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Airports and Airlines call for all intra-EU COVID Travel Restrictions to be dropped

14 marzo, 2022

Source: IATA ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for all remaining COVID restrictions applying to intra-EU and Schengen area travel to be dropped, including all testing requirements, the need to present proof of vaccination, or complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF). This includes dropping mask-wearing for travel within or between States where it is no longer required in other indoor environments. COVID-19, and specifically the Omicron variant, is now pervasive throughout all of Europe, and population immunity is at such levels that the risk of hospitalization or death has dramatically reduced, especially for vaccinated people. States are adopting surveillance strategies to ensure public health, in the same way as they do for other coronaviruses and infectious diseases. Many European states have lifted domestic COVID restrictions, such as the need to provide health credentials to enter social events, or the requirement to wear masks in public spaces. Contact tracing efforts are also being stood down, rendering PLFs for international travel redundant. As European countries open up and remove restrictions, it is only logical to remove similar restrictions from air transport. IATA and ACI EUROPE presented further evidence in support of aligning air transport rules

Con la aprobación de la Ley de Abanderamiento, Dimar matrícula las primeras embarcaciones en Colombia

14 marzo, 2022

Fuente: DIMAR Con la aprobación de la Ley de Abanderamiento se inició un nuevo capítulo que contribuye a la reactivación económica del país, fortalece la industria marítima, la generación de empleo y el desarrollo seguro operacional; esto permitió que hoy, la Dirección General Marítima (Dimar) entregara las primeras matrículas en Santa Marta a los remolcadores RR Santa Marta y RR Macondo en un evento que se llevó a cabo en la Sociedad Portuaria, el cual fue presidido por el Director General Marítimo, José Joaquín Amézquita García y Massimo Peluso, Presidente de Augustea Grancolombia, filial del grupo Rimorquiatori Riuniti. Las naves construidas en el 2019, pertenecientes a la empresa Augustea Grancolombia, recibieron sus respectivas matrículas y se beneficiarán de los 33 artículos que expone la ley, donde se plantea el acceso a reparación, modificación, repotenciación, reconstrucción y mantenimiento de naves como servicios exentos de IVA, beneficios tributarios y una tarifa preferencial del 2% para las rentas provenientes por tráfico internacional marítimo que realicen naves o artefactos navales inscritos en el registro colombiano, que actualmente es del 31%. Desde la Dirección General Marítima también celebramos el abanderamiento de los buques de apoyo Isla Colorada y DP1 Seaworker, así como los artefactos navales

Wallenius Wilhelmsen and ICO trial new creative barge solution from Antwerp to Zeebrugge

11 marzo, 2022

Source: Port of Zeebrugge On Friday 04 March, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen terminal in Zeebrugge welcomed a first trial of a RORO pontoon barge from Antwerp with Liebherr products onboard. By using a push barge and customized pontoon, breakbulk products could reach Zeebrugge more efficiently in the future. The Liebherr products from the factories in Colmar and Ehingen arrived via barge to the terminal of International Car Operators in the port of Antwerp. There it was safely put on roll trailers and rolled onto the Victrol pontoon. Subsequently, the products arrived at the inner port of Zeebrugge, where they will be exported internationally by RORO ships of Wallenius Wilhelmsen. The waterway to sustainability The increasing choice for inland shipping not only promotes the efficiency of domestic transport, but also makes an important contribution to the climate. By shifting logistics activities to inland waterways, the share of freight traffic on the roads is reduced. Such ecological modal alternatives can reduce emissions of harmful substances and CO2 (as well as general traffic congestion). Marc Adriansens, Managing Director ICO: “This test project offers an excellent example of what is possible when both ports work together. The joint customer Liebherr is very strongly committed to the

Port starts construction on microgrid project

11 marzo, 2022

Source: Port of Long Beach The Port of Long Beach is pursuing a zero-emissions future with a microgrid demonstration project that will generate a reliable supply of electricity for the Port’s main security facility – the Joint Command and Control Center. Construction started this week on the project, which is aimed at providing energy resilience for the security center while enhancing air quality by delivering clean power for daily operations. The project also reduces the Port’s reliance on diesel generators to produce electricity during outages. “It is vital that we improve energy resilience as we move toward zero-emission equipment that will allow us to enhance air quality while moving a record number of cargo containers,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director, Mario Cordero. “Our move toward large-scale energy resilience in the future will benefit the surrounding communities by taking power demand off the utility grid, especially during extreme heat events when rolling blackouts occur.” “Generating power with a new microgrid will enhance reliability for the Port’s critical security operations during an outage on the utility grid,” said Steven Neal, President of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners. “This project also gives us a glimpse into the future and moves

FIATA-UNECE – Electronic FIATA Multimodal Bill of Lading data standard available as open-source

