Port of Rotterdam

Container logistics blockchain pilot in Rotterdam

There is still a lot of space in the logistics sector to use digitisation to achieve more transparency and, particularly, more efficiency. In this context, ABN AMRO, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Samsung SDS, the logistics and IT arm of Samsung, have joined forces to launch a pilot based on block chain technology. The ultimate goal is for a complete, paperless integration of physical, administrative and financial streams within international distribution chains. ‘The transportation,...

http://container-news.com/container-logistics-blockchain-pilot-rotterdam/

An Internet of Logistics could make it easier to share supply chain data

Container ports should spearhead an “Internet of Logistics” to tackle inefficiencies in global container supply chains.
According to PSA International chief executive Tan Chong Meng, a “connected community” beyond the scope of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is needed to improve data sharing.
“Our first ‘container port 4.0’ concept was very much an IoT-driven idea,” he said at the TPM Asia conference in Shenzhen last week.
“But when we started to look at …

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https://theloadstar.co.uk/internet-logistics-make-easier-share-supply-chain-data/

Port of Rotterdam welcomes EU regulation for data harmonization

On Monday 5 November, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport will discuss the European Maritime Single Window environment (EMSWe) Regulation, to reduce the amount of time that ships spend on reporting procedures. The Port of Rotterdam welcomes this development, as it thinks that data harmonization is of great importance.

According to the European Commission, reusing the reported data, harmonising IT interfaces and combining customs and maritime reporting procedures could cut reporting...

https://safety4sea.com/21167268-2/

Rotterdam port’s security enhanced with 227 cameras

Tuesday, 16 October – The Port of Rotterdam Authority (PoR) signed a contract with Securitas Technology BV for the installation of 227 cameras in the port and industrial area. The contract is a logical consequence of the ‘Camera surveillance for the Port of Rotterdam’ agreement that was signed on 13 June by Customs, the Police, Deltalinqs, the Municipality of Rotterdam and PoR for the installation of a joint camera infrastructure. The first 25 cameras will be installed on Maasvlakte 2 this year.

http://container-news.com/rotterdam-port-security-enhanced-227-cameras/

Study: ‘Just-in-time’ concept saves thousands of CO2 tonnes

If sea-going vessels were better informed about the availability of berths and adapted their speed accordingly, substantial savings could be made in terms of fuel and CO2 emissions, according to a study commissioned by the Port of Rotterdam Authority and research institute TNO.

If sea-going vessels are regularly kept informed –particularly during the last twelve hours before arrival– about exactly when their berth will become available, they will be able to adapt their sailing speed accordingly.

T...

https://safety4sea.com/study-just-in-time-concept-saves-thousands-of-co2-tonnes/

Community Of Port Rotterdam Advocates Continuation Of Port Community Systems

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On Monday 5 November, the European Parliaments Committee on Transport will discuss the proposal for a European Maritime Single Window environment (EMSWe) Regulation.

The EMSWe Regulation as proposed by European Commission is intended to reduce the amount of time that ships spend on reporting procedures during European port calls (1-3 hours per call). According to the European Commission, reusing the reported data (‘reporting only once’), harmonising IT interfaces and combining customs and...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/community-of-port-rotterdam-advocates-continuation-of-port-community-systems/

Dutch ports wants to maintain Port Community Systems

On Thursday 8 November, the European Parliaments Committee on Transport will discuss the proposal for a European Maritime Single Window environment (EMSWe) Regulation.

The EMSWe Regulation as proposed by European Commission is intended to reduce the amount of time that ships spend on reporting procedures during European port calls (1-3 hours per call). According to the European Commission, reusing the reported data (‘reporting only once’), harmonising IT interfaces and combining customs and...

http://container-news.com/dutch-ports-want-maintain-port-community-systems/

Europe, China increase trade through Belt and Road Initiative

When China Ocean Shipping Company (Cosco) took over the operation of the port of Piraeus, running the shipyard has been the first project since 2016. Cosco chose Piraeus to be China’s gateway to Europe, under the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as other ports, increasing trade between the continents.

According to the Greek Parliament, Piraeus is the fastest growing port in the world, as it ranks 7th in Europe and 37th worldwide.

However, it was not always like this. After the Greek economic,...

https://safety4sea.com/europe-china-increase-trade-through-belt-and-road-initiative/

Port of Rotterdam to create new space for polymer storage

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Rotterdam Polymer Hub (RPH) signed an allocation agreement regarding a site for two halls for the storage and distribution of polymers. The project is a joint initiative of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Euro-Rhine Group and entrepreneur Geert Van De Ven.

The two halls will have a combined floor area of 35,000 m² and will be built at Maasvlakte. The selected sites are suited to polymer storage as they are near various deep-sea container terminals, modern...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-rotterdam-to-create-new-space-for-polymer-storage/

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