Port of Djibouti Supplement

OurPorts PMAESA Official Publication Of The Port Management Association Of Eastern & Southern Africa Official Publication of The Port Management Association of Eastern & Southern Africa Issue 2 - 2008 Vol. 5 INSIDE: Port of Djibouti Supplement

Tough Talk: IMO Demands Action on Piracy

Expanding: DP World Moves to Algeria & Yemen

Environment: Saving our Coastlines

Statistics

Special Edition for the 7th PAPC Conference Editorial Team

PUBLISHER Jerome Ntibarekerwa EDITOR Njuguna Mutonya Contents CONTRIBUTORS PMAESA

Jerome Ntibarekerwa Isaac Onyango 6 Piracy: IMO Calls for Action Njuguna Mutonya Jean Rukankama Julian Jackson Bernard Osero 9 DP World Expands to Algeria & Yemen Stuart MacGregor Anissa Ali Ahmed David Kanaan Sylvan Mghangha 10 Environment: Saving our Coastlines

PHOTOGRAPHY Joseph Okanga Milton Mwaivu 12 Qatar to build Kenya’s 2nd Port Anissa Ali Ahmed Rina A. Mohamed 14 - 31 Port of Djibouti Supplement DESIGN & Mubarak Adam LAYOUT (PMAESA)

ADVERTISING PMAESA Secretariat 38 IAPH 2009 Conference Port of Djibouti

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EDITORIAL

2008 marked a major upswing in the activities of the PMAESA Secretariat which ends with the 7th PAPC Conference in Djibouti. Planning the conference required months of painstaking meetings and deals which were made easier by the commitment thrown in by the host Djibouti Ports. This PMAESA issue highlights the planning process and a deep insight into what makes Djibouti Port tick. Our Ports We also look at the rising cases of piracy in the Horn of Our Future Africa and Gulf of Aden which have caused an international ruckus but which now seems at the point of eventual resolution as the world through the United Nations Security Council expresses its angst. CONTACTS Privatisation of the ports which forms the theme of this years Conference Njuguna [email protected] is also highlighted as Dubai's DP World moves to take over ports in Algeria Mubarak [email protected] and Yemen and Qatar signs deal to build a second port in Kenya. OUR PORTs also addresses the issue of the degradation of the environment and offers tips on how the destruction can be minimized or ADDRESS reversed. Take a look also at the statistics of the regional ports compiled P. O. Box 99209 - 80107, Mombasa - KENYA by our statisticians. Tel: +254 41 222 3245 We appreciate your continued support and as we come to years close we Fax: +254 41 222 8344 Email: [email protected] wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2009. Website: www.pmaesa.org

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Issue 4 2008 2 Issue 4 2008 3 Editorial Team

PUBLISHER Jerome Ntibarekerwa EDITOR Njuguna Mutonya Contents CONTRIBUTORS PMAESA

PHOTOGRAPHY Joseph Okanga Milton Mwaivu 12 Qatar to build Kenya’s 2nd Port Anissa Ali Ahmed Rina A. Mohamed 14 - 31 Port of Djibouti Supplement DESIGN & Mubarak Adam LAYOUT (PMAESA)

ADVERTISING PMAESA Secretariat 38 IAPH 2009 Conference Port of Djibouti

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Njuguna Mutonya Editor

Issue 4 2008 2 Issue 4 2008 3 The Road to Djibouti The Way Forward

On behalf of the Pan- rail and pipeline before any realistic gains can be African Ports evidenced. Cooperation (PAPC) Recently PMAESA organized a workshop in and Port Mombasa, Kenya which brought together Chief Management Executive Officers (CEO's) from the region to Association of brainstorm on ways and means to tackle the problem Eastern and Southern which was a resounding success. Africa (PMAESA) It clearly showed that there were specific roles to be Chairman Mr. James addressed by the ports and governments respectively Mulewa, I wish to The PMAESA Secretary General with Djibouti Minister for Transport The Minister is briefed on the Djibouti Conference progress by and in a coordinated manner to resolve the persistent and Equipment Mr. Ali Hassan Bahdon members of the planning committee thank the Djibouti crisis. Mr. Jerome Ntibarekerwa government and the The Secretariat shall continue to champion efforts Port of Djibouti for aimed at controlling congestion as we move to the agreeing to host the 7th PAPC Conference. next year to ensure that the ground covered so far is The conference is an important event in the calendar sustained. of the port industry and its stakeholders and is also PMAESA believes that ports in the region must be in proof of the great strides that have been made by the the forefront of seeking means to protect the marine port through the privatization of their services. environment and we call for the setting up of regional The conference will take place between the 15th and action plans to manage and execute strategies to 18th of December 2008 at the Djibouti Palace resuscitate sectors already faced with destruction. Kempinski Hotel and its theme is “Challenges and We shall continue to dialogue with the IMO and other opportunities of restructuring African ports.” International actors to establish the best practices The PMAESA secretariat wishes to draw attention to possible to achieve this. the delegates and members of some of the serious As indicated in the conference theme, privatization challenges that are presently facing the maritime and concessioning of port services remains as one of industry which we should strive to resolve to create the major options available to members to modernize the necessary bench marks for achieving regional and streamline their sectors. integration as per our mandate. We shall continue to engage our members and other Piracy today constitutes a grave danger to stake-holders to ensure that efficiency of our ports is international trade and we welcome the recent moves given priority so that they can be better units of by the United Nations Security Council and the productivity for the benefit of our regions through International Maritime Organisation in a bid to various restructuring strategies. The conference hall The venue: Djibouti Palace Kempinski Hotel combat the menace and return stability to the shipping routes in the region. To do this we need to assist our members to develop skill advancement strategies for their work force so We must prioritise the need for the states in the that they can be able to take advantage of the fast Eastern, Southern and Gulf of Aden region to sign the changing global technology. Memorandum of Understanding agreed earlier so that they can set up the regional network of coast guards to There is need to set up establish a human resource grapple with the piracy scourge. master-plan to guide the implementation of new frontiers in the sector so that the maritime training The PMAESA secretariat will be in the forefront of institutes remain relevant and reflective of the needs of facilitating the strategies to curb this menace and shall the members. work with the international community to ensure that the efforts bear fruit. Let me take this chance to wish all our members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Congestion is another area that continues to plague most of our ports and hamper their productivity despite huge investments in the ports infrastructure. Secretary General The secretariat strongly believes that there is need for coordination between the ports and other modes of transport through a holistic approach involving roads, Jerome Ntibarekerwa First Mission to Djibouti: PMAESA Team with Djibouti Planning committee Second Mission: Putting the final touches

Issue 5 2008 5 The Road to Djibouti The Way Forward

Issue 5 2008 5 TIME TO ACT: IMO on Piracy IMO News

MO Secretary-General Efthimios already lost their lives. E. Mitropoulos has asked the According to information received by IUnited Nations Security Council to IMO, the attackers usually employ one take tough measures to stop the of two methods. scourge of piracy in the Horn of Africa They either attack ships on the high and Gulf of Aden which is severely seas, often at considerable distances hampering international trade. from the shore, making use of so-called He said a coordinated and cohesive "mother ships" as was the case in the response both nationally and internally audacious hijacking, last month, of the was necessary to put an end to the fully laden ULCC Sirius Star in the menace. Indian Ocean some 450 nautical miles In a personal briefing to the UN from the coast of Kenya. Security Council, Mr. Mitropoulos told The second method is to attack (and members about the scope and extent of hijack) ships in Somalia's territorial sea, the problem which, he said, was a sometimes under the watchful eyes of matter of grave concern. warships outside those waters but, until He also outlined a series of actions the the adoption of resolution 1816, not Security Council might consider taking empowered to intervene for fear of to address the situation. breaching international law. In particular, he requested that the Mitropoulos paid tribute to the efforts Security Council take appropriate of members of the international action to extend the validity of the community, alliances of States and mandate in paragraph 7 of resolution regional organizations, NATO 1816 and to call upon States interested and the European Union in in the safety and environmentally particular, to address the issue sound function of shipping activities to by dispatching naval forces and take part actively in the fight against military aircraft to patrol the piracy and armed robbery against ships vast area off the coast of (including "mother ships") off the coast Somalia and in the Gulf of of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden. Aden. They were also deployed in He also asked the Security Council to The Sirius Star after capture by pirates strengthen and enhance the provisions escorting vessels used by the of resolutions 1816 and 1838, World Food Programme to particularly with respect to having its strategic importance and Such diversions would almost double provide humanitarian relief to clear rules of engagement for significance to shipping and trade east the length of a typical voyage from the the Somali people. participating units to facilitate the and west of the Suez Canal. Gulf to Europe thereby increasing fuel However, due to the extensive disruption of pirate operations. He added that, notwithstanding IMO's consumption, emissions and transport coastline of Somalia (2,105nm He reminded the council to urge States, prime concern for the safety of costs, which would have to be passed or 3,898 kilometres in total of with due regard to their obligations seafarers, the volume of trade on eventually to consumers which 659nm or under international law, to establish an transported through the Gulf of Aden everywhere. 1,204km in the Gulf effective legal jurisdiction to bring makes it imperative that this shipping IMO first brought the matter of piracy of Aden), there was a alleged offenders to justice. lane is adequately protected against any off Somalia to the attention of the need for as many Mr. Mitropoulos said the IMO's acts that might disrupt the flow of Security Council in 2005. naval vessels and military aircraft as threefold was concerned on the need to traffic through it. Subsequently, the Security Council Facing Justice: Pirates arrive in a Mombasa Court after an abortive hijack protect seafarers, fishermen and He said that, with more than 12% of issued a Presidential Statement on the possible for the task passengers on ships sailing off the coast the total volume of oil transported by subject in March 2006 and adopted to be carried out of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden sea using that route - not to mention resolutions 1816 and 1838, in June and Of a total of some 440 acts of piracy have been kidnapped effectively. and to ensure the safe delivery of commodities carried by bulk carriers October 2008 respectively. and armed robbery reported to have and held for ransom. humanitarian aid to Somalia effected and finished goods transported by In spite of a temporary improvement in taken place off the coast of Somalia Currently, 14 ships by ships chartered by the World Food containerships - widespread diversions the situation following the Council's since IMO started compiling relevant and some 280 Programme. around the Cape of Good Hope, to action, the situation has deteriorated statistics in 1984, more than 120 attacks seafarers from 25 The IMO Secretary General: Further, he added IMO was committed avoid the trouble spot, would bring dramatically in recent months, with an have been reported this year alone. nations are being held Talking Tough to preserve the integrity of the shipping about a series of negative increase in both the frequency and the More than 35 ships have been seized by hostage in Somalia. lane through the Gulf of Aden, given repercussions. ferocity of reported attacks. pirates and more than 600 seafarers Two seafarers have

