to continue to build our A ship broker and agent for 27 years working with heavy reputation as the leading provider of specialized, integrated lift carriers such as BigLift, Rolldock, Jumbo and CPC, Kenney shipping and logistics services in the UK.” has managed turnkey projects worldwide including multimodal contracts to China, Russia, Argentina, Brazil, Iraq, ABOUT GAC GROUP Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Algeria. For the last seven years, GAC is a global provider of integrated shipping, logistics and Kenney has managed his own company, Project Navigation. marine services. Emphasizing world-class performance, a He is the latest addition to GAC UK’s newly-formed long-term approach, innovation, ethics and a strong human nationwide team of specialist Product Managers dedicated to touch, GAC delivers a flexible and value-adding portfolio to different sectors. Based in GAC UK’s Southampton & help customers achieve their strategic goals. London Heathrow offices, Kenney is responsible for the Established since 1956, GAC employs over 9,000 people in commercial development and expansion of the company’s more than 300 offices worldwide.

Ethiopian Maritime Training Institute hosts IMO delegation Officials from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) heritage, and we are pleased and excited to help foster a recently completed a fact-finding mission to the Ethiopian maritime tradition in Ethiopia as well.” Maritime Training Institute (EMTI) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Juvenal Pini Shwartz, CEO of EMTI, says, “We are greatly encouraged Shiundu and William Azuh from IMO’s Technical Co-operation by the interest shown in EMTI by IMO, whose representatives Division, assisted by officials from the Ethiopian Maritime Affairs acknowledged during their recent fact-finding mission the Authority and from EMTI, undertook the mission as part of an progress made by EMTI since it was set up in 2008. They also effort to give effect to this year's World Maritime Day theme of offered advice on ways to maintain — and, where possible, Maritime Education and Training. improve — the effectiveness of the academy, plus assistance with EMTI provides specialized training for deck, engineer and the likes of IMO publications and reference books, which is electro-technical officers for ships, in compliance with the IMO’s greatly appreciated. STCW Convention, which specifies global standards of training, “EMTI has developed rapidly in a relatively short period of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers. time to become one of the largest quality maritime training A partnership between Bahir Dar University and the US- institutes in the world, with vast potential for further growth. based investment firm, YCF Group, EMTI currently graduates up That growth, of course, will be achieved in line with IMO to 500 cadets per year, and plans soon to expand its capacity to standards and ideals.” train over 1,000 seafarers annually. After completing a rigorous The Ethiopian Maritime Training Institute is a private company training programme at the maritime academy, EMTI cadets begin established to provide professional maritime training for their careers as junior crew members with leading shipping Ethiopian engineering graduates. Through its elite maritime companies on a global basis. training programme, EMTI has established superior standards for UUT2015 AUGUST The demand for Ethiopian seafarers has grown rapidly in selecting and training its cadets to become world-class marine recent years, and EMTI is the exclusive marine officer training engineers. academy in Ethiopia. During a recent visit to EMTI in Bahir Dar, It is as subsidiary operation of the YCF Group which, through the Honorable Patricia M Haslach, the US Ambassador to its complementary entities, has developed an exhaustive range of Ethiopia, said, “The US has an old and cherished maritime regulatory compliance and training services. DCi

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Coeclerici celebrates landmark year in 2015

Coeclerici Logistics, the logistics division of Coeclerici Group, is strategic point of view. It is highly requested from the main one of the world’s leading bulk material transshipment companies players of the Indonesian coal market, giving to them a price with a history of more than 40 years in this specific field. The advantage due to the possibility to offer a product more suitable year 2015 will mark an important goal for the whole Coeclerici to the final users. SHIPPING & TRANSPORT Group which will celebrate its 120th anniversary — over a Furthermore, Indonesia is confirmed to be the one of the century of success in various business industries, from trading to most important countries for Coeclerici’s logistics business, shipping, from mining to logistics. where five Floating Transfer Stations are working in the Even during this tough period for the dry bulk commodities Kalimantan area, receiving coal from barges and loading OGVs market, Coeclerici has been able to keep its position in the (ocean-going vessels) with best net loading rates over 50,000 transshipment industry, ensuring a first-class service and reliable metric tonnes a day. In the course of 2014, between them they performances for its clients, continuously improving its technical handled over 17 million tonnes of coal. and commercial expertise. The aim of Coeclerici for the near future is to strengthen its Coeclerici has reported on an interesting update to one of its position in the transshipment market continuously creating Floating Transfer Stations fleet which operates in East Kalimantan, innovative solution, engineering and promoting the use of ‘floating Indonesia. terminals’ throughout the world designing and developing The loading system on the Bulk Celebes has been improved different types of floating transshipment stations capable of with additional equipment that allows it to perform blending lighterage /top-off operations, cargo transfer and self-unloading of operations. This means it is now possible to mix homogeneously many different dry bulk materials. These carry out all the same two different grades of coal. The blending percentage can vary functions as a port terminal but with far smaller investments, from 20:80% to 50:50%. Once the desired percentage is set, the lower management costs and less environmental impact. blend is monitored and automatically adjusted by the PLC unit Regarding CC Transshipment solutions, the key advantages which can vary the speed and flow rate of the belt extractors. are: Flow rate is controlled by three belt scales installed on the v they eliminate waste and cargo contamination; conveyor system, one on each extractor belt measuring each v they discharge dry-bulk cargo at an unimproved dock without grade flow rate and on the transversal conveyor measuring the assistance from any shore-side equipment or shore-side total flow. personnel. They do not require any land-based assistance; The homogeneous blending of coal is also enhanced by the v they can provide offshore transshipment operations, topping transfer points of the conveyor system and the revamped system off or offloading into larger vessels; is able to guarantee reliable loading rate from 1,500tph (tonnes v they can reduce a cargo’s overall delivered cost per tonne per hour) up to 2,000tph. In addition, a sampling unit is installed because they are fast, efficient and less capital- and labour- on the transversal conveyor system: this unit automatically grabs intensive than on-shore based systems; and and packs a sample of the material from the conveyor belt in v the new generation of self-unloader is equipped with order to check the blended cargo whenever required. advanced dust suppression systems. Dust suppression units Operations are now running smoothly. Coeclerici’s clients are situated throughout the cargo handling areas, and the have also confirmed the high quality of the blended product. discharge booms are enclosed and fitted with water sprayers In fact, blending is becoming more and more important from a to further reduce dust during offloading.

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i SHIPPING & TRANSPORT ClassNK. President,Executive Vice Representative Director and Yasushi Nakamura, DNV GL: new market superpower clear, consistentandeasytousefrom thedesignstage said would becomeits ‘signature’ andwould bepractical, into force. The rulesbeingdeveloped —whichthesociety external hearingprocess before theirpublicationandentry than 800customersandstakeholders, ofanextensive part and localsupport.” globe, DNV GLcanoffer customersabroad setofexpertise surveyors basedinmore than100countriesaround the carrier segmentandincrease ourglobalreach. With 1,300 combine bothcompany’s inthebulk longstandingexpertise she said. “The mergerbetween DNVandGLenabledusto regulations, for exampleat our regular bulkcarrier forum,” up todatewiththelatestdevelopments andupcoming their concerns, they needandkeep theservices customers and operators. ofapushtodraw aspart portfolio inmore ownersservices was working tirelessly todiversify itsdedicatedbulkcarrier Manager andShip Type for bulkcarriers, Expert saidDNVGL share ofthe bulkcarrier sectorbutSönke Pohl, Key Account carriers. into atotalfleetof13,174ships, 953ofwhichwere bulk 44.1 MillionGT. Intermsofvessel numbers thistranslated the endof2014. Ofthistotal, bulkcarriers accountedfor merger ofEuropean DNVandGL. stalwarts classification societieswhichwasformed in2013by the DNV GL, the(relatively) new superpower among The bulkcarrier sectorisakey targetofclassificationgiant DNV GLhasnow issueditsplansfor new rulestomore “We todiscuss are inclosedialoguewiththeindustry The societywould notcommentonitscurrent market DNV GL’s registered fleetamountedto265MillionGTat real gamechangerfor ourcustomers.” development ofnovel andunusual designs. They couldbea approach willalsoaccommodatethechallengesrelated to applied for thecompletehullstructure. Inaddition, this concept willincrease theconsistencyinsafety level capacity models,“Along withourstate-of-the-art this realistic representation oftheenvironmental loads,” hesaid. new advancedloadconceptisamajorsteptowards amore Head ofDivisionClassificationinDNVGL–Maritime. “The isonhullstructure,industry according toGeirDugstad, 2016. January 1 published inOctoberandwillthenenterintoforce on incorporated intotheruleswhichwillbelaunchedand and stakeholders, thisinputwillbeprocessed and efficiency ourcustomersexpect.” ensure therulesdeliver thequality, safety andprocess projects withleadingyards towork togetherwithus to Nor-Shipping tradefairwe signedseveral jointdevelopment and implementationprocess. Already, attherecent stakeholders deeply involved throughout thedevelopment “So ourobjective hasbeentohave ourcustomersand Ørbeck-Nilssen, whowilltake ontherole ofCEOin August. and input,” saidtheCOOofDNVGL–Maritime, Knut to beuniqueintheway they experience reflected industry leader. attempts topositionitselfastheglobalmaritimesafety oftheclassificationbehemothasit organizational strategy onwards —willessentially form thebasisof going tobedelivered under RINAclass.” of vessels tobesoldfor scrap islower andover 500,000GTis “In 2015we expectgrowth inourbulktonnageastheforecast delivered lastyear wasbalancedby thescrapping rate, hesaid. bulk carrier market share isquitestable—thenew tonnage projects for ecoshipnew buildingprogrammes in Asia. “Our designersandshipyardssupporting inthedevelopment ofnew with Greek andChinesebulkcarrier owners andmanagers, and in thebulkcarrier market, bothby strengthening itsrelationship GT). HesaidtheItaly-based societywasenhancingitsposition 5,166 shipsofwhichbulkcarriers represented 29%(9.85million end of2014, RINA’s classedfleetreached 34millionGT, totalling Services, isalsolookingtothebulksector for growth. At the that 2015willbeanotherstrong year for us.” of 2014intermsgross tonnage. Given these figures, we feel the endof2012, to33%attheendof2013, and34%by theend carriers intheIACS fleet, withourshare growing from 32%at past three years aloneClassNKhashadthetopshare ofbulk bulk carrier market onourregister,” hesaid. “In fact, over the services, whichiswhy we have theworld’s largestshare ofthe andare worldand service renowned for ourhighquality largest portion. register attheendof2014, withbulkcarriers representing the One oftheareas theruleswillsetnew standards for the Once DNVGLhasreceived feedback from itscustomers “From thebeginningofthisproject, we wantedtheserules DNV GL, meanwhile, hasalsobeenpushing forward with Dino Cervetto, Director of Technical atRINA Services “At ClassNK, we provide awiderangeoftechnicalsurveys i AUGUST 2015 SHIPPING & TRANSPORT 27 DC design also features an innovative U-Shape an innovative design also features “LNG is emerging in a number of ship sectors and has great “LNG is emerging in a number “There is a gap in the market for standards for standards for in the market is a gap “There rules contain an operational chart new which RINA’s transhipment cranes cover rules for “The new which ensures a structure “The intention is to provide “Cranes certified notation will be able to under this new is a need in the offshore that there “RINA believes potential. We were very pleased to work on this innovative very pleased to work were We potential. Oshima Kamsarmax in its centre. to accommodate the LNG tank superstructure the accommodation deck house to be allows This approach as LNG storage tank as well the separated from completely storage available scalability in terms of the amount of LNG onboard. transhipment cranes,” said Dino Cervetto, Director of Director said Dino Cervetto, transhipment cranes,” RINA Services. Services, Technical transhipment operators of floating allow Cervetto said would can in which they window terminals to widen the weather height into account the specific wave and also takes work, and orientation of the terminal. certification of cranes engaged in open sea operational use for carrier including cranes installed on storage bulk/ore transshipping operations or cranes installed on transhipment is defined with envelope “The crane working he said. units,” operational height with the the wave a matrix that correlates operational wave maximum A table correlating criteria. in the involved height and characteristics of the vessels to the certification. operation will be annexed fit for open sea transhipment are that the cranes chosen for movement caused by purpose and can withstand the stresses sea typical of open dimensions which are in multiple transshipment. time to operational more longer and give for operate safely or overload of breakdowns terminal operators without fear conditions. floating cranes and cranes industry for a clear standard for requirements.” built onto OSVs which is based on European different and more modern approach to commonly used to commonly modern approach and more different crane standards. offshore , x , NO x is designed for , built by China’s Chengxi Shipyard for the for Chengxi Shipyard China’s built by ,

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2 RINA revises offshore crane rules offshore RINA revises The society presented Oshima Shipbuilding Oshima The society presented The new design complies with DNV GL class rules and all design complies with The new the decks is limited, on bulk carrier because space Moreover, design advances for the sector as part the sector for advances design of its (see box share market more to secure push As superpower’). market new ‘DNV GL: such as harmful ship emissions on regulations SO reducing stricter, sulphur become of the agenda for many players in the maritime in the players many for of the agenda this will encourage DNV GL believes industry. fuels that explore and operators to owners fleet and compliance and maximize ensure efficiency. vessel in Principle (AiP) Approval with an Company certificateLNG-fuelled Kamsarmax bulk a for exhibition in June. at the Nor-Shipping carrier The new dual fuel operation, using both LNG and HFO using dual fuel operation, and the generators the main engine, to power on depending fuel usage to be adapted This allows the boiler. to Area an Emission Control enters or leaves when the vessel LNG usage. reduce emission including the new and upcoming regulations, current fuel with a low and the draft IGF Code for regulations control to the society. according flashpoint, CO DC 28 AUGUST 2015

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The results were oftheseefforts publishedin nickelsafely carry ore cargos inany conditionregardless of hull strength, andotherrequirements for vessels to necessary research, we establishedtheworld’s firststandards for stability, over asix-monthperiod,” explainedNakamura. “Based onthis ofanindependentpanelexperts with theadviceandsupport simulations oncargo properties andthebehaviour ofnickel ore moisture limit, employing extensive testingandnumerical nickel ore withmoisture contentinexcessofthetransportable on vessels, intermsofstructure and stability, whenloadedwith dangers ofliquefaction. “We examiningtheeffects beganfurther nickeland transporting ore gleanedfrom onboard operators. measures,precautionary andrecommendations for safely loading procedures oftheIMSBCcode, withbestpractices, which compiledtheloadingrequirements andtransport society produced its deaths atseaandlossofbulkers over thelastdecade. Firstthe it comestotheliquefactionofnickel ore, amajorcauseof the owners themselves.” world for thebenefit ofshipyards anddesigners, andultimately the efficiencyofClassNK-registered projects throughout the “This meansthatwe cancooperatedirectly, greatly improving Singapore — in addition toourheadoffice,” saidNakamura. major shipbuildingregions -Korea, China, Turkey, Indiaand when dealingdirectly withclientsandflagstateadministrations. survey enquiriesonaglobalbasis, aswell asrapid responses together withitsheadofficein Tokyo, offer 24-hourcoverage of America lastyear which, in Germany andNorth Operations Headquarters establish two new Survey for market share saw it 27,000dwt openhatchbulkcarrier Administration andlaterby astringofotherflags. “The ClassNK hasalsobeeninvolved inaEuropean Joint R&D But ClassNKdidnotstopthere initsbidtotacklethe Class NKhasbeentothefore inthereduction ofriskwhen “We alsooperatefive Plan Approval Centres intheworld’s ClassNK’s globalpush These standards were firstapproved by thePanamaMaritime 2 x in February 2012.”in February .” .” by 80%withEGR Guidelines for Safe ofNickel Carriage Ore Guidelines for the Safe ofNickel Carriage bulk carrier The 27,000dwtopenhatch Jules GarnierII Jules Garnier II. was the influence future demand.” be abletoproduce even more optimizeddesigns. examine theirexistingCSRdesigns againstthenew rules andto relevant BV software tools. We have alsoworked withthemto train shipyards and designersinthenew Harmonized CSRand maintain ourstrong position. Chatzitolios. “We continue toinvest in thismarket inorder to business, accountingfor almost25%oftotalrevenues,” said carriers represent thestrongest market segmentfor BV'smarine meetthedemandsoflatestregulations.partners “Bulk ambitious classrivals, notleastwhenitcomestohelpingits outrulecalculations andoptimizetheirdesigns.”to carry toolthatmakessupport iteasyfor shipyards andshipdesigners operating lives, we developed PrimeShip-HULL(HCSR), adesign ensuring thecomprehensive safety ofshipsthroughout their ship designers, ofourtotalshipcare andaspart systemaimedat vessel design. requirements alsogreatly increase theoverall timeneededfor to enhancesafety andreliability,” hesaid. “However, thesenew new formulae for buckling, fatigue, andresidual strength criteria covering theentire rangeofcargo holdstructures, aswell as structural analysis atthedesignstage, includingFEManalyses new rulesbringnew requirements for more comprehensive carriers over 90mandoiltankers over 150minlength. “These & OT) hadentered force on1July 2015andapplied toallbulk andOil Common Structural Rulesfor BulkCarriers Tankers measures inshipdesignandoperation.” contribute toqualifyingandquantifyingpreventive andmitigating studyintothesefactorswe hopeto conducting further stability by takingintoaccountdynamicbehaviour. By LiquefAction, aswell asmodelling thephenomenon’s effect on over specifictimeperiods are central areas ofstudywithin cause liquefactionofagiven cargo withgiven moisture content said. “Ship motionsandthefrequency rangeandamplitudethat at variousothercargoes covered undertheIMSBC Code,” he Safe Carriage ofNickel Ore, theLiquefActionproject willlook Carriers. frominstitutions withsupport Germanshipowner Oldendorff “We believe thattheintroduction ofthenew CSRcould “In previous years we have engagedinamajor campaignto hasnointentionofbeing leftbehindby its BV certainly “In order tohelplessentheburden ofthesenews ruleson Nakamura alsosaidowners shouldbeaware thatthe “Building onknowledge gainedfrom theGuidelinesfor the (CSR BC IACS DC i NEWS

Adani Ports builds on success of port acquisitions and expansions Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, the Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone last year flagship company of India’s fast ascending bought Dhamra Port in the state of Orissa. businessman Gautam Adani, has advanced the target of handling cargoes of 200mt (million tonnes) by three years to 2017 buoyed by its LOGISTICS PORTS, & TERMINALS success in acquiring ports and terminals and then rapidly expanding their capacity. The company which last year bought Dhamra Port, a deep draught all season port in eastern state Orissa, from equal joint venture partners Larsen & Toubro and Tata Steel, is now eyeing Gangavaram Port, further down the east coast in Andhra Pradesh. Reports are doing rounds that Adani Ports are in talks with private equity firm Warburg Pincus to buy its 31.50% ownership of Gangavaram, a dry bulk all weather port with water depth of up to 21 metres and equipped to handle cargoes from coal to iron ore to fertilizers and alumina. The deep draught allows Gangavaram to accept fully laden super Capesize vessels of up to leading government owned Paradip Port and Dhamra in the 200,000dwt. private sector will too require enhancement to handle other Expectedly, none of the parties involved in reported talks is cargoes like thermal coal (India’s imports of this commodity is ready to share information with the media at this early stage. steadily rising), bauxite, alumina and aluminium of which exports But India’s leading business newspaper The Economic Times has are rising and fertilizers for which the country is import- quoted a source familiar with the likely deal saying “the dependent. handshake is over. Due diligence and paper work are on.” A shipping ministry official says notwithstanding a coastline Macquarie Capital, according to the newspaper, has been retained 7,516.6km, challenges for opening new ports have become as adviser by Adani Ports. Once the Warburg Pincus holding is acutely difficult. Forest and environment clearances and big land hopefully bought, Adani Ports will seek to increase its holding in acquisitions to host greenfield ports are challenges which test the Gangavaram to over 50%. About 15km from Visakhapatnam Port, patience of investors. Appreciating the problem and which urgently requires capacity expansion, Gangavaram is in the requirements of expanded port capacity, governments of coastal news for Adani’s reported attempts to acquire a major stake. At states from Orissa and Andhra Pradesh in the east, Gujarat and the same time Adani’s buying interest coincides with steps taken Maharashtra in the West to Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the south by Gangavaram to double its annual cargo handling capacity to are coming to the aid of operating ports to acquire extra land. 42m tonnes. For example, the Orissa government has sanctioned allotment of Based on example of Dhamra, where immediately on a nearly an additional 700 acres to Dhamra Port, though some hitches $1bn takeover Adani made a bold declaration of raising the port remain to be sorted. capacity fourfold to 100mt in phases, experts foresee similar According to India’s twelfth five-year plan covering the period ‘fireworks’ at Gangavaram if he manages to move into the 2012–17, the country should ideally have 2,302mt port capacity driver’s seat. In India’s pursuit for steel capacity of 300mt, Orissa by terminal plan year to handle export-import cargo traffic of being exceptionally rich in such steel making ingredients from 1,759mt. The new right wing Bharatiya Janata Party government iron ore to non-coking coal to chromite and manganese is having dispensed with the six-decade-old Planning Commission for a a big role. This will, however, require of the coastal state to beef think tank called Niti Aayog with a more restricted agenda. So up its port capacity to handle increasingly large quantities of expect rework on future port capacity building along with review coking coal to be imported for blast furnace use and finished of production and capacity targets for different sectors and steel products for export. Cargo handling capacity at Orissa’s industries. Kunal Bose

