[270619.EN.BIZ] First Female to Take The Helm at Singapore Shipping Association

The Council of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) - the industry voice of the Lion City's maritime community - has made history by nominating the its first-ever female president since its founding in 1985.

At its 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 26, 2019, the 2019/2021 Council elected Caroline Yang as the association's president.

Ms Yang, who's chief executive of Hong lam Marine, started her career with the company as their in-house counsel in 1991 and has more than 25 years' experience in the shipping industry.

She'll be supported by two vice presidents and the SSA secretariat headed by Michael Phoon. The two vice presidents nominated are Katie Men, managing director of Iseaco Investment and Rene Piil Pedersen, managing director of AP Moller Singapore.

Commenting on her nomination, Ms Yang said: "The shipping community in Singapore has much to be proud of. This year, Singapore bagged the 'Best Seaport in Asia' for 31st time and also the 'Best Green Seaport' at the 2019 Asia Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards. We were also recognised as the 'Top Leading Maritime Capital of the World' for the fourth consecutive time in a report issued by Menon Economics and DNV GL.

"Notwithstanding, the industry continues to face challenging conditions and digital disruptions. As we navigate into the future together, the task of the Council is to work with all stakeholders to champion Maritime Singapore, to keep SSA relevant and responsive to our members, and to encourage participation by our members in our shared goal."

Ms Yang also thanked the outgoing president for his contribution to the industry: "I would also like to place on record the Council's deep appreciation to immediate-past president Esben Poulsson, who has been a tireless champion of the Singapore shipping industry. His term is marked by the move of SSA Secretariat into digitalisation, and expansion of membership, and by preparing the industry for sweeping changes such as the sulphur oxides cap that goes into effect in January 2020."

Source : HKSG.

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[260619.EN.BIZ] Banks Set New Lending Criteria For Shipping Industry to Cut CO2 Emissions

NON-PROFIT organisations Rocky Mountain Institute, Global Maritime Forum and UCL Energy Institute have announced that 11 major shipping banks, representing a bank loan portfolio to global shipping of US$100 billion will for the first time integrate climate considerations into lending decisions to encourage maritime shipping's decarbonisation.

Shipping accounts for 2.2 per cent of world carbon dioxide emissions, according to the International Maritime Organisation that sets regulations on pollution from ships. The lending framework, called the "Poseidon Principles," will assess and disclose whether financial institutions' lending portfolios are in line with the IMO's climate goals adopted in 2018.

The banks involved include Citi, Societe Generale, DNB, Danish Ship Finance, Danske Bank and Norway's DVB. More signatories are expected following the official launch in a few months, according to Michael Parker, global industry head of Shipping and Logistics at Citigroup.

"As banks, we recognise that our role in the shipping industry enables us to promote responsible environmental stewardship. The Poseidon Principles will not only serve our institutions to improve decision making at a strategic level but will also shape a better future for the shipping industry and our society," Mr Parker said.

Source : HKSG.

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[220619.EN.SEA] OOCL Cancels Sailings as Demand Slows And Peak Season Approaches

HONG KONG’s Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), now a Cosco union, has announced the cancellation to a number of transpacific sailings in response to low seasonal demand.

Thus, in the Pacific China South 1 (PCS1) service, the sailing of CMA CGM Mexico with its ETA Fuqing on July 13 in Week 28 for eastbound, and its ETA Los Angeles on August 4 in Week 31 for westbound has been cancelled.

Service resumes with CMA CGM Christophe Colomb with its ETA at Fuqing on July 20 in Week 29 for eastbound, and ETA Los Angeles on August 11 in Week 32 for westbound.

In regards to the Pacific North West 2 (PNW2) service, the sailing of the APL Houston E/W ETA Yantian on July 1 in Week 27 for eastbound, and ETA Seattle on July 21 in Week 29 for westbound has been cancelled.

Service resumes with APL Southampton 229E/W with its a ETA of July 8 in Week 28 for eastbound, and ETA Seattle on July 28 in Week 30 for westbound.