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Issue 5 2008 6 Issue 5 2008 7 PMAESA Workshop on Congestion DP World now Expands into Algeria & Yemen

and develop the port operations at Algiers and Djen- Djen, creating jobs both at the ports and in the wider community. Efficient infrastructure stimulates trade and the growth of business locally, which benefits both the local From Left: Mr. Jason Rugaihuruza(TPA), Mr. Peter Lupatu From Left:Mr. Mervin Chetty(TRANSNET NPA), Ms. Edna DaSilva community and (SUMATRA) and Mr. Iddi Mkwata(TPA) (Transport Ministry, Angola), Mr. Abel Cosme(Luanda Port, Angola) our business.” Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem said Capacity at Aden port is currently around 700,000 An aerial view of Algiers Port TEU (twenty foot equivalent container units) P World, the internationally by the end of this year. and is expected to acclaimed marine terminal Under the agreement with Algeria, the grow to around 1.5 million TEU by operator has added three new joint venture partnership, which is a 2012. The joint venture plans to further D expand capacity as dictated by market ports into its growing global port 50/50 shareholding between DP World management portfolio by moving to and the two Algerian port authorities, demand as part of the second phase Algeria and Yemen. will hold a 30 year concession at each of development rights. In Algeria, DP World has signed the ports, with DP World operating the The agreement was signed in the agreements which will see the company two facilities. presence of Yemen's Deputy Prime take over the management of the ports DP World has committed to an initial Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of Planning and International From Left: Mr. Sameer Mubarak(NAFITH), Mr. Dhiren Patel(Freight of Algiers and Djen-Djen. investment of €84m (US$108m) over From Left: Mr. Venant Ntahonsigaye(TTCA/NC) and Mr. Matata Co-operation, H.E. Abdul-Karim Ismail Onyango(TTCA/NC) Desk Technologies) and Mr. Charles Kunaka(SSATP/World Bank) The agreements were signed in Algiers three to four years. The joint venture in the presence of the Algerian will redevelop the main container Al-Arhabi, and Dubai World and DP Ministers of Transport and Industry and terminal at Algiers to expand capacity World Chairman H.E. Sultan Ahmed Investment Promotions and Dubai to around 800,000 TEU (twenty foot Bin Sulayem. World and DP World Chairman H.E. equivalent container units), investing in “We believe Yemen will benefit Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem. new cranes, equipment and training to significantly from efficient port and In Yemen, DP World and the Yemen improve efficiency and productivity. logistics infrastructure and we look Gulf of Aden Port Corporation have Currently, capacity is around 500,000 forward to working with our new finalized a joint venture that will see DP TEU. partners into the future.” World operating and developing the The joint venture will also invest in Deputy Prime Minister for Economic container handling facilities in the port expanding the new Djen-Djen facility in Affairs and Minister of Planning and of Aden. eastern Algeria over time, according to International Co-operation, H.E. The agreement includes the lease of market demand. Djen-Djen has the Abdul-Karim Ismail al-Arhabi said: both Aden Container Terminal and of potential to handle the new generation “We welcome this important agreement nearby Ma'alla Container Terminal, and mega-vessels and become a major and are pleased that the Port of Aden a commitment by the joint venture to transshipment hub for the region. “We has established a long term relationship invest around US$220 million in further are delighted to be partnering with with DP World. We are committed to developing the port, including building Algeria and look forward to making a the expansion and development of From Left: Mr. Charles Kunaka and Mrs. Wambui Namu(KRA) a new 400 metre berth extension to positive contribution to the Algerian Yemen and believe DP World will be an From Left: Mr. Conrad Teffo(TRANSNET NPA) and Mr. Jerome Aden Container Terminal within five economy, bringing DP World's extensive excellent partner in helping us realize Oliveira(Port of Djibouti) years from handover, which is expected experience and expertise to improve that ambition.”

Issue 5 2008 8 Issue 5 2008 9 PMAESA Workshop on Congestion DP World now Expands into Algeria & Yemen

Issue 5 2008 8 Issue 5 2008 9 discharge of pollutants from ships seems to easily degradable, be under adequate control (Annex 3) s u c h p r a c t i c e s Saving Our Coastlines Compliance varies from country to posed little threat. By Jerome Ntibarekerwa country, but is considered to be relatively In recent decades good. with a growing Overall, the threat to open oceans from p o p u l a t i o n , extensive pollution is today considered by h o w e v e r , t h e Swimming in murk some experts, to be less acute than was volume and variety presumed two decades ago. Although of discharges has progress is being achieved in reducing i n c r e a s e d , pollutants to the marine environment, especially the input more work is required. f r o m i n l a n d Other activities, such as sea-bed agricultural and exploration and exploitation may be also industrial sources become a problem if they are undertaken w h i c h a r e on an increasing larger scale. transported by air While some coastal zones are in a pristine and rivers to marine state, many are increasingly stressed by and coastal areas, human activities. Coastal waters, lagoons where unwanted and estuaries which only decades ago were aquatic organisms rich with wildlife and were a source of are a visible result. pleasure and food, have now been harmed Mo s t t y p e s o f by coastal development and pollution. w a s t e s , o n c e Dangerous practise: Deballasting in the Ocean Today, these areas are aesthetically introduced into the degraded, are characterised by an sea, cannot be institutional structure and limited impoverished flora and fauna, and may be removed. Their manpower capabilities including training a health hazard. This is a global problem fate is determined by their chemical nature opportunities are the main problems. affecting temperate, tropical and even (e.g. discharges to ballast water) and by the These are compounded by the prevailing polar zones. Important ecosystems such as physical transport process of the receiving sectoral approach to environmental mangroves, coral reefs and sea grass beds waters and rates of decomposition. management and often by the lack of are under threat as a result of ill-conceived effective co-operation between public and development schemes, over-exploitation, Economic Issues private sectors (including non- pollution, siltation, land reclamation and Oceans and coastal areas still tend to be governmental environmental groups) in heavy tourism. considered as exploitable areas with p l a n n i n g a n d i m p l e m e n t i n g These impacts are most evident near limitless capacity to provide resources and environmental protection measures. existing centres of human activity and accept wastes. Therefore, relatively low areas of effluent discharge from major priority is assigned to the protection of hroughout history, coastal areas The scale of the problems affecting the and resources within a framework of river basins. There is evidence that the these areas or to their rational use. In the What needs to be done? have offered advantage for marine and coastal environment has environmentally sound economic physical and ecological degradation of long term, the damage to marine and There should be preparation of inventories settlement and travel. Sixty altered in recent times, but their nature has development. these areas is accelerating at an alarming coastal resources results in reduced of all forms of pollution and support the T remained constant. Perceptions of the adjustment of the existing legal percent of the world's population lives pace as a result of the increasing pollution capacities for economic development, framework as well as develop an integrated within 60km of coastal waters, with a main threats and corresponding solutions Open Oceans of near-shore waters from land-based particularly in poor countries. projected duplication within the next 20 to have become more refined as knowledge sources. coastal area management plan taking into With the exception of damage to some recognition all human and natural 30 years. has increased. These problems are exacerbated by the Science and Technology fisheries resources and large marine resources therein. Associated with settlements are major The current major environment problems mammals, the open oceans remain largely extent of human settlement in the coastal Technological solutions to reduce or There should also be prevention and i n f r a st r u c tu re s , i ndu st r i a l and of the oceans and coastal areas include undamaged by man's activities. zone, which is now widespread. Protecting eliminate pollution and to deal with other control of ecologically unsustainable recreational facilities. The coastal zone widespread degradation of coastal zones, Nevertheless, pollutants, particularly and managing the coastal and near-shore problems are generally well understood fisheries and cessation of unintended by- contains commercially exploitable including physical damage to ecosystems airborne pollutants such as polycyclic areas and their living resources, especially and are available to those who can afford catch of marine species. resources, with about 95% of world from human activities and pollution of aromatic hydrocarbons are accumulating in the more vulnerable enclosed and semi- them. Opportunities to implement this fisheries catch (about 80 million tons) coastal waters and semi-enclosed seas by in oceanic surface waters, and enclosed seas, is an urgent task, with knowledge are, however, frequently Efforts should also be made rehabilitate coming from near-shore waters. wastes from land. concentrations similar to those occurring particular exhibiting slow growth rates missed, due to the lack of adequate damaged ecosystems and reduce the Relatively new activities, such as tourism Others include widespread depletion of in coastal waters have been found. and/or rates of reproduction. integrated coastal zone planning and disturbance of marine species breeding sites. and mariculture, are expanding fast. The living resources through commercial over- Ocean areas have been used for the management, inadequate international cumulative effect of development has been exploitation and damaging fishing disposal of certain types of waste (e.g. Pollution and national legislation and weak It is crucial to build or upgrade existing an ever-increasing rate of environmental practices as well as increased demographic spent nuclear fuels and the incineration of The release of wastes from land-based enforcement, sometimes also due to the port reception facilities for the collection degradation. shifts to coastal areas increasing pressure h a z a r d o u s c h e m i c a l s s u c h a s sources into coastal water is an attractive lack of financial resources. of chemical residues and oils from the sea Currently, only a small amount of world on existing resources. polychlorinated biphenyls).Although the disposal option due to its simplicity and as well as setting up a systematic monitoring of the marine environment. food supply comes from the oceans. Major accidents occurring inland could oceans are vast, and their waste-receiving low costs (often in the short term only). Institutions and Manpower also lead to significant environmental The setting up of contingency response Nevertheless, some coastal nations rely capacity is today recognised as an asset, Longer-term costs from rehabilitation and The capabilities of many countries are damages in coastal and marine areas. programmes for accidental marine heavily upon the sea for food. For some their ability to assimilate wastes ad loss of living resources may, infact, be high. insufficient to cope with the problems pollution and other emergencies cannot be fisheries current harvests already exceed Solutions to the problem lie in the infinitum cannot be assured. When the total amount of wastes was facing marine and coastal environments over emphasized. sustainable levels. resolution of conflicting interests for space Currently, ocean dumping of waste and relatively small, and their components and t heir management. We a k