Cold water poured on São Sebastião expansion

The expansion of the Brazilian port of São Sebastião would The project has been divided into four phases. In have “catastrophic” and “irreversible” effects on the Bay of December 2013, the environmental agency gave the go-ahead Araçá claims a group of scientists contracted by the State for phases 1 and 2, which included construction of three UUT2015 AUGUST Prosecutor who is trying to overturn permission for the berths and a multipurpose terminal. However, environmental work to go-ahead. The existing project would see the groups subsequently undertook action to prevent work from current area of the port doubled, with the construction of a going ahead, resulting in an injunction placed in July 2014 by 500,000m² piled working area covering 75% of the Bay. the federal judge. Barry Cross DCi

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ore at its facility in São João da Barra. 20 vessels have so far docked at the port, taking on consignments for countries in As in countries taking on consignments for at the port, docked so far have 20 vessels da Barra. at its facility in São João ore East. Middle Paranaguá improves fertilizer handling fertilizer improves Paranaguá operators and importers met with of fertilizerin Brazil recently ways to discuss Authority (APPA) Antonina Port and Paranaguá speed up the discharge of consignments and their movement to warehouses. and their movement discharge of consignments speed up the handler of this commodity. Brazil's leading remains Paranaguá year. the previous up 5% on 9.2mt, while a further six act as alterna to fertilizerhandling, over berths given two at the port wholly are At present, completed. around Indeed, the city. through pass generated when they the amount of pollution has helped reduce which fertilizer loading, in this truck holding area. collected each month routinely is now tonnes of residue PORTS NEWS to 9.7mt, up31.6%ontheyear. inSpainoverall.fifth mostimportant Mediterranean port, althoughisthe therefore Spain’s leading through theport. increase, when8.25mtpassed following an 8%first-quarter overall tonnagewasupby 10%, over 2014. For thefirstfour months, tonnes) in2015, anincrease of3.5% handle acombined33mt(million Tarragona authorityisaimingto port Tarragona aimsfor33mtin2015 In 2014, bulktrafficamounted dry In termsofgrowth, Tarragona is BC Nacala to bankroll continuing Japan 5.5mt by 2020. (million tonnes)perannum to increase capacity from 2mt operational, theseareas will the terminalarea. Oncefully the preparation andpaving of quaydredging oftheNorth and May 2015. Work hasinvolved in March 2013andphase 2in a ten-year graceperiod. interest rateof0.01%, including over 30years atanannual programme. Repayment willbe ofitsdevelopmentpart ever madeavailable by Japan as $380 millionloanisthelargest same project. The combined million in2013, both for the $30 million, followed by $70 Nacala. of expansion oftheport fundphase2ofthe partially million madeavailable to Japanese loanof$280 further Mozambique, whichwillseea between Japan and An agreement hasbeensigned Phase 1constructionbegan In 2012, Japan madeavailable BC NEWS PORTS & TERMINALS BC c BC BC t will and

Loading capacity for dry bulk will be in the region of 1,800 tonnes per hour. dry for tonnes per hour. of 1,800 Loading capacity bulk will be in the region to complete. 22 months take will $86 million and work around Construction will cost Tuscany. mills located in paper placed to serve numerous Piombino is well The Italian business Aldo Spinelli is to invest in the port of Piombino, where it intends to handle cellulose and aluminium. I cellulose and aluminium. it intends to handle where in the port of Piombino, Aldo Spinelli is to invest The Italian business general cargo. Construction will consist of one esplanade of 2.5ha and a 6,000m² warehouse, which will be climate-controlled which will 6,000m² warehouse, of 2.5ha and a consist of one esplanade Construction will general cargo. of specific dry the handling for to allow bulk commodities. A sector in Northern operates in this that already Europe. Anglo–Dutch company do this in partnership with an unnamed meeting will be held at the port to thrash out details. in September

In Chile, the environmental agency has given the go-ahead for construction of a third berth at the port of Coquimbo. Once in berththird construction of a at the port for the go-ahead of Coquimbo. agency has given the environmental In Chile, dry bulk farm equipment, wind offshore including fruit, the port cargo, will allow facility to handle additional the new place, Dry bulk investment in Piombino in Dry bulk investment

Thumbs up for Coquimbo expansion for Coquimbo up Thumbs New hopper for Avilés hopper New the for Avilés mobile hopper to the Northern a new Spanish port of has delivered Transporte de CHIA Espirales y Maquinaria and also hydrauli generator is equipped with its own capacity, which has a 95m³ The hopper, discharge of dry bulk commodities. motors to enable it to be moved autonomously. be moved motors to enable it to The FrENCH PORT for dry bulk

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Dispatch of boxed soya began at the end of April and continued throughout June, the end user shipping consignments to the end June, throughout continued April and began at the end of soya Dispatch of boxed to the terminal en route 3,000 tonnes of containerized wheat was also handled by the very and for first time, Significantly,

Rio Grande container terminal agreed to export its largest-ever consignment of containerized soya. This took place in the consignment of containerized soya. to exportRio Grande container terminal agreed its largest-ever into 275 containers. being loaded of this commodity involved, with 7,700 tonnes second quarter of this year, Shanghai in China. April. Vietnam in Containerizedat Rio Grande soya booming In 2014, for example, 7,000 Bolivian companies made use example, for In 2014, The new operating subsidiary, Essar Vizag Terminals, will build Terminals, Vizag Essar subsidiary, operating The new three which has been costed at $187 million over The project, sovereign outlet in Chile sovereign outlet in Chile to the International Court of Justice Bolivia has taken a of its demand to be allowed The Hague in respect in its for Chile, its products. outlet to the sea for sovereign open access has relatively that Bolivia already stresses part, to its ports. Mejillones and Iquique, Arica, of the Chilean ports of with the in accordance their cargo, Antofagasta to move this In 2014, countries. the two signed between 1904 treaty with up 3.4% on 2013, amounted to 3.5 million tonnes, cargo 71% of total cargo. Arica accounting for Bolivia seeking Essar acquires Vizag concession Vizag acquires Essar at complex project handling ore iron The government-owned which Ltd, Essar Ports Vizag port by acquired in India has been 30 years. it as a concession for will operate harbour and one in the inner in the outer two berths: three a combined phases and add two These will be built in harbour. they Once operational, the port's23,000,000 tonnes to capacity. of 50%. a minimum time by turnaround overall should reduce outer berths will see the two upgraded as part of an initial years, of the inner harbour berth while the mechanization will phase, Japan will send consignments to China, The facility phase 2. form It will be India. is to other ports well as across and South Korea, mining areas. ore iron rail to the surrounding by linked Your partner for dry bulk cargoes into the main European Markets

m M AIN T ERMINAL: QUAYLENGTH 1.2 KM W ITH TW O BERTH S/SEPARATE BELT SYSTEM FOR SIMULTANEOUSDISCHARGE OF TWO LARGE COAL VESSELS (UP TO CAPESIZE) AT A H IG H CAPACITY TO THE VARIOUS STACKING INSTALLATIONS (3250 AND 3850TPH ) •ACP TERMINAL: QUAYLENGTH 350 METERS/ ONE BERTH FOR UP TO CAPESIZE VESSELS • TERMINAL N ORTH: QUAYLENGTH 350 METERS/ ONE BERTH FOR UP TO CAPESIZE VESSELS •MAX VESSEL SIZE: 1 7.80 METERSDRAFTSWEK, MAXBEAM 45 METERS •4 GANTRY CRANES(1 X 60 TO NS/1 X 50 TO NS/2 X 30 TO NS) •FLO ATING CRANE (50 TO NS) •COAL STORAGE CAPACITY 3MIO TONSON 700,000M 2 •RAILCAR LOADING FACILITY; 25,000 TPD •TWO LARGE SHIP (SPO U T)LO AD ERS: 60,000 TPD AT TH E SONTHAVEN FOR (PUSH)BARGE COMBINATIONSAND SEAGOING VESSELS. •GRAB LOADING INTO BARGE/SEAG O IN G VESSEL AT MAIN TERMINAL AND TERMINAL NORTH •INTTL10 HEAVY DUTY MAGNETIC SEPARATORS INSTALLED IN ALL INWARD AND OUTWARD BOUND CONVEYOR BELTROUTES, INCLUD ING TH E RAILCAR LO AD ER. BOARD/BOARD INTO BARGE BARGE/COASTER ALSO POSSIBLE VIA THE MAGNETIC SEPARATORS. •HO M O G ENISING O F VARIO US G RAD ES O F CO AL W H ILST LO AD ING VIA THE CONVEYOR BELT INCL. W EIG H T ASSESSM EN T PER Q UALITY •SCREENING/CRUSHING/MIXING •COVERED STORAGE CAPACITY AT MAIN TERMINAL IN 5 SH ED S DIRECTLYUNDERREACH OF THE GRABS; TTL. 25,000M 2 FOR BIOMASS, AGRIBULK AND MINERALS.

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These installations have been built for the exclusive use of Sierra Gorda SCM, which will use them to warehouse its warehouse which will use them to SCM, Gorda use of Sierra the exclusive built for been These installations have ATI undertakes warehouses tests copper concentrates final ATI

Antaq has signed a contract with the covering Alimentos, Bunge Graneleiro Portuario Terminal Authorization facility in Barcarena. dryAntaq will allow bulk granted by commodities to be handled and at a 1.17 million there warehoused a period of 25 years. m² site for In Chile, Antofagasta Terminal Internacional is undertaking of copper concentrates final tests prior to commencing the handling Terminal Antofagasta In Chile, July. to begin operations in early which was due sealed warehouse, hermetically at its new FCAB Rail company will transport to the port the concentrates in concentrates. of copper and molybdenum production sealed wagons. hermetically agreement Bunge reach Antaq and Initially conceived of as a dry conceived Initially port, bulk Local residents became alarmed when road haulage companies conveying copper concentrates from Antofagasta began arriving at began arriving Antofagasta concentrates from copper haulage companies conveying road became alarmed when Local residents start next year construction is due to begin In Colombia, which is 2016 of Urabá Port, in March Phase 1 Antioquia port. as locally known with the 2018, opening is mooted for Puertos, by being bankrolled project of $400 y Obras SAS at a cost Inversiones million. as a be developed it will now which The port, facility. multipurpose 1,600 will have of 130ha, an area covers with berths, four and of quayside metres alongside water depth of 14 metres. construction to Urabá Port Urabá Arica free to handle mineral concentrates mineral handle to free Arica the from of mineral concentrates to ban the storage requests two Arica has rejected city of Appeal of the Chilean The Court of environmental required has the legally TPA that The ruling confirmed (TPA). Arica Puerto Terminal at mining area Gorda Sierra of operation. this type on site to undertake conditions as being toxic. regarded is not Chilean legislation, under copper, However, toxic. prove that these would convinced the port, It’s in our character

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Whether performed automatically or manually, sampling occurs or manually, automatically Whether performed extracting a quantity of commodity smaller than the through laboratory and sending it for or analysis original quantity, of dry the quality control bulk However, purposes. screening of than just filling a number is more commodities in general, by performed be accurately sample bags and can only RC Inspection surveyors. experienced and highly-educated to be procedures considers the sampling and sample preparation to obtain the sets its goal importanceof extreme and always with the first consideration being the end result desired accuracy of the sampling procedures. Due to possible global origins or composition. on the different inspected and prepared each commodity has to be sampled, this, end to obtain the most reliable in order specific way in its own when looking at biomass example can be given A good results. biomass samples need value, of any to be In order commodities. of the main and representative precise accurate, to be unbiased, is highly Since biomass lot or consignment of the biomass. to is prone content configurations and moisture variable in size, the which can complicate fractionation and stratification, Inspection, Inspection, PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS port and/oratdisport.port All requested analysis are carried outin preparation hasnotbeenperformed accurately atload- sample analytical results willbeunreliable whensamplingand/or perform umpire analysis. For thesesamplesalsocountthatthe performed by otherparties, RCInspectionisnominatedto mixture of multiple spotsamples. bulkthanagross sample,main bodyofthedry whichisa single spotisgenerally lesslikely toberepresentative ofthe this may introduce humanerror inaccuracies. Samplingfrom a accurate results, asthesedependheavily onhumaninputand Sampling andanalytical results donotalways guarantee100% U water andpossibledamages. presence of tracesofprevious cargoes, contamination, free the qualityofcargo. The surveyors have toinspectfor the before loadingoperationsstart, inemptyconditiontoprotect barges, containersand/ortrains, have to bevisually inspected uses ISO-approved shovels. the acceptedstandard. To ensure qualitysampling, RCInspection effectiveness inobtainingarepresentative sampleaccording to the obtainedsampleswillhave noreliable valueatall. representative analytical results. This isbestdisregarded because due tosafety reasons. from amoving conveyor belt, isbannedatallEuropean terminals obtain themostrepresentative increment-samples. Sampling PR ANALYSES MPIRE When errors like theseoccurduringsamplingandanalysis When acargo isreloaded from thestockpile, thevessel, river The usedsamplingequipmentisevaluated according toits Poor samplingandsamplepreparation willleadtonon- services: 17020, accredited by theRvA, underregistration number I308. Inspection recently obtainedaccreditation according totheISO high qualityservices. to theseinternalprocedures, toguarantee whichisnecessary bulkcommodities. and samplepreparation for allkindsofdry developing specialinternalprocedures for sampling, inspection obtained bulksamples. and samplingservices, includingthesamplepreparation ofthe standards inorder toperform highly representative inspection extensive knowledge andexperience, aswell astheISO experience, of RCInspectionrecognizes theimportance norm. standards underfullaccreditation according totheISO17025 according totherelevantthe laboratory ISOand/or ASTM commodities andtheprovided worldwide. services intheknowledge ofthe consistent highqualityandexpertise practices andprocedures ofthecompany canbeensured with v v v This accreditation hasbeenvalueduponthefollowing These procedures are recognized by thefactthatRC The surveyors are allwell informed andinstructedaccording ofRCInspection This hasledtothemanagingexperts As aresult of themanagement’s longstandingpersonal This accreditation guaranteestheclientsthatpolicies, operations for hard coal, petcoke, ferro alloys andores. gauging/draught survey for loadinganddischarging fuels andmetals/minerals Visual cargo inspection, sampling, samplepreparation, barge Storage facilitiesandtransshipmentequipmentfor solid Loading Compartment Inspection(LCI)for feed transport Loading Compartment i AUGUST 2015 PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS 41 DC Plant feed sampling system. Plant Plant feed sampling system. Plant Crusher and secondaryCrusher sampler. SGS co-ordinates this capability from the SGS Australia office. the SGS from this capability SGS co-ordinates SGS has a coordinated Global Mechanical Sampling Capability SGS has a coordinated with centres of MSS excellence in Australia (covering Australia, Australia (covering of MSS excellence in with centres Russia Europe, Greater (covering Italy Asia), and Africa, Southern Canada, China and USA (covering India, Africa), and Northern of These centres America). Mexico and South the USA, and able to meet the local needs of our all ready excellence are any mechanical sampling systems for customers who require designed and supplied at mine, The systems are bulk material. or delivery sites as required. port, sampling. With core servicesWith core and industrial expertise to help sampling. technical SGS’ global operational efficiencies, your improve you leadership helps minimize operational and financial risk. ? ? Minimizes risk of biased sampling confidence in lab results Increased of systems reliability/availability Improved for system to be monitored scheduled audits allows Regular, Assurance that sampling is compliant for both internal and Assurance that sampling is compliant for Critical review by qualified and experienced sampling qualified and experienced by Critical review sampling standards Compliance check against relevant Comparison against best sampling practices improvements Reporting for including recommendations bias test any Should be done before Should be done periodically external purposes changes in operation or performance engineer/inspector Following those inspections and bias tests, SGS Australia was SGS those inspections and bias tests, Following belt cross Each in-coming sampling system is based on sampling system was partlyThe installation of the plant feed bias tested successfully All installed sampling systems were station with the power its involvement SGS continues SGS operates a network than 80,000 employees, With more Coal is delivered to the power station by overland conveyor, overland by station to the power Coal is delivered HAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A TECHNICAL AUDIT HAT IS A TECHNICAL AUDIT OF A MECHANICAL SAMPLING v v v v v v v v v v v awarded contracts to design, supply and install two mechanical and install two supply design, contracts to awarded and a existing in-coming systems sampling systems to replace The total value of this work sampling system. plant feed new A$5 million. was in excess of belt sample crushers and cross double roll primary sampler, in a collected and stored Final samples are secondary samplers. A rotary sample collector with six sealed sample canisters. uncrushed sizing samples using a to take facility is also provided and automatic operation of the Manual belt sampler. cross Screen. Touch using a HMI sampling systems is available of the National the need to meet the requirements by prompted and Energy ReportingGreenhouse (NGER) Regulations and That system samples coal from better monitoring of coal usage. The sampling system is similar conveyors. parallel plant feed two but includes two the in-coming coal stream to those installed for belt primary to a common crushing and cross samplers feeding secondary sampling system. after commissioning. of the sampled coal collection and analysis the daily through using its state-of-the-art coal testing laboratory located at Newcastle. SGS the world. 1,650 offices and laboratories around of over a full range of coal testing servicesoffers including exploration, as inspection and as well, laboratory services, and production W W SGS Energy at Origin analysis and sampling coal continues Australia Station,Origin Energy Power operates Eraring largest Australia’s Macquarie of Lake on the shores It is located station. power efficient and lowest It is one of the most NSW. near Newcastle, Australia with in stations power black coal-fired carbon-intensity put into initially The station was of 2,880MW. a capacity with out, been carried upgrades have Several operation in 1983. being in 2012. the most recent a out using sampling is carried Commercial trucks and rail. Australia was SGS sampling systems. of mechanical number conduct technical audit inspections and contracted in 2009 to mechanical sampling systems. bias tests on the existing SYSTEM l 4 floating cranes l 80,000 t/day capacity l Screening/crushing facilities l Terminals in Terneuzen and Vlissingen l Train loading station l Draught 16.50 m SW i AUGUST 2015 PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS 43 DC the Alex Stewart packaging reporting when service includes checking hatch ASA guarantees continuous detailed inspection ensures that detailed inspection ensures checking that cargo conforms to contractual conforms checking that cargo vessel hold cleanliness: vessel continuous supervision: inspection: quality control pre-shipment inspection and analysis: inspection and analysis: pre-shipment quality control: inspection: hatch vessel holds are clean, dry, free of loose rust and paint flake, free of loose rust and paint flake, free dry, clean, holds are and odour and in infestation from free cargo, previous from the designated cargo. fit to receive respect every condition ensuring that they are free from loose rust and from free are condition ensuring that they checking that hatches cargo, previous from free paint flake, checking hatch open and closing operation is tight fitting, are hatch inspecting hatch rubber condition, functional and timely, water-tight. checking that holds are hose water testing, supervision loading and/or discharge (24 of customers’ cargo sampling/sealing as per contract. representative hours), applicable. inspection team will check that the customer’s product is product inspection team will check that the customer’s the intended use. within specification and fit for signs of contamination, for checking cargo specifications, friability, levels, moisture change, colour odour, sizing, granule on sight, cargo inferior protesting/rejecting radioactivity testing and laboratory analysis. 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i PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS the loadingport. However, technicianswhotest thelaboratory Authority inorder todemonstrateitssafety totheMasterat bythe cargo aCompetent must betestedandcertified The ‘provision ofinformation’ (Section4.2oftheCode)states assessment ofconsignmentsfor safe shipment. representative samplessentfor testing. issuing invalid andmany cargo non- certificates Code, there are many non-compliant laboratories procedures. Yet despite theprovisions ofthe internationally andnationally acceptedstandard how toanalyse results for compliancewith employed, testequipment, allthenecessary and details thesamplepreparation methodstobe of thesemineralore cargoes. The IMSBCCode (IMSBC) Coderegulates thesafe transportation the following applies: cargo. are accurate, Ifthetestcertificates allof prior toloadingtheirshipswithmineralore themselves whenreviewing cargo documents documentation believable? properties intheshipping reported certificates? Are thecargo characteristicsand time ofloading?How accurateare thetest issuedatthe the basisoftestcertificates How much canyou determineaboutacargo on Exposing therisks ofsampling,inspectionandanalysisformineral ore cargoes v v v Section 4oftheIMSBCCodedescribes The InternationalMaritimeSolidBulkCargoes These are thequestionsthatMastersask standards. valid, andanalysed usingappropriate test appropriate tobeconsidered timeintervals Competent Authority laboratory, withinthe and priortoloading; contamination attheport content and/orotherpotential for irregularities withrespect tomoisture representative oftheentire cargo; to obtaintestsamplesthatare truly the samplesmust have beentestedina the cargo must have beenvisually inspected the cargo must have beenproperly sampled carrier withfree watervisibleinthehold. Barge transfer ofcovered cargotobulk Samples inlaboratory. samples for thetestingandanalysis, therefore itisimperative laboratories work thatcollectthe independently oftheparties thecollectionoftestsamples.not theoneswhosupervise The thesafetythe samplesinorder ofaconsignmentare tocertify affected by outsideconditionssuch cargo tobeshippedislikely tobe in alab, buttheconditionof of acargo canbetestedaccurately because thematerialcharacteristics samples.” loading ontrulyrepresentative to unless theyare conductedprior on theconsignmentare meaningless consignment: representative oftheentire ofsamplesbeing importance in thissectionstresses the procedures. The openingstatement describes thecargo sampling samples. instructions toobtainsuitable representatives) give clear that shippers(andtheir Section 4.4oftheCode This pointisemphasized “Physical property tests “Physical property i AUGUST 2015 PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS 47 DC sampling levelled prior to levelled Stockpiles are to be are Stockpiles Cargo sampling and testing procedures require experienced require sampling and testing procedures Cargo There are There operators that understand the importance the of employing and quality changes in cargo to prevent utmost care until hazardous potentially will remain Cargoes characteristics. storage demand the best sampling, alike shippers and receivers high quality analysis Only employed. are and handling procedures in test certificates samples will result from on representative can shippers and receivers Authorities that Masters, Competent trust. cases where the general on the shipping documentation is description of the cargo sampling and testing dispute, a cargo resolve To questioned. to support of the shipping be undertaken must the veracity that determine the documents (as it is the mechanical properties Many the cargo). for description and Group appropriate despite today, the Code continue misunderstandings regarding update and amend effortsthe on-going at the IMO to regularly within the IMSBC Code. the provisions at London Engineer Civil a Geotechnical Dr Aime Harrison, Author: Expert on the subject of Technical has been a Consultants. She Offshore cargo liquefaction at the IMO and the amendments to the ore mineral IMSBC Code since 2011. alter the test conclusion. The IMSBC Code advises on carriage advises on Code The IMSBC cleanliness. such as hold precautions Test certificates are only valid for a valid for certificates only are Test on the sampling Guidance is provided the disputes regarding are When there bulk cargoes for undertaken The laboratory test procedures as weather, handling and storage prior to prior and storage handling as weather, on also advises The Code loading. such as hold precautions carriage precautions, and weather cleanliness trimming and ventilation, loading rates, adversely all these aspects can as carriage behaviour mechanical the cargo’s affect during a sea voyage. is often the What short time. relatively cargoes is that case at the port quaysides to be loaded in all waiting standing by are adequate conditions without weather Often the the elements. from protection in advance of well out sampling is carried mine prior to a loading (such as at the to the or barge journey rail long road, so that aside days) port that can take the changes that the material from due to exposure, characteristics undergo the the test certificate by has expired a vessel. time it is loaded on board of sub- and the number procedures to the samples to be obtained according It has often been total consignment size. are disputes that there the case in cargo some stockpiles from samples taken more is the How others. and not enough from Master or the laboratory technician to the samples are representative how know one biased towards if the sub-sets are another? stockpile over example, for content of a cargo, moisture samples important to draw is it extremely samples at varying depths of the stockpile to gain representative distribution throughout variations in moisture any that override Section 7 of the Code describes the risks the consignment. to to take associated with liquefaction and the precautions to (defined as likely cargo A When a Group minimize this risk. than content greater liquefy in the IMSBC Code) has a moisture the cargo Limit (TML) value, Moisture Transportable the certified A Group many Historically transportis not suitable for sea. by the shipping either by declared; been wrongly have cargoes C (not likely as Group declaring the cargo documents wrongly or by test certification, to liquefy) in the absence of proper leading to invalid sampling and testing procedures improper certificates. These Appendix 2 of the Code. in described liquefy are that may the soil mechanics laboratories of tests originate from All laboratory starts analysis with visual geotechnical engineers. with inspection of the samples to determine their appearance particle size distribution and condition, to moisture respect sample preparation, are The next steps in the analysis variability. Soil mechanics is a of the test results. TML testing and analysis a sound understanding of the cargo’s complex science requiring and the test methods at each stage of the laboratory behaviour inexperienced or by certificates produced many are yet analysis, It is often the case that the best test organizations. uninformed the a particular out by method for is not the test carried cargo This can of the test certificate. laboratory the production for bulk meets industry