In regard to the CMA CGM Musca E/W, with its ETA Yantian on July 15 in Week 29 for eastbound, and ETA Seattle on August 4 in Week 31 for westbound has been cancelled.

Service resumes with APL Paris 405E/W with its ETA Yantian on July 22 in Week 30 for eastbound, and its ETA Seattle on August 11 in Week 32 for westbound.

Source : HKSG.

 

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[200619.EN.BIZ] US Department of Transportation Launches Port Infrastructure Plan

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for US$292.7 million in discretionary grants through the new Port Infrastructure Development Programme, reports the American Journal of Transportation.

"This major investment will help strengthen, modernise, and improve our country's maritime systems and gateway ports," said US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

As the Trump administration continues to invest in America's infrastructure, this new programme aims to support public coastal ports by improving the safety, efficiency, or reliability of goods movement into, out of, or within a port, she said.

Investments in port transportation infrastructure will be awarded on a competitive basis for projects located either within the boundary of a coastal seaport, or outside the boundary of a coastal seaport, and directly relate to port operations or to an intermodal connection to a port.

The department will evaluate projects using criteria which include leveraging federal funds, project costs and benefits, project outcomes, project readiness, and domestic preference. The department will also consider geographic diversity when selecting grant recipients.

Source : HKSG.

[200619.ID.BIZ] Pelindo III Segera Terapkan Gate In Online di Pelabuhan Tanjung Perak

KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. Pelindo III siap menerapkan fasilitas gate in online di Pelabuhan Tanjung Perak Surabaya untuk kapal penumpang dan ro-ro.

Direktur Operasi dan Komersial Pelindo III Putut Sri Muljanto menyampaikan fasilitas ini nantinya membuat penumpang kapal laut yang sudah check in dapat memindai boarding pass sebelum berjalan dari terminal untuk masuk ke dek kapal, sehingga terdata dengan jelas.

“Pelindo III sebagai operator Terminal Penumpang Gapura Surya Nusantara (GSN) mengintegrasikan data penumpang dari enam operator kapal untuk penerapan fasilitas gate in online," katanya dalam siaran pers, Kamis (20/6).

Sehingga, data check in dan boarding ini dapat dimanfaatkan oleh Kantor Kesyahbandaran sebagai manifes penumpang kapal yang valid dan menjadi dasar penerbitan Surat Persetujuan Berlayar (SPB) agar kapal dapat berangkat.

Ia menjelaskan, fasilitas ini sangat penting untuk menjamin faktor keselamatan berlayar kapal dan keamanan di gedung terminal penumpang. Dengan diterapkannya e-ticketing untuk penumpang kapal, maka area boarding dalam gedung terminal hanya akan diisi oleh penumpang kapal.

“Penerapan e-ticketing dan gate in online di Pelabuhan Tanjung Perak menjadi langkah penting dalam transformasi digital layanan penumpang moda transportasi laut di Indonesia,” papar Putut.

Direktur Jenderal Perhubungan Laut Kementerian Perhubungan Agus H. Purnomo menyampaikan agar Pelindo III dan para operator kapal melakukan sosialisasi kepada masyarakat, terutama para calon penumpang kapal laut agar dapat memanfaatkan e-ticketing dan gate in online tersebut.

Sementara itu, Direktur Utama Pelindo III Doso Agung menuturkan Pelindo III sendiri memiliki kesiapan dari sisi infrastruktur fasilitas bangunan dan kemampuan teknologi informasi.

“Pelindo III berkomitmen mendukung langkah digitalisasi layanan yang didorong oleh Kemenhub dan siap membantu para operator kapal. Memang dengan digitalisasi akan mengubah sispro operasional dan proses bisnis. Namun tetap harus dipercepat karena meningkatkan pelayanan dan kenyamanan penumpang,” katanya.

Sumber : Kontan, 20.06.19.