Issue 5 2008 10 Issue 5 2008 11 discharge of pollutants from ships seems to easily degradable, be under adequate control (Annex 3) s u c h p r a c t i c e s Saving Our Coastlines Compliance varies from country to posed little threat. By Jerome Ntibarekerwa country, but is considered to be relatively In recent decades good. with a growing Overall, the threat to open oceans from p o p u l a t i o n , extensive pollution is today considered by h o w e v e r , t h e Swimming in murk some experts, to be less acute than was volume and variety presumed two decades ago. Although of discharges has progress is being achieved in reducing i n c r e a s e d , pollutants to the marine environment, especially the input more work is required. f r o m i n l a n d Other activities, such as sea-bed agricultural and exploration and exploitation may be also industrial sources become a problem if they are undertaken w h i c h a r e on an increasing larger scale. transported by air While some coastal zones are in a pristine and rivers to marine state, many are increasingly stressed by and coastal areas, human activities. Coastal waters, lagoons where unwanted and estuaries which only decades ago were aquatic organisms rich with wildlife and were a source of are a visible result. pleasure and food, have now been harmed Mo s t t y p e s o f by coastal development and pollution. w a s t e s , o n c e Dangerous practise: Deballasting in the Ocean Today, these areas are aesthetically introduced into the degraded, are characterised by an sea, cannot be institutional structure and limited impoverished flora and fauna, and may be removed. Their manpower capabilities including training a health hazard. This is a global problem fate is determined by their chemical nature opportunities are the main problems. affecting temperate, tropical and even (e.g. discharges to ballast water) and by the These are compounded by the prevailing polar zones. Important ecosystems such as physical transport process of the receiving sectoral approach to environmental mangroves, coral reefs and sea grass beds waters and rates of decomposition. management and often by the lack of are under threat as a result of ill-conceived effective co-operation between public and development schemes, over-exploitation, Economic Issues private sectors (including non- pollution, siltation, land reclamation and Oceans and coastal areas still tend to be governmental environmental groups) in heavy tourism. considered as exploitable areas with p l a n n i n g a n d i m p l e m e n t i n g These impacts are most evident near limitless capacity to provide resources and environmental protection measures. existing centres of human activity and accept wastes. Therefore, relatively low areas of effluent discharge from major priority is assigned to the protection of hroughout history, coastal areas The scale of the problems affecting the and resources within a framework of river basins. There is evidence that the these areas or to their rational use. In the What needs to be done? have offered advantage for marine and coastal environment has environmentally sound economic physical and ecological degradation of long term, the damage to marine and There should be preparation of inventories settlement and travel. Sixty altered in recent times, but their nature has development. these areas is accelerating at an alarming coastal resources results in reduced of all forms of pollution and support the T remained constant. Perceptions of the adjustment of the existing legal percent of the world's population lives pace as a result of the increasing pollution capacities for economic development, framework as well as develop an integrated within 60km of coastal waters, with a main threats and corresponding solutions Open Oceans of near-shore waters from land-based particularly in poor countries. projected duplication within the next 20 to have become more refined as knowledge sources. coastal area management plan taking into With the exception of damage to some recognition all human and natural 30 years. has increased. These problems are exacerbated by the Science and Technology fisheries resources and large marine resources therein. Associated with settlements are major The current major environment problems mammals, the open oceans remain largely extent of human settlement in the coastal Technological solutions to reduce or There should also be prevention and i n f r a st r u c tu re s , i ndu st r i a l and of the oceans and coastal areas include undamaged by man's activities. zone, which is now widespread. Protecting eliminate pollution and to deal with other control of ecologically unsustainable recreational facilities. The coastal zone widespread degradation of coastal zones, Nevertheless, pollutants, particularly and managing the coastal and near-shore problems are generally well understood fisheries and cessation of unintended by- contains commercially exploitable including physical damage to ecosystems airborne pollutants such as polycyclic areas and their living resources, especially and are available to those who can afford catch of marine species. resources, with about 95% of world from human activities and pollution of aromatic hydrocarbons are accumulating in the more vulnerable enclosed and semi- them. Opportunities to implement this fisheries catch (about 80 million tons) coastal waters and semi-enclosed seas by in oceanic surface waters, and enclosed seas, is an urgent task, with knowledge are, however, frequently Efforts should also be made rehabilitate coming from near-shore waters. wastes from land. concentrations similar to those occurring particular exhibiting slow growth rates missed, due to the lack of adequate damaged ecosystems and reduce the Relatively new activities, such as tourism Others include widespread depletion of in coastal waters have been found. and/or rates of reproduction. integrated coastal zone planning and disturbance of marine species breeding sites. and mariculture, are expanding fast. The living resources through commercial over- Ocean areas have been used for the management, inadequate international cumulative effect of development has been exploitation and damaging fishing disposal of certain types of waste (e.g. Pollution and national legislation and weak It is crucial to build or upgrade existing an ever-increasing rate of environmental practices as well as increased demographic spent nuclear fuels and the incineration of The release of wastes from land-based enforcement, sometimes also due to the port reception facilities for the collection degradation. shifts to coastal areas increasing pressure h a z a r d o u s c h e m i c a l s s u c h a s sources into coastal water is an attractive lack of financial resources. of chemical residues and oils from the sea Currently, only a small amount of world on existing resources. polychlorinated biphenyls).Although the disposal option due to its simplicity and as well as setting up a systematic monitoring of the marine environment. food supply comes from the oceans. Major accidents occurring inland could oceans are vast, and their waste-receiving low costs (often in the short term only). Institutions and Manpower also lead to significant environmental The setting up of contingency response Nevertheless, some coastal nations rely capacity is today recognised as an asset, Longer-term costs from rehabilitation and The capabilities of many countries are damages in coastal and marine areas. programmes for accidental marine heavily upon the sea for food. For some their ability to assimilate wastes ad loss of living resources may, infact, be high. insufficient to cope with the problems pollution and other emergencies cannot be fisheries current harvests already exceed Solutions to the problem lie in the infinitum cannot be assured. When the total amount of wastes was facing marine and coastal environments over emphasized. sustainable levels. resolution of conflicting interests for space Currently, ocean dumping of waste and relatively small, and their components and t heir management. We a k

Issue 5 2008 10 Issue 5 2008 11 Qatar to Build Kenya's second Port

An aerial view of Lamu, Kenya

Emir of Qatar

he government of Kenya and the h a n d l e Mombasa port. Emirate of Qatar are involved in imports for The Port of Mombasa Tdiscussions which are expected to Ethiopia a land locked country with a itself is in the process of starting signal the commencement of the building population of 80 million and Southern construction of a second container of a second port near the border with Sudan with a population of 12 million. terminal expected to cost USD 208 Somalia. Most of Ethiopia's imports and exports are million. The new port at Lamu, 300 kilometres presently being handled by Djibouti President Kibaki who says the Lamu port north of Mombasa is expected to cost in following the diplomatic rapture between was a priority project is also negotiating the region of USD 3.5 billion. Addis and Eritrea which exploded into full with the Qatari government to improve the The deal will give Qatar an unprecedented scare war and an economic blockade infrastructure leading to and from Lamu. foothold in the region as it seeks to widen barring Ethiopia from its former ports of The port is just one of the projects being its international investment profile abroad. Massawa and Assab. planned through the new partnership The news come in the wake of earlier Southern Sudan requires huge imports for alongside agricultural and financial deals reports that DP World, the Dubai based its ongoing reconstruction after decades of that will be announced later. international container terminals civil war with the North. Lamu's proximity Kenya has slowly been weaning itself from management consortium was eyeing the to Addis Ababa would also necessitate the decades of affiliation with Western port of Mombasa. building of a railway link between the two industrial countries and has shown a President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya visited towns. preference for dealing with emerging Qatar recently where he discussed the Importers in Northern Kenyan towns industrial countries and alternative projected investment with the Emir of would also use the port instead of superpowers like China and India. Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalif Al Thani. Mombasa, which currently handles all Lamu, an ancient and laid-back maritime Both sides claim it is a win-win situation imports including those for regional enclave has many advantages as a potential and there is likely to be no serious countries like Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi alternative port to serve the northern sub- objection to considering the high profile and the Democratic Republic of Congo. region. Its deep waters make it ideal for fast negotiations. Should it be successfully completed, the construction of a harbour. If developed, the port will be expected to Lamu port would help decongest Additional reporting from the Daily Nation.

Issue 5 2008 12 Issue 4 2008 13 Qatar to Build Kenya's second Port

An aerial view of Lamu, Kenya

Emir of Qatar he government of Kenya and the h a n d l e Mombasa port. Emirate of Qatar are involved in imports for The Port of Mombasa Tdiscussions which are expected to Ethiopia a land locked country with a itself is in the process of starting signal the commencement of the building population of 80 million and Southern construction of a second container of a second port near the border with Sudan with a population of 12 million. terminal expected to cost USD 208 Somalia. Most of Ethiopia's imports and exports are million. The new port at Lamu, 300 kilometres presently being handled by Djibouti President Kibaki who says the Lamu port north of Mombasa is expected to cost in following the diplomatic rapture between was a priority project is also negotiating the region of USD 3.5 billion. Addis and Eritrea which exploded into full with the Qatari government to improve the The deal will give Qatar an unprecedented scare war and an economic blockade infrastructure leading to and from Lamu. foothold in the region as it seeks to widen barring Ethiopia from its former ports of The port is just one of the projects being its international investment profile abroad. Massawa and Assab. planned through the new partnership The news come in the wake of earlier Southern Sudan requires huge imports for alongside agricultural and financial deals reports that DP World, the Dubai based its ongoing reconstruction after decades of that will be announced later. international container terminals civil war with the North. Lamu's proximity Kenya has slowly been weaning itself from management consortium was eyeing the to Addis Ababa would also necessitate the decades of affiliation with Western port of Mombasa. building of a railway link between the two industrial countries and has shown a President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya visited towns. preference for dealing with emerging Qatar recently where he discussed the Importers in Northern Kenyan towns industrial countries and alternative projected investment with the Emir of would also use the port instead of superpowers like China and India. Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalif Al Thani. Mombasa, which currently handles all Lamu, an ancient and laid-back maritime Both sides claim it is a win-win situation imports including those for regional enclave has many advantages as a potential and there is likely to be no serious countries like Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi alternative port to serve the northern sub- objection to considering the high profile and the Democratic Republic of Congo. region. Its deep waters make it ideal for fast negotiations. Should it be successfully completed, the construction of a harbour. If developed, the port will be expected to Lamu port would help decongest Additional reporting from the Daily Nation.