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portofamsterdam.nl i AUGUST 2015 PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS 49 DC It has all stainless steel construction for long- construction for It has all stainless steel prevention term corrosion reach both sides of the conveyor reach can a human with a shovel the material flow rate calculations; based on the lot size and flow and belts. There are two alternating sample scoops to alternating sample two are There deeper than designed to reach The scoops are of The scoops operate in the same direction of sampling is programmable The frequency It has a verythe conveyor on small footprint The MPS does not collect a Full-stream cut, it cut, The MPS does not collect a Full-stream In the sampling world, those samples that are In the sampling world, The main features of the MPS (see photographs) of the The main features The MPS can also be a safe and effective method and effective a safe The MPS can also be collected by a device that takes a full cross section a full cross that takes a device collected by or a falling belt, either a conveyor from increment called Probability are point, at a transfer stream particleThis is because every in the Samples. chance of being consignment has a non-zero This is the best sampling the sample. selected for as Full- bulk material and known any method for Cut Sampling. stream are: to sample bulk materials on conveyors where a full where on conveyors to sample bulk materials at all is not available mechanical sampling system justifiable.because it is not economically speed of modern conveyor belts, the historical belts, conveyor speed of modern The MPS is no longer safe. ‘back-up’ method this solves a patent pending, which has design, sampling eliminating the need for by problem conveyors. to moving technicians to be exposed v v v v v v Double sample scoops which alternateDouble during operation. collects a Part-stream cut (hence its name). Because there are Because there collects a Part-stream cut (hence its name). chance of being a zero particles in the consignment that have The genesis of the MPS came Installed MPS with small footprint. MPS with small Installed Sampling Associates International (SAI), in partnership with Associates International (SAI), Sampling to device a new has developed (PSI), Inc. Samplers, Precision moving sample bulk materials from is called a This device conveyors. Mechanical Part-stream Sampler been (MPS) and has already exportinstalled at multiple terminals in the United States. While the initial installations have the MPS can been to sample coal, bulk be customized to sample any material. the need to sample bulk from conveyor a moving materials from when a traditional mechanical In most sampling system is offline. cases when a mechanical sampling ‘back-up’ the system is unavailable, method is to collect sample inserting by a manually increments hand into the by sampling device conveyor. material on a moving as loading efficiencies are However, the increasing greatly by achieved SAI and PSI Mechanical Part-stream Sampling – Sampling Part-stream Mechanical from device sampling material bulk new DC 50 AUGUST 2015

i PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS Fully Automatic SamplePreparation System: fuel. and equipmentofsampling, samplepreparation andanalysis for receiving sampletoconsumption, includingcoaltruck, coalyard Fuel IntelligentControl System: R research, etc. metallurgy, chemicalindustry, commercial inspection, scientific countries and1,000laboratoriesinpower plants, coalmines, CKIC hasbeenproviding products andsolutionsfor over 40 from wagon andcross belt Mechanical Sampler: Sample preparation equipment matter andfixed carbonincoalandcoke Proximate Analyzer: sulfur, fluorine, content chlorineandmercury Elemental Analyzer: combustibles Calorimeter: bulk inventory stockpiles Stockpile Inventory Instrument: CKIC users. complete fuelqualitycontrol solutionsfor global and sampleanalysis, aswell asinproviding marketing ofcoalsampling, samplepreparation researching, developing, manufacturing andthe is aglobalmanufacturer specializedin Changsha KaiyuanInstrumentsCo., Ltd(CKIC) G More thantheright results – CKIC material, withanon-zero theparticles chanceofbeingselected sample. Bycustomizingthescoopstoreach deepintothe of thesampleincrements andtheselectionofmaterialinto weather. Secondly, itremoves thehumanelementin the timing human isexposedtothemoving conveyor orharsh parts stream sampling ismuch safer thanmanual beltsampling. No the bestpossibleJudgment sample. from thetopsofbarges, orrailwagons, buttheMPSprovides There are many typesofJudgment samplessuchassampling selected for thefinalsample, itiscalledaJudgment Sample. applied incoal-fired plant,coalmine,steelpetrochemical industry, etc. coal orothercombustiblesby hydrolysis method&ionselective electrode method,whichiswidely CKIC’S newproduct –5E-FT2300Automatic Fluorine Analyzer, thefluorinein isusedtodetermine CN EHOOIA DEVELOPMENTS TECHNOLOGICAL ECENT NRLCMAYBACKGROUND COMPANY ENERAL CKIC has23+years’ experienceincoalqualityanalysis. The mainbenefitsare asfollows. First, Mechanical Part- RDCSINCLUDE PRODUCTS To determinethecalorificvalueofsolidandliquid To determinecarbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, To determinethemoisture, ash, volatile For randomsampling ofbulkmaterials : To measure andquantifydry to monitorallsystemsfrom ; An intelligent CKIC starproduct –Proximate analyzer laboratory analyzers etc. laboratory preparation system, sample preparation equipment&tools, units includingmechanicalsampler, fullautomaticsample Germany, CKIC’s annual production capacity now reach to5,400 professional usersandsomecoal-fired power plantsinChina. highlight ofCKIC ManagementSystem, hasbeenproved by particular, CKIC5EseriesFuelIntelligent Control System, asthe increase efficiencyonfuelcontrol andreduce fuelcost. In designed andproduced basedonthisconcept. blending combustionofcoal. Instrumentsand equipmentare coal by improvement ofwashingrate, effective washingand monitoring ofpollutionsources. CKICrecommendS usingclean atmospheric pollution, determinationofcoalqualityisvitalfor focus ofattentionthepublic. Fired coalisamajorsource of of instrument industry Asia area. results. initial installationsintheUSAshow excellentcomparative sizes may notbesuitedfor samplingwithanMPS. However, the sampling systemandgettingitbackonline. the samplessothatthey canconcentrateonrepairing the addition, theMPSfrees thesampling techniciansfrom collecting loading whenthesamplingsystemisofflinefor any reason. In system, benefitisthattheterminalcankeep animportant for thesampleare minimized. reached 9.76millionRMB. environmental Protection ofChina, thetotalcontractamount of thePollution Sources MonitoringProject of from Ministry of2015,In thefirstquarter CKICwasawarded anEPCcontract E 9.76 NVIRONMENTAL Customized turnkey solutions from CKIChelpcustomers In recent years, environmental problems have becomethe The good news strengthens CKIC’s presence inthecoal ofdifferentBulk materialswithwidevariationintheparticles When anMPSispaired withafullmechanicalsampling ILO E RE FROM ORDER NEW MILLION P ROTECTION import. to ChinaNew Regulationoncoal content incoalorder toconform the fluorine, chlorineandmercury Trace Elements Analyzer: and stableperformance. with strong adaptability ofcoaltypes system withouthumanparticipation, successfully in February 2015.successfully inFebruary The CKIC’s new planthasbeenlaunched CKIC cutting machinefrom TRUMPF Hardinge USA, andsetsoflaser With 6brandnew CNClathesfrom applied in CKICplantsproduction. efficiency. would highly improve theproduction settled down inthenew plant, which with theprevious one. area isnow doubledtogether factory Automatic operationiswidely New product lineshave been M E PLANT NEW NSR OF INISTRY L AUNCHED to analyze i AUGUST 2015 PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS 51 DC i DC Spontaneous combustion Spontaneous Coal chain and quality control process. 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Spontaneous combustion Sampling accuracy With the challenges of There are a number of quality and quantity issues that the a number are There Coal resources in Indonesia have been identified to be as in Indonesia have Coal resources company with competency, services and professional integrity services and professional with competency, company upon is the solution to handle these that can be relied challenges. heterogeneous coal quality in heterogeneous as issues as well Indonesia, in quality of such as differences the loading and discharging, process quality control correct the is the solution to cover issue. end buyer and/or shipper may encounter with coal shipments and/or shipper may end buyer example: for Indonesia, from much as 160 billion tonnes (120 billion tonnes open pit and 40 much with 31.30 billion tonnes coal billion tonnes underground) Sumatra and East with the largest quantities in South reserves, and South Kalimantan. in Indonesia Coal quality challenges of coal quality in Indonesia certainly raises a Heterogeneity the use of coal in instance, For global coal users. challenge for coal-fired is critical for with design specifications accordance efficiency and much at the risk of decreased plants power and tear. wear increased Poor maintenance stockpile vs good maintenance stockpile. maintenance stockpile vs Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 NDONESIA I In the distribution of world coal reserves, Indonesia has circa coal reserves, In the distribution of world Founded by the late Capt. Hein Christopher the late Capt. by Founded delivering for and reputation a culture developed Having its to maintain and continues Carsurin has secured As such, services.Operations excellence is the vision when delivering OAL QUALITY EXPORT CHALLENGES IN Source: Wood Mackenzie Coal Supply Services, ANZ Coal Supply Mackenzie Wood Source: C Indonesian coal overview and exporters largest producers Indonesia is one of the world’s the Indonesian by presented to information According of coal. estimated to last are coal reserves Indonesian Ministry of Energy, to be were rate of production if the current 83 years around consist total coal reserves 60% of Indonesia’s Around continued. of the sub-bituminous coal that contains less than 6,100 cal/gram. one of the remains yet worldwide, 3% of the coal reserves significantly coal exports rose Indonesia’s largest exporters. exports in annual of about with an increase 2012–2014, between 150mt (million tonnes) — exceeding the export outlook the government. by forecast PT – Carsurin archipelago Indonesian throughout services inspecting and testing PT Carsurin is well-known in 1968, Established shipping and and gas, oil to the mining, is The company industrymanufacturing players. of independent service as an recognized provider and certification testing services, inspection, over growth witnessed uninterrupted which have the past ten years. had its Carsurin Tiwan in Jakarta ago, 47 years the past Over sector. origins in the marine has evolved the company decades, five nearly a technical solutions into company a survey from certification, inspection, delivering provider, and technical analysis, lab testing and consulting, range of industries due diligence to a broad oil and gas, metals, minerals and including coal, and marine cargo and petrochemicals, petroleum industrial and agri commodities, food offshore, equipment and consumer goods. the largest as Carsurin is acknowledged ‘quality with integrity’, in the Indonesian testing and inspection independent player in 20 branch offices and 11 industry with 750 professionals the Indonesian laboratories throughout multi-purpose to both national (KAN, been accredited which have archipelago, standards. Nasional) and international Akreditasi Komite 17020 and OHSAS 18001:2007 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008, International by certifications accredited and its laboratories are 17025:2005). Cooperation (“ILAC”)/ISO Accreditation end-to-end system and process with standardized It is achieved to and laboratory operations analysis, job order, - from flow is the execution and performance-driven Transparent reporting. implementing measurable and clear objectives ethos of Carsurin, aspect of the business. in every

Going REGIONAL REPORT Great Guns bulk handling on the Great Lakes/ St Lawrence Seaway System

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System is a deep draught The primary carrier vessels fall into three main groups: the waterway extending 3,700 km (2,340 miles) from the Atlantic resident Great Lakes bulk carriers or ‘lakers’; ocean ships or Ocean to the head of the Great Lakes, in the heart of North ‘salties’; and tug-propelled barges. US and Canadian lakers move America. The St. Lawrence Seaway portion of the System cargo among Great Lakes ports, with both nations’ laws extends from Montreal to mid-Lake Erie. Ranked as one of the reserving domestic commerce to their own flag carriers. Salties outstanding engineering feats of the twentieth century, the flying the flags of other nations connect the Lakes with all parts St. Lawrence Seaway includes 13 Canadian and 2 US locks. of the world. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River have been major To realize the magnitude of this commerce, consider the North American trade arteries since long before the US or impact of some typical cargoes: Canada achieved nationhood. Today, this integrated navigation v one 1,000-foot-long Great Lakes vessel carries enough iron system serves miners, farmers, factory workers and commercial ore to operate a giant steel mill for more than four days; interests from the western prairies to the eastern seaboard. v a similar ‘super laker’ carries enough coal to power Greater Virtually every commodity imaginable moves on the Great Detroit for one day; and Lakes Seaway System. Annual commerce on the System exceeds v a Seaway-size vessel moves enough wheat to make bread for 200 million net tonnes (180 million metric tonnes), and there is every resident of New York City for nearly a month. still ample room for growth. Some commodities are dominant: For every tonne of cargo, there are scores — often hundreds v iron ore for the steel industry; — of human faces behind the scenes. On board, there are the v coal for power generation and steel production; mariners themselves, while shore side there are lock operators AUGUST 2015 v limestone for construction and steel industries; and longshoremen, vessel agents and freight forwarders, ship v grain for overseas markets; chandlers and shipyard workers, stevedores and terminal v general cargo, such as iron and steel products and heavy operators, Coast Guard personnel and port officials, railroad machinery; and workers and truck drivers — a wide web of service providers. v cement, salt and stone aggregates for agriculture and industry. Opened to navigation in 1959, the St. Lawrence Seaway part DCi

