Dear Readers,
It is Thursday the 31st of October and we’ve got 2 months left of the year.
Where did it go….Yes, I am aware I am “Pete repeat”, saying the same thing every year around this time, but hey, it is the truth. I think I am not alone in feeling that time, and thus life, is passing you by fast, so we had better make the most of it. Don’t wait for something to do or plan something when you retire, you might not get to it. I came across an interesting video on YouTube recently. It is of a guy who turned 60+ just like I am, and although 60 is the new 50 or whatever we are told, no one can argue with the numbers.
Of course, there are many variations to what this guy says, but his ideas are interesting all the same.
For me, turning 62 next, I have gone through a very thorough medical check up here in Chile at the behest of someone close to me. I have done:
º Sleep Polysomnogram
º Complete Bloodscan
º Brain MRI
º Blood pressure 24 hr Holter Monitor
º Psychological and cognitive evaluation over 2 days, face-to-face with a professional
I will receive the evaluation on November 13 after the professionals have done a total review of all the facts. Here, I’ve got to complement the most efficient hospital in Santiago, Chile which is called Clinic Alemana. They gave superior service in all departments. The clinic is well run and the service was NOT due to any superior insurance available to me. I am just impressed overall, and any claims that they cannot do better in Latin American than in Europe is “old news” if it ever was news. Let us see what they say. The jury is still out on the verdict, but I am very pleased to have gone through a thorough check up, long overdue. Once the results are known, I may start to travel more………or not….
Now for the shipping news and follow up on last week’s trip to attend Breakbulk Houston.
First, I point you in the direction of a press release by the media partner of Chipolbrok, Mr. Olaf Proes (O.Proes@chipolbrok.com.pl). Considering that it is now 20 years ago that CP was traditionally “only a Europe/China/Asia carrier”. You can read the whole press release right here.
The shipping market seems still volatile. The crises in the world are still keeping rates at a fair level, but there are signs out there that markets are weakening and stores and warehouses in the US are overflowing already, so there IS bound to be a downturn. Alliances in the shipping industry and also annual revamping this coming year will HOPEFULLY mean more competition AND better service.
In today’s newsletter we’ve got 3 interviews in store for you:
1. A video interview with Mr. Felix Holder of E.I.M.C., a professional Surveyor and Port Captain with worldwide experience
2. A written interview with a company based in Panama: CB Fenton
3. We republish a video interview with Bremen-based Mr. Alain Akavi from Coli Schiffahrt
I am traveling to Europe today, in fact to Denmark, and shall be testing the Air France long haul service in Y class. To be on the safe side, I bought a couple of sandwiches to take along, because normally, they won’t serve until we cross the often bumpy ANDES mountains (all airlines are similar in this respect).
We, of course, provide you with shipping news, trade intel, featured picture and video of the week and also wise words. Our APP without advertising content can be downloaded here.
And we are happy to tell you that we shall be returning on November 14 with our next issue.
We remain,
With best regards,
Bo H. Drewsen
bo.drewsen@projectcargo-weekly.com
Video Interview
E.I.M.C.
Felix F. Holder, Account Manager & Senior Surveyor at E.I.M.C., Houston, USA interviewed by Bo H. Drewsen, Editor in Chief at Project Cargo Weekly.
CB Fenton – Panama
Interview with
Ms. Marianela Magallon & Ms. Mariam Gutierrez
Can you tell us about the history of CB FENTON? Where does the name come from? What is your main line of logistics business nowadays?
C.B. Fenton & Co. was founded in 1916 by New Zealand native Charles Butler Fenton, specifically to provide port agency services for vessels navigating the newly opened Panama Canal. Over the past century, the company has remained steadfast in its commitment to addressing the transit and operational needs of ship owners, consistently striving to uphold the highest standards for its global clientele while adapting to the ever-changing maritime landscape.
[From the Archives]
Video Interview
Coli Schiffahrt & Transport Bremen GmbH
Alain Akavi, Managing Directory at Coli Schiffahrt & Transport Bremen GmbH was interviewed by Bo H. Drewsen, Editor in Chief at Project Cargo Weekly.