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The Big Boom stimulated by DP World / Republic of Djibouti, The Djibouti Hub project a strategic partnership!

n order to be at pace with the Quays for RORO, break bulk ue to its strategic geo- workforce in the Port of Djibouti is Big Boom stimulated by the cargo, livestock and dhows. graphical position, located undoubtedly a value added service growing vision associated with Stocking free zone with a capac- Dat the crossroads of the to our customer. I three continents and next to one of All stakeholders of the Port should the Djibouti Hub, something that ity of 10 million tons per annum the busiest sea routes, the Port of develop it. New and strict measures was unthinkable before the era of with a 10 hectare area made of Djibouti is the spearhead of the in the field of financial and adminis- his Excellency Ismail Omar hangars and leveled land. commercial traffic in this part of the trative management have accom- Guelleh, it is now time for optimal The Djibouti Dry Port having a World. panied the investments in question organisation as well as the restruc- new stocking area that relieves Impressive progress has been devoted to the capacity building of turing of the means and assets the congestion at the port, with an recorded in 1998 as far as traffic is the employees. As a result, the availed by Djibouti, including the additional 22 hectare area. concerned. In the aftermath of the Djibouti has recorded since then commitment to create several free The Djibouti International Airport Ethio-Eritrean conflict, the Ethiopian exceptional positive output both at zones directed towards a regional and Airport Free Zone restructur- authorities decided to totally shift the financial and traffic level. and global economy such as the ing project. their traffic to the Port of Djibouti, The objective of the human the natural gateway of Ethiopia. resources management was to launching of: The project of hydroelectric In addition, The Port of Djibouti also achieve a better rationalization and  The Djibouti ports and Free Zones power interconnection with offers the advantage of being the efficiency in the use of its employ- Authority (DPFZA), the unique Ethiopia only Port linked to Ethiopia by rail ees. corporate transactions and free The road and railway link project and road, thus guaranteeing viable In order to meet the increasing zone operator's centre, offering a which will connect the existing and effective transfer of goods. needs of shipping companies and clear legal and institutional road axis between Djibouti and Djibouti Port is located on one of shippers, the Port of Djibouti framework that represents a solid Addis Ababa with Southern and the world's main commercial sea conducts, since many years, an guarantee for investors in free Northern Africa (Juba, the Cape route linking Europe, Asia and ambitious development program for zones. and Cairo). Africa. It has an important natural its installations and port infrastruc- The deep water Doraleh port The creation of “standing hous- hinterland: Ethiopia, Uganda, tures. Burundi, and Rwanda and access The modernisation program that is complex, including an oil terminal, ing”, the development of tourism, to COMESA market and AGOA, the achieved or is under completion a container terminal, an industrial travel, health, education, and US market. fulfils the performance criteria and free zone and a transshipment professional formation activities, Since DP World took over the viabilities that the economic center, which will generate a and the transfer of know-how, etc. management of the Djibouti Port, competition and competitiveness of whole industrial center featuring the Port performance has had a the regional ports made essential in an electricity station, a desaliniza- Beside such measures aimed at substantial socio-economic impact. the international and regional tion plant, a refinery, etc. the modernisation of the multina- The growth and the development of maritime traffic. The Djibouti Free Zone, managed tional transport chain, Djibouti is the activities had an impact on the In the same way, the new manage- by JAFZA International, which working towards the optimal use of Port operators which are its main ment undertook important improve- positions Djibouti as a marketing its energy and natural resources, partners (clearing agents, forward- ment works in several sites or ers, shipping agents etc.) who sectors of activities in order to and logistic regional platform for including the exploration of mineral ought to recruit graduates and improve the port's productivity and the importation, warehousing, reserves, primary and renewable qualified personnel for permanent security. transformation and re-exportation energy (wind, geothermal, solar). jobs, but also a great number of In order to fulfill the traffic require- of goods coming from the neigh- All such measures will be crowned daily workers (dockers, labourers) ments which are in constant bouring countries. by attracting a flow of technologies, according to their need. progress, the Port of Djibouti working force and a multiplicity of Investments targeted to human acquired new equipments and The conversion of Djibouti Port, growth generating activities. resources training and specialisa- developed an ambitious project which is now structured over tions are exemplary. The employees with Doraleh Container Terminal. several port specialties such as: Aden Ahmed Doualeh, of the port use their know-how to Bulk cargo terminal specialising Chairman, fulfill the ambition of the port and to Jerome Martins Oliveira, manage it. Within the present Chief Executive Officer, in bulk discharge and bagging of Djibouti Ports and Free economic context, a trained Port Of Djibouti grains and fertilizers. Zones Authority

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II Ports 1 dhow berth On 2007, 30% of lost working days related to accidents had been reduced comparing to 2006  III. Djibouti Port advantages 4. Security, Safety & Environment On 2008 up today, Djibouti Port achieved the target of 34% reduction of accidents with injuries comparing to 2007 On 2008 up today, Djibouti Port achieved the target of 24% 1. Strategic location ISO 28000 reduction of lost working days related to accidents, comparing to 2007 Djibouti is politically & socially stable state strategically The Port of Djibouti is compliant with the International Ship and located at the southern entrance to the red sea, at a point Port Facility Security (ISPS) standards and has ISO 28000 where three continents intersect (Asia Africa and Europe). A security accreditation from Lloyd's Register. The Port has a 6. Performance & Efficiency staggering 50% of the world's shipping lines pass through dedicated health, safety and environment department and sets the highest safety standards with modern training Since DP World took over the Management of the Port, the Djibouti's main gate on their way to Europe and Asia & the same. facilities and a training program. The Port has its own emer- Container Terminal has implemented best practices which connected by road and rail to land locked Ethiopia and In its quest for success, Port recognises the crucial part gency services equipped with the best fire fighting and resulted in average crane productivity as high as 28 moves thereafter into the heart of Africa. played by its employees, who act as the engine of growth that rescuing equipments. In addition there is an environmental per gross crane hour. As a result, vessels are turned around propels the company to greater heights. protection policy, oil spill equipments with technical support resulting in Shipping Lines maintaining their schedules and 2. Regional hub To attain achievements Port Management is committed to from a reputable international organization. avoiding costly delays. Human Resources & policy to the overall strategies and The strategic location of Djibouti connects the Northern and making it a main factor for growth by a better rationalisation The port is focused on meeting customer's growing needs, Southern, Eastern and Western international shipping lane and efficiency in the use of Port employees. Therefore investing in technology and equipment to improved efficiency. which makes Djibouti Port the natural Hub Port in the East following achievements have been attained. It has acquired new, powerful tugs and modern cranes to African region. In a close partnership with DP World, the port The recruitment and selection is the major function of the accommodate larger vessels, the container terminal has been efficiency has improved significantly. human resource department and process the first step computerized using the 'Navis' IT system, and state of the art Programmes implemented by Executive teams can be directly towards creating the competitive strength and the strategic container handling equipment has been introduced. As a attributed to these high return on performances and include advantage for the organisations. Equity recruitment process direct consequence of these investments, the Djibouti the introduction of management systems and international involves a systematic procedure from sourcing the candi- Container Terminal has the highest crane productivity of all technical and managerial expertise in operations, mainte- dates to arranging and conducting the interviews. ports in Africa and is set to further improve and enhance its nance, safety, security and training. A training centre has been created in 2004 as training & services to the shipping industry. development is a major function to ensure employees' skills, 3. The natural gate of COMESA and Hinterlands knowledge and abilities, throughout their career in the 7. Continuous improvements organization are improved & developed. 80% of the goods handled by Djibouti Port are destined for the Another management priority is occupational health and In a more and more integrated, globalized world where landlocked Ethiopia amongst them petroleum products and safety in workplace. Compliance with all applicable legal and competition is so fierce and change is so fast, that any food aids. other HSE requirements are essentials points as the Port is competitive edge gained by the introduction of new pro- In addition to the Ethiopian market and being the largest and committed to continually improving his performance in cesses or technology can be short-lived if competitors adopt the most developed port on the East African coast, Djibouti Port is ideally located to serve the COMESA with its 21 countries and 380 million people.

Safety and Environment Djibouti Port management is committed and set targets to improve safety and health of Port employees, as well as reduction of toxic gas emanation to our atmosphere and reduction of waste dismissal; The Health & Safety Department was created on 2006 which controls and monitors Safety measures within the port area. Djibouti Port HSE targets are: ZERO fatal accident, Reduction of at least 20% of lost time injuries every year, Reduction of at least 20% of working days lost due to accidents, Reduction of material accidents, Reduction of toxic gas emission rate (At least 1% CO2 yearly) Prohibition of waste dismissal coming from vessels,

To achieve the said targets, a global action plan has been 4. Modern infrastructure developed and includes: Action plan for the Fatal Risk Standards Djibouti Ports offer modern infrastructures including: Action plan for safety audits and inspections,  8 conventional berths, Action plan for accident investigations,  3 bulk berths, Action plan for Risk assessments,  2 oil berths (Doraleh oil terminal), Safety & environment training program. 2 RORO berths,  A new Container Terminal in Doraleh As the HSE department has been created on 2006, we have  Livestock handling facility, the following KPI on safety:  Dedicated bulk terminal, On 2007, 20% of accidents with injured employees had been  Open and covered storage spaces. reduced compared to 2006

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Issue 5 2008 16 Issue 4 2008 17 relation to health, safety and the environment (HSE). Thus an Environment, Health and Safety department has been set up in order to reduce work hazard and important achievements has been accomplished since. Recently an employee welfare section has been created with the human resources department in order to offer facilities for employee such as overseas medical services, retirement accompaniment, preferential interest loan convention with banks etc. A global and radical wage system reform based on performance is undergoing with an external consultant company in order to ensure the integrity and legitimacy of the total remuneration system. Finally, Port management attaches great importance to internal communication for ensuring the strategic direction is known, understood and, above all, acted on and for creating a cohesive culture and performance. As a result a bimonthly internal journal is edited. are available. Outside the dedicated Terminal yard, stripping and stuffing IV. Djibouti Ports yards exist to which containers invoiced for local stripping and export packing are transferred. 1. Port of Djibouti (Port Autonome International de In addition, an off dock storage facility, Djibouti Dry Port (DDP) Djibouti) is available with storage capacity of 6,400 TEU with an additional stripping yard also provided. a. Djibouti Container Terminal The following services are provided: Vessel stevedoring, The Container Terminal is a fully enclosed facility that is ISO 28 Receipt and delivery of containers, 000 certified with own road and rail access. The Terminal is Transfer and placement of full import containers for stripping responsible for all container handling activities in the Port of inclusive of empty return, Djibouti. The activity of Container handling will be transferred Transfer and placement of empty containers for export to Doraleh Container Terminal at the end of 2008. packing inclusive of full transfer to export yard. The Terminal was opened in 1985 with 22Ha of yard which offers 15,000 TEU yard capacity and annual handling The terminal has a 400m quay with two berths. Berth 1(180m) capacity of 300,000 TEU. In addition 126 Reefer plug points

Issue 5 2008 18 relation to health, safety and the environment (HSE). Thus an Environment, Health and Safety department has been set up in order to reduce work hazard and important achievements has been accomplished since. Recently an employee welfare section has been created with the human resources department in order to offer facilities for employee such as overseas medical services, retirement accompaniment, preferential interest loan convention with banks etc. A global and radical wage system reform based on performance is undergoing with an external consultant company in order to ensure the integrity and legitimacy of the total remuneration system. Finally, Port management attaches great importance to internal communication for ensuring the strategic direction is known, understood and, above all, acted on and for creating a cohesive culture and performance. As a result a bimonthly internal journal is edited. are available. Outside the dedicated Terminal yard, stripping and stuffing IV. Djibouti Ports yards exist to which containers invoiced for local stripping and export packing are transferred. 1. Port of Djibouti (Port Autonome International de In addition, an off dock storage facility, Djibouti Dry Port (DDP) Djibouti) is available with storage capacity of 6,400 TEU with an additional stripping yard also provided. a. Djibouti Container Terminal The following services are provided: Vessel stevedoring, The Container Terminal is a fully enclosed facility that is ISO 28 Receipt and delivery of containers, 000 certified with own road and rail access. The Terminal is Transfer and placement of full import containers for stripping responsible for all container handling activities in the Port of inclusive of empty return, Djibouti. The activity of Container handling will be transferred Transfer and placement of empty containers for export to Doraleh Container Terminal at the end of 2008. packing inclusive of full transfer to export yard. The Terminal was opened in 1985 with 22Ha of yard which offers 15,000 TEU yard capacity and annual handling The terminal has a 400m quay with two berths. Berth 1(180m) capacity of 300,000 TEU. In addition 126 Reefer plug points

Issue 5 2008 18 Djibouti Port Advertiser’s Supplement offers a draught of 9.5m and berth 2 (220m) a draught of for the users. 12.5m. Four (4) ship to shore cranes are available - two Reggiane Paceco cranes that has a lifting capacity of 35T and outreach of 37m and two ZPMC cranes that has lifting capacity of 50T and an outreach of 40m.