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i REGIONAL REPORT agencies were created by statestatuteandare governed by a government. OntheUSsideofGreat Lakes, mostport government, yet othersare adivisionofstateorprovincial municipal government, othersare adivisionofcounty governed according toseveral models. Someare divisionsof businesses throughout thecommunity. single industry, butrather, tofacilitatecommerce onbehalf of and trade. a authoritiesdonotexisttoserve These publicport the goal of stimulating marine-related economicdevelopment agencytomanageanddevelop facilitieswith a publicport port itistypicalthatlocalgovernmentAt largerports hasestablished Public ports mills have facilities. constructedtheirown port For example, largeminingcompanies, power plants, andsteel locations, andnoothers. thehostindustry the facilityserves been constructedandare owned by asinglecompany. At these Throughout theGreat Lakes-Seaway region, have many ports Private ports (highwaytransportation andrail) andwaterbornetransportation. asaninterfacebetween serves land-basedmodesof port avarietyofindustries.multiple docksserving Ineachcase, a unload cargo for asinglefacility. are complexwith Otherports featuresimple ports asingledockwhere shipstie-uptoloador Quebec. rangeinsizeandconfiguration.These ports The most in theeightGreat Lakes statesandtheprovinces ofOntarioand in theircommunities. As hubsofcommerce, Great Lakes are economicdrivers ports P products andindustriesallover North America. withconsumers, ofthesystemand50regional ports ports and interstatehighways andnearly 30raillineslinkthe15major network fans outacross thecontinent. More than40provincial East, and Africa. overseas ports, especially Europe, South America, theMiddle billion. Almost 25percent ofthiscargo travels toandfrom cargo in50years, withanestimated valueofmore than$375 of thesystemhasmoved more than2.5billionmetrictonnesof ORTS In theGreat Lakes-Seaway region, agenciesare publicport Commercial more shippingserves than100individualports From Great Lakes/Seaway ports, amulti-modal transportation Ocean-going vessels conditions intheGreat Lakes. locks andoperateundertheweather andfresh-water hydrologic configuration thatenablethemtofitthrough thenavigation ‘lakers’, bulkcargo thesevessels andhave carry a unique designed andconstructedfor useinthesystem. Known as Most Great Lakes-Seaway commercial cargo shipsare specially Lake Vessels Lakers/Salties 700 railcarsor2,800trucks. Great Lakes thesameamountofcargo vessels as cantransport largequantitiesofcargo.transporting For example, thelargest 100-storey building. Shipsoffer themostefficientmeansof single voyage. Stoodonend, theseshipswould beastalla are more massive than70,000tonnesofcargo andcancarry ina Great Lakes-Seaway System. The largestGreat Lakes freighters More than 25 companiesoperatecommercial vessels inthe S of publicly controlled andprivately controlled facilities. Most majorGreat Lakes-Seaway typically feature ports ofamix Public/private ports seven personboard, appointed by localandfederal officials. agenciesareThese federally governed designatedport by a designated ‘Canada Port Authorities’ by thefederal government. are underlocalgovernmentports control, are whilelargerports board appointed by localandstateofficials. InCanada, smaller v containerized andproject cargo. farmers andmanufacturers. Othercargoes includebreakbulk, region. Transportation theregion’s ofthesecargoes serve Seaway system, bulkcargo dominatescommercial shippinginthe While alltypesofcargo ontheGreat are Lakes- transported C v v v vessel operatorcommunities: The Great Lakes-Seaway by three systemisserved distinct Vessel flag cargo and project cargo. multipurpose intheirdesign, bulkcargo, abletocarry breakbulk these vessels are known as ‘salties’. Mostsaltiesare conditions oftheworld’s salt-wateroceans. For thisreason, operate notonly intheGreat Lakes, butalsointheharsh The waterway by ocean-going isalsoserved vessels designedto HIPS ARGOES Lakes. these carriers withintheGreat operatebetween USports documented underthelaws oftheUnitedStates. Generally and unloadedvia conveyer systems. such asgrain, sand, orcoal. These cargoes are typically loaded system ports andoverseassystem ports destinations. United StatesorCanada. These vessels operatebetween documented underthelaws otherthanthe ofacountry commerce. and Great Lakes ports, bothdomesticandbi-national carrying generally operatebetween lower St. Lawrence River ports are documentedunderCanadianlaw. These carriers Bulk cargo Foreign-flag operators Canadian-flag operators US-flag operators includes products thatare looseandunpackaged, are thosecompanieswhosevessels are are thosecarriers whosevessels are are thosecompanieswhosevessels i AUGUST 2015 REGIONAL REPORT 55 DC unique shipments by vessel of unusually heavy, of unusually vessel unique shipments by semi-finished steel products such as slabs, plates, bars, plates, such as slabs, semi-finished steel products Steel: cargo: Project being exported in bulk from Great Lakes-Seaway ports. Lakes-Seaway Great being exported in bulk from Major grain export located in the ports facilities are of Wisconsin; Superior, Minnesota; Duluth, Ontario; Thunder Bay, Ontario. and Hamilton, Ohio; Toledo, and coils are imported into the Great Lakes-Seaway system imported Lakes-Seaway and coils are into the Great Local steel America. or South Europe from typically delivery and of these cargoes companies take processing such as rolling, processing value-added additional perform used in are Finished steel products or pickling. stamping, and appliances. machinery, automobiles, construction, industrial example, For products. shaped large or awkwardly often or steel making are refining mining, equipment for and rail transport are transported ship when highway by Typical not viable. or simply to communities, disruptive system Lakes/Seaway on the Great moved cargo project wind energy include large turbine blades for projects, would and railroad oil refining, for vessels giant steel pressure export. for locomotives v v Lakes-Seaway system. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Headquartered in Montreal, system. Lakes-Seaway as continents, has offices on four old company the 70 year Its offices in Canada and the United States. regional as well principal activities include the transport of bulk and general worldwide. cargo Association (AGLPA) Ports Lakes American Great ports and of commercial the interests represents AGLPA The port Lakes. users on the United States side of the Great policy with and influence public to inform Association works and related maritime commerce of fostering the goal region. Lakes in the Great employment Corporation Development Seaway Saint Lawrence (SLSDC) corporation government federal owned SLSDC is a wholly and operate, statute in 1954 to construct, by created the between Seaway Lawrence maintain that part of the St. limits of within the territorial Erie, and Lake of Montreal Port environmental which also performs the United States, regional Lakes Great management activities and promotes trade and economic development. includes products transported in products includes includes products that are not able to be are that includes products – grown by farmers throughout the upper farmers throughout by – grown

includes products that are unusually heavy, unusually that are includes products used in steel production, cement production, and production, cement used in steel production, the primary ingredient in steel making, iron ore is ore iron the primary in steel making, ingredient

a key fuel for power generation, coal is mined in the generation, power fuel for a key The organization manages an education-focused

NITIAL MEMBERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP INCLUDE New voice for Great Lakes Seaway shipping Seaway Lakes for Great voice New Fednav Limited Fednav on the Great is the largest international bulk carrier Fednav Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) Carriers’ Lake LCA trade is one of the oldest active in 1880, Founded Headquartered in Rocky associations in the United States. 16 member companies operating LCA represents Ohio, River, Lakes. on the Great vessels cargo 56 commercial I communications programme, sponsors research, and works research, sponsors programme, communications allied groups, community policy makers, with media, closely and the general public stakeholders, environmental industries, attributes of marine transportation.to highlight the positive and as agenda, an advocacy does not have The programme issue-based messaging, or promote it does not develop such, kind. of any or lobbying matters, policy or legislative The Great Lakes Seaway Partnership was launched on 9 June, Seaway Lakes The Great and brings together leading US and Canadian maritime to enhance public understanding of the organizations working Seaway Lakes shipping in the Great benefits of commercial America. of Northregion Farm products: Limestone: Coal: Iron ore: Iron Project cargo Project Breakbulk cargo Breakbulk Containerized cargo Containerized Midwest, wheat, sorghum, corn and soybeans are key cargoes key are corn and soybeans sorghum, wheat, Midwest, road construction, limestone is one of the top commercial limestone is one construction, road Michigan system. Lakes-Seaway on the Great moved cargoes which is of limestone aggregate is the dominant producer the region. to portstransported vessel throughout by Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana. From these From and Montana. Wyoming Basin of River Powder Illinois, Wisconsin and Chicago, it is railed to Superior, mines, final delivery to ship for to shore-side it is transferred where Lakes the Great electric generating facilities throughout West and Pennsylvania Ohio, coal from Similarly, region. Erie ports delivery ship. for by Virginia is railed to Lake containerized, but are also not loose. Such cargo may be in may cargo Such also not loose. but are containerized, such as lumber or bundled and strapped bales, drums or bags, or steel. oversized or of an awkward shape and would have difficulty have and would shape or of an awkward oversized includes wind turbine Such cargo rail or highway. by moving large machinery and industrial equipment. components, standardized steel boxes. Because these containers can be containers these Because steel boxes. standardized a offer they and truck, rail, ship, between interchanged easily movement. efficient means of goods flexible and mined in northern Minnesota, the Upper Peninsula of the Upper Peninsula mined in northern Minnesota, is ore the mine, From Quebec. Michigan and in eastern transported ports rail to nearby by shipped to steel mills and and Hamilton. Cleveland, Detroit, in Northwest Indiana, Primary Great Lakes/Seaway cargoes include: cargoes Primary Lakes/Seaway Great v v v v v v v

i AUGUST 2015 REGIONAL REPORT 57 DC in 2006 MACKINAW Thanks to Great Lakes legislators, Congress has got the has got Congress legislators, Lakes Thanks to Great on the Great Lakes. “The launch of the new “The launch of the new Lakes. on the Great message. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2014 passed by Authorization The Coast Guard message. by authored includes provision the House of Representatives Candice Miller (R-MI) that authorizes the Congresswoman its Great for icebreaker Commandant to design and build a new ensured we maintained the status quo in terms of a heavy we ensured put a lot of wear- have nine years but the following icebreaker, been in service that have and-tear on the other icebreakers despite the put, Simply 1980s. since the late 1970s and early the US Coast Guard’s best efforts of their outstanding crews, sends us when nature overmatched now assets are icebreaking winters as challenging as the past two.” photo: Great Lakes Fleet. photo: Great The greatest LCA passage credits Lakes that the rise in Great the report stresses However, resources icebreaking more call for LCA’s The report repeats Lake Carriers’ Association sees major progress on top issues on progress major sees Association Carriers’ Lake ending for Prospects and crisis the dredging other resolving on the issues pressing the are Lakes Great best in 12 years to Lake according Association Carriers’ the trade (LCA), association US-flag representing operators on the vessel in its State inland seas, report of the Lakes issued at the end of uniform, Only June. of regulation Federal ballast water remains particularly elusive, to since Canada has yet issue its ballast water regulations. has been progress made on the dredging years a few Just crisis. than 18 more ago of million cubic yards sediment clogged ports and the and waterways backlog was projected the Now, to grow. to backlog is down 17 approximately and million cubic yards shrinking. Water of the and Reform Resources Act Development of 2014 for (WRRDA) The turning the tide. legislation designated a system in the Lakes and terms of dredging that directed the from expenditures Harbor Maintenance 100% of reach until they increased Fund be incrementally Trust as a system rather than the Lakes “Treating (in 2025). receipts maintained deep draught ports against pitting the 60 Federally funding should dollars and increased dredging one another for the dredging Corps of Engineers to reduce Army the US allow LCA. declares forward,” going year backlog every The largest single iron full loads. has not restored water levels “The record in 2014 totalled 69,859 tonnes. carried cargo ore Lakes Superior to lower trade (Lake the Head-of-the-Lakes for the best load of 2014 was still so even ports) is 72,300 tonnes, benchmark.” 2,400 tonnes short of the trade’s Lakes Fleet. The Senate FY16 Homeland Security Appropriations bill directs the Coast Guard to conduct a Great Lakes mission analysis within 180 days after its enactment to determine whether another MACKINAW-class icebreaker is required. LCA then urges the Coast Guard to move quickly once the legislation has been enacted. “The new icebreaker will probably take two years or more to build. Time is of the essence.” Another project that is time-critical is a second Poe-sized lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Eight out of every 10 tonnes of cargo moving through the Soo Locks transit the Poe Lock, and that chamber is now nearly 50 years old. The project remains stalled by a flawed benefit/cost ratio that mistakenly assumes the railroads could move the cargo if the Poe Lock went down for a lengthy period of time. Thanks to Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Rep. Dan Benishek (R-MI), the Corps is re-evaluating the cost:benefit ratio and prospects for twinning the Poe Lock are the best they have been in years. The report cautions that lack of a Federal standard on ballast water that pre-empts state regulations and the threat of Canada imposing a transit standard when its ballast water regulations are implemented following ratification of the International Maritime Organization’s ballast water convention ‘casts a pall’ over all the positive news. State regulation of ballast water has created a patchwork of differing requirements. Most troubling are the yet-to-be-released Canadian ballast water regulations. There is no treatment system that can work on lakers, so a transit standard, which has been endorsed by some in Canada as an option, would ban US-flag lakers from Canadian waters. The problem is US-flag lakers must transit Canadian waters, not only when loading or discharging in Canada, but when trading between US ports. If Canada imposes a transit standard, the US-flag Lakes fleet could be put out of business. “The State regulation problem could be solved if the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) was enacted. S. 373 sets a uniform and achievable Federal standard. States can suggest more stringent requirements, but they must prove the need and that systems exist that can meet the requirements. The bill also recognizes that vessels that operate within a limited geographic area, such as lakers, do not have the potential to introduce aquatic nuisance species, so requires best management practices rather than treatment.” The VIDA is still moving through the Senate, both as a stand- alone bill and in the Senate Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015. The House does not have companion bill right now, but has passed similar legislation in the past. The ballast water issue notwithstanding, the report concludes that “Great Lakes shipping is on the verge of solving some of its most pressing problems. Challenges will remain, and new ones will appear, but the State of the Lakes in 2015 is proof positive that our efforts, some of which have required years and years of engagement, are paying off, and the future is brighter because of that.” Lake Carriers’ Association represents 16 American companies that operate 56 US-flag vessels on the Great Lakes and carry the raw materials that drive the nation’s economy: iron ore and fluxstone for the steel industry, aggregate and cement for the construction industry, coal for power generation, as well as salt, sand and grain. Collectively, these vessels can transport more than 115 million tonnes of cargo per year. i AUGUST 2015 REGIONAL REPORT 59 DC ’s Hon. James Hon. repowering.” Herbert C. JacksonHerbert C. ) in 2009. In 2010, ) in 2009. was the last steamer to will receive a twin-input, single- a twin-input, will receive Herbert C. JacksonHerbert C. was the first ship to be repowered Charles M. Beeghly Charles M. Kaye E. Barker E. Kaye , Interlake’s largest freighter at 1,013- largest freighter Interlake’s , Jackson . Toromont made it an easy choice to Toromont . (then the Lee A. Tregurtha Lee A. Paul R. Tregurtha R. Paul The with a highly automated Bergen diesel engine power plant automated Bergen diesel engine power with a highly installed in the Similar engines were in 2006. Oberstar L. the feet long, underwent a diesel engine replacement using a diesel engine replacement underwent long, feet The MAK engines. The design with Bergen diesels in 2012. be repowered Ian been led by plants have and engineering of the power Sharp is Fleet Projects. of Engineering for Director Sharp, completing the design of the currently Headquartered in Middleburg plant. propulsion new was Steamship Company the Interlake Ohio, Heights, the company than a century, more For launched in 1913. shipping industry its Lakes through has led the Great environmental service, commitment to flawless ISO 9002 innovation. and continuous stewardship raw deliver fleet of nine vessels Interlake’s certified, region. Lakes the Great materials to ports throughout Paul R. Tregurtha R. Paul “The Engineering Team at Interlake is excited to be working is excited to be at Interlake Team “The Engineering The company is in discussions with potential shipyards to do shipyards is in discussions with potential The company work with them again on the work with the professionals at Toromont Cat, a division of Toromont a division of Cat, Toromont at with the professionals Fleet Phil Moore, says on another project,” Industries Ltd., provided group Toromont “The Superintendent at Interlake. the MaK equipment and auxiliary engineering services, systems on the successful diesel engine replacement propulsion of the the repowering work. The 6,250-BHP propulsion package will The 6,250-BHP propulsion work. the repowering engines which will give include a pair of MaK – six-cylinder M32E In and reliability. capabilities the ship enhanced propulsion the repowered addition, a shaft generators, twin PTO with output Lufkin gear box system and Gesab exhaust propeller Schottel controllable-pitch The economizers gas economizers along with an auxiliary boiler. the the ship to harness the waste heat and energyallow from steam’ to heat the ‘free main engine exhaust and produce heating various auxiliaryaccommodations and for systems and even will net the company These installations fuel oil services. emission reductions. greater was the first ship to Lee A. Tregurtha Tregurtha Lee A. be repowered with a highly automated be repowered plant in 2006. diesel engine power Bergen The ’s vintage steam turbines and ’s is the last of Interlake Herbert C. JacksonHerbert C. , becoming the first US-flag fleet to test the becoming , Jackson Herbert C. Jackson Herbert The six-month diesel conversion, which conversion, The six-month diesel illustrates Interlake’s “This repowering its emissions dramatically. has reduced Interlake Since 2007, the Built in 1959, “It’s a sad day leaving the era of steamships behind but it’s a the era of steamships behind but it’s leaving a sad day “It’s The Steamship Company’s fleet to be repowered. Company’s Steamship — with a highly automated diesel automated — with a highly system in the final phase of a propulsion effort $100 million modernization ten-year, and reliable the most efficient, to create on the Great fleet friendly environmentally Lakes. is the is slated to begin in mid-December, and fleet to Interlake’s fifth major overhaul since its fourth conversion steam-to-diesel 2006. commitment to shrink its continuing reducing by footprint environmental says our fleet,” emissions throughout “We Barker. W. Mark President Interlake in investing our industry a long-term vision for are and we have efficient the most reliable, our equipment and our ships to offer delivery within an industry of form that is the greenest transportation available.” estimates it has the company 2014, through example, For 54% by sulphur oxides its particulate 30%, matter by lowered debuted the Interlake April 2015, In 47%. by and carbon dioxide bulk carrier installation of exhaust gas scrubbers on the Hon. Oberstar James L. technology Lakes. emission reduction on the Great upgrade and modernization plan modernization and upgrade Steamship Company The Interlake repower that it will June in early announced — the its last steamship remain the ship to upgrades for costly require automation would in the fleet. workhorse a reliable about the last Barker says forward,” move as we day good nine months a year have only “We steamship being repowered. to carry our customers. for close to 20 million tonnes of cargo To delays. us to be able to do that without any critical for It’s our ships outfitted and keep to invest have we meet that goal, with the best equipment in the industry.” The Interlake Steamship Company gears up for final phase of $100 million fleet million $100 of final phase up for gears Company Steamship Interlake The OPENING THE LAKES TTOO THE WORLDWORLD

wwwwww.fednav.com.fednav.com i AUGUST 2015 REGIONAL REPORT 61 DC alongside. Nunavik Nunavik (photo: Tim (photo: Tim Keane). The steaming through the Northwest passage the Northwest steaming through Fednav’s icebreaking bulker the icebreaking Fednav’s The Great Lakes, in the heartland of North America, are also are America, in the heartland of North Lakes, The Great at the heart of Fednav’s environmental strategy. As a founding strategy. environmental at the heart of Fednav’s bi-national environmental a voluntary, Marine, member of Green of 12 BallastAce water- order and with the recent programme, its commitment to demonstrates Fednav systems, treatment while economy, trade and enhancing Canada’s stimulating of aquatic invasive and spread the introduction preventing more efficient engines, they will produce 20% less emissions than will produce they efficient engines, more 15 years Oshima Shipyard of the same dimension built by vessels objectives to Fednav’s contribute significantly therefore, and, ago All basis. GHG emissions in its fleet on a continuous of reducing from the CLEAN DESIGN notation will receive of the vessels scheduled to take are Deliveries the DNV classification society. 2015 to 2018. place from Fednav operates the largest fleet of Great Lakes-suitable, operates the largest fleet of Great Fednav These new-generation Fednav has been associated with shipping in Canada for over 70 over with shipping in Canada for has been associated Fednav since the opening of the Lakes and in the Great years the Montreal-based Today, St. in 1959. Seaway Lawrence most of operates a fleet of about 85 bulk carriers, company Lawrence, service to the St. year-round built to offer which are In fact, Arctic. the and even the Hudson Bay, River, Saguenay shipping a Arctic has made Fednav decades, span of five a over custom-designed to service vessels, of Fednav’s Three specialty. bulk ice-breaking are regions, most remote mines in Canada’s in the unescorted year-round of travelling capable carriers Arctic. Lakes the Great that ship to and from bulk carriers ocean-going is this year the company In fact, — its main niche market. Oshima taking delivery from a six of of Japan Shipyard series of 16 box-hold Handysize Lakers oceangoing designed to transport steel or River Lawrence bulk to St. ports Lakes and into the Great and carry grains and other These bulks outbound. to the fleet additions demonstrate the company’s of confidence in the future Lawrence shipping in the St. Lakes. and the Great Seaway 34,000dwt ice-class vessels a major step represent in terms of forward With benefits. environmental their advanced design and Fednav breaks new ground: landmark year for Canadian shipowner for Canadian year landmark ground: new breaks Fednav DC 62 AUGUST 2015