Agenda for CLC Projects & Cross Ocean Global Conference
Editor’s Note:
As editor of Project Cargo Weekly we shall be covering the next mega-event of the CLC & Cross Ocean Projects Network taking place in Bali, Indonesia 5-7 of February, 2025. Here is the agenda the event is open for members only but observers from specific countries around the globe are welcome by invitation. Contact the undersigned for more information.
Navigating the Future of Maritime Sustainability
Editor’s Note:
A nice Swedish lady is doing her own podcast on shipping. Quite interesting content, you may like to listen to it. When jogging or walking… so time is not wasted.
In this special episode, we are honoured to welcome Arsenio Domínguez, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Recorded during the 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) session in London, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a visionary leader who is spearheading global efforts to protect our oceans.
New Zealand Military Eyes Patrol Ship to Replace Dive Vessel That Sank
Editor’s Note:
From a very informative US based shipping and logistics newsletter with an “American perspective” on things, perhaps interesting for you. It is even sponsored by MSC (not that MSC…🙂)
New Zealand is looking to return to operation one of its idled offshore patrol vessels after a specialist dive ship sank this month, a defense spokesperson said on Thursday. The Manawanui, a specialist hydrographic ship, left the navy with just five operational ships after sinking on a reef it was surveying off the coast of Samoa, since three had been put into “care and custody” because of staff shortages.
Sailing Schedules for RORO SHIPPING COMPANY, S.A.
Editor’s Note:
A less known RORO operator in the Caribbean and to/from Northern Parts of South America has just released their latest schedule. You may find it interesting to reach some of the islands or intra South American trade solutions. https://www.roroshipping-co.com/
Chinese Automaker FAW to Build $100 Million Truck Plant in Andijan
A delegation from FAW recently met with local authorities in Andijan to discuss the project. Following the discussions, the delegation visited the FEZ “Ipak Yuli” to assess the site designated for the new plant.
Pemamek And Fastems To Deliver Autonomous Welding FMS
Petri Holopainen, EFM Group’s CEO, said: “Some years ago, EFM was assessing a new welding solution in conjunction with Pemamek. We challenged them with an idea: what if the starting point for the welding
automation solution was to combine the core competencies of Fastems and Pemamek? For many years, EFM has had good experience with Fastems’ FMS and MMS systems for machining. Discussions between EFM, Pemamek, and Fastems started at the Subcontracting 2022 fair. Now we are looking forward to seeing this new welding automation system in action in our new Ylämylly factory.”
Amarinth To Provide Pump For Nigeria’s Bonney River Terminal
This initial order involves replacing an aging API 610 Girdlestone 980 raw water pump, originally installed in 1996 at the Bonney River Terminal, which has now reached the end of its operational life. The replacement pump from Amarinth needed to seamlessly integrate with the existing infrastructure, ensuring that operations could continue without interruption. The new pump had to match the footprint of the old unit, align with existing pipework, connect to the drain valve, and deliver the same performance.
Austin’s First International Armadillo Dipper Bucket Heading To Us Copper Mine
Austin’s Armadillo dipper bucket is between 80 and 90 t in weight but is lighter than previous models due to the design requiring less steel in fabrication. It is designed to achieve consistently higher payload and improved fill compared to an equivalent OEM unit thereby offering significant performance and return on investment to the customer. The Armadillo is also fitted with Austin’s iTrip door latching and control system. iTrip has been proven over several years of testing to reduce maintenance intervals and increase the mean time between maintenance and overhaul, consequently increasing throughput and reducing maintenance costs, according to Austin.
Onboard mv Bright Sky of MACS outside Walvis Bay Namibia
Editor’s Note:
A video from the memory bank 18 months ago was onboard mv Bright Sky of MACS (www.macship.com) anchored outside Walvis Bay, Namibia waiting for berth.
What a day!
Editor’s Note:
Based in Santiago, Chile it is certainly possible in this “remote country” to meet interesting shipowners too. Here are two photos from meeting both Volans and PIL for lunch here at Las Condes, Santiago. Chile being a mining country and a prosperous and rather democratic country compared to others in LATAM has a lot going for it – besides the obvious generous of fabulous wines🙂.