Terminal Operating System (TOS)

IT Port

Almost all the activities of the port (since the Harbour master office, point of entry of ships and billing point of output of goods) are now automated. More than a third of the Port uses the computers as a tool in their daily tasks.

Core business The TOS is NAVIS which allows the terminal to plan execute all vessel and yard moves automatically by way of radio transmit- Gateway ships in the port, the Harbour Master office has a ted instructions. This facilitates optimization of planning and system for monitoring calls vessels and all related benefits. operations and driving operations efficiency. To manage, supervise the operations planning, the handling and the management of container yard, the Terminal Equipment Container use a dedicated Terminal System for the manage- Four (4) ship to shore cranes; ment called Navis. Ten (10) RTG's; DDP (Djibouti Dry Port) use in house system called DDP Thirty two (32) yard tractors; Automation System for general cargo. Ten (10) heavy reach stackers; Besides the real-time monitoring of the operations, these Three (3) empty reach stackers; systems allow the production and edition of the dashboards Two (2) empty container handlers; as a help tool for the management decision. Six (6) forklifts.

Evolution of Container traffic from 2002 - 2007 in TEUs

b. IT Services

The strength of productivity of a company today lies in controlling the information system used by the TIC (new technologies). Indeed they are the key element of the The handling equipment (from Container Terminal) and competitiveness and the responsiveness of the competition. navigation (from the Harbour Master) play a significant role in Large organizations are required to computerize their operations. business activities so the computer has become a vital The maintenance of the equipment provided by the Technical function. “Business is the IT and IT is the Business” Department is therefore vitally important. To optimize the The main mission of the IT Department is to minimize the rate maintenance operations, a system of management of of availability of systems and networks based on 7 / 7 and computer maintenance called Maximo is set up at the 24/24, and secondly to provide a support of a quality service Technical Department.

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Terminal Operating System (TOS)

IT Port

Evolution of Container traffic from 2002 - 2007 in TEUs

b. IT Services

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The same system covers the needs of area infrastructure which is in charge of maintenance of port (buildings, hangars, Access Control & CCTV roads, docks, etc) and the Purchasing Department. The Port of Djibouti has pledged to respect international Front Office System standards for port security (International Ship and Port Security or ISPS). A system to manage access to the Port The Commercial Department operates the activities of billing through encrypted badges, turnstiles and barriers are with the facilities of the computer systems upstream of the installed at various entrances of the Port. Port Secure is operations: Harbor master (charging on ships), Navis currently in the process of moving to the phase of video gates (handling charges TC), DDP Automation system handling of the Port with a system of CCTV (Closed Circuit of TV). charges DDP, BEL (charging on goods), etc. IT Security Infrastructure & Human Resources Back Office System The role of the IT Department is to ensure that these systems The Sage software is set up for the Finance Management and infrastructure are operational 7 days a week and 24 hours (accounting, assets, cash, etc) and HR (payroll, training, per day. To do this they need to be monitored daily and careers, skills and time management). maintained in good working condition. The metrics include The Legal Department uses a system for the insurance availability, performance and safety systems. This task is more management called INSYS. At the same time, they use a difficult than the virtually so is impossible to adopt the system system of reporting statistics which gives the evolution of due to requirements of operations. traffic of goods and ships, is installed in the Statistics Indeed unavailable critical systems such as those used by the Department. Container Terminal, the DDP, the Commercial Department and the Customs, would have an immediate negative impact on Desktop system, messenger and Intranet/Internet

The Desktop computer is undoubtedly the most widespread. Indeed, unlike specialized in port operations, the desktop computers can be used by anyone with a PC. For information, there are over 550 accounts in the port, which means that there are more than 500 people who use a PC as part of their work.

Internet is also an important tool for the Port. The staffs at the Port, including freight forwarders and shipping agents get connected to the systems of the Port and Customs via the the operations of the Port and therefore imply a sharp decline alongside the quay safely while their cargoes are loaded, Internet in a secure way to exchange data. in the quality of service provided by the Port for his customers. unloaded. Subsequently to the improved services provided by the C. Engineering Department technical department, i.e.: better planning of maintenance equipments, elaboration of a preventive and corrective actions for all recurrent problems, new and clear procedures set all over the division. Sophisticated materials are used to carry out maintenance of port equipments and to enhance the way of maintaining. The productivity of the TC has shown a significant increase recently and even reached records especially thanks to the high availability of equipments because the result of the operations depends almost completely on the equipment. To have a good availability of equipments daily inspection is carry out on equipments. The introduction of new and efficient IT tools such as the Computerized Maintenance Management System MAXIMO for the management of assets, stores and material control, the purchasing and many other sector of the Port , the use of The technical is entrusted with all activities aimed to repair and specially dedicated to maintain in best condition the installations and port facilities, software for engine as well as boats, navigation aids, handling equipment and the repair illustrates the equipments which allow the port to make technical assistance commitment of the on ships. e n g i n e e r i n g Technical main objective is to make ready and operational 24 department to the hours all equipments (floating and handling) which can be i n t e r n a t i o n a l used by the operations in order to allow the ships to reach the standards. port quickly and without damage, and to be left to their posts Maximo remains a vital tool to manage

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General cargo(MT) better the fleet of equipments as well as the rational management of stores. Stock logistic manage the material (Spare parts, lubricant and fuel) required by all equipment maintenance and operating process, with two warehouses. This system is mostly used by all Port's departments but Engineering division is defined as the main user of it. Furthermore we dispose a slipway of 500 tones capacity to maintain our units and beside that we offer to third parties (civil or military) the possibility of docking it. A floating pontoon of 80 tones is available to stevedoring societies for the operations of the heavy goods. We have one of the most successful systems of navigation of the region. D. General Cargo

General Cargo Department is responsible for the port's non- containerized cargo activities, stevedoring and wharfing and to enforce the ports rules and regulations for the safe and efficient handling of import and export wet- bulk, dry bulk, break-bulk, automobiles and livestock. The non-containerized dry cargo volumes have increased exponentially and more than 2 million metric tons per year pass over and through the traditional port's wharves and piers. Steel ships discharge at a rate of 5000 metric tons per day and the port has open storage capacity for 70,000 metric tons of steel. The livestock volumes have risen from zero in 2004 to 2 million heads of livestock in 2007. An off- dock automobile storage facility with storage capacity for 3000 units was opened in January 2008, 3 kilometers from the port's gate this facility is equipped with a loading ramp,

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THE DJIBOUTI PORT BULK TERMINAL BULK TERMINAL SERVICES

A. Services His Excellency the President of the Republic Ismael Omar Guelleh, - Bulk Ship Unloading inaugurated on 21st December 2006 in the Djibouti Port, the new - Bagging facilities and most modern Bulk Terminal of the region (SDTV). - Cargo storage of multiple clients in Flat Silos up to 30,000 MT for grain and 40,000 MT for fertilizer SDTV is a privately owned - As a Common User Facility the terminal serves as a conduit for company by Sheick AL transit cargoes. Amoudi with an exclusive - Dry Bulk Transshipment services concession to all dry bulk cargoes to be handled - 24 Hours operations with 3 shifts of highly skilled within the port of Djibouti. Terminal perso nnel (125 Permanent personnel and an average of 300 Dockers per day) The terminal construction

main contractor was B. Why SDTV VIGAN Engineering SA, a reputable Belgian company - Automatic Infestation contro l system in manufacturing bulk material handling systems. - Guaranty of operation continuity - 24 Hours stationed and roving security personnel The construction was made possible by an initial investment of USD - Air pollution control system and procedures 40 million, jointly financed by: - Relieving vessel congestion in the Port of Djibouti by improved turn-around -Sheik Mohamed Hussein Alamoudi (Midroc Group) - Reduce losses from spillage and pilferage during -African Development Bank unloading process. -Islamic Corporation for the development of the Private Sector - Modern and fully automated discharging and bagging facilities - Bagging in 50kg sacs that are BULK TERMINAL FACILITIES delivered in road transport & MAIN EQUIPMENT

-Bagging Station - 12 bagging lines, C. Bulk Terminal Specifi cations

(15 to 20 bags of 50 kgs) per minute per line. - Quay Side Draft Berth 14/15 12 Meters - Airdraft (For Vigan NIV) 13 Meters offices and telecommunications all provided to facilitate and continues to be in full compliance with all national and -Two P neumatic S hip - Total Length of Berth 14/15 390Meters serve our customers requirements. international security regulations in force at this time. Unloaders (Grain)–with - Bulk Fertilizer Storage an average di scharge In 2006 a new modern bulk terminal was opened to handle Capacities of 40 000 MT bulk wheat, grain and fertilizer. Ship discharge is 6000 tons capacity 300MT per per day and there's storage capacity for 30,000 tons of wheat hour per unit; and 40,000 tons of fertilizer. -Conveyor System full The General cargo service is open 24/7 and has dedicated flexibility from vessel to staff working in shifts equipped with transport and modern IT silo, vessel to bagging, and telecommunications to better serve our customers. vessels to silo and bagging, silo to bagging. Facility and infrastructure -1 Liebherr LMH 250 Grab Crane with a lifting capacity of 69 tons,