i REGIONAL REPORT actively tomany associationsandorganizationsoffer a — localandmaritimethecompany notonly contributes ofgivingbacktothecommunity Conscious oftheimportance toitslargeinternationalcustomerbase. through service company’s logisticsservice, Fednav isabletooffer acomplete Thorold, and Toronto. Together withFednav Direct, the ofBurnsHarbor,the ports Cleveland, Hamilton, Milwaukee, bulk and/orgeneralcargo operationsare intheGreat Lakes at thisyear.celebrates its50thanniversary SixofFMT’s twelve dry Marine Terminals (FMT), Fednav’s cargo-handling division, which operations toshipperssincetheopeningofSeaway in1959. thathasoffered uninterrupted service liner transportation sailing peryear, FALLine isthepremiere transatlanticbreakbulk or FALLine. With roughly 60 a Fednav Atlantic Lakes Line, and windmills, isundertaken by equipment, yachts, beer vats, industrial oragricultural such asheavy and/orbulky and othergeneralcargoes from Europe, includingsteels internationally. and bestmanagedoperating newest, mostenergy-efficient, that remains among the its Handysizelakers, afleet Handymax vessels aswell as fleet ofSupramaxand company employs agrowing minerals, wood pellets, the grains,and exported industrial fertilizer, andcoalproducts, alumina,of imported sugar, bulk trade, comprisedmainly Hudson Bay, and West Coast species intheGreat Lakes. Shipping intheGreat Lakes isalsosynonymous withFederal Transportation ofbreakbulk For theSt. Lawrence River, The Federal Baltic . standard ineverything itdoes. the company’s unwavering commitmenttodelivering ahigher in funding community causes close to their hearts andhomes. in fundingcommunity causesclosetotheirhearts number offellowships, buthasalsogiven employees stewardship prudent approach, measured growth, and, more importantly—a the fundamentalshasbeenkey toourcontinued success—a Lakes/Seaway SystemandleaderintheCanadian Arctic. in Canadaaswell asthebiggestocean-going useroftheGreat 1944, group bulkShipowning andchartering itisthe largestdry Fednav recently celebratedits70thanniversary. Establishedin F DA CELEBRATES EDNAV The mostsignificantcharacteristicthatsetsFednav is apart According toMarkPathy, President andCo-CEO, “sticking to 70 HANNIVERSARY TH The Federal Leda in port. RE LIGHT GREEN GETS SYSTEM TREATMENT under construction. vessels currently Japan, toequipits Corporation in Engineering developed by JFE (BallastAce) systems water treatment order for 12 ballast announced an year, Fednav On 15 April this B service andfleet.”service reliability inour quality and our customersand relationships with focus on ALLAST i AUGUST 2015 REGIONAL REPORT 63 DC The HIP S IGHT R earned a perfect Federal Tyne Federal Federal Tyne Federal YEARS 50 AWARDED FIVE STARS WITH ’ as one of Montreal’s Top Employers and by and by Employers Top as one of Montreal’s as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young for Employers Top as one of Canada’s YNE T CELEBRATES The Gazette The Gazette EDERAL EDNAV TOPS IN ANNUAL EMPLOYER COMPETITIONS office in Hamburg, Germany. When it was founded, Fednav When it was founded, Germany. office in Hamburg, company’s Hamburg acted as both an extension of the the agent for as a liner years, chartering many team and for general cargo Transatlantic scheduled regularly company’s in Fednav representing role a key this office plays Today, service. Black Sea regions. including in the Baltic and Europe, FMT Inc. Terminals, Marine Federal Incorporated in 1965 in Chicago, FMT today April. (FMT) celebrated its 50th anniversary on 23 in the Gulf has operations in 12 ports US East Coast, along the its experience in Leveraging Lakes. the Great and on of Mexico, and logistics services all types for terminal handling, stevedoring, chain in the markets a seamless supply FMT offers of dry cargo, it serves. F recognized year, the fourth for consecutive was, Fednav In 2015, by ‘F the At the end of October 2014, risk a five-star parameters: vetting RightShip rating on all three gas and a greenhouse rating, environmental a five-star rating, Out of about 18,000 bulk A+. (GHG) emissions rating of a five-star have 26 vessels only in service, currently carriers side — and six of rating on both the risk and environmental The Fednav. by owned are those vessels of GHG emissions score a perfect having distinguishes itself by hold this distinction that bulk carriers two and is one of only A+, in the world. Globe and Mail that acknowledgements running, the second year for People and to the employment commitment illustrate the company’s of its employees. development , further , TM was one of the first saved roughly 5,000 nautical roughly saved Nunavik YEARS OF OPERATIONS 50 Nunavik . FIRST TO CARRY ARCTIC CARGO THROUGH THE ’ Federal Yukina Federal By favouring the Northwest Passage over the conventional the Northwest Passage over By favouring team of was supported shore-based The vessel by UNAVIK The EDNAV HAMBURG MARKS enabling safe and efficient transit. "Fednav is proud to have is proud "Fednav and efficient transit. enabling safe planned the first ship and to have designed this remarkable the Northwest through voyage independent commercial and co-CEO of Fednav President said Paul Pathy, Passage,” the extraordinary of the capabilities “It is through Limited. technology and its world-leading crew, the ship’s team, Fednav confidence.” with this journey can undertake that we NORTHWEST PASSAGE Fifty years ago this past March, Fednav opened its first foreign Fednav this past March, ago Fifty years F ‘N the Fednav’s Late last summer, This places Fednav as the first shipping company in Canada and the first shipping company as This places Fednav to announce the installation of a ballast water Lakes the Great This the regulatory requirement. before well system, treatment commitment to highlights the company’s thereby news while economy trade and enhancing Canada’s stimulating and spread against the introduction Lakes the Great protecting species. of aquatic invasive commercial vessels to transit the Northwest to transit the Passage completely, vessels commercial The cargo. Arctic and the first to do so unescorted with an in Deception Bay sailed from bulk carrier 31,700dwt icebreaking Northern concentrate Quebec carrying of nickel a full cargo China. Liaoning Province, the portbound for of Bayuquan, the Panama Canal route, than more of sailing and therefore, miles (9,400km) or 20 days gas emissions. 1,300 tonnes of greenhouse specialists from operators and ice navigation Arctic experienced ice charts regular received The vessel Enfotec. its subsidiary, satellite imagery to operate Enfotec’s including real-time in order Icenav system, ice-navigation proprietary onboard 

i AUGUST 2015 REGIONAL REPORT 65 DC d and OMPANY C OWING T AKES L REAT G HE T "As The Towing Company continues to maintain and upgrade continues Company Towing The "As GLT is the principle provider of commercial tugboat of commercial is the principle provider GLT BOUT the tugs in its fleet, the Shipyard will also continue to expand will also continue the Shipyard the tugs in its fleet, and Company Towing the of President Starck, Joe says and grow,” are “We further explains that, Starck Shipyard. Lakes Great tugboats for new of building one of two in progress currently Plant’s Niagara Power Authority (NYPA) Power York New small also building two are NY and we operations in Buffalo, Corps of Engineers Army the United States barges for work other very many also have We Rock Island District. (USACE) This new on the table. construction projects new interesting ongoing to our construction business is in addition vessel and repair and government commercial in-house, regular, routine perform regularly we where modification work, and custom emergency repairs maintenance, drydocking, fabrication services.” services Lakes’ in all eight US Great 35 US ports, than in more 99% and maintains nearly River, Lawrence states and the St. Lakes business in US Great of the harbour towing share market in the US matches this range company No other towing ports. docking and Services include harbour towing, of service. and assistance to rescue ice breaking, undocking assistance, and and interport of vessels towing or damaged ships, grounded barges. A Company’) ‘Towing (or the Company Towing Lakes The Great and operates the largest fleet of shipdocking tugboats on owns Seaway. River Lawrence Lakes-Saint the US Great and and IDAHO LOUISIANA ONTARIO , Tug has been in service for HURON Tu g SUPERIOR ROGRAM P BASED FORWARDER MICHIGAN, MICHIGAN, - VERHAUL , which were taken out of service the last taken over which were , from its existing fleet, both of which have been both of which have its existing fleet, from O THE ASSET LEET . The company’s Tug The company’s . F CALIFORNIA ERIE The four newly purchased tugs will be named after four of tugs will be named after four purchased newly The four In working with UWL, RAD-CON felt confident knowing that they confident knowing felt RAD-CON with UWL, In working challenges and find Customers depend on UWL to anticipate “These four tugs will be immediately added to the fleet, and the fleet, to added tugs will be immediately “These four AJOR M Lakes Great tugs, purchased newly to the four In addition Tugs the of reactivating is in the process Shipyard out of service for several years. Once completed and back in years. out of service several for Tugs the plans to also reactivate the company service, PENNSYLVANIA and The Great Lakes Towing Company, which operates the largest Company, Towing Lakes The Great Lakes-Saint fleet of shipdocking tugboats on the US Great more of four has announced the addition Seaway, Lawrence tugboats to its fleet. Tug Lakes; the Great The Great Lakes Towing Company expands fleet with four new tugs Company Lakes Towing The Great distribution, road and rail, bulk liquid logistics and customs compliance consulting. and rail, road distribution, UWL of Cleveland Port the from moves oversize simplifies UWL — services engaged the of global 3PL and RAD-CON (B.C.O.) Recently, was RAD-CON UWL. company forwarding & freight licensed NVOCC This particular move. an oversized a solution to complete in need of to the due and costly to be complicated posed the potential move transported. being large size of the product and weight heavy extremely — the process and complete this process UWL was able to streamline was transported Cargo successfully to load — in 12 days. quote from final to its its way it will make where Antwerp, to Cleveland from Turkey. destination in side throughout on their forwarder of an asset-based had the strength 15 55 offices worldwide, such as 650 trucks, Advantages the project. throughout centres 20 warehouses/distribution container depots and of the advantage able to take were they of all, Most the United States. 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ZZZORJLVWHFFRP i AUGUST 2015 REGIONAL REPORT 67 DC CWB Marquis is the first vessel to be owned by CWB. by to be owned CWB Marquis CWB Marquis April’s load of 30,000 metric tonnes of wheat April’s and durum, destined for Trois Rivières and then and Rivières Trois destined for and durum, will be the first of many. to Cuba, to carry grain eastward will be used extensively on the return ore and iron Thunder Bay, out of Lakes seaports back into other Great trip from ports. toward a private operating model that includes a toward of strategic grain-handling assets and network CWB has initiated a series of farmer ownership. and acquisitions construction projects elevator including the the prairies and in port, across of in the Port Terminal acquisition of Mission last year. Thunder Bay - Captain Volodymyr Ovdiyenko and Chief Engineer Igor Ovdiyenko Volodymyr Captain Winnipeg-based CWB is an experienced wheat and barley Equinox class vessels are touted as the next generation of are class vessels Equinox The Port of Thunder Bay handled nearly 1.3mt of cargo during 1.3mt of cargo handled nearly Bay Thunder of The Port Tundra Equinox marketer, having sold grain to over 70 countries. Since the 70 countries. sold grain to over having marketer, in grown on wheat and barley elimination of its monopoly the organization has been transitioning Canada in 2012, Western Great Lakes bulk carriers with the ability to carry cargo, bulk carriers more Lakes Great The sail faster and consume less fuel than their predecessors. with exhaust friendly environmentally also more ships are 97% of sulphur oxide scrubbing systems designed to remove engines. the vessel emissions generated by May — 37% more than the five-year average for the month. A the month. for average than the five-year 37% more — May the port during May passed through of cargoes wide variety salt, road pellets, wood liquid petroleum, potash, including coal, shipments were Potash and steel. windmill components potash volumes At 72,000 metric tonnes, particularly strong. the month. for average 50% higher than the five-year were highest grain production in history in 2014, following the record the following in history production highest grain in 2014, set in 2013. production on a Seaway Lawrence – St. Lakes calling the Great carriers worldwide transporting to and from cargoes basis, regular Superior Shipping is Lake the vessel The agent for destinations. 1959. since Thunder Bay ocean ship agents in Ltd., Galkin was welcomed to the Port in an on-board ‘Top-Hat’ in an on-board to the Port Galkin was welcomed ceremony. is another of the St Lawrence Seaway System. Seaway Lawrence St Algoma Equinox Algoma class vessels operating on the Great Lakes/ on the Great operating class vessels Algoma Equinox CWB became the first ocean- The -class vessel to enter service-class vessel on Tundra Equinox . Algoma Central Corporation will operate Algoma . is the first vessel to be is the first vessel is owned and operated by Montreal-based ship Montreal-based and operated by is owned arrived in port the previous evening in port the previous arrived Algoma HarvesterAlgoma CWB Marquis The ship is the third Tundra Grain, the port’s mainstay cargo, continues to surge following continues cargo, mainstay the port’s Grain, and the Seaway, joining Algoma Central Corporation’s Central Corporation’s Algoma joining the Seaway, New CWB Bay shipment in Thunder grain loads first vessel Thunder Bay of the Port April, On 13 built Canadian Laker a new welcomed transporting for specifically grain from River. Lawrence to the St. Thunder Bay grain on 13 load of and took on its first ever Terminal. April at Mission as the known formerly CWB, by owned is named The vessel Wheat Board. Canadian the variety, wheat ‘Marquis’ after the historic the for specifically first wheat variety bred "Marquis season. short Canadian growing wheat has a long and distinguished history on vessel to name CWB's first laker proud are the Prairies and we and CEO Ian said CWB president in honour of its legacy," on the Prairies variety of wheat grown "Almost every White. since the beginning of the 20th century can be traced back to wheat." Marquis going ‘saltie’ vessel to enter the Port of Thunder Bay during the Thunder Bay of to enter the Port ‘saltie’ vessel going Main elevator berthing at Richardson’s season, 2015 navigation loaded 15,100 metric vessel The April. on the morning of 17 San Juan, for Wheat destined Canadian Western tonnes of Puerto Rico. Marquis The Cyprus-registered vessel vessel The Cyprus-registered Top Hat Ceremony for first ocean-going vessel ocean-going for first Ceremony Hat Top Port of Thunder Bay off to strong start to strong Bay off of Thunder Port off to are Thunder Bay of the Port through Grain shipments than 1.8mt more May, As of 31 start since 1997. their strongest been loaded at the port’s have tonnes) of grain (million metric is 1.4mt. grain for average five-year The 31 May elevators. the port recorded In 2014, year. last increases dramatic volume in due to the swell years in 16 volumes its highest cargo is no sign of There Canadian grain. Western shipments of experienced their second- as prairie farmers down slowing and manage CWB Marquis, along with a second CWB fleet-mate and manage CWB Marquis, later in 2015. to be delivered company Canfornav. Canfornav is one of the largest ocean-going Canfornav Canfornav. company REGIONAL REPORT Seaway System Since1955! A LeaderOnTheGreatLakes St.Lawrence of cargo The Port ofToledo’s modernequipmentcanhandle nearly any type Located atthecrossroads ofI-75 andI-80/90 Truck haulroute Scales intoMichigan –facilityislocated onheavy tourtheport.com midwestterminals.com toledoseaport.org toledoportauthority.org The Port ofToledo canals, which linked theMaumeeRiver withCentralIndiana’s Additional growth wasfostered by theconstructionof the Erie&Kalamazoo, from beganservice Toledo in1836. grain, flour, butter, porkandlumber. The firstrailroad inOhio, ontheGreatof thegreat Lakes transshippingports handling quickly becameone Lake Erie), Toledo western end of River atthe on theMaumee already active ports villages were Vistula (both Lawrence and villages ofPort the mergerof founded through when Toledowas economy. In1833, the region’s annual impacton has asignificant Toledo Regionand development ofthe role inthe always played avital Transportation has FUTURE THE FOR C Toledo-Lucas anniversary Port celebrates Authority County 60th & Outdoor Storage AT COURSE A HARTS Q Q Q Indoor 1MantsinenRB200 Material Handler Cranes,Conveyors 2Gantry Equipment andHeavy 2LiebherrLHM280Mobile HarborCranes Class IRailAccess Switch Engines with Dedicated Terminal On-Dock Length 4,100 Dock Foot Full Seaway Draft The newIronville Terminal openedinMarch 2014.It isowned by within FTZ8 early as1828, withschoonersandside-wheel starting based economy. Toledo’s inshipbuildingbeganas richhistory theregion’stogether toserve agriculturalandmanufacturing- Wabash River andtheOhioRiver. Approved and LME the Port Authority, whichhasentered agreement intoalong-term NYMEX Toledo came wasaplacewhere allmodesoftransportation with Midwest Terminals operation. tomanagetheport i AUGUST 2015 REGIONAL REPORT 69 DC General Cargo Dock Cargo General at the Port of Toledo. of at the Port For 60 years, dedicated staff and board members have dedicated staff and board 60 years, For worked together with community and government leaders to and government together with community worked Authority the organization County Port Toledo-Lucas the make Authority salutes the thousands of The Port it is today. utilized who have the world around customers and stakeholders all of which helps facilities and services, Toledo’s of the Port forward. Authority and its community the Port move used as an oil refinery, was purchased in 2008 and was was purchased used as an oil refinery, operational marine terminal financed into a fully transformed the by The site is owned with public and private investments. into a long-term agreement which has entered Authority, Port The total port to manage the operation. Terminals with Midwest up to 100,000 man cost was $23 million and provided project the community. hours of skilled construction labour for of the site included the installation of 20,000 linear Development Southern’s of rail connecting the terminal to Norfolk feet and the and dock wall improvements, dredging network, system and material transfer construction of a multimodal 277,000 tonnes of The terminal handled over warehouse. role a key material in its inaugural season and is expected to play handling opportunities cargo by of new in the development and capability. capacity additional providing Over the years, the Port Authority the Port the years, Over August marks the 60th anniversary This in the investing Authority is continuously The Port at the most ambitious and significant development Perhaps steamboats and quickly evolving into evolving quickly and steamboats the next For freighters. steel constructing port the to expand 100 years continued on construction commenced and in 1955 a bi-national Seaway, Lawrence the St. to the markets connecting world waterway year, of that In June Region. Lakes Great Act was adopted Authority the Ohio Port the first port became authority Toledo and Under the direction in the state of Ohio. many Authority, of the Port including achieved accomplishments were Zone Foreign-Trade establishing the eighth and becoming the in the nation in 1961 handling over largest coal port in the world 1963 to from 30 million tonnes annually 1966. Toledo in the expanded its role dramatically taking on the management of Region, transportationadditional assets including a passenger rail station and airports, two At the parking garages. downtown three services new and programmes same time, Authority to the Port by offered were in the economic development promote Region such as brownfield Toledo energy financing, innovative redevelopment, a community efficiency improvement, grant programme, economic development to assistance to offer and a programme contractors. minority and women-owned and programmes The combination of assets, County Toledo-Lucas services the makes and Authority one of the most diverse Port sophisticated portnation. authorities in the Authority. County Port Toledo-Lucas of the the past 60 has changed over While much to hold Authority continues the Port years, the same fundamental vision as its founders port expansion and job creation, Site development, in 1955. remain the region through people and goods efficiency in moving alone Toledo of Maritime activities at the Port top priorities. economic an annual 7,000 people and have over employ $1 billion to the region. contribution of over Shipyard, Toledo At the modernization of port facilities. topside and dry is dock work Marine, Ironhead operated by ferry boats and other vessels. on freighters, performed routinely facility was constructed in 2008, modern high bay Ironhead’s allowed have which improvements, other recent along with many excellent service to the maritime to provide the company $10 million over Authority invested the Port In 2010, industry. facility handling equipment at its general cargo cargo in new the acquisition of which included Terminals, Midwest operated by Mantsinen material mobile harbour cranes and a Liebherr two in a new $15 million was invested An additional handler. on-dock and improved roadways new entrance gate complex, at the facility. rail infrastructure was the opening of the new years in recent Toledo of the Port previously site, This 180-acre 2014. in March Terminal Ironville DC 70 AUGUST 2015

i REGIONAL REPORT through Dakota North by StateUniversity the andiscertified currently &logistics ispursuingadoctorateintransportation attheUniversity ofMinnesotaDuluth.then earnedanMBA She information systemsfrom theUniversity of Wisconsin-Superior, &logisticsmanagementandcomputer transportation graduated dominated Ferguson’s educationalpursuits, aswell. She for customersatdozensofmulti-modal facilities. administration andtheimprovement ofoperationalefficiencies focused onbusinessdevelopment, project management, contract solutions managerfor CNSupply ChainSolutions, Ferguson has marketing andtrafficanalyst for GLF to herpositionastransload facilities alongtheGreat Lakes-Seaway. From herrole assales, improving efficienciesincargo movement and between ports Railway. Shehasspentthemajority ofhercareer analysing and with Great Lakes Fleet(GLF)andlaterwithCanadian National logisticsbasedhereworking inDuluth—first intransportation senior specialistfor EssentiaHealth, Ferguson spentnineyears Midwest. here inthe Twin Ports andacross the Upper materials moved by water, road andrail a widerangeofindustriesandencompasses supply chainlogistics. crosses Herexpertise development, accountmanagementand position, primarily inthearena ofbusiness experience andacademiccredentials tothis region. development organizationsthroughout the expansion prospects withindustrial properties —co-ordinating business business for thePort Authority andits work todevelop, attractandretain opportunities. Additionally, Ferguson will pursuing domesticandinternationaltrade with thePort Authority for companies 2015. Shewillbethefirstpointofcontact of BusinessDevelopment, effective 13July named Kathryn ‘Kate’ Ferguson asDirector The DuluthSeaway Port Authority has Duluth SeawayPort namesDirector Authority ofBusinessDevelopment average of38milliontonnescargoayear. The Port ofDuluth-Superior moves an Business management and transportation logisticshaveBusiness managementandtransportation Prior tohermostrecent positionassupply chaininformatics Ferguson bringsadecadeofprofessional magna cumlaude with bachelor’s degrees in each year, moving anaverage of38milliontonnes cargo roading. wakeboarding, snowboarding, skiingand4 cross country soccer, hockey, running, hiking, andbiking tokayaking, ineverything fromoutdoor fitnessenthusiast—participating playing field, inthewoods oronthewaterassheisanavid atUWSsince2006.management department &logistics has beenaguestlecturer inthetransportation S.S. 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NEWS ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT and Franz-W. Aumund and Franz-W. From left to right: Andreas From Youll (SAMSON Materials Youll Klottka (AUMUND Holding, Klottka (AUMUND Managing Director), Malcolm Director), Managing Handling, Managing Director), Managing Handling, (President of AUMUND Group). AUMUND of (President Material Handling business has fantastic products, an Material Handling business has fantastic products, customer base and very and knowledgeable impressive to leading this business I’m looking forward talented people. and support innovation that our the products, and delivering Youll. says customers need,”