11 marzo, 2022

Source: FIATA The International Federation of Freight-Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) announce the official release of the electronic FIATA Multimodal Bill of Lading (eFBL) data standard. The data standard, created on the basis of the mapping of the Negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (FBL) with the UN/CEFACT MMT reference data model, allows the exchange of BL data in a standardised way, facilitating interoperability between all modes of transport and industry stakeholders. Available via FIATA’s GitHub repository, the data standard is offered as open source for all software providers and industry stakeholders to implement. FIATA expects its standard to become the main global standard for all House Bill of Ladings, noting the compatibility with other BLs. The eFBL data standard is the first outcome of the FIATA and UNECE collaboration. Three other FIATA standard documents are in the process of being mapped with the UN/CEFACT MMT RDM and the respective data standards are expected to be released by the end of Q2 2022: the Non-negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Waybill (FWB), the FIATA Warehouse Receipt (FWR) and the FIATA Forwarders Certificate of Receipt (FCR). “The standards in use now, including the only global standard

2022 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards Open for Nominations

10 marzo, 2022

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2022 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. IATA member airlines and organizations from across the aviation value chain can put themselves forward or nominate others within the aviation industry until 18h00 CET on 24 April 2022. The Awards recognize three categories of leadership in the area of diversity and inclusion: Inspirational Role Model Award: recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had a significant impact on the aviation agenda through her strong contribution to business delivery, as well as her ongoing support of the diversity and inclusion agenda. Nominees are welcome from across the aviation industry. High Flyer Award: recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry. Open to all female professionals in the aviation industry. Diversity & Inclusion Team Award: recognizes an airline that has seen measurable change in diversity and inclusion as a result of the work it has been doing in this area. Open to all IATA member airlines. “Despite the challenges faced by

A.P. Moller – Maersk engages in strategic partnerships across the globe to scale green methanol production by 2025

10 marzo, 2022

Source: Maersk To boost the global production capacity of green methanol, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) enters strategic partnerships with six leading companies with the intent of sourcing at least 730,000 tonnes/year by end of 2025. The six companies are CIMC ENRIC, European Energy, Green Technology Bank, Orsted, Proman, and WasteFuel. With this production capacity, by the end of 2025 at the latest, Maersk will reach well beyond the green methanol needed for the first 12 green container vessels currently on order. “To transition towards decarbonisation, we need a significant and timely acceleration in the production of green fuels. Green methanol is the only market-ready and scalable available solution today for shipping. Production must be increased through collaboration across the ecosystem and around the world. That is why these partnerships mark an important milestone to get the transition to green energy underway”. Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, CEO of Fleet & Strategic Brands, A.P. Moller – Maersk Once fully developed these projects of both bio- and e-methanol will enable Maersk to source green methanol at scale across several regions around the globe. Collaboration and investments in innovative projects are the most important ways to reach a net zero fuel value chain. Maersk

MOL Continuously Selected as a “Health & Productivity Stock Selection” and “Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization”

9 marzo, 2022

Source: MOL MOL today announced that it has been selected for the “Health & Productivity Stock Selection“, which is a joint certification by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). Last year, MOL was the first company in the shipping industry to be recognized, and this year marks its second consecutive selection. In addition, it has been selected by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi as the “Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization (Large Enterprise Category)” for four consecutive years. METI and TSE have jointly selected outstanding listed enterprises which focus on and strategically implement efforts regarding their employees’ health from a management perspective as brands under the “Health & Productivity Stock Selection“. This program aims to introduce the selected enterprises as attractive investment options for investors who prioritize measures to improve corporate value from a long-term perspective. Through this effort, METI and the TSE aim to encourage enterprises to engage more deeply in health and productivity management. The Nippon Kenko Kaigi also conducts a program called the Certified Health & Productivity Management Organizations Recognition Program (Large Enterprise Category). Under this program, large enterprises, not limited to listed firms, are evaluated and the enterprises which

Air Cargo Growth Continues in January but at a Slower Pace

9 marzo, 2022

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in January 2022. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints, as well as a deterioration in economic conditions for the sector dampened demand. Note: IATA is returning to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Cargo demand is tracking above pre-COVID-19 levels, although capacity is still constrained. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was up 2.7% compared to January 2021 (3.2% for international operations). This was significantly lower than the 9.3% growth seen in December 2021 (1% for international operations). Capacity was 11.4% above January 2021 (10.8% for international operations). While this is in positive territory, compared to pre-COVID-19 levels, capacity remains constrained, 8.9% below January 2019 levels. Supply chain disruptions as well as a deterioration in economic conditions for the sector are slowing growth. Several factors should be noted: Supply chain disruptions resulted from flight cancellations due to labor shortages, winter weather and to a lesser extent the deployment of 5G in the USA, as well as the zero-COVID policy in mainland China and Hong Kong. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) indicator tracking global new

WTTC reacts to the removal of COVID-19 tests for the fully vaccinated travelling to Saudi Arabia

9 marzo, 2022

Source: WTTC Lifting flight bans will provide a “significant boost” to businesses across the country Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council said: “WTTC welcomes the government’s decision to remove testing for those who are fully vaccinated travelling to the Kingdom. This move, alongside lifting flight bans to and from many countries, will provide a significant boost to businesses across the country. “The Saudi Arabian government recognises the importance of our sector and has shown total commitment to the recovery of Travel & Tourism both nationally and globally. It has shown strong leadership throughout the crisis and is making an unprecedented investment in Travel & Tourism.”