Responsible for the managing and directing of a wide variety operating a grab of 21 MT per scoop achieving 600 MT/Hr, from vessel to of functions, programs and staff engaged in the port's civil conveyor system through the hopper - Bulk Grain Storage Capacities engineering, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation and at the shore. of 30 000 MT repair of the port's landside infrastructure, roads, wharves, jetties, warehouses, gates, fences and weighbridges. - Control Room for fully automated operations STATISTICS The Facility and infrastructure service is also responsible for the port's utilities, electricity, water and telecommunications Tonnage Handled 2008 and for the cleaning of the port and port offices. 180,000 The Facility and infrastructure service has transport assets OTHER EQUIPMENT 160,000 PSD conducts Operational training throughout the year 140,000 and specialized equipment to carry out its functions and - Vacuvators Vigan Mob T100 (Practical and classroom theory) and in tandem with other Port 120,000 follows a planned maintenance program. - Caterpillar Payloaders departments has implemented a Security Administration and 100,000 Fertilizer Facility and infrastructure services has specific objectives to - Caterpillar Bobcats Grain 80,000 make the port 'greener' by using alternative sources of power Documentation educational programme which allow us and - Scissorlifts the port to achieve and maintain a higher understanding of - Caterpillar Forklift 60,000 production such as solar street lighting and sourcing building 40,000 materials such as locally quarried stone and gravel. more in depth administration processes required to consis- tently manage our Security system pertaining to the ISO 20,000 0 programme. MT Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep E. Port Secure Djibouti 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008

The mission of Port Secure Djibouti is to provide to the Port of PSD boat Detachment Djibouti with the capability to patrol and monitor the security of SDTV FZE, Port Autonome International de Djibouti, B.P. 2036, Djibouti, Républiqu e of Djibouti, the Port at all times. More importantly our service is and In February 2007 PSD instigated a new operational internal Tel: +253 35 82 77 / 35 82 76, Fax: +253 35 82 79 department the Boat Patrol Detachment. E-Mail: [email protected]

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THE DJIBOUTI PORT BULK TERMINAL BULK TERMINAL SERVICES

-Bagging Station - 12 bagging lines, C. Bulk Terminal Specifi cations

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This is achieved by following a flexible maritime patrolling threat and hence the need to consider chemical risk and oil programme encompassing all berth areas in support of land pollution incidents has to be given due consideration. side security force. Due to the serious threat they pose to humans and the environment the Port is geared to respond to such types of Also commensurate operations include: incidents Stowaway prevention The Environmental and Logistic Department and Port Fire Individual ship protection Brigade join their efforts collectively to intervene in case of Safety and distress cover emergencies threatening the environment and works towards Combined land/ sea tasking its protection. These two departments are periodically called upon to General Safety intervene at any time at the various locations of the port.

PSD operate to DP WORLD Corporate Safety Policy standards and operate under the oversight of the Port Safety Department Vessel Calls per year during safety implementation and policing.

Port Fire Brigade

The Port Fire Brigade commonly referred to as Centre de Secours is the first strike force to intervene in case of emergencies in the port. Work place safety The Port Fire Brigade operates on a round the clock basis and is placed under the command of the Harbour Master. It has for In conjunction whit other departments of the Port who oversee mission the reception, the treatment and the re-orientation of the more specialised working practices such as Container any distress call arising in the port. Terminal staff and the Port general Cargo dept, PSD provide a The Fire Brigade is composed of men and women who have more general oversight of workplace safety implementation been trained to respond to the needs of the Port whether they including for example: are fires, first aid to victims or maritime pollution. Berth Traffic control and safe working practices, To better respond to the exigencies of the port in terms of fire Workplace movement, safety and first aid administration the Port is committed to the PPE (safety clothing and equipment) use in the Port access modernisation of the Fire Brigade and the upgrading of its roads, equipment. Train safe movement, To enhance the technical know-how of our fire soldiers, strong Operational vehicle movement, emphasis is placed on training and in this context all fire Heavy machinery escort, fighters are required to undergo training sessions on emer- Commercial Truck safe usage and movement. gency response in order to better undertake their mission. F. Marine 2. Horizon Djibouti Terminal Ltd (Oil Terminal) Djibouti port has invested heavily in new, powerful tugs and Horizon Djibouti terminal Ltd (HDTL) is a petroleum terminal in marine craft to provide the international shipping lines with deep water, holding in hand all aces in professionalism and safe and prompt ship berthing and handling. performances. Improvement of berthing capacity

With a view to boost up productivity and reduce operational costs, the Marine Division has opted for a new organisation that would allow for the planning and the management of manoeuvring three vessels simultaneously at Doraleh Container Terminal, Djibouti Port, and the Doraleh oil terminal.

Crisis management and pollution control

Djibouti Port handles and stocks among others cargoes various other types of hazardous cargoes which are growing significantly in volume and therefore represent a high potential

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PSD operate to DP WORLD Corporate Safety Policy standards and operate under the oversight of the Port Safety Department Vessel Calls per year during safety implementation and policing.

Port Fire Brigade

Crisis management and pollution control

Djibouti Port handles and stocks among others cargoes various other types of hazardous cargoes which are growing significantly in volume and therefore represent a high potential

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Liquid Bulk Traffic (MT)

This modern terminal is the result of the President of the whom are all Nationals of Djibouti. Republic strategy aiming to make Djibouti “a regional Hub” Despite the relatively small size of the staff, HDTL was able to with all necessary means and aces in terms of security, achieve and exceed afar performances of former 3 terminals pollution containment and non accessibility constraints. in the petroleum industry with about 2 Million cbm throughput HDTL is the sole state of the art petroleum terminal in the East per annum. of Africa area. This was possible to a great extent because of the fully Its strategic location on the crossroad of major shipping lanes automated an integrated operation cycle HDTL is equipped makes it even more appealing. with. These performances correspond to: HDTL offers deep water draft dedicated jetties as well as large A plus of global activity increase amounting up to more than tank capacities, which meet local, regional and contango 50% of the former achievements in storage and throughput (Trading) storage requirements. (3 Million cbm vs 2 Million cbm per annum). Accompanying the great vision of a regional hub structure, A plus of global activity increase amounting up to more than HDTL has doted itself of a global storage capacity of 371,000 100% of the former achievements in trucks filling (250 trucks cubic meters (cbm) with two berths of 30,000 and 80,000 dwt; a day vs 120 trucks a day). 12 truck loading bays, 1 LPG bulk truck loading. This capacity could ensure the supply of local and regional Horizon Djibouti Terminals is tailored to respond in an demand and could easily be doubled to sustain the steadily affective and economical manner to local and regional increase in regional demand as well as to cater the booming demand in refined petroleum products. sector of the independent petroleum companies. The present 3 Million cbm annual volume turnover goes These storage facilities cover all various grades of fuels and towards the supply of: other products for example: gasoline, jet fuel, molasses, e Neighbouring countries and local needs for one third. thanol, edible oil, mogas and LPG Strategic Stocks for the Governmental organisations for the Horizon Djibouti Terminals is staffed with a limited number of remaining balance. dedicated and well trained employees (about 100 persons) New equipment includes: Horizon Djibouti Terminals upcoming projects are: Six (6) super Post Panamax ship to shore cranes An Edible Oil Filling Unit to meet local and regional needs. Sixteen (16) RTGs (Rubber Tyred Gantries) The launch of Phase 3 of the Initial Project Horizon Djibouti Forty two (42) yard tractors Terminals, by achieving its expansion, aims at being the  leading terminal link services provider in the region and in The project is compliant with international environmental, Africa as a whole through the delivery of world-class services safety and security practices and the latest cutting edge in bulk liquid storage combined with wide range of value technologies will be used: biometric identification for all users added logistics services. and machinery that reduces RTGs gas emissions.

3. Doraleh Container Terminal Delivery of DP World Doraleh equipment The ship-to-shore quay cranes purchased for DP World The Port of Djibouti is committed to its customers' expanding Doraleh and delivered on the 3rd of November 2008 have the needs in Djibouti and the region. It has, therefore, invested capacity to serve the latest generation of container vessels. heavily in handling equipment and staff training to maintain Six in total have been order, four of which arrived on Monday the high level of service. with the remaining two cranes expected mid January 2009. To keep with the future demand, DP World invested in the The Super Post Panamax and twin lift cranes, able to lift two construction of DP World Doraleh, a world-class facility with a 20-foot containers at the same time, have a lifting capacity of capacity of 1.2 million TEU (twenty- foot equivalent container 65 tons for normal operations and 80 tons for heavy lift cargo. units) per year. The outreach of the boom is 65m and the rail gauge 30m. This new facility has 1,050m of quay, a draught of 18m and Also on board the vessel were five yard cranes or RTGs with yard capacity of around 30,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent another RTG due to arrive with the remaining quay cranes. container units), including 480 reefers plug points (the biggest around mid-January 2009. capacity in the whole region) as well as land side storage.

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Issue 5 2008 30 Issue 5 2008 31 Singapore in Anti-Pollution Exercise

Singapore Port Container Terminal

he Maritime and Port Authority of regular, multi-agency exercises to ensure provide a swift and efficient response to a TSingapore (MPA) recently led a multi- the country's preparedness to respond to large spill with higher treatment rate than agency joint oil spill exercise to test and marine incidents since 2000,” he said. previous exercises. This is in addition to demonstrate Singapore's readiness to JOSE 2008 involved a scenario where a the sprays from dispersant boats and oil respond effectively to oil spills at sea. very large crude carrier (VLCC), 'Moon containment booms deployed around the During the exercise codenamed JOSE Shadow' (299,999 dwt), carrying 290,000 VLCC as well as further downstream. 2008, the new anti-pollution craft, JOSE tons of light crude oil, was hit by an oil JOSE 2008 saw close cooperation among 2008 was displayed for the first time in an tanker MT (motor tanker), 'Sun Explorer' MPA, Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte. Ltd, aerial dispersant manouvre. (8,722 dwt), carrying 7,700 tons of marine the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), the A hundred personnel from various fuel oil. Police Coast Guard (PCG), the Agri-Food agencies took part in this operational The VLCC leaked around 8,000 tons of Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA), exercise located at sea about 2.8 kilometres crude into the sea, causing potential threat the National Environment Agency (NEA), (or 1.5 nautical miles) from Raffles to the environment. The ship master of the the National Parks Board, oil spill Lighthouse. VLCC immediately reported the incident response companies, and six oil terminals. “As the world's major hub port, it is vital to MPA's Marine Safety Control Centre The exercise was observed by that Singapore remains vigilant at all and requested for assistance. international participants of the Singapore times,” said Capt. M. Segar, MPA's Group During the simulated exercise, the first International Bunkering Conference Director (Hub Port). response craft arrived within 30 minutes. (SIBCON 2008), held from 15 to 17 “MPA together with other agencies and This was immediately followed by a October, at Shangri-La Hotel. the industry has drawn up comprehensive Hercules aircraft equipped with an aerial In this exercise, no crew member was contingency plans which are tested via spray system, introduced this year to injured.