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On 1 June, SAMSON Materials SAMSON On 1 June, B&W formerly Handling, Handling Ltd., Mechanical as new Youll Malcolm appointed He will be Managing Director. Office in based at the SAMSON UK. Cambridgeshire, Ely, experience of the capital equipment industry complex and solutions having engineered and CAT, CNH, for worked wide range of His Cargotec. of mining experience in the field and ports & terminals will expand the SAMSON Materials Handling activities in the various markets in holds degrees Youll worldwide. Management and Manufacturing, Technology. is a world-renowned of companies, Group AUMUND the be joining To it serves. in the markets engineering company on endlessly who focuses company such a well-respected The is inspiring. and durability of its products reliability Malcolm Youll takes over at SAMSON Materials Handling Materials at SAMSON over takes Youll Malcolm DC 76 AUGUST 2015 i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT NEWS OMSINN E TE MILL STEEL NEW COMMISSIONING which provides themwithaperfect view andapleasantworking environment indaily operation. possible. For thedrivers, itquickly becameclearthatthehighlightof machinesisthehighly mobile2.7mMaxcabcomfort with an800lcapacity, whichwasadapted tothematerialhandlers atthefactory, scrap feeding cycletimesoflessthan30se of ownership. The responsible peopleplantosave upto40%ofoperatingcosts. Supplementedby aSENNEBOGENmulti-shell grab responsible peoplecouldbesure thatthey were well prepared ofproduction for thestart inJune. Line SalesManagerDennisHasenkopf, the machines were handedover by Green applications inscrap handling. When the specially equippedfor demanding metres, thematerialhandlerswere weights of38.5tonnesandranges15 Ho ChiMinhCity. With operating SENNEBOGEN 830materialhandlersto was abletodeliver four new Kilwoo partner Corporation and service SENNEBOGEN Asia Pacificanditssales handlers inthefuture. fed by four SENNEBOGENmaterial capital ofHoChiMinhCity, andwillbe newest steelmillisin Vietnam, nearthe Korea —POSCOSpecialtySteel. Its for supplying thelargeststeelproducer in Marine Transport Co., Ltd. isresponsible The Korean logisticsprovider IlShin IS VINA Material handlersfor steel mill Why SENNEBOGEN?From along-termpointofview, the830materialhandlerconvinced thecustomerswithbest totalcost At thebeginningof2015, IN V ENMI QIPDFOR EQUIPPED IS IETNAM conds are cab, 10 LITERS SAVINGS PER HOUR*

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DC 80 AUGUST 2015 i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT NEWS indicator simplifies discwear measurement, eliminatinghaving to disc diameterand thepistonarea. A new manual brake wear torque attherear tandems, achieved by enlargingboththebrake control. manoeuvring, thusaverting possibledamagefrom ill-timedmanual appropriate locking/unlocking for optimum tractionand now hasastandard automaticdifferential lock, whichensures gear changesandpromote productivity. The modulartrans-axle Electronic Control (APECS)system, Strategy designedtosmooth and sixreverse gears, incorporatesthe Cat Advanced Productivity The Catdirect-drive, power-shift transmission, witheightforward D The new Cat CONVENIENCE OPERATOR AND SAFETY E New Cat operation, theoperatoriflevels anditalerts drop toolow. also monitorstheselevels andthetrans-axle oillevel during oil levels whenthekey isturnedtotheonposition. The system automatically checkstheenginecoolant, engineoil, andhydraulic cooling fan. adjusting theenginetocompensatefor power lossestothe feature provides consistentpower totheground by continually the systemdeactivated. An additional enginecontrol system working incomparablelight-tomoderate-loadapplications with delivers fuelsavings estimatedatupto4%5%, compared with no compromise inperformance. This operator-selected feature engine speedto1,900rpminworking gearswhenpossiblewith engines, isdesignedtoimprove fueleconomy by optimizing Tier 2/StageII/Japan 2001(Tier2)equivalent. (Tier 4Final); Tier 3/StageIIIA/Japan 2006(Tier3)equivalent; and emissions standards: USEPA Tier 4Final/EUStageIV/Japan 2014 engine isavailable inthree configurationstosatisfyglobal power ratingsfrom 290–348horsepower (216–259kW). The Optimized Variable-Horsepower system, whichprovides net for operationsusing150-tonne(136-tonne)orsmallertrucks. 71,454 pounds(32,411kg). The motorgraderisoptimally sized a 16ft(4.9m)mouldboard andanaverage operatingweight of material moved. The 16M3has the lowest costpertonneof running mostefficiently andat haulage roads tokeep trucks building andmaintainingmine an essentialmachinefor worldwide. engine emissionsstandards in configurationstomeet machine. The 16M3isavailable operator andthosearound the promote thesafety ofboththe add operatorconvenience and durability, simplifymaintenance, economy, increase structural enhancements thatboostfuel grader features engineering HNE DURABILITY NHANCED IETANADSTRUCTURES AND TRAIN RIVE The 16M3alsofeatures nearly 15%greater dynamicbraking Also new for the16M3is system,‘OK-to-Start’ which A new ECOmode, standard for Tier 2equivalentand Tier 4 The 16M3features aCatC13 ACERT™ enginewiththeCat The 16M3motorgraderis ® 16M3 motor , ® 16M3 motorgraderdelivers greater walkways andhandrailsthatallow accesstothecaborengine production andplanning. events, andothervitalmachineinformation tosupport information about machinehealthandsurroundings, trends, Management System(VIMS™), whichprovides real-time auxiliary-hydraulic control. Slope or AccuGrade™ systemsandalsohave provision for retrofit option)enhancecontrol oftheCatGradeControl Cross easingtheoperator’sfurther job. Advanced Control joysticks (a replaces mostofthethree-position switches usedpreviously, incident asafaultcode. theoperatorthatbeltisnotfastenedand recordsalerts the the rearview mirror. Also standard isaseatbeltindicator, which the new information display oronanoptionalLCDscreen above The standard rearview camerasystempresents crispimageson S exhaust fluid)level. shows CatGradeControl Cross Slopereadings andDEF(diesel information for initialtroubleshooting. The new display also set parameterstosuitoperatingsituations, andaccess service structure, allows theoperatortomonitormachineperformance, The new full-colourtouch-screen display, withanintuitive menu I control andprovides easieraccessfor routine maintenance. 16M. The longerframeimproves machine balanceandsteering joint)areplates (atthearticulation 50%thicker thanthose ofthe two bumpercastingsfor added counterweight, andthehitch of themainframe. The rear frameislengthened, incorporating distribute stress andenhancedurabilityinthishighly loadedarea section isnow aheavy-duty steelcastingdesignedtoeffectively added weight andpower ofthenew model. The centre-shift specifically designedtoensure long-termdurabilitywith the remove thebrake podstocheckwear. H CAB THE N FT N SERVICE AND AFETY The optionalenhanced-access platform provides ladders, Also standard for the16M3isCaterpillar Vital Information In addition, anew keypad withlighted, one-touchbuttons The 16M3front frame, hitcharea, andrear framehave been NEWS ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT

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Key service intervals have been extended for the 16M3: engine the 16M3: service been extended for intervalshave Key clearance In the engine enclosure, modular The 16M3 also uses a new fuel efficiency and power and efficiency fuel compartment from either side of the machine. An available side of the machine. either compartment from and handrails walkways service has ladders, access configuration either to the engine compartment access from convenient for the engine and use open access to provide Double doors side. fire- An available easy removal. for hinges barrel stainless steel package facilitates installation of most suppression-ready 16M3. the systems suitable for fire-suppression recommended with the compared twice the life, have air filter and pre-cleaners and service intervals the for 16M, pilot and transmission main hydraulic, to 500 hours doubled from filters have sampling 1,000 hours when S•O•SSM In addition, used. and Cat filters are fluid-change transmission/rear-axle 1,000 intervals extended from are hours to 2,000 hours with S•O•S sampling. injectors, allows cover the valve above to be valves and brakes compression major serviced any without removing design of The modular components. the final removing axle allows the rear significantly in-chassis, drives servicedecreasing time. which facilitates cooling package, and installation of removal SAMSON Materials Handling Ltd.

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Biomass handling facility relies on Talentum flame detectors

FLAME DETECTORS WORK IN TANDEM The conveyor with the WITH WATERMIST SYSTEM TO PROTECT docks in the background. OVER 700 METRES OF CONVEYORS ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT

Problem As part of the conversion of Ironbridge power station in Shropshire, UK, from coal to biomass, E.ON Energy has constructed a biomass handling depot at Gladstone Docks in Liverpool. This allows the delivery and transfer of biomass (in the form of wood pellets) from anywhere in the world to Ironbridge via train. The Liverpool depot consists of three conveyors totalling over 700 metres in length, taking the biomass direct from ship to train or from ship to a large storage building. Due to the highly flammable nature of biomass, the fire and safety plan The entire system was then linked to a side-wide addressable required an extensive fire detection and suppression system on fire panel which allows further automatic controls to be all three main conveyors. programmed, ensuring the desired number of zones will automatically operate when required and that the conveyors will Solution stop as soon as the fire system operates. The solution was based on FFE’s Talentum flame detectors and a Fireworks trained E.ON staff to operate the system and carry high-pressure watermist system from Hydramist©. The complete out fault-finding and remedial actions if required. The entire system was designed and installed by FFE contractor Fireworks. system requires minimal maintenance and is on constant standby Each conveyor was divided up into fire zones, with each zone 24 hours a day when the biomass handling depot is in operation. having a dedicated Talentum flame detector, zone valve, fire “FFE’s Talentum optical flame detectors are ideal for this type of control panel and set of water pipes and spray nozzles. The application. By utilizing infra-red (IR) sensing technology, they flame detectors and nozzles were installed inside the conveyor detect flames within seconds, irrespective of any dust, steam or covers to provide optimum protection of the biomass. The smoke present. With the addition of an ultraviolet (UV) sensor the watermist system operates from a central high pressure pump detector also becomes immune to false signals such as sunlight,” set with 100% redundancy. commented Dr Daniel Waldron, a research scientist at FFE.

ABOUT FFE FFE is a UK-based, global design and manufacturing business, dedicated to supplying specialist detection products to the fire industry. The company’s two leading brands are the Fireray optical beam smoke detector, with over half a million units installed worldwide, and the Talentum flame detector, one of the world’s most respected flame detector brands. FFE also leads the global market in providing fire extinguishers for UUT2015 AUGUST aviation use and produces a range of Talentum flame detector vibration switches for within the enclosed conveyor. industrial applications. It is a Halma Company. DCi

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Swiss civil engineering company invests in large ZX470LCH-5 excavator A Swiss civil engineering company has made a successful investment in a Hitachi ZX470LCH-5 excavator as the main production machine for its sand and gravel pit. The large Zaxis-5 ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT excavator was delivered to Scrasa’s Satigny site on the outskirts of Geneva in October 2012 by the country’s Hitachi dealer, Probst Maveg. Formed in 1962, Scrasa was formerly a French company that helped to build Geneva airport on its first Swiss project in the same year. Scrasa became an independent company in 2007 and its 200 employees work across a wide range of projects, including the pit and its production facilities, as well as road construction, electrical utility, paving and microtunnelling projects. The ZX470LCH-5 is part of a fleet of construction machinery “Quality is always important, because one day lost in the pit that includes two ZX225USLC-5s, a ZX135US-5 and a would cost us a lot of money and so it’s important that the ZX85USBLC-5, but it is the only machine based at Satigny. It plays machine is reliable. Of course we have to consider the cost, but a key role in the excavation of up to 1,500 tonnes of mixed after-sales is also very important, and Probst Maveg is highly materials per day, loading two trucks for the maximum 2km haul responsive and provides an excellent level of service. In addition, to the yard. the opinion of the operator is vital, as he will not be productive if This helps Scrasa to produce 200,000 tonnes of washed he’s unhappy with his machine.” materials for general building construction and a further 200,000 tonnes of recycled materials for road construction and concrete A FAST AND ECONOMIC EXCAVATOR production per year. The four sizes of aggregates are 0.4, 4/8, Experienced operator Pascal Notelle says that the machine is well 8/16 and 16/32mm, and they also mix products according to the suited to the work in the sand and gravel pit. “There are many needs of their customers and projects. different layers – including compact and hard soil — but the ZX470LCH-5 is able to dig into all of the materials easily. I also EXCELLENT AFTER-SALES SUPPORT FROM HITACHI have to mix the different grades by dragging the bucket down the After testing the ZX470LCH-5 against three other brands, Scrasa face of the pit and the machine has more than enough power to opted to add to its Hitachi line-up for three main reasons. “We complete this task. continue to buy Hitachi excavators that offer value for money “The ZX470LCH-5 is strong, fast and smooth, especially for and top quality, supported by excellent after-sales support,” says loading the trucks and for a machine of its size. The cab is Scrasa’s Jean Marc Zuccalli, who is responsible for managing the comfortable and spacious, and I really like the adjustable air- operations on the site. suspension seat. I also find that the monitor is easy to use and understand for technical information, and the camera is also left switched on for safety purposes. As well as being a stunning machine to look at, it’s also very economical for fuel consumption.” Jean Marc adds, “The ZX470LCH-5 helps us to ensure that the layered materials are mixed and therefore the aggregates of high quality when they are produced. The operator has time between loading trucks to sort the materials in this way. It is also very important that this machine has an integrated DPF, so that we comply with the environmental standards. We are very conscious of our responsibilities UUT2015 AUGUST for sustainability, which is why we clean the materials and recycle using the best possible methods, so that future generations will still benefit from our natural resources.” DCi

85 DC 86 AUGUST 2015 i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT NEWS BRUKS Rockwood shiploader serves PortBRUKS Rockwood Sulphur shiploaderserves hold. spoon whichhelpswithfillingthefour cornersoftheship telescopic chuteattheendofboomcontainsatrimming river bargevessels thatholdupto74,000tonnes. The its 150ftboom, thismachineaccommodatesPanamaxand coke optional) atarateof5,000tph(tonnesperhour). With slewing, luffingshiploaderisdesignedtoloadcoal(petroleum terminal facilityinPort Sulphur, LA, USA. This travelling, engineering andequipmentfor theshiploaderatIMT BRUKS Rockwood wasselectedtoprovide complete Fulfi l, innovate and think global. Always Interested.

The world around us is changing fast, so is our company. We are very proud that we have manufactured the most beautiful equipment for customers all over the world. IMPR Our goal is always to fulfi l the wishes and to exceed the OR OV F EM expectations. We are global thinkers and always innovating O E S N L T with respect to the planet and the people. A new age asks A for a new proposition which we like to present to you. We hope you like it as we do. We are Always Interested. SPARE PARTS O Always Interested. Van Aalst Bulk Handling. F T N EX E IS IPM TING EQU

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Bühler is a specialist and technology partner for plant, The core technologies of the group are in the field of UUT2015 AUGUST equipment, and services for processing basic foods and for mechanical and thermal process engineering. With its expertise manufacturing advanced materials. The group holds leading and over 150 years of experience, Bühler time and again rolls market positions worldwide in technologies and processes for out unique and innovative solutions for its customers, helping transforming grain into flour and feeds, making pasta and them achieve success in the marketplace. chocolate, as well as in the field of aluminium die casting. Mechanical ship unloaders are an important part of Bühler’s DCi

89 Bulk commodity handling, we may make it look like child’s play…

….but that’s because we’ve been delivering innovative solutions world wide for over 40 years.

Since launching the fi rst mobile bagging system in the 1970’s, Nectar have become world leaders in all forms of bulk handling, whether it’s the discharging and bagging of cereals, fertilizers or other granulated products, or the loading of coal for export, or indeed the design, logistics and management of a new port or terminal…. We’ve been there and done it.

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ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT 103 DC i DC ROUND SERVICE - requirements of heavy industry. of heavy requirements 2 certified overspeed switch EGS(H) 41 EGS(H) switch 2 certified overspeed specifically to meet the challenges and safety meet the challenges and specifically to Johannes Huebner Giessen developed the SIL developed Giessen Huebner Johannes ONITORING SPEED AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS NDIVIDUAL CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS AND ALL M logic circuitry and an actuator the With an integrated sensor, The speed is sensed, EGS(H) 41 functions as a complete system. is device The safety in sequence. and switched evaluated as a isolated and, electrically separate, equipped with two to monitor speed that can be complete switches consequence, one another to monitor from independently programmed the In this instance 0.5 rpm. and underspeed from overspeed electrical insulation generates a huge advantage in comparison a second need which would with mechanical centrifugal switches, A further automatically switch the same function. for device and software to the hardware functions relevant monitors safety integrated The EGS(H) 41 also features modules (diagnostics). detection and monitors the status of the wear-free, overcurrent as optional standstill and slip contacts as well switching electronic monitoring. I are Huebner Giessen Johannes Encoder concepts from Design customized to meet individual customer requirements. engineers determine the installation conditions on-site and design the calculation and support the customer throughout to final assembly and delivery through during production phases, to external loads High resistance and installing the encoders. fully as robust, shock and dust as well such as vibration, for predestined mean the encoders are electronics encapsulated in mills, such as rolling industrial applications in heavy deployment of Their high degree the mining industry and harbour cranes. IP66 to IP69 is a further distinguishing feature from protection in heavy applications that also underlines their suitability for industry. the specialist from Giessen offers the electronic overspeed electronic the Giessen offers the specialist from the closed- from 41 that operates independently EGS(H) switch The EGS(H) 41 is certified up to system. loop speed control with the international (SIL) 2 in accordance Integrity Level Safety (PL) d to Level as up to Performance IEC 61508 as well standard switch overspeed is also the only It DIN EN ISO 13849. it guarantees Consequently, certified to this standard. worldwide and serves of plant safety to the operator the highest level personnel. protect DEAL FOR HEAVY INDUSTRY : I CERTIFIED OVERSPEED SWITCH Featuring extensive diagnostics functions for error detection error for diagnostics functions extensive Featuring OBUST AND RELIABLE SIL 2 and machines humans conditions faced by Due to the extreme to plants and apply particularly regulations stringent safety alike, fulfill these requirements To industry. systems operated in heavy R industry and that high-performance it is imperative “In heavy Thomas explains exclusive,” not mutually construction are robust Management department. head of the Product Brandenburger, in deployment for developed specifically encoders were The new industry such as in dry in heavy SIL 3 applications bulk and in mining mills, in steel and rolling container handling equipment, in in applications industry general deployment as for as well conditions. harsh operating and environmental extremely large ball a thick-walled aluminium casing, such as Features bearings with high dynamic load rating and corrosion-resistant the coating ensure protective material with an additional duty applications heavy for measuring devices ideal encoders are Furthermore, –25°C to +70 °C. from in operating temperatures bolted connections to equipped with secure are all devices as loose under vibration loads as well them working prevent hollow-shaft For shaft connections. form-fit for keys feather a higher arm ensures bracket long torque assemblies the robust, up to IP66 and of protection degree The available signal quality. absolute the quality of the materials used mean the new in salt-laden deployment suitable for also encoders are environments. flange-foot version (B35) to mount the encoder using a coupling version flange-foot AMPNH 41 with a continuous 41 and AMPH as the as well shaft (20mm diameter) to mount the encoder directly hollow interface and with a PROFIBUS The devices shaft. onto the drive for protocol interface use the PROFIsafe those with a PROFINET 13 bit is 28 bit, The total resolution data transmissions. 15 bit as as well (8192 steps/revolution) singleturn resolution An additional (32,768 rotations). resolution multiturn 4,096 pulses. output offers incremental in an manufactured encoders are the certified safe functionally That guarantees process. and manufacturing audited development safety! maximum

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Bedeschi Spa, a long-time supplier of crushing and handling PROJECT DATA machines for the cement mining industry, steel factories, coal and others industrial processes, has in the latest 15 years added a Material Urea new string to its bow, writes Eng. Pietro de Michieli - Chief Size 1–3mm Operating Officer Bedeschi Spa. It now also produces a wide Design capacity 500tph range of shiploaders for on-shore installations. Major Bedeschi bulk cement and clinker shiploaders are already in operation, while others are in the assembly phase. Thanks to its wide experience, Bedeschi is able to offer Description of the loading process shiploading technology even in a different kind of sector. Close The shiploader moves along the quay on a portal travelling to the classic technology of using a loading boom, rubber belt device and receives the bulk material (urea) from the tripper car conveyor and telescopic chute, Bedeschi’s design uses a chain on the fixed quay gallery belt conveyor. The portal travelling conveyor and telescopic chute to ensure a closed, sealed system device has two groups of twin wheels located on its corners and that is dust-proof. Below is a case study that details shiploaders runs on rails. The upper part of the portal is equipped with one using chain conveyors and rubber belt conveyors in the fertilizer transfer chain-conveyor, receiving the material from the tripper industry. car installed on the gallery quay conveyor, and delivering the same to the main chain conveyor installed on the boom of CASE STUDY 1: YARA — GERMANY shiploader. The portal screw conveyor is also equipped with a UUT2015 AUGUST In May 2012, Bedeschi was awarded a contract to supply a cartridge filter suitable both for the ducting of transition point shiploader to Yara’s Brunsbuttel facility in Germany. The contract between tripper and the portal chain-conveyor, and to create included turnkey delivery, including engineering, construction, vacuum atmosphere into the same screw conveyor. The slewing erection, commissioning and start-up of a shiploader to replace part of the shiploader consists of a rotating frame the one that was already in place. superstructure, a supporting luffing boom equipped with the DCi

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While 50 and 200 microns. between droplets VPS to produce without encountering fall to the ground quickly sprinkler droplets between 200 and 10,000 microns in size microns 200 and 10,000 between microns in diameter, the same threshold at which the US the same threshold in diameter, microns considers dust to be Agency (EPA) Protection Environmental Dust particles that are the nose and mouth. inhalable through on able to linger in the air and travel or smaller are 200 microns This is also true for atmospheric currents. occurring naturally no longer visible are These particles and droplets water droplets. 50 microns. below eye to the naked water, a technology called ‘variable particle sizing’ (VPS) is used a technology called water, size to match the size of the dust particles. to adjust the droplet Health to the US National Institutes of Environmental According Sciences T those systems like industrial sprinkler why One of the reasons unsuccessful at managing airborne dust is KCBX are used by of large droplets prevents which effect’, ‘slipstream because of the small airborne dust particles. capturing effectively water from around cause air molecules to move they fall, When droplets is of this effect The force called a slipstream. them in a current When small to the size and speed of the droplet. relative a those from such as airborne particles encounter a large droplet causing them to can get caught in this current, they sprinkler, rather than colliding with it and the droplet from deflect away being absorbed. monitoring the issue closely. Concerned that this may set off a Concerned that this may monitoring the issue closely. of in the closure resulting in other US municipalities, trend facility petcoke the country, dozens of smaller facilities across effective marginally to current seeking alternatives operators are methods. dust suppression . Consisting almost . 2 , 1 Prior to the filing, in Prior to the filing, but pollutant, as a toxic characterizes petcoke The lawsuit Without awaiting resolution of the lawsuit, the Chicago City the Chicago of the lawsuit, resolution Without awaiting to these demands has caught the attention agreement KCBX’s HICAGO ELLWETHER EGISLATION IN 2 Staff. “What is Nonpoint Source Pollution?”, Environmental Protection Agency. Protection Environmental “What is Nonpoint Source Pollution?”, 2 Staff. 2012 27, August, D.C., Washington, National Institute of The Difference”, All Makes Size “Particles: 3 Staff, 2006. NC, Park, Triangle Research Health Services. Environmental 1. Chart, “Petroleum and Other Liquids: Subcategory: Petroleum Coke,” U.S. Energy U.S. Coke,” Petroleum Subcategory: and Other Liquids: “Petroleum Chart, 1. 31, July, D.C., Washington, Department of Energy. U.S. Administration, Information 2015. L C to the EnergyAccording Information (EIA) Administration B since 1999, the amount the since 1999, exported of petcoke the US has doubled from of tonnes to hundreds the increasing per day, amount of dust outdoor from produced This storage facilities. South Chicago prompted near who live residents Industries the Koch KCBX facility to file a accusing in 2014, lawsuit the terminal of polluting the local air and water. of to years response complaints from KCBX spent residents, $10 million to install 42 water cannons rotating mounted on 60ft poles. the Unfortunately, and in fact the dust, had limited success in controlling approach made things worse, have may suggests the equipment the lawsuit of these surfaces can overwatering “Periodic alleging that, and/or coal, coke, petroleum contribute to conditions that allow drains and dusts of these materials to enter local storm waterways.” pointed out that the substance have industry representatives definition of a pollutant fit the EPA’s doesn’t completely of carbon, the commodity is traded on the futures of carbon, completely (such minerals and dried bulk goods exchange alongside crops, that a tradable and transportable reason Proponents as coffee). hazardous a substance should not be considered non-toxic inert, or a pollutant. waste product in December 2014 that require Council passed regulations city Chicago and coal storage companies within the petcoke the closure This forced enclose operations. limits to completely by storage facility owned petcoke area of a mid-sized Chicago KCBX submitted plans to However, Beemsterboer Slag Corp. measuring on its existing site, build a $120 million enclosure 1,000ft long x 200ft wide x 100ft high (304.8m x 71m x 30.5m), 2017. operation by entire contain the that would which are and coal industries, in the petcoke of stakeholders The Netherlands Ahoy Rotterdam 30 / 09 - 01 / 10 / 2015

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i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT slewing rangeof360 increased ships’revenue. TTS cranescomewithanunlimited faster cargo loadingandunloading, stays, port shorter and robust dutycyclesandhighloadcycletimes, whichresults is can helpstreamline bulkoperations. The equipmentdesignedfor efficiency, andsafety. cargo. The equipmentisdesignedandbuilt tomaximizecapacity, facilitieswhichhandlethe cargoes andthewidevarietyofport takesmachinery intoaccountthehazardous nature ofsomebulk covers specifically designedfor thebulkcargo market. This The includescargo cranesandhatch TTS equipmentportfolio Mongstad Engineering, Velle Systemerand Von Tell. O&K, KruppFoerdertechnik, LMG, NMF, FriedrichKocks, Kocks, Equipment, KvaernerBrug, Hamworthy KSE, Hydralift, Norlift, previous brandnamesincludingSyncrolift, KvaernerShips with more intensefabricationand service. organizations throughoutwith partner theHoustonarea toassist hydraulic repairs, lightfabrication, andelectricwork inhouse, shop andstaffare fully capable ofhandlingmechanicaland complete cranejibsinaclean, controlled indoorsfacility. The systemsand for machinery shop withcapability tohandleservice cassettes, shelldoors, andsideloadingsystems. heavy systems, loadtransport hydraulic liftingtrailersandcargo covers, cargo ramps, offshore cranes, rescue boatdavits, shiplifts, including, cargo cranes, anchorandmooringwinches, hatch equipment.third party The complete TTS product lineiscovered inspections, ofall andsurveys insupport TTS brandsandsome warehousing, urgentand the Americas for new equipmentsales, and spare delivery parts hubsislocatedinHouston-Texas-USA.these service backed upby comprehensive hubs. andglobalservice Oneof TTS cranescanhandleavarietyofself-dischargecargoes, and The Houstonfacilityhandles TTS Products covered under warehouseThis Houstonfacilityhousesaparts andservice This facilityinHoustonprovides localtimezoneavailability in ˚ , protected againstmaritime machinery ad-hoc equipment service, scheduled main cranetypesare offered: weather conditionsby mountinginsidethecranehousing. Three capacity of900metrictonnesfor ajack-upoffshore vessel. fulfilling anorder for thefirstoffshore cranewithanSWL cargo marinecranestothegrowing offshore market in2012, since brought inthedesignandmanufacture expertise ofheavy tonnes, and2,000metrictonnesintandemoperation. TTS has the firsttwo-piece craneswithSWLcapacity of1,000metric cargo deckcranes. A significant achievement of wasthedelivery offered for bulkoperations: reasonable manufacturing times. Four mainhatchcover typesare resulting inhighquality, strong, low-weight covers with TTS HatchCovers undergo continuous product development v v v v v v v New developments at TTS includetheproduction ofheavy and auto-cleatdevice attheship'scentre line. mechanism, withthehydraulic cylinder, wheels, wheelrecess, effective constructionandmake useofapatented Auto Roll* heavy duty, highervolume operation vessel type. These highly-automated hatchcovers meettheneedsofthis opening tobeup80%ofitswidth, withoutstowing space. generation ofbulkcarrier whosedesignrequires thehatch possible by usingdifferent sealingarrangements. sequential order, givingfulloperatingflexibility, whichismade also bedelivered withaninsulatedsolutionfor reefer cargo. keeping spacerequirements toaminimum. These covers can allowing themtobenestedwhenthecovers are stowed, capacity; side rolling hatch covers: piggy backhatch cover: lift-on hatch covers: folding hatch covers: TLB-V: TLB–e: TLB: electro-hydraulically driven upto45metrictonne four-rope cranesupto40metrictonnecapacity for electrically driven upto45metrictonnecapacity; and the covers canbeliftedinnon- the covers have aspecialdesign the covers originatedfor anew these covers useasimple, cost- DC i

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i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT AUMUND rep delivered by acompetitor in2012didnotwork satisfactorily output by RWE Power AG owned power plants. seven blockunits cover more thantenpercent oftheinstalled households andindustry. With more than4,200megawatt, the produce theelectricitybaseloaddemanded by private pit minesatGarzweiler andHambach(bothinGermany) to operation intotal. The power plantuseslignitefrom theopen block unitsandtwo 600-megawatt-block unitswere putinto was putintooperationin1972. Until1976three 300-megawatt- BoA. technology a performance of1,100MW eachandimproved systems additional lignitepower blockunitsFandGintooperationwith 2012 afterinvesting are usedascoalfeeders intheblockunitsFandG. In August Germany. The conveyors, withalengthbetween 12m and32m, operating procedures attheRWE power plantinNeurath, GmbHcontributedtotheimprovementFördertechnik ofthe With theconversion of16arched plateconveyors, AUMUND The coalfeeders for thecoalmillsof theblockunitsFandG In Grevenbroich-Neurath, thefirstpower plantblockunit AUMUND € 2.6 billion, RWE Power AG putthetwo laces 16coalfeeders witharched plateconveyors RWE equipment for Power Plant conveyors basedon round linkchainsofathird-party the customer. Indoingsothey noticed, that theexistingpan the AUMUND engineers conductedaninspectiontogetherwith renewed. were stations optimized duringtheretrofit, whilethe drive- andtensioning conveyors. The drive unitsremained, buttheir positionswere conveyors were converted from three strand-totwo strand production andinstallationsupervision. The existingcleaning outthecontract,carrying AUMUND construction, undertook replaced by AUMUND-machine oftheBPB250 line. parts In inside however, allcomponentsincludingthedrive shaftswere machines gearunit, engineandbearingswere re-used. Onthe additional reinforcements. Ontheoutsidesectionsof machines were asfarpossibleandreceived conserved conveyors thatwere only two years old. The casingsofthe machines, AUMUND wascontractedtoimprove theexistingpan boilers eachare fed by eightcoalfeeders. and causedhighcostsfor downtime andmaintenance. The two In 2012—two years ofoperation— aftertheinitialstart Due tothestructuralsituationandhighcostsfor new AUMUND arched plateconveyors replace coalfeedersatRWE Power Plant (photoAUMUND). ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT . t

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MADE IN GERMANY They are particularly useful at ports that do not have the The company dates back to 1972 when it was founded as an infrastructure to offer their own loading/unloading equipment. engineer office and consulting company, specializing in the This means that the self-loading/unloading vessel can call at a construction of grabs (main business) and many other kinds of wider variety of bulk ports, without restriction. bulk handling equipment. Among the equipment offered by ORTS are electro-hydraulic To start with, the company only dealt directly with grabs; diesel hydraulic grabs; rope-grabs; lifting beams and special construction and sales. All manufacturing took place at well- constructions. UUT2015 AUGUST known companies in Northern Germany. In 1985, the company founded its own workshop; at that ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC GRABS time, it was also renamed ORTS GmbH Maschinenfabrik. The clamshells of electro-hydraulic grabs are opened and closed ORTS offers a wide range of grabs and lifting beams, many of using hydraulic cylinders. The drive unit for this is an which are in use on-board bulk vessels to load/unload cargoes. electro-motor with hydraulic pump. The drive unit of the grab DCi

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i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT GRABS for example). This grabcan stilloperatewhen from thewatersurface (following shipaccidents, swimming oil-salvagegrabsfor recovering oil as uniquespecialconstructions such as ORTS canalsosupply customizedgrabs, aswell C ropes). rope grabs(two holdingropes, two closing one closingrope), three-rope grabsandfour- rope grabs, two-rope grabs(oneholdingrope, mechanical rope grabs. Optionsinclude: single crane type, there are different types of is like ablockandtackle. Dependingonthe using ropes direct from the crane. The system Mechanical rope grabsare openedandclosed R height by dischargeintohoppers need for craneaccessories, andnolimitationintheworking and inspecialcaseseven better. at once. The effectiveness issimilartoelectro-hydraulic grabs, these grabs. The grabscanbeoperatedonevery kindofcrane The cranedoesnotneedany additional equipment tooperate are given by thecranedriver over aradiocontrol tothegrab. for thisisadieselmotorwithhydraulic pump. The commands are openedandclosedusinghydraulic cylinders. The drive unit The clamshellsofradiocontrolled diesel-hydraulic grabsbecome D thecable. tofitacableguidethecranejibcarry necessary grab alsoreceives itscommandsthrough thiscable. Itis needs anelectricalpower supply from thecraneviaacable. The OPE SOIE N PCA CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL AND USTOMIZED IESEL The advantageofthediesel-hydraulic grabisthatthere isno - GRABS - YRUI GRABS HYDRAULIC manufacturers. loading andunloadingvessels inevery corneroftheworld. grabs hastowithstandtherough conditionsonsea-going vessels, 60t and80tdeadweight each. grab intheworld. shipwrecks. This grabisconsidered tobethebiggestfunctioning dead weight salvagegrabsfor destroying andremoving 100% enclosedbuckets for protecting theenvironment. with waves andwasteswims between theoil. other oil-removing equipmenthastogive up: stronger weather ORTS isalsoabletorepair grabsmadeby other ORTS’s maincustomersare shippingcompanies, where the The biggestdredging grabswere constructedfor Russiawith The biggest-ever grabmadeby thecompany wasa115-tonne In theearly 1980s, ORTS offering itsfirstgrabswith started

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ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT 131 DC The success of Negrini’s products has products The success of Negrini’s In recent years, the company has the company years, In recent The contract includes hydraulic grabs The contract includes hydraulic This is one of the most important increased dramatically in recent years, in recent dramatically increased and quality confirming that performance contractors that factors for decisive are their most want attachments for demanding jobs. expanded its client base, including a expanded its client base, companies of importantnumber foreign operating in the port sector and the last Over construction equipment. the equipment has been in years, few operation in the most important ports in the world. and quarries for excavators for the handling of heavy for excavators for duty). material (heavy business deals ever made by the company, made by business deals ever but worldwide. in Italy, not only destined for the Asian market and more Asian market the destined for Qatar. specifically, All this is the result of Negrini’s long experience built up by of Negrini’s All this is the result parts of different in many at work attachments are Negrini’s sale of ten Negrini is the recent of satisfaction for One source case-by-case studies. case-by-case the Gulf and from to the United States, Italy from the world: many Negrini is the brand of choice for Australia, countries to contractors. Lameter srl of Genova, in co-operation with the company units, different because its engineers believe — and decades of practice — and decades because its engineers believe different not always are buckets right — that heavier they’re show to combine a large use of high tensile prefer in fact they stronger; In this way with very accurate engineering. Hardox steel like thus lightweight, and yet resilient more are Negrini buckets whilst granting significant energyenhancing performance savings. That’s why choosing the why That’s the the last 48 years, Over has engineered, company the Negrini Since 1967, often are worldwide those that Negrini delivers like Buckets Quality grabs Negrini for is key good that any known It is well whether it is a machine — or a hydraulic cable crane perform only — will excavator if the attachment at its best with it is well used to work and manufactured. engineered a high-quality attachment In fact, but it job, does a good not only machine stress, also reduces and working safer for allowing This is energy. helping to save bulk handling grabs, true for on on- whether used onshore vessels. self-handling board right attachment is one of the wise any main concerns for contractor and a very important factor in guaranteeing the successful job. outcome of any has Negrini company and manufactured engineered mechanical and These include: attachments of the highest quality. with radio- clamshell buckets cable buckets; clamshell hydraulic both mechanical and orange peel buckets release; controlled trenching dragline grabs; scoop grabs; or four-rope two- hydraulic; with special designs for and buckets mechanical clamshell buckets; used widely that are digging depth and special valves controlled bed. the sea or river from to collect polluted mud and supplied contractors and port authorities with manufactured has been a success. bucket all those jobs and every for buckets in this field. Negrini has gained a very reputation good why That’s that the end in such a way some manufacturers by engineered engineering concept is Negrini’s and clumsy. is heavy product GRABS

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ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT 139 DC NEMAG looks ahead with great optimism and determination looks ahead with great NEMAG linked to the grab and make a safe and fast change over of grabs and fast change over a safe to the grab and make linked possible within minutes. in to maintain and extend its position as a leading quality player the market. 3 mega-sized cactus grabs for mega-sized grabs cactus to France. wood chips handling NEMAG has delivered two 50m two delivered has NEMAG Apart from grabs, NEMAG is known for its NEMAG Quick its NEMAG for is known NEMAG grabs, Apart from highlight a new product in the NEMAG product range; still based, range; product in the NEMAG product highlight a new on a long tradition of experience and expertise in grab however, designing and manufacturing. literally which are product Sockets; Release Link and Rope Pear With more than 60 years’ experience, J&B Grabs is the name you can rely on

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In contrast to most commodities, the prices of which have The latest generation of mills are each able to make close to tumbled in the past few years due mainly to oversupply, the 2mt a year and cost about $2 billion to build. A similar amount price of market pulp has continued strong enough to encourage is needed to plant the thousands of hectares of forest needed to companies in Brazil to make a start on four new pulp lines. supply the mills. A go-ahead to build a new mill is only given With the world price of most of the commodities exported once the company concerned is confident that a market for the by Brazil far below their highs of recent year, with the country’s new output will be there. economy teetering on the verge of recession and likely to shrink World demand for pulp continues to grow slightly faster than by up to 2% this year, there is little favourable news at the the global population. This is mainly because the tens of millions moment. of people who migrate each year from the countryside to cities One exception to the gloom, however, is market pulp. The in numerous countries around the world, notably in China, other four leading companies in Brazil, Fibria, Suzano, Klabin and countries in Asia, in Africa and other developing countries use far Eldorado, whose mills already make about 15mt (million tonnes) more paper than those in living the countryside. of pulp each year, have made a start on building new lines which In addition, several high cost mills mainly in Europe or the will add an additional 6.5mt to total output by about 2020. United States close down each year, leaving space for the lower- Pulp exports will increase from the 10mt of 2014, to 15mt by cost pulp made at Brazilian mills. Fibria claims it will cost less 2020. Little of the extra will be needed in Brazil, where demand than $160 to make each tonne of pulp at its new mill, the lowest for most grades of paper grows only slowly. price in the world. This is because of economies of scale and Hundreds of thousands of the farmers who grow soya also because far less manpower, getting more expensive year by responded to several years of high prices by planting more, while year, is needed to run the latest mills. the record price of iron ore attracted numerous new mining The adoption of new cloned varieties of eucalyptus and pine companies. means that productivity in forests has been growing fast as well UUT2015 AUGUST Things are very different in the pulp industry, which is in recent years. Less land is needed to produce each tonne of dominated by a small number of large companies. Even though wood than before, so less capital is needed to buy or rent land. they are nominally competitors, the firms all work together to In the past, the full cycle of a plantation of eucalyptus lasted ensure that only one new mill starts up each year, so no excess about 24 years, and trees were allowed to sprout twice after the of pulp causes prices to plummet. first cut. But the latest varieties are cut after just six years, with DCi