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Singapore Port Container Terminal

Issue 4 2008 32 Issue 5 2008 33 Issue 4 2008 34 Issue 5 2008 35 Issue 4 2008 34 Issue 5 2008 35 Issue 5 2008 36 Issue 5 2008 37 Issue 5 2008 36 Issue 5 2008 37 A Date with Genoa: IAPH 2009

he IAPH World Ports Conference is a biennial event for the world Tports to meet, exchange opinions and share experiences on the latest trends in port management and operations.

IAPH 2009 Conference The central theme for the 2009 conference will reflect the need for the global ports industry to work openly with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities facing ports as critical segments in international logistics chains, both today and in the future. Some of the most important challenges facing our industry today extend well beyond the boundaries of the port and also impact many other actors across the maritime transport chain, as well as the urban communities alongside which so IAPH 2009 Exhibition many ports co-exist. The event provides an outstanding platform for networking The ports industry needs an excellent partnership with and to source and evaluate state-of-the-art port and providers of key services including finance, port design, maritime technology showcased at the events exhibition. operating expertise and technology to address the crucial If you are interested in showcasing your product or services internal issues of infrastructure funding and optimised to the worlds port community contact the Organizers capacity. today.

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he IAPH World Ports Conference is a biennial event for the world Tports to meet, exchange opinions and share experiences on the latest trends in port management and operations.

Issue 5 2008 38 Issue 4 2008 39 Eco-Friendly Cruiseliner

GreenPort Events Key Points By Julian Jackson As a Chief Executive, Harbour Master, Engineer, Manager of Health/Safety/Risk and/or the Environment - or a representative from reenPort is now established as in your Port or Terminal. a Regulator, Local Government or the single most important GreenPort 2009 Exhibitors displaying Environmental body GreenPort will Gannual event for Stakeholders, up to date Equipment, Technologies provide you with the tools to make Owners, Operators, Customers, and Solutions can assist you in informed choices and take informed Regulatory bodies and local making bold and informed decisions. decisions. It will help you: government/community officials involved in ports, shipping, logistics GreenPort Study Tour 2009  and the environment. You are invited to join a select group Navigate the increasing complexity and GreenPort 2009 Conference: of international representatives from range of environmental regulations This Conference will continue to the ports/terminals, shipping and provide international delegates - logistics sectors, on a Study Tour of Compare Best Practices worldwide tasked with creating or implementing Ports and Terminals. Commencing on environmental policies, regulations February 17th in Marseille, the Study Keep abreast of new solutions, and procedures on a daily basis within Tour will move to Livorno, Genoa, La technology and equipment Ports, Terminals, Shipping lines, Spezia, Rome, Salerno and ending in Transportation and Logistics Naples on February 24th just before Maintain and develop positive companies - with a comprehensive the opening of GreenPort 2009. and detailed Operational Guide that You will have the opportunity to meet relationships with local government mixes shared experiences and with senior management and and community academic analysis with case studies operators within each Port Authority and innovative proposals. and Terminal visited, and participate Quantify the impact of their activities If you are looking for practical in presentations and guided tours of on the entire logistics chain solutions, qualified opinions and the facilities. sound advice that supports Transportation, hotel accomodation Determine how management processes application and implementation, then and meals are all included in the fixed can ultimately reduce waste and join us at the GreenPort Conference price. A limited number of places are emissions, conserve resources, and 2009! available for members of African Port improve efficiencies and productivity Associations and attendees at PAPC GreenPort 2009 Exhibition 2009. For more details on GreenPort  As a GreenPort 2009 Delegate, we also 2009 Conference, Exhibition and Identify the crucial roles that people, invite you to visit the GreenPort 2009 Study Tour, please visit www.green- processes and technologies play in Exhibition alongside the Conference, port.net and follow the GreenPort defining and implementing Corporate and to discuss the radical solutions 2009 link. Delegate places are limited, Social Responsibility and new innovations with GreenPort so to guarantee your place and the 2009 Exhibitors that will assist you in discounted price available to Members Benchmark current performance and reducing emissions and increasing of PMAESA, PMAWCA and UAPNA, establishing timescales and guidelines health, safety and environmental and attendees at PAPC 2009, please to achieve quantifiable environmental protection, while at the same time email: [email protected] and quote goals improving efficiency and throughput the reference Gp09.

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Issue 4 2008 40 Issue 5 2008 41 Giant Crane for Rotterdam Stevedores HTS to Provide its CCR System for Container Trains

Technical Specifications Container train at Zeebrugge Type: Liebherr LHM 600 S Lifting capacity: 208 tons i-Tech Solutions Ltd. (HTS), a developer and TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit) in 2007. Radius: 58 metres provider of optical character recognition (OCR) “The selection of SeeTrain for the Port of Zeebrugge is Lifting height: 45 metres computer vision systems has been selected to another milestone in the evolution of HTS as a major Highest crane: 78 metres H Crane width: 16 metres provide its container code recognition (CCR) system for supplier of optical character recognition systems to Axles: 13 with a total of 104 wheels container carrying trains in a Belgian Port. European customers, in addition to our global activity,” said Crane length: 26 metres SeeTrain will read and record the container code numbers Meta Rotenberg, VP Business Development, HTS. The Liebherr LHM 600 S arrives at the Port of Rotterdam Total weight: 600 tons when a train enters or exits the port of Zeebrugge in SeeTrain can handle all standard sized containers, and reads Belgium. ISO 6346 formats, including check digit verification and This is the first installation of SeeTrain in Europe after size/type (ISO 6346 is the international standard for he Rotterdam-based stevedore rhb stevedoring & unloading times can be significantly shortened. successful deployments in the US. The unique system will be assigning unique codes to freight containers). It reads warehousing has purchased a Liebherr LHM 600 S for Conventional cranes have a limited capacity for handling heavy part of a container code recognition project being conducted container numbers from both sides as well as from the rear, Tloading and unloading heavy industrial break bulk and industrial break bulk and project cargo such as motors, by HTS at the Port of Zeebrugge. and reads single stack and dual stack container project cargo. transformers, wind turbines and factory components. The Port of Zeebrugge is a large container, bulk cargo, new configuration. This, the largest and heaviest mobile harbour crane in the world is The mobile crane has 13 axles and one hundred and four wheels vehicle and passenger ferry terminal port in Belgium, and SeeTrain captures information while a train is in motion, unique in Europe. With its 208 ton lifting capacity, the crane has and can be deployed on any segment of rhb's 730 metre long quay. serves as a center for European distribution. It is one the and captures full (four-side) container images for damage seven times the lifting capacity of a conventional crane . The crane The improved crane capacity will contribute to a further increase most important ports in Europe for containerized cargo, information applications. Optionally, the system can be is reportedly fast and flexible which means ship loading and in the handling of project cargo in the Port of Rotterdam. handling 1.2 million common containers and 2 million integrated with rail car number and wheel counter readers.

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Issue 5 2008 42 Issue 5 2008 43 New Chief At KPA

KPA Managing Director, Mr. James Mulewa (center) explains to President Mwai Kibaki (right) and Brief Bio Prime Minister Raila Odinga (left) how the port works at a trade fair

Mr. James Mulewa has been documentation process. It is gradually ov erall IT strategy and is a major milestone appointed the new Managing Director reducing ship and truck turnaround time towards making the Port of Mombasa an e- of the Kenya Ports Authority. Mr. and eventually bring the cargo dwell time port by 2010. Mulewa holds a Bachelor of down to an average of 1 ½ days from the To date the use of electronic documentation Commerce (Accounts) degree from current average of 11 days. and the automatic, accurate and real time the University of Nairobi and a However, the latest feather in KWATOS cap update of information has resulted in Masters in Business Administration. is the ongoing project to interface it with operational efficiency. Before his appointment, Mr. Mulewa KRA's Gainde Simba and CAMIS systems. Discussions are also progressing with other who joined the KPA in 1981 as an The 1st phase which included sending of stakeholders such as shipping and freight Assistant Accountant and has risen electronic inspection type and release forwarding companies; however this is through the ranks to his last post as messages to KWATOS went live on 8th being held back by the low capacity of IT Manager Reforms Programme before November. infrastructure in the other stakeholder his new appointment. The 2nd phase which involves developing organizations. As a stop gap measure, the Mr. Mulewa is also the present the systems to adopt a common manifest as rest of the organizations have been given Chairman of the Port Management well as harmonize the gate systems to access to the KWATOS WEB portal from Association of Eastern and Southern facilitate use of one gate pass is expected to where they can carry out their intervention. Africa as well as the Chairman of the be complete by 1st April 2009. Once fully operational the benefits we Pan-African Ports Cooperation Despite getting off to a slow start, KWATOS expect to reap from the system will be (PAPC). which went live on July 1st this year, has so magnanimous as not only will it lead to a His appointment coincided with the far made significant gains which have s i g n i f i c a n t r e d u c t i o n i n c a r g o implementation of far reaching reversed the negative connotations documentation processes and cargo off- changes in the port of Mombasa which attached to its introduction. Its go-live date take, it will also enhance optimal allocation include a 24/7 working schedule as coincided with the introduction of the seven and use of resources. It will also guarantee well as the implementation of the day working schedule resulting in cargo greater security of cargo due to availability of Kilindini Waterfront Automated congestion. real time information as well as audit trails Terminal Operating System (KWATOS) Other benefits realized so far are the that provide historical data on the system. reduction of truck turnaround time to a With the full implementation of the system What is KWATOS ? record four hours down from 12 hours. as well as the implementation of the The Kilindini Waterfront Automated Cargo dwell time has reduced to an average Community Based System which is also on Terminal Operating System (KWATOS) has 8.5 days from the previous 12.9 days. track the port of Mombasa is well on its way entered its fourth month of operation with a KWATOS system automates all waterfront to becoming a fully fledged e-port that will message to revolutionize port operations. cargo operations at the Container terminal, efficiently serve the growing needs of the Already the system has successfully been Conventional Cargo, Marine operations as region. interfaced with the SAP system, leading to well as Inland Container Depots in Nairobi (Courtesy of KPA Public Relations faster, more efficient and secure and Kisumu is the 2nd phase in KPA's Department)

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KPA Managing Director, Mr. James Mulewa (center) explains to President Mwai Kibaki (right) and Brief Bio Prime Minister Raila Odinga (left) how the port works at a trade fair

Issue 5 2008 44 Issue 4 Jan - Mar '08 45 IMO News IMO News Oslo Meeting Prepares Ground on IMO Gets Tough on Veg Oil Transportation GHG Reduction Mechanisms

Oil bulk carrier heads to sea Courtesy of www.photoeverywhere.co.uk Hazy skies over a China Metropolis tricter rules on carrying vegetable new rules. existing ships. The revision provides a Soils in bulk by ship are among the Revised MARPOL Annex I (oil) more user-friendly, simplified Annex I. rogress towards developing a mandatory regime to have the final, decisive role to play on the issue. changes introduced by amendments to The revised MARPOL Annex I New requirements in the revised Annex I Pcontrol greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from In particular, the Oslo meeting made progress on developing the International Convention for the Regulations for the prevention of include the following: international shipping was made during the first inter- a mandatory CO2 Design Index for ships and an interim CO2 Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, pollution by oil incorporates the various lRegulation 22 Pump-room bottom sessional meeting of IMO's Working Group on Greenhouse operational index, and held extensive discussions on best as modified by the Protocol of 1978 amendments adopted since MARPOL protection: on oil tankers of 5,000 tons Gas Emissions from Ships, held in Oslo, Norway in June. practices for voluntary implementation and economic relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78). entered into force in 1983, including the deadweight and above constructed on The meeting was attended by more than 210 delegates, instruments with GHG-reduction potential The revised Annex II regulations on amended regulation 13G (regulation 20 or after 1 January 2007, the pump-room comprising experts from all over the world. Although, to date, no mandatory GHG instrument for carriage of noxious liquid substances in the revised annex) and regulation 13H shall be provided with a double bottom. The week-long session was tasked with developing the international shipping has been adopted, IMO has given carried in bulk (including chemicals and (regulation 21 in the revised annex) on lRegulation 23 Accidental oil outflow technical basis for reduction mechanisms that may form part extensive consideration to the matter and is currently vegetable oils) introduce significant the phasing-in of double hull performance - applicable to oil tankers of a future IMO regime to control GHG emissions from working in accordance with an ambitious work plan, due to changes to the way certain products may requirements for oil tankers. delivered on or after 1 January 2010; international shipping, and with developing drafts of the culminate, in 2009, with the adoption of a binding be transported, in order to protect the It also separates, in different chapters, the construction requirements to provide actual reduction mechanisms themselves, for further instrument. IMO is working to have measures in place to marine environment from harm. construction and equipment provisions adequate protection against oil consideration by IMO's Marine Environment Protection control GHG emissions from international shipping before Revised Annex I regulations on carriage from the operational requirements and pollution in the event of stranding or Committee (MEPC), which next meets in October 2008 and, the first commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol of oil by ship update and re-order the makes clear the distinctions between the collision. notwithstanding the importance of the Oslo meeting, will expires at the end of 2011. regulations as well as introducing some requirements for new ships and those for (See www.imo.org for full details.)

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Issue 5 2008 46 Issue 5 2008 47 PMAESA PORT STATISTICS By Isaac Onyango

Offloading of containers at Mombasa Port

orts are pivotal in global integration as reflected in stimulated an increase in apparel exports to the United the combined cargo traffic statistics for PMAESA States. The Sino-Africa trade increased to $55billion in 2007 Pports which recorded a total of 257.8 million tons of almost double that recorded in 2005. Apparently, Africa was cargo volume and 6.1 million TEUs containers in 2007 not well prepared for this trend and volume. representing an overwhelming 90% of international trade flow in the region. A further traffic growth of 4.0% for cargo TRAFFIC GROWTH VIS CAPACITY AND volume and 10% for container traffic is projected in 2008. An CONGESTION efficient and competitive port sector is therefore an Statistics reveal that the sharp increase in containerized important instrument and major catalyst for achieving traffic has not been met with simultaneous expansion of the sustainable economic growth. physical facilities as well as automation of operations in some As revealed in the GDP indicators in recent time, most of of our ports and transit corridors, particularly in addressing the economies in the region are growing at an average of containerized mode of transport. In 2007 for example, the above 5% per annum. The relative peace in the region has container traffic recorded an overwhelming annual growth also contributed to a rise in cargo volumes, especially of 26.1% for the region traffic of 4,828,979 TEUs containers imports. in 2006 to 6,088,022 TEUs in 2007 and is poised to an South Africa, the leading economy on the continent recorded increased growth of over 10% in 2008. a 5.0% growth in 2007 after an average of 3.0% over the last Clearly, the region is not well prepared for this trend of 10 years. Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda recorded 8%, 7% and traffic volume. 6.2% growth respectively. Angola attained the highest growth Most of the ports in the region have basically retained the in the region of 24% while Ethiopia realized 8% in 2007. same capacity in ports and unsuitable equipment over a long Coupled with the foregoing, is the steady transition by the period, while the inland transport infrastructure has even regional economies from trading with Europe and instead deteriorated to a sorry state. The railway in particular is the leaning towards the fast growing Asian economies, mainly chief culprit, dropping to 6% -7% in many ports in the due to the robust economic activities in that region and the region. change in bilateral trade relations. According to the statistical Consequently, for the last decade, ports in the region have indicators, there has been a marked increase of container been faced by congestion mainly arising from capacity traffic to Africa from the Far East in general and China, in constraints. Whereas the international business is growing, particular cargo volumes are equally rising, but this has not been Arising from a multiplicity of bilateral trade agreements matched with the growth in infrastructure. Unfortunately, between Africa and China, Japan, as well as US and EU, most of our roads and rails in the region are in a sorry state including the Doha Development Round, the EPA as a result of decades of neglect. negotiations, the Mid-Term review of the SADC Trade Delayed off-takes of containers from the ports due to poor Protocol and negotiations for a free trade agreement infrastructure especially for ports handling vast transit traffic significant increase in traffic has been realized in the region has led to exorbitant costs for both the ports operators and The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) their customers.

Issue 5 2008 48 Issue 5 2008 49 PMAESA PORT STATISTICS By Isaac Onyango

Offloading of containers at Mombasa Port orts are pivotal in global integration as reflected in stimulated an increase in apparel exports to the United the combined cargo traffic statistics for PMAESA States. The Sino-Africa trade increased to $55billion in 2007 Pports which recorded a total of 257.8 million tons of almost double that recorded in 2005. Apparently, Africa was cargo volume and 6.1 million TEUs containers in 2007 not well prepared for this trend and volume. representing an overwhelming 90% of international trade flow in the region. A further traffic growth of 4.0% for cargo TRAFFIC GROWTH VIS CAPACITY AND volume and 10% for container traffic is projected in 2008. An CONGESTION efficient and competitive port sector is therefore an Statistics reveal that the sharp increase in containerized important instrument and major catalyst for achieving traffic has not been met with simultaneous expansion of the sustainable economic growth. physical facilities as well as automation of operations in some As revealed in the GDP indicators in recent time, most of of our ports and transit corridors, particularly in addressing the economies in the region are growing at an average of containerized mode of transport. In 2007 for example, the above 5% per annum. The relative peace in the region has container traffic recorded an overwhelming annual growth also contributed to a rise in cargo volumes, especially of 26.1% for the region traffic of 4,828,979 TEUs containers imports. in 2006 to 6,088,022 TEUs in 2007 and is poised to an South Africa, the leading economy on the continent recorded increased growth of over 10% in 2008. a 5.0% growth in 2007 after an average of 3.0% over the last Clearly, the region is not well prepared for this trend of 10 years. Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda recorded 8%, 7% and traffic volume. 6.2% growth respectively. Angola attained the highest growth Most of the ports in the region have basically retained the in the region of 24% while Ethiopia realized 8% in 2007. same capacity in ports and unsuitable equipment over a long Coupled with the foregoing, is the steady transition by the period, while the inland transport infrastructure has even regional economies from trading with Europe and instead deteriorated to a sorry state. The railway in particular is the leaning towards the fast growing Asian economies, mainly chief culprit, dropping to 6% -7% in many ports in the due to the robust economic activities in that region and the region. change in bilateral trade relations. According to the statistical Consequently, for the last decade, ports in the region have indicators, there has been a marked increase of container been faced by congestion mainly arising from capacity traffic to Africa from the Far East in general and China, in constraints. Whereas the international business is growing, particular cargo volumes are equally rising, but this has not been Arising from a multiplicity of bilateral trade agreements matched with the growth in infrastructure. Unfortunately, between Africa and China, Japan, as well as US and EU, most of our roads and rails in the region are in a sorry state including the Doha Development Round, the EPA as a result of decades of neglect. negotiations, the Mid-Term review of the SADC Trade Delayed off-takes of containers from the ports due to poor Protocol and negotiations for a free trade agreement infrastructure especially for ports handling vast transit traffic significant increase in traffic has been realized in the region has led to exorbitant costs for both the ports operators and The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) their customers.

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5 High: Containers await clearance

Here below, are selection of some key ports in the region terminal with modern handling facilities, has witnessed and their performance trend over a period of 5 years. As rapid growth from 1.200 TEUs in 1975 to 585,367 TEUs, clearly reflected, the growth phenomenal confirms a with a 22.1% annual growth in 2007. uniform pattern in container traffic for all the ports. All However, the port with current container terminal handling realized significant growth posing considerable capacity capacity of only 250,000 TEUs and handles 40% of the port's constraints. total traffic, has witnessed operational constraint in recent time, necessitating rehabilitation of further 50,000 sq meters Durban space for more container traffic. It has also started work on Durban Container Terminal, the largest in the southern the building of an extra container terminal to create an hemisphere has witnessed a growth from 6,000 TEUs from additional 1.3 million TEUs 1977 when it was opened to 2.5 million TEUs in 2008 Mombasa is the primer gateway to Eastern Africa region Durban has a current container terminal handling capacity with the third highest container traffic after Cape town and of 3.0 million TEUs per annum and is creating a further Durban in South Africa capacity to ensure the port can handle 3.6 million TEUs by 2010. Dar Es Salaam Durban enjoying the privilege of being the only port in The port of Dar also has a modern container terminal with PMAESA region to be in the league table of the world top modern handling facilities, has witnessed rapid growth, 100 container ports at position 53 handled 2.5 TEUs and currently handling 333,980 TEUs and a 30.31% annual easily retained the top most container port in Africa with a growth in 2007. respectable annual growth of 12.8%.in 2007 and is set to Like Mombasa, the port has container terminal handling increase the growth in 2008. capacity of only 250,000 TEUs and has surpassed its design Durban also proudly holds the title of the busiest port in capacity, necessitating rehabilitation of further berths/yard Africa and the southern hemisphere. More than 65% of all for additional capacity the South Africa's container traffic passes through the port Others are Namport and Djibouti whose growth trend are of Durban. shown in the following graphs. All these goes to highlight the importance of statistics as Mombasa tool for informed strategic planning and the need to focus The port of Mombasa boasting of a modern container on creating adequate capacity ahead of time

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