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BREAKBULK & BAGGING 149 DC This all changed a decade ago, when the aggressive Batista when the aggressive This all changed a decade ago, While Brazil has long been a world leader in pulp, until leader in pulp, While Brazil has long been a world Brazil’s National Development Bank, the BNDES, has always the BNDES, Bank, National Development Brazil’s brothers formed the JBS company. With Development Bank With Development the JBS company. formed brothers other beef processors about buying up numerous JBS set help, but in Brazil, The first of these was facing financial difficulties. two in Brazil’s soon after JBS began buying meat packers both which southern cone neighbours, Argentina and Uruguay, exported beef exportershad traditionally far more than Brazil the currency, advantage of the fact that the Brazilian Taking itself. JBS bought numerous at the time. strong was relatively real, in difficulties further firms which were known large and well in companies by to be followed first in the United States, afield, Low-cost Australia, some in Europe. and even Asian countries, JBS to emerge BNDES funding has been instrumental in allowing handles pork as it now leading meat processor, as the world’s Partly because it was able to take as beef. as well and poultry, very JBS became advantage of exchange rate fluctuations, in the process. profitable recently the country’s very fragmented beef industry lagged the country’s recently smaller as much Argentina as well behind that in neighbouring stage. on the world Uruguay provided much of the finance needed to build virtually much all the provided needed to provide planting the forests as for as well mills, new the 1960s, in the Soon after it was formed needed. the wood expertsBNDES set about identifying industries which One of the scale. on a world could be competitive considered More as steel. as well first to be pin-pointed was pulp and paper, suit. the meat industryrecently followed established peers as far as building new mills is concerned. established peers as far as building new the giant Suzano confident than Eldorado also seems to be more started up the first very which has recently large mill company, mill is also located new Suzano’s the north east. in Brazil’s Vale’s which links with the line which takes alongside a railway The mill was its Carajas mine to the port of Itaqui. from ore decided to but Suzano has now planned to be the first of two, making a start the state for on second plant in Maranhao delay Klabin, to be built by mills to the new In addition time being. at its CMPC is also pushing up production Fibria and Eldorado, mill in Rio Grande do Sul state. Klabin was the first to start work on its 1.5mt-capacity mill, Klabin was the first to start1.5mt-capacity on its work Brazil’s pulp industry was hit hard by problems caused by pulp industry problems by was hit hard Brazil’s Fibria is soon to start work manageable, With its debts now as that as well mill, A 1,000km rail line also links both Fibria’s the largest in is now started up in late 2013, mill, Eldorado’s The giant Klabin company is the leader in packaging materials is the leader in packaging The giant Klabin company which will make two types of pulp. Long fibre pulp is more Long fibre types of pulp. two which will make used to paper of corrugated type making the robust suitable for Klabin so various types of board, as for as well packaging, make blend of both long and short used a pulp to fibre has always of short per cent eucalyptus A hundred fibre its paper. make printing and to make being used the other companies, pulp is by and most other types. tissue, writing, prior to the 2008 financial decisions made poor investment it to merge with forcing Aracruz, The crisis bankrupted crisis. Votorantim, VCP was the pulp arm of commodity giant VCP. Fibria and in aluminium and other metals. in cement, also strong was the result. plant, Lagoas Tres 1.7mt-capacity line at the company’s on a new do Sul state. in Mato Grosso located alongside the Parana river the by owned one close by together with a newer This mill, large most of Brazil’s further is much from Eldorado company, than the earlier generation of mills ports, cities or from Suzano and numerous Klabin, Aracruz,Votorantim, belonging to to built close to the coast, All of these were smaller companies. Santos and in of portsbe within easy reach such as Portocel, the companies to Rail links allow Paranagua. case, Klabin’s transport at port terminals the pulp to their own in specially built rail wagons. Eldorado is to Santos. built Eldorado company, recently of more largest meat world’s the by owned and mainly controlled, JBS. company, producing will soon The company and made close to 2mt in 2014. Brazil, So do Sul mill. a start line at its Mato Grosso on a new make has been far less cautious than its longer- Eldorado far, the new trees producing much more than their predecessors, more much producing trees the new to package drinks of the packaging first used notably in Brazil, used to but which is now such as orange juice and soft drinks, This has tomato products. notably hold fruit and vegetables, glass and cans. replaced textile packaging lll consumer bags l l i AUGUST 2015

BREAKBULK & BAGGING 151 DC Producers, Bracelpa, in Bracelpa, Producers, but also the lead, including the makers and particle of MDF, merged to have board, one large form Brazil forestry entity. boasts about 14 now of million hectares and planted forest, with demand booming the in all sectors, industry anticipates to increasing the area in 20 million hectares years. the next few By then twice as MDF and much as well Particle board, as other panel is expected products, Most to be needed. the will be used by booming furniture industry sale in for Brazil. With the economy in the US on the mend, but more mend, in the US on the With the economy After a year when it was halted, and when the Orsa when it was halted, After a year As part of their expansion plans, both Klabin and also Suzano As part expansion plans, of their The short fibre pulp which forms the majority of what is the majority of The shortforms pulp which fibre importantly, with domestic consumption of all types of timber, importantly, of the majority of the owners fast, growing products and wood Association of Pulp and Paper the in Brazil, planted forests packaging materials company was taken over by International by over was taken packaging materials company was re- Amazon jungle, Jari mill deep in the the pioneering Paper, some 220,000 Jari is scheduled to make started this year. early rather than the 400,000 tonnes of soluble pulp in a full year, which it of woods, a variety pulp made from tonnes of market exotic types of with several After experimenting did previously. settled for Jari has now African Gmelina, the notably wood, one. as the most appropriate eucalyptus are in the process of installing equipment able to make 500,000 of installing equipment able to make in the process are Brazil will Within a short time, their mills. tonnes of fluff pulp at up to have being a leading importer of this product, from switch As befits its long experience with export. to 100,000 tonnes for to make type of pulp exclusively Klabin will use this long fibre, ago, years which many other hand, on the Suzano, fluff. surplus to the needs of wood the use of eucalyptus pioneered to fuel in locomotives, which had planted it for the railways, the product. use that type to make will short pulp, fibre make fluff pulp will be incorporated in Suzano’s Some long fibre as well product made in Brazil, is particularly suitable for making tissue, used is particularly making tissue, suitable for made in Brazil, only But until now, sanitary towels. also paper and both to make as as well nappies, used to make ‘fluff’ pulp, small quantities of sanitary has been needs and the incontinent women’s items for the 400,000 tonnes used each year, so most of made in Brazil, has been imported. profits, and with the Development Bank under pressure to be pressure Bank under Development and with the profits, can be certain who of what in its operations, transparent more of one huge pulp The emergence hold? may the future term. in the medium Brazil is quite likely in company producing almost 8mt of pulp. will soon be making Fibria On its own, Looking for new fields in which to operate, and encouraged and operate, which to fields in new for Looking the to Lagoas, Tres at makes of the pulp it much Fibria sells owned family all originally VCP and Suzano were Aracruz, Aracruz and But the financial crisis of 2008 which rocked of their meat trading strength Basking in the apparent by the BNDES to join the ranks of the then troubled pulp troubled the then ranks of to join the the BNDES by though it had no previous Even to pulp. JBS turned industry, the is Eldorado 2mt giant, JBS’s in the industry, experience in Brazil. largest mill a paper which bought company, International Paper neighbouring Fibria formed the newly VCP had built before mill which and paper making less profitable decided cease company in the pulp cautious peers its more Unlike concentrate on pulp. huge borrowing about been worried JBS has never industry, and to packers, of meat overs its take both to finance amounts, rather delicate in the present But build the Eldorado mill. to lend quite happy which are investors, private financial climate, clear of steered have and Suzano, Klabin large amounts to Fibria, Eldorado. successful, equally although apparently brash, the more cuts corners and has rather blotted its sometimes This company and patented by planting cloned stock developed by copybook Eldorado was obliged to forests. planting in its own Fibria for by legal action. large fines to Fibria following pay pushed them to companies and although the BNDES often their founders economies of scale, to achieve merge in order to accept the idea. refused of together with the disappearance VCP, its merger with forced mergers more has made the idea of their their original founders, professional present current acceptable to the industry’s of favouring made no secret at Fibria have Executives managers. one with Eldorado subsequently perhaps a merger with Suzano, as well. and seemingly continents, five across which is spread business, markets financial crisis in many the prolonged by little affected But with a has so far turned up nose at such a plan. Eldorado, and pork chicken in the price of the beef and now downturn of the company’s the lions share for still responsible which are DC 152 AUGUST 2015

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Port Everglades is one of the most diverse seaports in the v other construction materials United States. Located on the southeast coast of the Florida These commodities are demand driven, meaning higher peninsula, Port Everglades is one of the top three cruise ports in volumes moving through the port are a result of increased the world, is among the most active containerized cargo ports in building in the area. the United States and South Florida’s main seaport for Bulk cargo mainly consists of: petroleum products such as gasoline and jet fuel. v cement; Port Everglades also handles bulk and breakbulk cargoes, and v aggregate; AUGUST 2015 continues to keep pace with Florida’s construction and v tallow; and population demands by moving shipments that include: v gypsum. v imported and exported cement; Breakbulk products are mainly steel, lumber and wood. Port v lumber; Everglades is in the process of demolishing ten old molasses v steel rebar; and tanks to make way for a 13.79-acre breakbulk storage yard. DCi

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i REGIONAL REPORT two years. The port’s 20-year Master/VisionPlanincludes Port Everglades updates its20-year Master/VisionPlanevery A Everglades. Foreign-Trade Zone, conveniently ofPort situatedintheheart $18 billionworth. Onekey draw isFlorida’s firstandlargest it extremely —more attractive than andexports for imports The port’s locationatthisglobal crossroads for tradealsomakes B v v v v v v v v counts amongitsattributes: network that ofathrivingglobaltransportation ispart The port Nobody moves cargo inandoutfasterthanPort Everglades. F port inFlorida,port and70countries. more than150ports serving intheUnitedStatesandtop 11th leadingcontainerport Everglades alsobroke theonemillion TEU markrankingitasthe moved through Port Everglades inFiscal Year 2014. Port of cargo, includingbulk, breakbulk, petroleum andcontainerized, East. Caribbean, Europe andtheFar America andSouth America, the conduct businessinCentral for companiesthat entry it’s theperfect hubandpointof thrives ontrade andtourism, the epicentre ofa region that containerized cargo. As itisat for leading seaport established itselfasFlorida Everglades. course for theircargo isPort fastest andmoststrategic shipping lines. For them, the group consistsofmore than30 identifies itwithspeed. That select group, however, that Florida withsunshine. There’s a resulted in: multi-million-dollar capital improvements programme thathas Port facilities(Northport, through and Southport) a Midport WRWAVES EWER OIGIMPORT OOMING ATRPR IHAMSE PLAN MASTER A WITH PORT MASTER Nearly 24mt(milliontonnes) Port Everglades hasrapidly Most peopleassociateSouth Port viatruck; monitorstoinspectall containers leavingradiation portal the installed aswell astheUSCustoms&Border Protection Key torecent growth hasbeenanaggressive expansionof inthenation. airports International (FLL),Airport oneofthefastestgrowing Transfer Facility(ICTF); and interstate andhighway systems; Shipping Lane; expansion of Southport containeryards. expansion ofSouthport cranes;99% uptimeongantry and inthenationtohavethe firstport theELMOsystem new andexpandedmarine cargo terminals; just across thestreet from Lauderdale-Hollywood Fort FloridaEastCoastRailwayson-port IntermodalContainer direct accesstomulti-modal inlandlinksthrough Florida’s a favourable locationlessthanonemilefrom the Atlantic , OESPEED MORE / XOTTRADE EXPORT action in support ofFlorida’saction insupport harbours andwaterways. Congressional taskforcebipartisan thatco-ordinates federal Frederica S. Wilson, founder oftheFloridaPorts Caucus, a our struggletocreate Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!” saidCongresswoman developmentport andwork withenvironmentalists tocontinue Engineers have acceptedthechallengetostay attheforefront of Wasserman Schultz. to work andraiseourfamilies,” saidCongresswoman dredging project isvitaltomakingSouth Floridaabetterplace andensurethe curve we are notfallingbehind. The port's Florida, andoneeye ontherest oftheworld, tostay aheadof economy, onethatrequires ustoactwithoneeye onSouth oftheincreasinglyFlorida ispart interconnected global and LoisFrankel (FL-22). Debbie Wasserman Schultz(FL-23), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), forward. Congressional authorizationandfundingtomove theproject addressed toreceive support theneed for continued bipartisan the finishline.” has beenalongandwindingroad. Butwe are much closerto before receiving Congressional authorization,” Cernaksaid. “It can beginthedesignphasethisfallandbeready for construction Capitol Hill withdeterminationandperseverance, sothatwe estimated tocostatotalof$5.6million. step, whichisthepre-construction engineeringanddesignphase, the Corpshascommitted$1.2millionfor theimmediatenext Army CorpsofEngineers. Inaddition, Cernakannouncedthat to celebratetheproject’s long-awaited approval from theUS told electedofficialsandbusinessleadersduringanevent inJuly construction begins, theport’s ChiefExecutive Steven Cernak deepen itschannels, butthere are still several stepstogo before and the expansion of the Southport and theexpansionofSouthport Turning Notch. trade, andthedeepeningwideningofport’s channnels future growthexpansions tosupport incontainerizedglobal Congresswoman Frankel said: “From every level of “I amgladtoseethatPort Everglades andtheCorpsof “Today isaday tocelebrate atPort Everglades. We know Members ofCongress whospoke attheevent included Cernak andmembersofthelocalCongressional Delegation “Our Congressional Delegationhastaken ourmessage to Port Everglades ismoving forward withaplantowidenand i AUGUST 2015

REGIONAL REPORT 158 DC ERMINALS T “Port Everglades is an economic powerhouse for Broward for is an economic powerhouse Everglades “Port The systems work so well that Host is discharging cargoes so well The systems work OST County, generating over $28 billion in economic activity and $28 billion in economic generating over County, Ryan said. Mayor $810 million in state and local taxes,” nearly is that the port not realize is a self- people may “But what many funded enterprise that is supported as opposed to user fees by County the Broward by governed however, is, It local taxes. to serve the proud are We of County Commissioners. Board the port our a success for people and businesses who make community.” of Special Projects, designed special spill plates that are placed spill plates that are designed special of Special Projects, against the side of ships so that any and rest shore from the side of the ship will deflect onto the docks spillage from instead of into the water. bauxite and coal in the vicinity of cruise ships without like “This is quite a testament to our dust control issues. any Scott Graves. says methods,” H Host Terminals, Inc. operates ten terminals, handling operates ten terminals, Inc. Terminals, Host million tons of dry nine bulk commodities approximately grains. and minerals, aggregates, pellets, such as wood annually which is the top record, Host has an impeccable safety to terminal In addition priority at all the operations. of is consulting in the development the company operations, import and export terminals.

When handling dry bulk cargoes, dust suppression is very dust suppression When handling dry bulk cargoes, Terminal’s President Vice Host Scott Graves, Additionally, important to Host Terminals. Wet mist suppression Wet Terminals. important to Host into dust when discharging bulk cargoes techniques prevent microscopic Misting machines spray hoppers. the shore dust wall to which flying a moisture creating water beads, the particles drop bond, Once they particles bond. instantly constantly sweepers industrial street where to the ground, comb back and forth to gather all dust. Host Terminal’s South Florida operations at Port Everglades operations at Port South Florida Terminal’s Host established in 2012 by of Palm Beach were and at the Port and merging them into companies stevedoring acquiring two operation in South It is the largest dry bulk stevedoring one. Host has handled the majority of dry 2012, Since July Florida. flyash, including coal, material imports into the area, bulk raw Host to dry In addition bulk, bauxite and slag. gypsum, Florida. and containers in South cargoes handles breakbulk Host Terminals: South Florida’s largest bulk stevedore largest Florida’s South Terminals: Host Broward County Mayor Tim Ryan credited the grassroots Tim Ryan credited County Mayor Broward government and across the private sector — this has been a and across government jobs paying good public-private effort to bring more bipartisan, to South Florida.” Fort the Greater Association, efforts Everglades of the Port Fort the Greater Workshop, Broward Alliance, Lauderdale Chamber of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Lauderdale this moving other organizations for and numerous Commerce forward. project DC 159 AUGUST 2015

i REGIONAL REPORT of theboard ofChattahoocheeBankGeorgia, aGainesville, of RegionsBankGainesville. Hecurrently aschairman serves Bank, Walters board member asanadvisory continued toserve National Bancorp. After thesaleofFirstNationalto Regions National BankofGainesvilleanditsholdingcompany, First Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. Heisaformer director ofFirst Management Co., company whichoperatesin afinancialservices Chairman James A. Walters. Walters isthepresident of Walters GPA industry.” provide allsegmentsofthelogistics therightsolutionstoserve terminals, focused onbulk, breakbulk andautomotive cargo, Walters said. “Beyond containerizedgoods, GPA’s diversified the rightmodeltomeettoday’s containertradedemands,” direct interstateaccessandon-terminalrailhasproven tobe by anarrayterminal supported ofnear-port distributioncenters, their increased efficiency. West Coast, andthemegashipsnow favored by shippinglinesfor handle cargo influxes related todiversions offreight from the an evolving logisticsindustry.” body prepares facilitiestohandlethenew demandsof ourport said. before“I amalsoexcitedby theopportunities usasthis III willalsomaintainhispostassecretary/treasurer. L.James “Jimmy” Allgood,while A.J.Hopkins “Joe” Georgia’s ports.” coupled withastrong visionfor thefuture of Jim’s background ineconomicdevelopment, Deal. with “Business leaders can becomfortable gateway toglobalcommerce,” saidGovernor message tothosewhochooseGeorgiaastheir Jim’s continued, steadyleadershipsendsastrong ofconstructionfor thedeepeningproject,start asvicechairman. served first one-year termaschairman, having previously Nathan Dealin2012, Walters justcompletedhis Walters aschairman. ofGainesvilletoserve the GeorgiaPorts Authority re-elected James A. On 29June thisyear, theBoard ofDirectors of James A.Walters re-elected chairman ofGeorgia Ports Authority Agribulk facilityattheColonelIsland Terminal atthePort ofBrunswick. “The Savannah model, ofalarge, single-operatorcontainer Walters notedthePort ofSavannah’s unmatchedabilityto “I amhonoured by theboard’s vote ofconfidence,” Walters Continuing intherole ofvicechairmanwillbe “At atimeofunprecedented growth andthe Appointed totheGPA board by GeorgiaGov. OR OFFICERS BOARD from Mercer University before going intoprivatepracticefrom inGowenpartner Timber Company. Heearnedalaw degree Manufacturing Company, director ofSoutheasternBank, andasa director ofHopkins-Gowen OilCompany, president of Toledo reside inDublin. his wife, Kathy, have three children andtwo grandchildren. They 1993, andwas president ofLeadershipGeorgiain1996. Heand Georgia, was amemberoftheLeadershipGeorgiaClass Allgood earned abachelor’s degree from theUniversity of Club,Rotary andtheFirstUnitedMethodistChurch board. Dublin-Laurens CountyDevelopment Authority, theDublin Pest Control Association. aschairmanofthe Hehasserved Commission for 20years andispastpresident oftheGeorgia 1974. Hewas chairmanoftheStructuralPest Control of theBoard of Allgood Pest Solutions, in acompany hestarted They reside inGainesville. have two daughters, five granddaughters, andonegreat grandson. Carolinaattended North StateUniversity. Heandhiswife, Peggy, CommitteeofGainesvilleStateCollege.Advisory Walters Board of Trustees ofBrenau University andisonthePresident’s Georgia IndustrialLoan Association. tothe Heissecretary Association, andisapastpresident andcurrent director ofthe YMCA, ElacheeNature Center, andthe Texas ConsumerFinance GeorgiaMedicalCenterFoundation,Northeast James A. Walters Ga.-based bankhehelpedfound. Walters sitsontheboards of Secretary/Treasurer A.J. “Joe” Hopkins. as Hopkinsserves Vice ChairmanJamesL. “Jimmy” Allgood. Allgood ischairman containerized exports in CY2014. containerized exports of theU.S. containerizedcargo volume and11%ofallUS to Georgia’s economy. The Port ofSavannah handled8% billion inrevenue and$2.3billioninstatelocaltaxes annually and contribute$20.4billioninincome, $84.1 moresupport than369,000jobs throughout thestate ontheSuwanee-SatillaRegional serves Water Council. ofCommunity Department Affairs Board. Hecurrently Congressional DistrictRepresentative tothestate Georgia Comprehensive Development Plan; andtheFirst of Forest StudyCommittee; asamember oftheCoastal member oftheJoint GeorgiaHouseandSenateFuture Landowners Association. asa Hopkinshasserved Forestry Association, andcurrent president oftheForest 1977–1988. Heisaformer president oftheGeorgia Georgia’s andinlandbargeterminals deepwaterports Handling grain atthe Terminal atthePort Colonel Island of Brunswick. i AUGUST 2015

REGIONAL REPORT 160 DC i DC Dry bulk at Dames Point Marine Terminal. Marine Point Millions of square feet of additional space are located within located space are of additional feet Millions of square OOM TO GROW minutes of port terminals. of portminutes terminals. cooking oil, corn syrup, molasses and other bulk liquids. corn syrup, cooking oil, R of on-dock feet than 1 million square boasts more JAXPORT of on- than 3 million cubic feet storage and more warehousing space. dock refrigerated In FY2014, JAXPORT handled a total of 797,917 short tonnes JAXPORT In FY2014, Liquid bulk at Talleyrand bulk at Liquid Terminal. Marine EDICATED DRY XPANSIVE BULK BERTH JAXPORT’s Talleyrand Marine Terminal than has more 324,000 barrels for of capacity E Dry bulk materials such as limestone and have gravel dedicated berth space and are onto 41 poured at acres JAXPORT’s Dames Point Marine Terminal. D Located in Northeast Florida, in the heart of the South Atlantic, in the heart of the South Located in Northeast Florida, trade seaport international situated at is a full-service, JAXPORT The network. rail and highway the nation’s of the crossroads autos; including: port handles a wide variety of cargoes, and reefer; lift; heavy products; forest containers; bulk; breakbulk; ro/ro. of dry bulk and 380,312 short tonnes of liquid bulk. Full-service cargo handling from JAXPORT from handling cargo Full-service LIQUID BULK STORAGE INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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